Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON SUNDAY 20 Nov 2005

Weather:
Track: Good Good
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment:

Judicial report: Weather: Fine/Warm. Prior to Race 1, Trainer W.Steele expressed concern about the track surface and the slower race times being registered. The matter was discussed with the Club Judicial Steward (B.McGhie) and Track Manager (A.Coker) and an additional inspection undertaken. It was determined that the track surface is continuing to consolidate and improve following recent resurfacing and that the Club is doing everything possible to expedite the desired surface. It was again considered that at no time has the track surface been unsafe and this has been endorsed by the fact that there have been no track related injuries reported at the past two race meetings.
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Race 6. Hey Zeus (F.D.Farmer) was a late scratching under NZGRA Rule 269.3 due to a 1.7kg overweight variance from its previous race start. $100.00 mandatory fine imposed.
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Race 6. A Stipendiary Steward inquiry was opened into an incident observed nearing the end of the back straight involving the racing manners of Thrilling Bonny. Trainer N.Udy was shown several video replays of the incident and a charge under NZGRA Rule 322.1 was considered. Mr Udy suggested that the action of Thrilling Bonny may have resulted from the greyhound having made contact with the running rail which could not be conclusively confirmed nor denied from the video coverage (no 'head on') available or the Track Steward positioned near the incident. The post race veterinary examination of Thrilling Bonny detected stopper bone ligament soreness affecting the wrist and requiring a 10 day stand down from racing. Taking all relevant factors into account the decision was made not to proceed with a charge however a Satisfactory Trial under NZGRA Rule 179.1 was imposed and to be completed prior to being nominated to race.
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The AGRC Judicial Committee Hearing into an Official Complaint lodged by Mrs G. Farrell against Mr S.C.Mann on 01 November 2005 and resulting in charges being brought against Mr Mann under NZGRA Rules 130.1 and 134.10 ( c ) was reconvened. The previous Hearing was adjourned by the Judicial Committee (Mr E.Doherty) on 13.11.05 after finding that Mr Mann had breached Rule 134.10 ( c ) and in order to allow Mr Mann an opportunity to take advice and make submissions as to penalty. Following the presentation of Mr Mann's submissions today the Judicial Committee imposed a two month disqualification of licence effective 01 December 2005 and costs of $450.00.
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The AGRC Judicial Committee (Mr N.McGough) released his comprehensive decision on 15.11.05 in relation to charges brought against Trainer Mr R.P.O'Regan under NZGRA Rules 226 and 256 (a) as a result of the scratching of the greyhound 'Tourist Jack' from a race at the AGRC on 30.10.05. The decision states that Mr O'Regan did breach both rules and therefore the charges are upheld. No penalty has been imposed on Mr O'Regan other than he has been ordered to pay costs of $50.00 to the AGRC.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C0 - 318	Smokey Toes, Go Mad Corky, Rave Review and Distinctly Roys were the slowest to begin. Smokey Toes and Go Mad Corky came together after the start with both being checked. Rave Review ran outwards after 30 mtrs and galloped on the heels of Distinctly Roys with both being severely checked. Entering the first turn Awesome Ronnie moved inwards resulting in severe checks to itself and Paso Princess. On the bend Go Mad Corky, Smokey Toes and Distinctly Roys collided with all three runners being severely checked. Rave Review endeavoured to take evasive action from this incident but in doing so collided with the hind quarters of Go Mad Corky resulting in severe checks and both losing all chance. Paso Princess and Awesome Ronnie jostled for several strides on the bend. Paso Princess changed ground outwards nearing the home turn and lost momentum at a crucial stage of the race.
Race 2	SUDSARELLA LAUNDRY DASH - C0 - 318	Roys Babe and Giggilo Gee Jay were slow to begin. Ray Reeb ran in after the start causing tightening and severe checks to El Token, Giggilo Gee Jay and Roys Babe. Entering the first turn Ray Reeb and Sixteen Gauge came together with Sixteen Gauge being severely checked. Roys Babe made contact with the running rail on the bend when racing at the rear and was severely checked. A post race veterinary examination detected no injury.
