Stipendiary Stewards Report

Christchurch Greyhound Racing Club

Addington Raceway ON TUESDAY 20 May 2008

Weather:
Track: Good Good
Scales: Correct at all weights
Health and Safety comment: Following the No Race declared in Race 12, the boxes were examined and checked by the Club Curator, Club Electrician and Steward on 21 May 2008. When the lids were closed it was found that the outside latch to the lids did not drive home into a locked position. When lightly touching the release mechanism on the top of the boxes, the lids activated instantly. When closed again and the outside latch physically placed in the locked position, the release did not activate until pulled as it is designed to do. The club electrician undertook adjustment to the lid mechanism and hydraulic arms, and which appeared to correct the problem. A review of the race film and inquiries with the Starter on the night revealed that on touching the release mechanism, the lids had activated. Those observations and the checks carried out on 21 May 2008, supported the conclusion that the lids for Race 12 had not fully closed to a locked position prior to the race.

Judicial report: Weather: Overcast GA CLEEVE was fined $50.00 for a breach of Rule 69.11. when KNOW FLIRT weighed in 1.4kgs above her last race start weight.
A JOYCE was fined $50.00 for a breach of Rule 69.11. when FROSTY EQUATOR weighed in 1.1kgs under his last race start weight.
BRANDYLICIOUS (AC Roberts) completed a satisfactory trial in terms of Rule 81.
TINY HAND (R Adcock) completed a satisfactory trial in terms of Rule 81.
Trainers J&D Fahey made application for a veterinary examination in accordance with Rule 82.5 in respect of WINSOME DOSH. The application was approved and WINSOME DOSH was examined by the Club Veterinarian at 2.53pm. That examination revealed no evidence of a muscle tear or soreness. Under the terms of Rule 82.6 the period of stand down was removed. A Satisfactory Trial is still required to be undertaken by WINSOME DOSH.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	ADVANCE PERFORMANCE DASH - C1 - 295	HOMEBUSH KING was checked into the bend coming back on KIWI YOUNG. HOMEBUSH VEEJAY drifted to the rear after the start. These dogs filled the last three placings. HAILSTONE HERB (JT McInerney) was a late scratching at kennelling when found to have a left stifle laceration. Veterinary certificate supplied. Rule 68.26. 7 days up to and including 26 May 2008.
Race 2	CHALLENGE OPAWA ALL UP STAKES - C1 - 520	Around the first bend TRUSTEE crossed WILLY FLIRT who was checked as a result. He finished last.
Race 3	THE INTERISLANDER SPRINT - C1 - 295	DANCING FOR GOLD and HOMEBURT BURT were tightened into the bend coming back on ROBTITLE. HOMEBUSH BURT ran on for third with the other two at the rear.
Race 4	SUPER PETS STAKES - C1 - 520	MAJOR BLUE hit the rail when tightened into the first bend drifting out to finish a long last. Soon after CYBER QUEEN and SOICHIRO came together coming back on SISTEE DEE, all thre losing ground. Short of the wining post the winner JALISCO moved inwards forcing KAIWERA SARAH to check outwards to come in contact with SOUTHERM AN. They finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. MAJOR BLUE was subject to a veterinary check which revealed deep lsceration of the extensor muscles and nerve damage resulting in him being euthanased on humane grounds. MAJOR BLUE (JA McMillan) Rule 82.1. Euthanased on humane grounds.
Race 5	TUESDAY PLACE PICK - C0 - 520	The favourite WILLY MINA turned in the boxes losing all chance to finish a long last. She was ordered to undertake a boxed trial in accordance with Rule 72.13. TICTAC MAN was slow to jump settling at the rear before improving along the rail. At the end of the back straight he checked out of KARAMEA LABRI coming in contact with ANYTIME SOON. Into the home straight TICTAC MAN ran off the rail colliding with HUGO FIRST and BETTY BEATZER all three losing ground. WILLY MINA (RD Blackburn). Ordered to undertake a boxed trial in accordance with Rule 72.13.
Race 6	INDEPENDANT CARPETS CRANFORD DASH - C0 - 295	WORLD OF VENUS was slow to leave the boxes, dropped out to last and stayed there. Into the bend TWICE AS HOT and CAWBOURNE GEORGIA came together with TWICE AS HOT drifting back and wide. Into the home straight CREEKS TO SMART improved wide and contacted TWICE AS HOT who was badly checked and dropped out to finish 7th. PANGO WILL HE (GR McCormick) infection to right elbow. Dog presented. Veterinary certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 14 days up to and including 2 June 2008.
Race 7	ADDINGTON FUNCTION CENTRE SPRINT - C1 - 295	Into the first bend GEMMA'S COUNTRY ran in at the same time as HISTORY NEVER ran out squeezing HOMEBUSH ERNIE and UTTER MADNESS who lost ground. Soon after GEMMA'S COUNTRY ran out and collided with the improving favourite JANDERRA APACHE taking CHILE DAN very wide on the track, all three dogs losing all chance.
Race 8	www.canterburyproperty.co.nz DASH - C0 - 295	The favourite LEO'S BOY turned in the boxes losing all chance to finish a long last. He was ordered to undertake a boxed trial in accordance with Rule 72.13. LEO'S BOY (JT McInerney). Ordered to undertake a boxed trial in accordance with Rule 72.13.
Race 9	SHIRLEY VERTERINARY CENTRE STAKES - C0 - 520	Into the first bend TORY CHANNEL, GUNNA SMOKE and TIGER BALM came together causing a bad check to the trailing LIVELY SPIRIT. TIPITS TO SMART was subject to a post race veterinary check which revealed pain over the thorasic spine with a 10 day stand down recommended.
Race 10	PICK 6 LEG 1 - C1 - 520	Into the first bend MOJAVE MICK and CLAN CRUSADER came together and dropped to the rear of the field. Soon after DIAMOND ELITE galloped on the back of LAURA BRAND causing a check to both dogs who ran wide on the track taking MOJAVE MICK with them. DIAMOND ELITE recovered well to finish powerfully for third.
Race 11	www.christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz DASH - C1 - 295	SAINT DANIEL stumbled out of the boxes and cannoned into BY GORRIE DORRIE. Across the top BY GORRIE DORRIE galloped on HERO HAND who fell with BY GORRIE DORRIE and BIBI DAHL being checked. A post race examination revealed HERO HAND had suffered a fractured radius and ulna so was euthanased on humane grounds. HERO HAND (R Adcock) Rule 82.1. Euthanased on humane grounds.
Race 12	DAVE ROBBIE PHOTOPGRAPHER STAKES - C2 - 520	As the lure approached the boxes the lids activately prematurely resulting in the dogs being ahead of the lure. MACK'S BOUNTY who drew box 1 ran down to the rail hitting the safety fence with the field chasing the lure which was pulled up at the catching area. The race was declared a No Race under Rule 76.1. MACK'S BOUNTY was subject to a veterinary check which revealed bruising to his left eye and elbow with a 5 day stand down recommended. MACK'S BOUNTY (JT McInerney) bruising and grazing to left eye and elbow. Rule 82.1. 5 days up to and including 24 May 2008.
Race 13	BACK THURSDAY NIGHT SPRINT - C2 - 295	Soon after the jump RIVIERA CHIC ran outwards checking TRENDY OPAWA, SMART SHARMILA and FROSTY EQUATOR. Soon after FROSTY EQUATOR ran inwards checking TRENDY OPAWA, SMART SMARLIA and SWEET PAPOOSE. They finished at the rear. PYRAMID EYES (Hart/Taylor) mild right hock sprain. Veterinary certificate supplied. Rule 64.12. 10 days up to and including 26 May 2008.
Race 14	SPEIGHTS 6 PACK - C3 - 520	HOMEBUSH CASTOR was slow to jump. Into the bend THEMELO and HISTORICAL where checked forcing HOMEBUSH CASTOR and MIGHTY POWER wide on the track. They finished towards the rear.
Race 15	SPEIGHTS 6 PACK - C3 - 520	All clear. BUNNY BRASCH (M Robinson). was a late scratching at kennelling with diarrhoea. Veterinary certificate supplied. Rule 68.26. 5 days up to an including 24 May 2008.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 6	INDEPENDANT CARPETS CRANFORD DASH - C0 - 295	Hailstone Hikry Swab No: 19877
Race 8	www.canterburyproperty.co.nz DASH - C0 - 295	Razor Blade Swab No: 19878

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