Stipendiary Stewards Report
Waikato Greyhound Racing Club
Cambridge Raceway ON THURSDAY 10 Aug 2006
Weather:Track: Good Good
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment:
Judicial report: Weather: Fine Race 6. Trainer G.Calverley (Catch A Virus) was late reporting for Pre-Race Preparation and received a final warning under Rule 71.2.
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Race 11. As the lure commenced it's run up to the starting boxes it was noticed that the lid of the boxes (inside track end) had become loose from the clip / locking mechanism allowing some additional movement in that end of the lid. Immediately following the race Stewards reviewed the start several times from the 'side' and 'head on' views and determined that the lid had opened evenly and that no runner was clearly disadvantaged as a result of the partial malfunction and the 'all clear' for the race was given.
The Starter was questioned regarding the matter and he confirmed that by the time the partially loose lid was detected, the lure was in motion / gathering speed and in his opinion to cancel the start at that point was not a realistic option. Stewards have reminded him that he is required to double check the lid of the boxes to ensure that both ends are securely held by the clip / locking mechanism prior to him signalling to the Lure Driver to set the lure in motion.
Incident Reports
| Race Number | Race Name | Incident Report |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE DASH - C2/3 - 375 | Stewards required Raheny Reason to undergo a pre race veterinary examination and was given a clearance to start. Big Archie, Raheny Reason and Best Place were the slowest to begin. Velvot Revolver and Marissa Bale came together for a stride at the start. Marissa Bale raced in tight quarters on the first turn. |
| Race 2 | DINSDALE DASH - C0 - 375 | Miss Summer Rose, Westonair and Storm Safari were the slowest to begin. Nearing the first turn Rosetta and Got Hope came together with Got Hope being checked. Entering the first turn Santas Prince moved inwards and severely checked itself, Rosetta and Got Hope. Miss Summer Rose ran outwards sharply on the home turn and severely checked itself, Smokey Toes and Santas Prince. Storm Safari raced very wide throughout and ran on well in the home straight for 3rd. Blackrock Jules (G.N.Pomeroy). Left hip muscle strain. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.13. 10 days to and including 19.08.06. |
| Race 3 | MATANGI MAIDEN - C0 - 457 | Kapai Roco was observed to be difficult to box. Hoksilato ran outwards and Kapai Roco inwards at the start resulting in checks to these runners and American Bound which was tightened. Entering the first American Bound galloped on the heels of Kapai Roco with both being checked. |
| Race 4 | IMPROVERS SPRINT FINAL - C1f - 375 | This race was delayed 1 minute due to a request from TAB Trackside. Barramundi Flex and Smart Bart were the slowest to begin. Autumn Angel moved outwards on the first turn and into the path of Gray Way which was severely checked. Barramundi Flex ran into the hind quarters of Nutty Squirrel on the bend with both being severely checked. Smart Bart raced very wide throughout and ran on to finish 4th. |
| Race 5 | T.A.B PUMP & AUTOMOTIVE STAKES - C1 - 457 | Ivals Folly and Ultra Sting were the slowest to begin. Gatlin Breeze moved inwards after 40 mtrs and checked itself and Ivals Folly. Mosaic and Gatlin Breeze came together for a stride on the home turn. Ultra Sting clipped the heels of Thrilling Dane shortly after straightening for the run home. Catch Caddy (P.B.Freeman). Seasonal condition. No Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.10. 28 days to and including 05.09.06. |
| Race 6 | RAGLEN SPRINT - C1 - 375 | Delability was boxed first due to a current 'hard to box' classification and was reported to box without significant difficulty. Delability was the slowest to begin. Catch A Virus and Spyridon Louis came together for a stride at the start with both being checked. Entering the first turn Lily Longlegs endeavoured to move off the rail causing tightening and checks to itself, Just Bank It, Trendy Jill and Spyridon Louis. Catch A Virus moved outwards slightly on the bend and checked Hypo Lomu. Just Bank It came together with Lily Longlegs on the home turn when at the rear resulting in both being severely checked. |
| Race 7 | TAMAHERE STAKES - C2 - 457 | Our Freddie and Thrilling Kelly came together after 40 mtrs with both being checked slightly. Awesome Hit moved outwards entering the first turn and checked itself and Thrilling Kelly. Bullet Blue ran wide on the bend. A post race veterinary examination of Thrilling Kelly detected no injury. Remo Blaster (P & L Henley). Abrasions to right hind lateral toe bed. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.13. 5 days to and including 14.08.06. |
| Race 8 | HILLCREST SPRINT - C4 - 375 | Ash's Assassin was the slowest to begin. Miss MacSteele ran outwards at the start and checked itself and Massachusetts. Prince Flex and Milena Miss came together for a stride nearing the first turn. Homebush Mikey (P.B.Freeman). 100km Reserve. Rule 63.10. No Penalty. |
| Race 9 | NEWSTEAD STAKES - C3 - 457 | Killer Touch and Hot Dickadee were slowest to begin. Plenty Of Dash and Zambora Kezman came together at the start with both being checked. Nearing the first turn Victory Chant ran outwards sharply off the rail and severely checked itself and Plenty Of Dash. These runners came together again entering the first turn resulting in Victory Chant being checked. Hot Dickadee changed ground outwards on the home turn when running 4th, lost ground at a crucial stage then recovered well to hold 4th placing. |
| Race 10 | RACEWAY SPRINT - C4/5 - 375 | Charlston Kid was the slowest to begin then made up ground strongly along the rail to win well. Just Hasty and Slice Of Moon came together at the start with Just Hasty being checked slightly. Ivan Evans and Exceptional Kola came together for a stride after 10 mtrs. Slice Of Moon endeavoured to move inwards on the first turn and severely checked itself, Coruba Rush and Maxine's Beauty. |
| Race 11 | BACK HERE THURSDAY 24 AUGUST - C4/5 - 457 | Stewards required Thrilling Neo to undergo a pre race veterinary examination and no abnormalities were found. After the lure had been set in motion it was noticed by the Starter that the box lid had become loose from the inside clip however on reviewing the start the Stewards determined that no runner had been disadvantaged. Stabila Boss and Thrilling Neo came together for a stride after 10 mtrs with both being checked slightly. Thrilling Buzz and Stabila Boss jostled entering the first turn with these runners then becoming unbalanced and causing checks to themselves, Big Sam Junior, Rowland Reason, My Charlston and Thrilling Neo. |
Scratchings
Stand Downs
Swabbings
| Race Number | Race Name | Swabbing |
|---|---|---|
| Race 5 | T.A.B PUMP & AUTOMOTIVE STAKES - C1 - 457 | Thrilling Louie Swab No: 11426 |
| Race 6 | RAGLEN SPRINT - C1 - 375 | Delability Swab No: 11427 |
| Race 7 | TAMAHERE STAKES - C2 - 457 | Awesome Hit Swab No: 11428 |
| Race 8 | HILLCREST SPRINT - C4 - 375 | Lady Tandia Swab No: 11429 |
| Race 9 | NEWSTEAD STAKES - C3 - 457 | Thrilling Monty Swab No: 11430 |
G Bennett
Stipendiary Stewards
