Queensland Racing Integrity Commission Race Meeting Stewards’ Report
Albion Park Greyhounds
Monday, 18^th May 2020
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: N. Thorneycroft (Chair), E. Little, A. Flymen
Officials: Dr C. Welch(Vet), J. Hoffman (Judge), T. Gatehouse (Starter), M. Winwood (Samples), C. Nilsson (Lure)
General:
Due to Government advice around COVID-19, in accordance with GAR 51(10), the Stewards directed the Starter to box the greyhounds into the starting boxes in the following order, 1 & 5, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8 for all races.
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Race 1 – SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 520m
1 Wildash Trapper – Tightened for room against the rail approaching the first turn. Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Inconvenienced entering the turn out of the back straight.  2 Cost A Shilling – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 3 More – Bumped another runner immediately after the start. Collided with another runner entering the first turn and was checked. 5 Idle High – Collided with another runner entering the first turn and was checked. 6 Fifth Choice – Collided with another runner entering the first turn and was checked. 7 Farmor Fabio – Collided with another runner entering the first turn and was checked. Had its heels contacted by trailing running shortly after and lost further ground. Contacted the heels of another runner through the turn out of the back straight and became momentarily unbalanced. 8 Night Chaser – Slow to begin. Shifted out to avoid heels entering the turn out of the back straight.
Race 2 – WWW.BRISGREYS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 520m
1 Tzardom – Quick to begin. 2 Never Sweeter – Collided with another runner immediately after the start and was checked. 3 Farmor Northerns – Marginally slow to begin. Tightened for room immediately after the start and was checked. Tightened for room against the rail approaching the turn out of the back straight and was checked. 4 Rapid Black – Bumped immediately after the start. Tightened for room approaching the first turn and was checked. Shifted out to avoid heels entering the back straight and was inconvenienced. 5 Loch Erin – Tightened for room approaching the first turn and was checked. Forced wider on the track in the back straight.
Race 3 – TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY NOVICE 520m
1 Venus Alive – Collided with another runner approaching the first turn and was checked. Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 2 Hara's Smokey – Tightened for room shortly after the start and was checked. Forced wider on the track to avoid interference entering the first turn. 3 Magic Sue – Tightened for room shortly after the start and was checked. Carried wider on the track entering the first turn. 4 Cherry Wine – Carried wider on the track entering the first turn. 5 Brett's Bentley – Quick to Begin. Had its heels contacted entering the first turn. 6 Love Game – Collided with another runner approaching the first turn and was checked. Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 7 Take Your Shot – Collided with another runner approaching the first turn and was checked.
Race 4 – GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND FFA 520m
4 No Clyde Needed – Quick to begin. 5 Hope's Dynamic – Collided with another runner entering the turn out of the back straight and was checked. Contacted the heels of another runner entering the home straight. 7 Turanza Tiger – Slow to begin. Collided with another runner entering the turn out of the back straight and was checked. 8 Blue Diva – Had its heels contacted entering the home straight.
Race 5 – THIRTY TALKS @ STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m
2 Kisses For Cloda – Quick to begin. 4 Zipping Homer – Slow to begin. Collided with another runner entering the first turn and was checked. 6 Sheer Passion – Collided with another runner approaching the first turn and was checked, immediately after was bumped by trailing runner and lost further ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings. Stewards requested Mr Kennewell inform the stewards pursuant to GAR75(2) should anything that might have a bearing on past or future running of Sheer Passion come to notice of the trainer after the greyhound has left the course, it shall be reported to the stewards as soon as practicable.  7 Magical Revival – Had its heels contacted entering the first turn and was checked.
Race 6 – EXPAT LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m
2 Hara's Panda – Quick to begin. 5 Bekim Express – Tightened for room entering the first turn and was checked. Shifted out to avoid heels through the first turn. 8 Klemmer Banner – Inconvenienced approaching the first turn and forced wide. Bumped another runner through the first turn.
Race 7 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 520m General- The start of this race was delayed as stewards ordered Kiki’s Mum, Magic Miss and Smokin’ Wits be removed from the starting boxed and examined by the veterinarian after Kiki’s Mum was placed in the incorrect box. All runners passed fit to race. Stewards inquired into the boxing of Kiki’s Mum, after Mr. G Mitchell placed the greyhound in the incorrect box. Mr Mitchell pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence under GAR 86(o). Mr Mitchell was fined $200.
1 Magic Miss – Quick to begin. 2 Oodles Of Noodle – Collided with another runner through the turn out of the back straight and was checked. 4 Audible Warning – Bumped another runner approaching the first turn. 5 Smokin' Wits – Collided with another runner entering the turn out of the back straight and was checked. 6 Sushi – Slow to begin. Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked.  7 Kiki's Mom – Collided with another runner entering the turn out of the back straight and was checked. 8 Magical Rose – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked.
Race 8 – ASSET BODY CORPORATE BRIBIE ISLAND BEST 8 395m
1 Farmor Crownies – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 2 So Crazy – Collided with another runner though the first turn and was severely checked. 3 Smashniak Double – Quick to begin. Collided with another runner though the first turn and was severely checked. Fell in the catching pen. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings. Stewards requested Mr Kadniak inform the stewards pursuant to GAR75(2) should anything that might have a bearing on past or future running of Smashniak Double come to notice of the trainer after the greyhound has left the course, it shall be reported to the stewards as soon as practicable. 6 Shifting Colour – Slow to begin. Collided with another runner though the first turn and was severely checked. 7 One Mumma – Inconvenienced entering the turn out of the back straight.  8 Nan's Magic – Commenced to weaken in the back straight and appeared injured. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the off hind back muscle and was stood down for a period of 28 days. Acting under the provisions of GAR20(3)(v) stewards ordered a Veterinary certificate for Nan’s Magic be produced before any future nominations be accepted. Mr Elson advised stewards that he intends on retiring Nan’s Magic.
Race 9 – FAST TIMES @ SIRES ON ICE MIXED 4/5 395m
2 Gate Code – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 3 Smashniak Batman – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings. Stewards requested Mr Kadniak inform the stewards pursuant to GAR75(2) should anything that might have a bearing on past or future running of Smashniak Batman come to notice of the trainer after the greyhound has left the course, it shall be reported to the stewards as soon as practicable.    4 Time And Place – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 5 Fabrique – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. Checked off heels entering the back straight and lost ground. 6 Summer's Flyer – Collided with another runner through the first turn and was checked. 7 Exclusive Chloe – Inconvenienced through the first turn.
Race 10 – TAB MA5 395m
2 Smashniak Winx – Quick to begin. 4 Winning Light – Slow to begin. Tightened for room through the first turn and was checked. 7 White Eagle – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near hind back muscle and was stood down for a period of 10 days.
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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Sample (Pre-race)	Nil
Scratchings	R4 Stormy Shari – Stewards withdrawal R4 Lucky Jock – Stewards withdrawal R5 Ha Ha Lucky – Stewards withdrawal R5 Hope’s King – Injured Albion Park 14.05 R7 Xella Angel – Stewards withdrawal R10 Valda The Viking – Reported seasonal 15.05, 28 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Weight Variations	R3 Brett’s Bently- 26.8 – 28.2kg Re-weigh
Injuries	R8 Nan’s Magic- Off hind back muscle, 28 days + Vet Cert R10 White Eagle- Near hind back muscle, 10 days.
Animal Actions	Nil
Person Actions	Gary Mitchell- GAR86(o) fined $200
Trials	Golden Joy- FTP, 520m Passed 30.02 Rough Nut- FTP, 520m Passed 30.06 Shallow Replies- RTR, 331m Passed 19.12
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.