Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON THURSDAY 24 Nov 2005

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast Race 1. Giggilo Gee Jay (S.Blackburn). Ordered to complete a Satisfactory Trial under NZGRA rule 179.1 prior to being nominated to race again.
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Following the running of this race the Lure Driver ( T.Green) was questioned regarding the lure distance from the leading greyhound (Distinctly Roys) for approximately 15 mtrs of the home straight. It was considered that the lure was no more than 3 mtrs in front however the leader was well clear of the remainder of the field and at no time changed stride, drew level with, passed or touched the lure in accordance with NZGRA rule 305.2. The winning margin was two and a half lengths.
Mr Green explained that as a result of severe interference on the final bend, he found it necessary to make a speed adjustment (slower) to the lure in order to maintain it an acceptable distance in front however the greyhound which recovered best from the interference (Distinctly Roys) did so much sooner and faster than anticipated resulting in it getting closer to the lure than intended in the home straight which then required a further speed adjustment. Mr Green's explanation was accepted and noted.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	JIMBOS PETFOOD DASH - C0 - 318	Giggilo Gee Jay and Distinctly Roys were slowest to begin. Robbed Again ran inwards at the start and checked Distinctly Roys. Thrilling Flirt ran outwards at the start and checked Andwyn and Robbed Again. On the first bend Delability galloped on the hind quarters of Thrilling Flirt causing severe checks to both runners. Thrilling Flirt was then checked by Ray Reeb. As a result of this incident Giggilo Gee Jay was observed to be left in front of the field and appeared to hesitate briefly before being passed by Distinctly Roys (winner) and then refocusing to finish 2nd. A post race veterinary examination of this runner detected injury requiring a 5 day stand down from racing. The race performance of Giggilo Gee Jay was the subject of a Stewards' inquiry in consultation with the Trainer, S.Blackburn. Following consideration of all factors including the unusual galloping action of this greyhound it was decided to impose a Satisfactory Trial under NZGRA rule 179.1. Giggilo Gee Jay (S.Blackburn). Shoulder soreness / left and right joint. Spiking and sandburn. Left hind leg toe spiked. Rule 329. 5 days up to and including 28.11.05. Also required to complete a Satisfactory Trial under NZGRA rule 179.1 prior to nomination to race.
Race 2	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C1 - 318	Gentle Lee was slow to begin. Maxine's Beauty ran inwards at the start and checked El Paso Princess. Gentle Lee and Boot's Last came together after 30 mtrs with the latter runner being checked. Entering the first turn Bubba Hotep and Lord Maximus jostled and moved outwards into the path of Gentle Lee resulting in severe checks to all three runners. Maxine's Beauty was also checked in this incident. As a result of this interference Gentle Lee then ran outwards and collided with Boot's Last which fell heavily and took virtually no further part in the race. A post race veterinary examination of this runner detected no injury.
Race 3	RADIO TRACKSIDE STAKES - C1 - 527	Suitability and Trendy Time were the slowest to begin. Rockwell Reason and Miss Another came together after 25 mtrs with both being slightly checked. Shanti moved outwards on the first turn and checked Suitability with Trendy Time being hampered in this incident. Miss Another was tightened and severely checked on the first bend, dropped to rear and stayed there.
Race 4	COCA-COLA DASH - C1 - 318	King Of Dreams, Jimmytheone and Billy Hove were the slowest to begin. King Of Dreams ran outwards after the start, came together with Jimmytheone and these two runners then jostling several times prior to the first turn with King Of Dreams then wanting to bore outwards which eventually resulted in both runners being severely checked. On the first turn Our Freddie moved outwards and severely checked Billy Hove which never recovered finishing 7th.
Race 5	NORTHERN DIGITAL PHOTOFINISH DASH - C2 - 318	Rock It Hound was the slowest to begin. Prince Flex and High Fever came together several times prior to the first turn with both being slightly checked. Entering the first turn general tightening resulted in severe checks to Foreign Diplomat, Togetherness, Goldfinger Jewel and Rock It Hound. At the same time Prince Flex galloped on the heels of High Fever with both being severely checked. Nearing the home turn Foreign Diplomat moved outwards and galloped on the heels of Prince Flex with both being severely checked. Foreign Diplomat then ran wide and forced Goldfinger Jewel over extra ground.
Race 6	DENNY'S STAKES - C1 - 527	Running Tiger and Coruba Sun came together for a stride after the start. Running Tiger was denied racing room on the first turn when at the rear. Last Account moved outwards on the first turn and hampered Coruba Sun slightly. Exiting the back straight Coruba Sun moved inwards to the rail and slightly checked Rochdale Lass. On the home turn Coruba Sun ran outwards off the rail and lost two lengths at a crucial stage of the race and finished 5th.
Race 7	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING SPRINT FEATURE - C4 - 318	Hypoumunga was very slow to begin then hampered on the bend and recovered well to finish 4th. Little Toot and Don Paulie came together for a stride shortly after the start. Entering the first turn Parra Power was tightened slightly when in leading group and drifted out to finish 7th. Don Paulie ran very wide on the first turn. Comical Ali ran wide on the home turn and lost valuable ground at a vital stage finishing 5th. A post race veterinary examination of Winsome Dot revealed an injury requiring a stand down from racing. Winsome Dot (B & L Craik). Right side swelling over lateral triceps / probable muscle tear. Rule 329. 10 days up to and including 03.12.05.
Race 8	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4/5 - 318	Rogan Reason was the slowest to begin. Slice Of Moon ran inwards after the start causing general tightening and severe checks to itself, Tarrah and Mr Pollywaffle. Tarrah moved outwards on the first turn and checked Bob Allen. Slice Of Moon ran wide on the home turn and lost valuable ground at a crucial stage then rallied well to finish 2nd.
Race 9	CAROL'S TAB STAKES - C2 - 527	Winsome Rush reared as the boxes opened and lost 2 lengths. Just The Don, Under Time and Charmaine Bale were the slowest to begin. Den Of Fire and Sea Drifter came together for several strides after 30 mtrs. Sea Drifter moved outwards on the first turn and pushed Just The Don outwards which in turn pushed Under Time very wide and to be severely checked. Winsome Rush moved outwards on entering the home straight and checked Just The Don.
Race 10	'WE RACE SUNDAY 27TH NOVEMBER' DASH - C2/3 - 318	Tee Ar Tee, Origin Teddy, Follow The Trend and Kiwi Fire were the slowest to begin. Tee Ar Tee and Origin Teddy came together twice prior to the first turn with both being slightly checked. Follow The Trend moved outwards slightly on the home turn and checked Kiwi Fire. Tee Ar Tee ran very wide on the home turn when at the rear. Awesome At Last (J.B.Hastie). Left shoulder laceration with bruising and pain on extension. Rule 259. 7 days up to and including 30.11.05.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 1	JIMBOS PETFOOD DASH - C0 - 318	Distinctly Roys Swab No: 16823
Race 5	NORTHERN DIGITAL PHOTOFINISH DASH - C2 - 318	Ina Tizzy Swab No: 16824
Race 7	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING SPRINT FEATURE - C4 - 318	Little Toot Swab No: 16757
Race 8	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4/5 - 318	Slice Of Moon Swab No: 16825
Race 9	CAROL'S TAB STAKES - C2 - 527	Thrilling Faith Swab No: 16826

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