Stipendiary Stewards Report

Auckland Greyhound Racing Club

Manukau Stadium ON THURSDAY 30 Mar 2006

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

Judicial report: Weather: Fine / warm Race 5. Smokey Toes (D.M.Smith) was ordered to complete a Satisfactory Trial under Rule 81 prior to nomination to race again due to an incident in the home straight and a subsequent post-race veterinary examination detecting injury. The Officiating Veterinary Surgeon advised Stewards that the injury would have most likely caused the incident.
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Race 6. David Schofield was questioned regarding the reason why he had failed to catch the greyhound Hot Dickadee in this race when he had agreed to do so. Mr Schofield's extenuating circumstance on this occasion was accepted.
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Race 8. Homebush Westie (R.P.O'Regan) has been removed from the 'hard to box' categorisation effective immediately following assessment and discussion with the trainer.
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The new weighing scales installed and certified accurate on 22 March 2006 (expires 22 March 2007) were tested by Stewards prior to the commencement of weighing at today's race meeting and no irregularities were detected. During the extensive staggered kenneling / weighing process required to accommodate greyhounds for 16 races it became apparent through the reweighing of a runner in Race 13 at the request of the trainer, that an unexplainable weight variance 'may' exist. Stewards interviewed D.Green, Head Kennel / Weighing Official after the last race and also took into account the fact that individual greyhound weight variances from their previous race start were not unexpected due to the day versus night race meeting factors and indeed the fact that the majority of the 124 greyhounds weighed showed no or minimal weight variance. As a precautionary measure Stewards decided that all 1kg + or - weight variance infringements / penalties would be waived at this race meeting. The AGRC have been instructed to ensure that the scales supplier rechecks the scales for accuracy and conducts in-depth training for the club's weighing officials prior to the next race meeting on 12 April. It should be noted by trainers that it is was not conclusive that the scales were definitely weighing incorrectly at this race meeting and only 'uncertainty' existed. Of the 124 greyhounds weighed only 4 alleged irregularities were made known to Stewards by weighing officials and trainers.
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Following the conclusion of the race meeting Stewards' held a lengthy meeting with the President and General Manager of the AGRC regarding Raceday Officials, weighing scales operation / training and Veterinary services.
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An objection lodged on 05.03.06 by Trainer K.Walsh and on behalf of Owner G.Harding in relation to the AGRC CO Maiden Selection Criteria has been upheld by the GRNZ Stewards' Adjudicating Panel.
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The Officiating Veterinary Surgeon was Mr. J. Steel-Currall BVSc.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ - MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 1 - C0q - 318 Heat 1	Ghost Nugget and Robbed Again were slow and Roys Babe very slow to begin. San Shin moved inwards after 30 mtrs and severely checked itself and Robbed Again. Shortly after San Shin galloped on the hind quarters of and severely checked itself, Lady Dot and Robbed Again. Entering the first turn San Shin moved outwards and severely checked itself, Robbed Again and Roys Babe.
Race 2	WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ - MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 2 - C0q - 318 Heat 1	Dream Are Free and I've Got Mail were slowest to begin. Augusta Allen (fav and winner) ran inwards at the start and severely checked Ray Reeb and Hey Zeus. Hey Zeus and I've Got Mail came together after 40 mtrs with both being checked. Hey Zeus then rebounded outwards and bumped Ray Reeb. Entering the first turn Augusta Allen moved inwards causing tightening and severe checks to Zingle, Dreams Are Free, Ray Reeb and Hey Zeus.
Race 3	CAROL'S TABS' STAKES - HEAT 1 - C1q - 527 Heat 1	Thrilling Class, Booming Time, Thrilling John and Baltasar were the slowest to begin. Baltasar and Booming Time came together on the first turn with Booming Time being checked slightly. Cowboy Dreamer (K.W.Symes). Infected left hind foot. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 10 days up to and including 07.04.06.
Race 4	WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ - MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 3 - C0q - 318 Heat 1	Delability was very slow to begin. Maggy Jay and Kaipai Rua came together at the start with both being checked. Entering the first turn On Angels Wings was tightened and galloped on from behind causing this runner to fall heavily and also put Forest Knight out of contention. Delability was checked in this incident. A post race veterinary examination of On Angels Wings detected no injury.
Race 5	WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ - MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 4 - C0q - 318 Heat 1	Homebush Eagle, Catch A Virus, Blade Slayer and Grays Joe were the slowest to begin. Catch A Virus and Homebush Eagle jostled for several strides after the start. Last Timbah ran inwards after 30 mtrs causing tightening and severe checks to Grays Joe, Blade Slayer and Homebush Eagle. Catch A Virus ran outwards on the bend and checked Last Timbah. In the home straight when near the lead Smokey Toes was observed to ease in stride and look inwards towards Watch My Freckle prior to holding on to 3rd placing. A post race veterinary examination of Smokey Toes was ordered which detected an injury requiring a 10 day stand down from racing.(refer Judicial). A post race veterinary examination of Last Timbah detected no injury. Smokey Toes (D.M.Smith). Swollen right gastroc muscle and lame at walk. Rule 82.1. 10 days up to and including 08.04.06. Also to complete Satisfactory Trial under Rule 81 prior to nomination to race again. (refer Judicial).
