Stipendiary Stewards Report

Palmerston North Greyhound Racing Club

Manawatu Raceway ON MONDAY 16 Aug 2010

Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Scales: Checked and correct
Health and Safety comment: Nil

Judicial report: Kennel Steward Mrs M.McCourt admitted a breach of Rule 71.1 c after the incorrect race rug was placed on CAWBOURNE BEAR in race 9 and a fine of $ 100-00 was imposed under Rule 88.1 o for negligence.
Ms Stacey Nissen the Handler of CAWBOURNE BEAR was also to be charged under the same Rules as she had placed the incorrect rug on the dog but she has elected to defend the charge. Ms Nissen was unable to remain on course for the hearing as she had prior committments to her family and as a result the inquiry was opened and adjourned until 9-30 a.m on 18th August 2010 at Hatrick Raceway Wanganui.

Incident Reports

Race Number	Race Name	Incident Report
Race 1	Awapuni Sprint - C1 - 375	BORN ENTERTAINER checked off the heels of POLLY'S PRINCESS on the bend and lost a little ground but he recovered to finish very well to deadheat for 2nd placing.
Race 2	Peter Sinclair Photos - C0 - 375	The favourite MR METICULOUS was slow to begin but recovered to finish well and win. SAM BAXTER was handy on the bend but was severely checked losing several lengths and all chance and he finished in 2nd last place.
Race 3	GEON Wellington - C1 - 375	THRILLING YORK was checked running to the first corner and went back to last and he stayed well back. One of the favourites GROOVY MANGO was checked on the bend losing ground and he finished in 5th place.
Race 4	Foxton Dash - C1 - 375	The favourite THRILLING BLAST was the slowest away but did make up some ground to finish in 4th place. UNDER ORDERS, OUR MAC and CAWBOURNE ROD jostled together on the first corner and they lost three lengths and stayed back to finish in the last three places.
Race 5	Cloverlea Dash - C1 - 375	All clear.
Race 6	Hokowhitu Stakes - C4/5 - 457	All clear.
Race 7	Woodville Dash - C5 - 375	The favourite MINDARIVA was a little slow to begin and was then checked on the bend as GO ZILLA who was just ahead, came back after receiving interferance and both dogs went back to the rear. They did run on to finish in 5th and 6th places.
Race 8	Riverdale Dash - C1/2 - 375	OUR PLAYBOY was jostled for several strides on the first corner and eventually checked losing several lengths and he stayed back to finish in last place.
Race 9	Manawatu Raceway - C1/2 - 375	ADDICTED TO LOVE was slow to begin losing three lengths but did make up ground to finish in 4th place. The number 9 rug was initially placed on CAWBOURNE BEAR when the dog was in fact number 10 and the mistake was discovered as the field made their way to the boxes and the covers were exchanged prior to the start. Charges in relation to the matter were preferred against the Head Kennel Steward and the dogs Handler. ( Refer to Judicial Notes. )
Race 10	www.racingdogs.co.nz - C4 - 375	CRYSTAL KATIE and HOMEBUSH CHARLI were checked losing several lengths on the first corner and they never recovered and finished at the rear.
Race 11	Marton Stakes - C2/3 - 457	The favourite FREDDY JOHN was the slowest to begin and then lost further ground when checking off the heels of BLAKE'S ANGEL on the bend and he finished in 6th place.
Race 12	See You Next Monday - C1 - 457	KIWARA TREY was tightened between ASK PLEASE and TRAVEL THYME soon after the start and he dropped out to last and stayed there throughout and finished at the rear of the field.

Scratchings

Stand Downs

Race Number	Race Name	Stand Down
Race 1	Awapuni Sprint - C1 - 375	Brutus Finale Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 14 Aug 2010 to 18 Aug 2010 Thrilling Web Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 15 Aug 2010 to 19 Aug 2010
Race 6	Hokowhitu Stakes - C4/5 - 457	Starfire Boy Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 15 Aug 2010 to 21 Aug 2010 Rumour Tism Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 15 Aug 2010 to 21 Aug 2010
Race 7	Woodville Dash - C5 - 375	Scott No Wives Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 16 Aug 2010 to 22 Aug 2010
Race 9	Manawatu Raceway - C1/2 - 375	Homebush Wiggle Rule HISTORICAL - 64.13 from 16 Aug 2010 to 20 Aug 2010

Swabbings

Race Number	Race Name	Swabbing
Race 2	Peter Sinclair Photos - C0 - 375	Lady Lahksmi Swab No: Post race
Race 3	GEON Wellington - C1 - 375	What Ways Home Swab No: Post race
Race 4	Foxton Dash - C1 - 375	Homebush Jag Swab No: Post race
Race 5	Cloverlea Dash - C1 - 375	Pin Up Puppy Swab No: Post race
Race 6	Hokowhitu Stakes - C4/5 - 457	Captain Hastings Swab No: Post race
Race 10	www.racingdogs.co.nz - C4 - 375	Law's Hill Swab No: Post race