Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON SUNDAY 26 Feb 2006

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast The Officiating Veterinary Surgeon was late arriving on-course due to extenuating circumstances resulting in her appointment to attend the race meeting at short notice. The Stewards subsequently discussed these issues with AGRC management and sought assurance that the situation would not reoccur.
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Race 1. Following this race Trainer W.Steele (Hypo Carter) expressed concern to the Stewards about the delay he experienced in obtaining veterinary attention for his injured greyhound. The Veterinary Surgeon had been involved in an intense issue regarding another greyhound at the time however Mr Steele's concerns were subsequently discussed with the Veterinary Surgeon and the AGRC.
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The Officiating Veterinary Surgeon ( K. Groenewegen) advised the Stewards that she had been spoken to in an offensive manner by Handler Mrs B.Craik whilst she was examining a greyhound at pre-kennelling which Mrs Craik was handling. Following discussion with the Stewards, the Veterinary Surgeon chose not to lay an official complaint against Mrs Craik who subsequently apologised to, and which was accepted by, the Veterinary Surgeon.
Following further discussion between Mrs Craik and the Stewards, Mrs Craik received an Official Warning under Rule 88.1(f) in relation to offensive language used towards the Veterinary Surgeon.
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Race 4. Trainer P.B.Freeman (Role Model) was fined $50.00 (first offence) under Rule 69.11 for a 1.2kg underweight variance from the greyhound's previous race start.
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Race 6. It was observed by the Stewards that Don Paulie (winner) was again virtually uncontrollable once extracted from the lure at the conclusion of this race including slipping it's collar and becoming loose for a short time. This greyhound's post race manners have been discussed with Handler (S.C.Mann) and Trainer (N.P.Green) on two previous occasions and will be discussed again with Mr Green who was not present at today's race meeting.
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Race 8. Prior to commencing the pre race parade Miss Tonsberg being handled by K.Braithwaite became loose and trotted some distance around the track before returning to the parade area. A veterinary examination was ordered in consultation with the Trainer (D.W.Mathews) and the greyhound was declared fit to race. It was reported that the Handler had accidentally tripped and lost control of the greyhound.
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As a result of concerns expressed to Stewards by several Licenced Persons, a Stewards Investigation was opened and adjourned under Rule 38.1(b) into an incident following the running of Race 6. The incident relates to alleged verbal abuse by a Licensed Person towards another.
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A Stewards Inquiry adjourned on 19.02.06 relating to the correct grading of the greyhound Aztec Keroma (G.E.Harding) was reconvened. As a result of additional information and a written statement received from the Chief Executive, NZGRA, confirming the grading as C3 as at 18.02.06, the Stewards are now satisfied that the matter has been dealt with to their satisfaction and therefore the AGRC has been advised to release the stake money resulting from the greyhound's win on 19.02.06, to G.E.Harding.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	RODEWALD HART BROWN LTD DASH - C2 - 318	Hypo Carter (fav and 7th) and Farmer Benson were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Sister Saintly moved outwards slightly and checked Junior Time. On the bend Hypo Carter galloped on the heels of Sister Saintly with both being severely checked and losing all chance. A post race veterinary examination of Hypo Carter detected an injury requiring a 30 day stand down from racing. Hypo Carter (W.Steele). Suspected fracture of P1 digit on right forelimb. Rule 82.1. 30 days to and including 27.03.06.
Race 2	LION FOUNDATION STAKES - C3 - 527	Winsome Guy (fav and 7th) and Hardern Thirst were the slowest to begin. Virtuoso (P.W.Cleaver). Sore bilateral hip-support muscles and biceps. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 10 days up to and including 06.03.06.
Race 3	IBLOC PRINT LTD DASH - C4 - 318	Coach Purdon raced at the rear throughout without improving and the performance was noted by the Stewards.
Race 4	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4/5 - 318	Role Model and Charlston Kid were very slow to begin with Charlston Kid then making up ground strongly along the rail to win well. Osbourne and Hostile Arch came together for a stride after the start with both being checked. Tiger Strike ran outwards at the start and checked itself, Origin Teddy and Cawbourne Lukey. Nearing the first turn Cawbourne Lukey and Osbourne came together with both being checked. Osbourne ran wide on the bend and carted Role Model very wide.
Race 5	OXY-SHOT NEW ZEALAND LTD STAKES - C4/5 - 527	Dynamic Keroma and Warnie were slow to begin. Hello Awesome stumbled at the start, lost 4 lengths and was always well back thereafter finishing 7th. Dynamic Keroma changed ground outwards on the first bend and hampered Bevron Road for a stride.
Race 6	KINETICS PRINT DASH - C2/3 - 318	Leslies Pearl ran outwards after 25 mtrs causing checks to itself and Kola's Express. On the bend Parra Power and Full Of Flare (fav and 7th) came together resulting in severe checks to both runners and then Full Of Flare losing it's balance and being galloped on from behind by Kola's Express which was also severely checked. Ritzy Reason endeavoured to jump these runners and fell heavily. A post race veterinary examination detected an injury requiring a 5 day stand down from racing. Don Paulie (winner) was again observed by the Stewards to be virtually uncontrollable once extracted from the lure which included slipping it's collar and becoming free for a short time. Ritzy Reason (B & L Craik). Mild lumbar pain / injected with anti-inflammatory. Rule 82.1. 5 days up to and including 02.03.06. (Registration papers required by Stewards for endorsement).
Race 7	REASON FINANCE LTD DISTANCE - C0d - 603	Joebees Jet and Thrilling Match (fav and 2nd) were the slowest to begin. Destiny's Run and Kaimai Gold (winner) came together entering the first turn with both being checked.
Race 8	'CUP NIGHT 9TH MARCH' STAKES - C1/2 - 527	Miss Tonsberg became loose prior to the parade for this race and underwent a pre race veterinary examination in consultation with the Trainer, prior to being declared fit to race. Homebush Goliath and Hopplar were the slowest to begin. Miss Tonsberg and This Time Boots came together after 40 mtrs with Miss Tonsberg being checked. Nearing the first turn Thrilling Monty and Homebush Goliath came together with both being severely checked. Entering the first turn general tightening resulted in a severe check to Thrilling Monty. Thrilling Monty ran inwards to the rail in the home straight cutting off and checking Miss Tonsberg. Andwyn (S.P.Clark). Ex Waikato GRC on 23.02.06. Rule 64.13.
Race 9	CAROL'S TABS' DASH - C0 - 318	Giggilo Gee Jay was a late scratching on veterinary advice and requires a 5 day stand down from racing. Delability and Lucky Rose reared as the boxes opened and were slow to get going. Marble Nugget ran inwards at the start and severely checked Royal Delta. San Shin moved inwards on the first turn and severely checked Marble Nugget. Immediately after San Shin then ran outwards and severely checked Robbed Again in the process. Reserve Decision ( S.P.Clark). Left hind stopper pad wound with infection. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.13. 10 days up to and including 04.03.06. Giggilo Gee Jay (S. Blackburn). Late scratching. Vet certificate supplied. Severe diarrhoea and abnormal temperature. Rule 82.1. 5 days up to and including 02.03.06.
Race 10	WWW.AGRC.CO.NZ DASH - C0 - 318	Raincall was boxed first due to a current 'hard to box' categorisation and was reported to box without difficulty. Grand Master was the slowest to begin. Ray Reeb and Augusta Allen came together after the start with both being checked slightly. Entering the first turn Augusta Allen galloped on the heels of Watch My Freckle with both being severely checked. On Angels Wings was also severely checked in this incident.
Race 11	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING SPRINT - C1 - 318	Flash Mistress and Super Deal were the slowest to begin. Nearing the first turn Super Deal and Lady Tandia and then Goldfinger Jewel and Rochdale Lass came together with all being severely checked. A post race veterinary examination of Flash Mistress detected an injury requiring a 7 day stand down from racing.. Flash Mistress (J.B.Hastie). Right hind stifle sprain / pain. Rule 82.1. 7 days up to and including 04.03.06. (Registration papers to be presented to Stewards for endorsement).

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 4	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4/5 - 318	Charlston Kid Swab No: 11195
Race 5	OXY-SHOT NEW ZEALAND LTD STAKES - C4/5 - 527	Big Bad Stefano Swab No: 11196
Race 9	CAROL'S TABS' DASH - C0 - 318	Royal Delta Swab No: 11197
Race 10	WWW.AGRC.CO.NZ DASH - C0 - 318	Bee Pees Boy Swab No: 11198

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