Race 6	CAROL'S TABS' STAKES - HEAT 2 - C1q - 527 Heat 1	Hot Dickadee and Criteria were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn general tightening resulted in severe checks to Auditor's Folly, Thrilling Affair and Bet She Can.
Race 7	RODEWALD HART BROWN DASH - C1 - 318	Spyridon Louis was a late scratching on veterinary advice during pre- race preparation and requires a 10 day stand down from racing. Cosmic Eclipse was the slowest to begin. General tightening entering the first turn resulted in severe checks to Andwyn, Nikkei, Best Place (fav and 4th) and Cosmic Eclipse. Positive Force moved outwards on the bend and severely checked itself and Lord Maximus. Spyridon Louis (A.Cleaver). Late scratching parade area. Haematura. Veterinary certificate supplied. Rule 82.1. 10 days up to and including 08.04.06.
Race 8	OXY-SHOT NEW ZEALAND DASH - C1 - 318	Homebush Westie was boxed first due to a current 'hard to box' categorisation and was reported to box without difficulty. Bus Painter and Rave Review (fav and 6th) were the slowest to begin. Homebush Westie and Colonel Hogan came together after 40 mtrs with Colonel Hogan being checked slightly.
Race 9	COMMERCIAL PLUMBING STAKES - C2 - 527	Under Time and Thrilling Monty were the slowest to begin. Gunna Flex and This Time Boots (winner) came together after the start with Gunna Flex being checked slightly. Coruba Sun, Rialto Reason and Under Time were short of racing room entering the first turn. Gunna Flex required sutures to a cut on the left shoulder following this race and requires a 10 day stand down from racing. Gunna Flex (G.N.Pomeroy). Cut and sutures to left shoulder. Rule 82.1. 10 days up to and including 08.04.06. (Registration papers to be presented to Stewards for endorsement).
Race 10	REASON FINANCE LTD DASH - C1 - 318	Hypo Lomu and Awesome Ronnie were the slowest to begin. Bee Pees Boy (fav and 4th) and Dreamaqueen came together at the start with both being checked slightly. General tightening after 50 mtrs resulted in checks to Homebush Heather and Dreamaqueen. Entering the first turn general tightening resulted in severe checks to Hypo Lomu, Cheap, Our Shereena, Dreamaqueen and Bee Pees Boy with Awesome Ronnie falling heavily. This runner, Hypo Lomu, Bee Pees Boy, Cheap and Our Shereena were all put out of contention. A post race veterinary examination of Awesome Ronnie detected serious injury requiring a 60 day stand down from racing. Awesome Ronnie (D.L.Annette). Complete medial ligament rupture left front leg. Rule 82.1. 60 days up to and including 28.05.06.
Race 11	MEADOWSET GRAPHICS DASH - C4 - 318	Romberg Reason, Hello Awesome (fav and 4th) and Kylie's Dilema (winner) were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Tiger Strike moved outwards and severely checked Shifnal Chief.
Race 12	THE ALAMO BAR & GRILL STAKES - C3 - 527	Thrilling Match was the slowest to begin. Rowland Reason moved outwards on the first bend and pushed Thrilling Match wide. Rowland Reason was severely checked entering the back straight and then ran wide. Dyna Sandra and Thrilling Match came together for a stride in the home straight. Kola's Glory (D.Schofield). Cut webbing right front foot. Rule 82.1. 10 days up to and including 08.04.06.
Race 13	WWW.AGRC.CO.NZ DASH - C4/5 - 318	Troubled Times (winner) and Don Paulie then Pastrana Bale and Maxi The Taxi (fav and 7th) came together several times prior to the first turn with all being checked to various degrees. Maxi The Taxi was tightened and checked on the first turn. Maxi The Taxi ran out across the heels of Don Paulie on the home turn and severely checked itself.
Race 14	STREETS ICE CREAM DASH - C4/5 - 318	Comical Ali and Hypoumunga were the slowest to begin. Dyna Ropati ran outwards at the start and checked Tarrah (fav and 7th). Tarrah was galloped on from behind and severely checked by Dyna Ropati after 50 mtrs.
Race 15	PACIFIC SHEET & COIL (NZ) LTD STAKES - C4/5 - 527	Rogan Reason became loose in the parade area before the race and was required to undergo a veterinary examination prior to being cleared to start. He's Off was slow and Rogan Reason very slow to begin. Freddy Magic (fav and 2nd) and Mo Mistress came together after the start with both being checked. Shortly after He's Off moved inwards and checked Tourist Jack which in turn moved inwards and severely checked Coruba Rush. Tourist Jack moved outwards entering the back straight and took the path of Rogan Reason.
Race 16	'WE RACE WEDNESDAY 12TH APRIL' DASH - C3 - 318	Danny Hand (fav and 3rd), Jimmitom, Awesome At Last, Stabila Boss and Jacki Flex were all slow to begin. Charlston Flash, Jacki Flex and Stabila Boss came together after the start with all being slightly checked. Entering the first turn Awesome At Last was tightened and fell heavily. A post race veterinary examination of this runner revealed serious injury requiring euthanasia. Awesome At Last (J.B.Hastie). Complete fracture of radius-ulna right front leg. Euthanased.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 4	WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ - MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 3 - C0q - 318 Heat 1	Autumn Angel Swab No: 11260
Race 5	WWW.RACINGDOGS.CO.NZ - MAIDEN SPRINT HEAT 4 - C0q - 318 Heat 1	Smokey Toes Swab No: 11261
Race 6	CAROL'S TABS' STAKES - HEAT 2 - C1q - 527 Heat 1	Suitability Swab No: 11264
Race 7	RODEWALD HART BROWN DASH - C1 - 318	Lady Tandia Swab No: 11262
Race 8	OXY-SHOT NEW ZEALAND DASH - C1 - 318	Colonel Hogan Swab No: 11263
Race 13	WWW.AGRC.CO.NZ DASH - C4/5 - 318	Troubled Times Swab No: 11265
Race 16	'WE RACE WEDNESDAY 12TH APRIL' DASH - C3 - 318	Jacki Flex Swab No: 11258

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