IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

FRIDAY 9th MARCH 2018

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: D. BROXHAM

Stewards:                     S. KEARNEY, J. PHILIP

Judge:                          T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:                   R. GREENSIL

 

Starter:                         L. POWELL

 

Veterinarian:                 C. WELCH

 

Swab Attendant:            R. FEDRICK

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

ROSDUE BARISTA, Won Maiden Ipswich 06/03/2018

2.

SPRING WATTLE, Won Maiden Ipswich

ATTILA, Reported injured, near side wrist

3.

 

4.

ILLAWONG COWGIRL, Won Ipswich 05/03/2018

5.

 

6.

ELOISE, Reported injured, off side pin

7.

 

8.

WHIPPY MIDGET, Reported injured, near side shoulder

NATTY’S ON FIRE, Reported injured, off side pin

NEDGO PRINCESS, Reported injured, off side pin

9.

 

10.

 

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

 

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

10

ZU BISOU BISOU, 25.5 – 26.8

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

6

PRATER’S ACE, Last start 16/09/2017, injury

 

TRIALS

Stewards’ Trial

The greyhound, NUMBER TEN, performed a satisfactory stewards’ trail, over a distance of 288m, in a time of

17.24, and is cleared to race all tracks, 288m.

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN – 431M

Even start.  In the 1st turn, all greyhounds except ASPEN VALLEY and BELLA’S SPECIAL collided, causing all greyhounds to lose ground at differing degrees.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, FARMOR EFFECTED and LYNNY’S HONEY bumped, causing all greyhounds to lose ground.  Entering the back straight, BLUE GIRL BLUE, ZABDON VEYRON, FARMOR EFFECTED, SPRING RUBY and BONNY DOON BLAZE collided, causing all greyhounds to be hampered.  Leaving the top turn, LYNNY’S HONEY shifted out, checking FARMOR EFFECTED and BLUE GIRL BLUE, causing all greyhounds to lose ground.

 

SWABS TAKEN: BELLA. SPECIAL – Post Race – William Elson

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN – 431M

PETITE FORM was best to begin, with ZABDON ZINGER slow.  In the 1st turn, FANCY A BOHERNA clipped heels and was hampered.  Entering the back straight, ROSDUE LIVE WIRE and ZABDON ZINGER collided, causing both greyhounds to lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the home straight, FANCY A BOHERNA clipped heels, shifted out and lost ground. 

SWABS TAKEN: BROTHER DESY – Post Race – Peter Wilson

 

3.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM  NOVICE (1) – 431M

HEY HEY HAYLEY and WILLY TOULA were best to begin, with SPRING COLLEEN marginally slow.  In the 1st turn HAZE PURPLE clipped heels and was hampered, at the same time, SPRING SAL, VIENNA CALLING and WILLY TOULA collided, causing SPRING COLLEEN and TURBO ROY to be checked, resulting in SPRING COLLEEN and TURBO ROY to lose ground.

 

The greyhound HAZE PURPLE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

SWABS TAKEN: HEY HEY HARLEY – Post Race – Nathan Evans

VET EXAMINATIONS: HAZE PURPLE

4.

TRUCK PARTS EXPRESS NOVICE (2) – 431M

Even start with SNOW GIRL best to begin.  Shortly after the start, VELOCITY DEFINA and SWINGIN’ NANNY collided, causing both greyhounds to be hampered.  In the 1st turn, BONNY DOON GEE, SWINGIN’ NANNY, ZABDON CHARLIE and SNOW GIRL collided, causing BRAYSTONES BEACH to be checked, resulting in BRAYSTONES BEACH, SWINGIN’ NANNY and ZABDON CHARLIE to lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, UMBREON was tightened for racing room and hampered.  Entering the top turn, VELOCITY DELFINA and SWINGIN’ NANNY bumped.  Entering the turn into the front straight, UMBREON clipped heels and was hampered.

SWABS TAKEN: SPRING NOAKY – Post Race – Colin Byers

 

5.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 – 431M

BLACK KOALA and BARNEY’S BOUNTY were best to begin.  Shortly after the start, JUST LIKE YAZZA and DOUBLE OAK bumped.   In the 1st turn, DOUBLE OAK and WHEATACRE bumped, causing WHEATACRE to be hampered.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, WHEATACRE and JUST LIKE YAZZA collided, causing WHEATACRE to lose ground.  In the top turn, BARNEY’S BOUNTY and RIKASSO LILLY collided, causing both greyhounds to shift out and lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the front straight, BLACK KOALA and BARNEY’S BOUNTY collided, causing RIKASSO LILLY to be checked and all greyhounds to be hampered.  Entering the front straight, BARNEY’S BOUNTY and JUST LIKE YAZZA collided, causing both greyhounds to be hampered. 