Race 3	CAROL'S TAB SIX PACK STAKES - C4/5 - 527	This race was rescheduled to start 5 minutes later than the advertised time by TAB Trackside. Prince Toshack (winner) was the slowest to begin. Belfast Blue and Exceptional Kola came together for a stride after the start with the latter being checked. Entrepreneur (favourite and 3rd) moved inwards on the first turn and checked itself when making contact with Exceptional Kola. After entering the home straight Ridley Reason moved outwards slightly off the rail and checked Krackem. slightly. Magical Spell (D.van Meeuwen). Rule 329 ex Waikato GRC on 17.11.05.
Race 4	JIMBOS PETFOOD DASH - C2 - 318	Friendly Virus was slow to begin and recovered well for 4th. Just Too Hot ran inwards and Foreign Diplomat outwards after the start causing severe checks to Just Too Hot, Ina Tizzy, Goldfinger Jewel and Togetherness. Nearing the first turn Foreign Diplomat moved outwards and checked High Fever. Nearing the first turn Just Too Hot and Ina Tizzy came together with both being severely checked. On the bend Ina Tizzy and Just Too Hot collided with both being severely checked. Shortly after High Fever and Togetherness also came together and were checked.
Race 5	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING DASH - C2/3 - 318	Jack Rhode and Time Over Boots came together for two strides shortly after the start. Entering the first turn Rhani Reason moved inwards and severely hampered Just Hasty. Time Over Boots moved outwards off the rail on the first turn and severely checked Jeepers which in a chain reaction moved outwards and caused severe checks to Rhani Reason, Awesome At Last and Just Hasty. Thrilling Tiger (K.Walsh). Sore right gastrocnemius muscle. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 28.11.05.
Race 6	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS STAKES - C0 - 527	Fortified Hope and Mochaccino were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Andwyn moved inwards, tightened Thrilling Bonny with both being severely checked. Fortified Hope and Mochaccino were checked in this incident. Nearing the end of the back straight Thrilling Bonny was observed to veer outwards and then appeared to turn its head / body and attempt to make contact with Fortified Hope which was racing on its outer and was slightly checked as a result. There was no 'head on' video coverage of the incident available from TAB Trackside (refer Judicial). Post race veterinary examinations were ordered for Thrilling Bonny and Mochaccino. An injury requiring a stand down from racing was detected for Thrilling Bonny and Mochaccino was cleared. Hey Zeus (F.D.Farmer). Late scratching Rule 269.3. 1.7kg overweight from previous race start. Thrilling Bonny (N.Udy). Stopper bone ligament soreness affecting wrist. Rule 329. 10 days up to and including 29.11.05. In addition ordered to complete a Satisfactory Trial under NZGRA Rule 179.1 prior to nomination to race.
Race 7	NOTHERN DIGITAL PHOTOFINISH DASH - C1 - 318	Charlston Zoom was the slowest to begin. General tightening after the start resulted in checks to Lord Maximus, Jimmitom, Mystery Solved and Suitability. Entering the first turn Airfield Fog moved outwards and forced Suitability and This Time Boots over extra ground. Mystery Solved was checked as a result of this incident. Nearing the home turn Jimmitom galloped on the heels of Airfield Fog with both runners being checked. Camcaff (B & L Craik). Rule 259 ex Waikato GRC on 17.11.05.
Race 8	COCA-COLA STAKES - C1 - 527	Coruba Sun was slow to begin and then forced wide on the first turn and held it's position to finish 5th. Thrilling Zoe (K.Walsh). Rule 329 ex Waikato GRC on 17.11.05.
Race 9	RADIO TRACKSIDE STAKES - C2 - 527	Thrilling Gus was the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Coruba Rush moved inwards and came together with Winsome Rush resulting in checks to both runners. Their recovery was instantaneous with them finishing 3rd and 1st respectively. Thrilling Gus ran outwards on the bend and collided with Den Of Fire resulting in severe checks to both runners.
Race 10	DENNY'S DASH - C1 - 318	Bullet Blue was slow to begin and then made up ground very strongly and wide to win well. Jostling and movement after 40 mtrs resulted in checks to Sea Master, Just Awesome, Miss MacSteele and Tempest Will. Sea Master and Impasse jostled for several strides prior to the first turn. Entering the first turn Sea Master was severely tightened between Miss MacSteele and Bubba Hotep and fell heavily as a consequence. A post race veterinary examination of Sea Master detected no injury. Thrilling Ted (N.Udy).Sprained right hock. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 259. 10 days up to and including 28.11.05.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 3	CAROL'S TAB SIX PACK STAKES - C4/5 - 527	Prince Toshack Swab No: 16820
Race 4	JIMBOS PETFOOD DASH - C2 - 318	Davron Lass Swab No: 16821
Race 5	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING DASH - C2/3 - 318	Tee Ar Tee Swab No: 16822
Race 10	DENNY'S DASH - C1 - 318	Bullet Blue Swab No: 16819

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