Stipendiary Stewards Report


Waikato Greyhound Racing Club

Cambridge Raceway ON FRIDAY 17 Feb 2006

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine / hot Prior to Race 1 Trainer P.B.Freeman sought clarification on Rule 70.8 in relation to any greyhound not being permitted to be kennelled with any apparatus on its 'head' other than a muzzle approved by the Stewards. Mr Freeman was advised that his comments / interpretation would be referred to the NZGRA Racing Manager for consideration.
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Race 6. Montecito (D.P.Symes) was determined under Rule 69.11 to have a 1.4kg underweight variance form it's previous race start. A $50.00 fine was imposed (first offence).
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Following Race 6, Handler David Schofield was reminded of the policy in relation to acceptable post race fluids being given to greyhounds selected for swabbing.
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Race 7. This race was delayed 15 minutes when the lure carriage failed to respond to the Lure Driver's efforts to set it in motion. The initial assessment was that it appeared to be a power failure. The greyhounds were removed from the starting boxes via the rear doors and underwent inspection by the Officiating Veterinary Surgeon who in consultation with the Handlers declared all runners 'fit to race'.
Attempts were made to restore power to the lure carriage without success resulting in it being replaced with another. This was tested extensively and operated to the satisfaction of the Lure Driver.
The field was reboxed and the race was run with the lure carriage appearing to operate normally. Following the finish of the race the Lure Driver advised that there was a power surge to the lure carriage just prior to the finish line and further investigation was undertaken by the track maintenance team. Prior to Race 8 it was determined that there was an exposed wire causing 'shorting' at a running rail connection point. This was repaired and the Lure Driver's control panel replaced as a precaution resulting in no further problems being experienced. The Club's maintenance team is to be complimented for the manner in which they conducted their investigation and repairs resulting in race delays being minimized.
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A Stewards inquiry into an incident which occurred in a public area at the previous race meeting held on 02.02.06 is continuing.

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE DISTANCE - C1/2d - 630 Prince Toshack (fav and winner) and Shining Comet were the slowest to begin. Kinda Devilish ran on strongly in the home straight for 2nd. Thrilling Cleo (K.Walsh). Sore left metatarsal. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 10 days up to and including 25.02.06. Magical Spell (D.van Meeuwen). Torn right gracilis muscle. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 28 days up to and including 14.03.06. Rogan Reason (B & L Craik). Injury (clarification being sought) and medication. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 10 days up to and including 25.02.06.
Race 2 SUMMERTIME MAIDEN - C0 - 457 Ultra Sting (fav and 2nd) was slow to begin and then made up ground strongly for 2nd. Mochaccino and Grays Joe came together at the start with both being checked . Aria Allen (winner) and Hey Zeus came together at the start with both being checked Hey Zeus was cut off and severely checked entering the first turn
Race 3 FEBRUARY SPRINT - C3 - 375 Joebees Jet and Rhani Reason were the slowest to begin. Velvot Revolver ran inwards at the start checked Joebees Jet and to a lesser extent Thrilling Mike (winner). Jimmitom moved outwards on the bend and bumped Charlston Flash.
Race 4 TAB PUMP & AUTOMOTIVE STAKES - C4/5 - 457 Shifnal Chief moved outwards on the first turn and severely checked itself He's Off and Kola's Glory.
Race 5 RAGLAN DASH - C1/2 - 375 Hypo Carter and Homebush Goliath were the slowest to begin. Farmer Benson was tightened and checked back to last at the start. Homebush Goliath ran very wide on the home turn when racing near the rear.
Race 6 GRANDVIEW SPORTS BAR STAKES - C1 - 457 Montecito was very slow to begin. Gungullin ran inwards at the start and severely checked itself and Auditor's Folly. Auditor's Folly moved outwards across the heels of Gungullin on the bend and lost a length.
Race 7 RACEWAY SPRINT - C4/5 - 375 This race was delayed 15 minutes due to a lure malfunction. Charlston Kid and Role Model were the slowest to begin. Dynamic Keroma moved outwards on the first turn and checked itself and Buddy Hand. Dyna Ropati changed ground outwards in the home straight when racing 4th and lost a length. Charlston Kid changed ground inwards in the home straight to take a rails run and finish 2nd.
Race 8 DINSDALE TAVERN STAKES - C1 - 457 This race was delayed 3 minutes due to a shorting running rail wire. Hot Dickadee, Suitability and Booming Time were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Hot Dickadee moved outwards and severely checked itself, Maxine's Beauty, Suitability and to a lesser extent Booming Time. Shanti and Gentle Lee ran wide on the home turn and covered extra ground.
Race 9 GOOD NIGHT STAKES - C2/3 - 457 Rialto Reason, Fancy Style, Ash's Assassin and Thrilling Match were the slowest to begin. Thrilling Match was hampered on the first turn. Rialto Reason and Fancy Style came together after 40 mtrs with both being checked Rialto Reason, Fancy Style and Sea Drifter ran wide on the home turn..


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 2 SUMMERTIME MAIDEN - C0 - 457 Aria Allen Swab No: 11175
Race 3 FEBRUARY SPRINT - C3 - 375 Thrilling Mike Swab No: 11176
Race 4 TAB PUMP & AUTOMOTIVE STAKES - C4/5 - 457 Pastrana Bale Swab No: 11177
Race 6 GRANDVIEW SPORTS BAR STAKES - C1 - 457 Big Nate Banner Swab No: 11181
Race 8 DINSDALE TAVERN STAKES - C1 - 457 Thrilling Buzz Swab No: 11178
Race 9 GOOD NIGHT STAKES - C2/3 - 457 Rialto Reason Swab No: 11179




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