 

SWABS TAKEN: MEMPHIS – Post Race – Gary Friend

 

6.

COFFEE AT RONI’S MIXED 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 – 431M

NEW ABODE was best away.  Shortly after the start, FRANKA, PRATER’S ACE and ODESSA bumped.  In the 1st turn, NEW ABODE and PRECIOUS SAL both raced tight, causing NEW ABODE to be hampered.  In the front straight, PRATER’S ACE and FLASH GEE raced wide. 

 

Stewards’ questioned licensed trainer, Mr S Lockhart, about the performance of the greyhound, FRANKA, where he stated that the greyhound would not continue to race over the longer distance.  He also stated he did not support the greyhound

 

The greyhound FRANKA underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

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SWABS TAKEN: PRECIOUS SAL- Post Race – Darren Russell

VET EXAMINATIONS: FRANKA

 

7.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 – 431M

Even start.  Shortly after the start, MULROONEY, WILDASH TOM, CAPTAIN’S KNOCK and SHAKEY RANDLE raced tight, causing all greyhounds to be hampered.  Leaving the 1st turn, MULROONEY clipped heels and lost ground.  In the back straight, MULROONEY was wide.  Leaving the top turn, BUNDY BUCKS and MISS SHRAPNEL bumped. 

 

SWABS TAKEN: PRINCESS EMALYS – Post Race – Brodie Prater

VET EXAMINATIONS:  

8.

SKY RACING 5TH GRADE FINAL – 431M

Even start.  Shortly after the start, FIRE TO RAIN and MISS AMELIA collided, causing FIRE TO RAIN to lose ground.  In the 1st turn, VELOCITY ONYX, MISS AMELIA, NO LAYING BACK, TWIN GALAXY and FARAHMAC all raced tight, causing all greyhounds to be hampered.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, NO LAYING BACK and VELOCITY ONYX collided, causing VELOCITY ONYX to fall and give no further competitive part in the race, resulting TWIN GALAXY and FARAHMAC to be checked with both greyhounds losing ground.

 

The greyhound VELOCITY ONYX underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the off fore toe and was stood down for a period of 10 days

 

 

SWABS TAKEN: FIRE TO RAIN – Post Race – Christopher Riordon

VET EXAMINATIONS: VELOCITY ONYX

 

9.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5 GRADE HEAT 4 – 431M

Even start, with VEGAS BOY marginally slow.  Leaving the 1st turn, MY GLORIOUS GAL and SPRING LOTTIE collided, causing both greyhounds to lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, AUGUST FLAME, DAY TIME FRIEND and BENNE FORTUNA collided, causing BENNE FORTUNA and DAY TIME FRIEND to lose ground.  Entering the back straight, VEGAS BOY clipped heels and lost ground. 

 

SWABS TAKEN: DONNY’S BEACH – Post Race – Steven Scott

VET EXAMINATIONS:

 

10.

GREYHOUND_DATA_COM MIXED 4/5 GRADE HEAT 5 – 431M

FLASH FLOW JOE was best to begin. Shortly after the start SECRETIVE INTENT, KIRKHAM ZOEY and TUNDRA STORM collided causing all greyhounds to lose ground. In the 1st turn ZOU BISOU BISOU, MAM’S MAGIC, YOU JANE and FARMOR IN TUNE all raced tight resulting in SECRETIVE INTENT and KIRKHAM ZOEY to be checked causing YOU JANE, SECRETIVE INTENT and KIRKHAM ZOEY lost ground. Entering the back straight ZOU BISOU BISOU and MAM’S MAGIC collided causing ZOU BISOU BISOU to lose ground. Approaching the top turn KIRHAM ZOEY turned its head outwards but did not make muzzle contact. YOU JANE and KIRKHAM ZOEY raced wide in the front straight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stewards’ advised trainer, Mr S Lockhart, that the greyhound, KIRKHAM ZOEY, would be charged under Rule 69 A, Failing to Pursue 1st Offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial all tracks, 431m. The greyhound KIRKHAM ZOEY underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found

 

The greyhound MAM’S MAGIC underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

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SWABS TAKEN: CASH FLOW JOE – Post Race – Dean Turley

VET EXAMINATIONS: MAM’S MAGIC, KIRKHAM ZOEY

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 8 VELOCITY ONYX, Injured in running, off fore toe, 10 days.

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 10 KIRKHAM ZOEY, Failing to Pursue 1st Offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial all tracks, 431m

 

 

 

D. BROXHAM

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS