Stipendiary Stewards Report


Waikato Greyhound Racing Club

Cambridge Raceway ON WEDNESDAY 29 Nov 2006

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

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast / warm. Race 7. A timing malfunction in this race (747 mtrs) is to be investigated further by the Timekeeper.
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Race 10. This race was declared a 'No Race' when the Manual Release Lever located at the back of the boxes, was accidentally activated by a Handler, when the boxing of the second row runners was being completed. The lure had not been set in motion at this point however the boxes opened and the field galloped the full 457 mtr journey. Stewards decided that it was inappropriate to rerun the race due to animal welfare considerations which were endorsed by the Officiating Veterinary Surgeon. The boxes were tested several times by Club Officials and Stewards following the no race along with reviewing the video replay of the start in order to confirm the reason for the premature release. The Club has undertaken to make modifications to the Manual Release Lever so as to prevent a reoccurrence. Race 12 from the 457 mtr boxes was run without incident as had three races prior to Race 10.
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An Inquiry was opened and adjourned in relation to remarks made about the Northern Region Stipendiary Steward and GRNZ in a posting on the Race Cafe internet website on 28.11.06. Consideration is being given to an alleged breach of Rules 88.1(f), 88.1(o) and 88.1(q).

Incident Reports

Race Number Race Name Incident Report
Race 1 WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE DASH - C1 - 375 Kapai Rua, Winsome Gypsy and Scrap Metalman were the slowest to begin. Maggy Jay ran inwards at the start checking itself and Dream On Cyrus. Kapai Rua and Winsome Gypsy came together at the start with both being checked. Winsome Gypsy clipped the heels of and severely checked Kapai Rua on the bend.
Race 2 MATANGI MAIDEN - C0 - 375 This race was delayed 2 minutes at the request of TAB Trackside. Nature Rules moved outwards at the start causing checks to itself, Ramrod Reason and Gold Foot. Nature Rules and Aint No Royal came together for several strides on the first turn. Gold Foot ran very wide on the bend, covered extra ground and finished last. That Bloke (A.Cleaver). Rule 82.1 ex AGRC on 26.11.06. Dreams Of Vision (G.M.Clarke). Kennel cough. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 10 days to and including 08.12.06. Tiodi (A.Cleaver). Rule 64.12 ex AGRC on 26.11.06.
Race 3 SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLL STAKES - C4 - 457 There was no 'head on' video coverage of the start of this race available from TAB Trackside. Homebush Bonnie and Gelignite were the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Homebush Thorn moved outwards and checked itself and Rowland Reason. Thrilling Affair was tightened against the rail on the home turn, changed ground outwards across the heels of Thrilling Neo and lost 2 lengths and momentum at a crucial stage finishing 7th. Secret Teddy (R.P.O'Regan). Strain on left fore flexor tendon at wrist. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.13. 7 days to and including 04.12.06.
Race 4 GRAND VIEW SPORTS BAR SPRINT - C2/3 - 375 Jacki Flex and Hypo Lomu were the slowest to begin. Cecilia Henry, Maxine's Beauty and Hypo Lomu bumped each other nearing the first turn.
Race 5 WAIKATO RACE PIX STAKES - C2/3 - 457 Remo Blaster and Light Pockets drifted to the rear soon after the start and then made up ground well for 5th and 6th respectively. Andwyn moved outwards at the start and came together with Remo Blaster which in turn also moved outwards and in a chain reaction caused slight checks to Light Pockets and What Appeal.
Race 6 TAMAHERE DASH - C1 - 375 Bentley Beau was the slowest to begin. Another Beauty moved outwards on the first turn and checked itself and Bentley Beau. Romano Reason ran wide on the home turn then finished strongly in the straight for a close 3rd. Fancy Lee (D.D.Schofield). Broken off hind toe. No Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.14. 28 days to and including 25.12.06.
Race 7 ARCH LAWRENCE DISTANCE - C2d - 747 Heza Penske and Thrilling Larisa were the slowest to begin. Thrilling Larisa ran wide on the first turn and was always near the rear thereafter finishing 7th.
Race 8 GRASSROOTS TRUST STAKES - C5 - 457 Winsome State was the slowest to begin. Entering the first turn Winsome State ran inwards tightening and checking Thrilling Buzz on the rail which then rebounded outwards and severely checked Winsome Daisy and Kalden Kaos. Winsome State changed ground outwards across the heels of Bronx Appeal on the first turn, drifted and never improved thereafter finishing 6th. Thrilling Buzz and Winsome State came together for several strides on the home turn.
Race 9 RACEWAY SPRINT - C4/5 - 375 Gentle Lee and Prince Flex came together at the start. After 30 mtrs Gentle Lee moved outwards checking Prince Flex, Wild Kentucky and Music Lesson. Entering the first turn Wild Kentucky was checked backwards when Homebush Phil and Willandra Bale jostled for several strides. Plenty Of Dash (W.Steele). Right fore triceps (monkey muscle) strain. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.13. 7 days to and including 04.12.06.
Race 10 CLUB HOUSE CAFE & SPORTS BAR DASH - C5 - 375 This Race was declared a 'No Race' when the Starting Boxes were accidentally triggered / opened by a Handler coming in contact with the Manual Release Lever prior to the lure being set in motion. The greyhounds subsequently completed the 457 mtr journey without the lure and a rerun was considered inappropriate on the basis of animal welfare. (refer Judicial).
Race 11 RACING HERE THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER @ NOON - C1 - 457 Entering the first turn Vulcan Earl was checked backwards off Fancy Bonnie for several strides.
Race 12 RACING HERE THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER @ NOON - C1 - 457 Bold Jenni was slow to begin. Thrilling Jaguar and Bet She Can came together at the start. Shortly after Investigate came across and tightened Barramundi Flex, Nutty Squirrel and Bet She Can. Nearing the first turn Bet She Can ran out of racing room, hit the running rail and fell heavily. A post race veterinary examination of this runner detected serious injuries necessitating euthanasia. Spyridon Louis (A.Cleaver). Rule 64.13 ex AGRC on 26.11.06. Kapai Rita (K.L.Fairbrother). Left hind hock strain. Vet certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 14 days to and including 07.12.06. Bet She Can (T.McGillivray). Broken left humerus at elbow. Euthanased.


Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number Race Name Swabbing
Race 1 WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE DASH - C1 - 375 Santas Prince Swab No: 17482
Race 3 SUPERIOR CHUNKY DOG ROLL STAKES - C4 - 457 Miss Gray Swab No: 17483
Race 6 TAMAHERE DASH - C1 - 375 Smart Bart Swab No: 17484
Race 7 ARCH LAWRENCE DISTANCE - C2d - 747 Thrilling Match Swab No: 17485




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