IPSWICH

Saturday, 15^th September, 2018

Conditions

Weather: Fine

Track: Good

Officials

Stewards: D. Broxham (c), A.Bourke, T. North

Veterinarian: A. Williams

Swab Official: S. Caldwell

Judge: T. Blacka

Lure Driver: R. Greensill

Starter: D.Meyier

Race Reports

Race 1 – PAUL DOLAN APPRECIATION STAKE MAIDEN – 520M

Even start, with SONIC BOOM and IVY’S BOUQUET marginally slow. Approaching the 1^st turn, SONIC BOOM and GRU raced tight, at the same time WHAT A DIVA shifted out checking FROSTY BLACK JAY and IVY’S BOUQUET. In the 1^st turn, IVY’S BOUQUET and FROSTY BLACK JAY collided. In the top turn, SONIC BOOM, NEVER and GITCHA LOADED collided, causing all greyhounds to lose ground to differing degrees. Entering the front straight, SONIC BOOM and GITCHA LOADED bumped. In the front straight, FROSTY BLACK JAY raced wide.

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

The greyhound NEVER underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side shoulder and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

Race 2 – GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM NOVICE – 520M

REGAL SAPPHIRE was best to begin. Shortly after the start, GITCHA DESTINY and INFRARED LAD raced tight, causing GALWAY PANTHER to be checked, and all greyhounds to lose ground. Approaching the turn into the front straight, WERINA ROCKET clipped heels. Entering the front straight FARMOR INFERNO and INFRARED LAD collided.

The greyhound GITCHA DESTINY underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side hip support and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

Race 3 – WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5^TH GRADE – 520M

HARA’S FLAME was best to begin. Approaching the 1^st turn, DOLLAR AND CENT was tightened for racing room, causing it to shift out and check DEMON FURY, and both greyhounds lose ground. Rounding the turn into the back straight, SAIL SURFER and ROI LEAR KAHN collided.

Race 4 – SKY RACING 5^TH GRADE – 520M

Even start. Shortly after the start, NOT TOO BOSSY and HARA’S DAZZA bumped. Approaching the 1^st turn, NOT TOO BOSSY got onto the hindquarters of STOP THE IMAGE, resulting in SURFBOARD to be checked and all greyhounds to lose ground. In the top turn, SURFBOARD and SHINE ANNA collided. Leaving the top turn, STOP THE IMAGE and NOT TOO BOSSY bumped.

Race 5 – TRUCK PARTS EXPRESS MIXED 4/5^TH GRADE – 431M

ELLY BYE BYE was best to begin. Shortly after the start, UNDER ADVICE and PRATER’S RECRUIT bumped. Leaving the 1^st turn, PRATER’S RECRUIT and AZA ZEUS collided.

Race 6 – IPSWICH DERBY OPEN FINAL – 520M

REGAL RECALL was best to begin, with RIO BRAVE marginally slow. In the 1^st turn, ARCH RIVAL, DOUBLE SPUR, BIG HERO SIX, INFRARED STAR and HARA’S SURF collided, causing HARA’S SURF to lose ground and BIG HERO SIX and INFRARED STAR to fall and give no further competitive part in the race.

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

The greyhound BIG HERO SIX underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained abrasions to the off side hind and was stood down for a period of 5 days.

Race 7 – PAST MEMBERS TROPHY OPEN FINAL – 630M

Even start. Approaching the 1^st turn TOPAZ TAN and CHAMPAGNE SALLY causing CHAMPAGNE SALLY to be checked and lose ground. Entering the front straight on the 1^st occasion TOPAZ TAN and CHAMPAGNE SALLY collided, PHANTOM PETE was checked as a result and all greyhounds lost ground. Entering the back straight CHAMPAGNE SALLY clipped heels. In the top turn RING HIM hit the running rail and lost ground.

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

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

Stewards’ questioned licensed trainer, Mr R Burman, on the performance of CHAMPAGNE SALLY, where he stated that he did not support the greyhound and expected to win, but the interference in the race was the reason for its performance.

Race 8 – IPSWICH FUTURITY OPEN FINAL – 520M

Even start. Shortly after the jump, BRANDI ALEXANDER knuckled over. Shortly after the start, LOVE THE LOOK, HOT EMBER and GIVE IT SOME collided. Approaching the 1^st turn, MONEY FOR JAM, LOVE THE LOOK and REGAL JADE collided. In the 1^st turn, RED HOT GOSSIP clipped heels. Entering the back straight, GIVE IT SOME clipped heels, forcing HOT EMBER to shift out and both greyhounds to race wide. In the top turn, RED HOT GOSSIP was tightened for racing room.

Race 9 – WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5^TH GRADE (1) – 431M

PRATER’S PROMISE and REACTOR were best to begin. Shortly after the start, SLEEK STYLE, WILLY TOULA and VAQUERO raced tight. In the 1^st turn, SASSY OAKS, SLEEK STYLE, VAQUERO and KYLE THE TANK all collided. Entering the back straight, VAQUERO and KYLE THE TANK bumped. Leaving the top turn, WILLY TOULA and KYLE THE TANK collided. In the front straight, VAQUERO raced wide.

Race 10 – COFFEE AT RONI’S 5^TH GRADE (2) – 431M

HONEY’S PRINCESS and BIG HUEY were best to begin. Entering the 1^st turn, CLEO NOT CHLOE, BIG HUEY and WICKLA collided. Entering the back straight, MOOSE MAN and FARMOR SUSPENSE collided, causing MOOSE MAN to lose ground, and FARMOR SUSPENSE to fall and give no further competitive part in the race. In the front and back straight, CLEO NOT CHLOE raced wide.

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

The greyhound FARMOR SUSPENSE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained bruising to the near fore stopper and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

Summary

Scratchings

Race 3 BELLA CETTE, off side hip, 10 days.

Race 5 RINGBARK MASON, near side pin, 10 days.

Race 7 TRY COMB, off side front leg, 10 days.

Race 8 CLASSY CASSIE, water diabetes, 10 days.

Late Scratchings

Nil

Reweighs

Nil

Pre-Race Swabs:

Nil

Post-Race Swabs:

All Winners + REGAL RECALL & BRANDI ALEXANDER.

Injuries:

Race 1 NEVER, off side shoulder, 10 days.

Race 2 GITCH DESTINY, off side hip support, 10 days.

Race 6 BIG HERO SIX, off side hind abrasions, 5 days.

Race 10 FARMOR SUSPENSE, near side stopper – bruising, 7 days.

Endorsements:

Nil

Fines:

Nil

Trials

No Trials.

D. BROXHAM

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS