Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday, 18^th October 2021

Track: Slow

Weather: Showers

Stewards Panel: S Barr (Chair), C Ferguson, M Fernholz

Officials: Dr R Geise (Vet), J Hoffman (Judge), C Keighley (Starter), A Challen (Samples), J Williamson (Lure)

General: Stewards spoke to trainer Scott Buckland in relation to selecting the incorrect rug prior to race 11, as the error was corrected before the greyhound was presented to stewards a warning was issued on this occasion.

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 520m

3 Comradeship – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, checked approaching the first turn.

4 He's So Dashing – Checked soon after the start, bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

5 Six Schooners – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, checked approaching the first turn, bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

7 Little Zara – Checked approaching the first turn.

8 Barefoot Ronni – Slow to begin, checked on the first turn.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 520m

1 Barefoot Rebel – Severely checked and fell entering the first turn. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

3 Rab Ruadh Jimmy – Checked and lost considerable ground on the first turn.

4 Iconic – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, bumped with another runner on a number of occasions in the home straight.

5 Sneaky System – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, checked approaching the first turn.

6 Bonnie Cairn Do – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, bumped with another runner on a number of occasions in the home straight.

7 Our Plumber – Inconvenienced on the first turn.

8 Mojo's Redeemer – Severely checked and lost considerable ground on the first turn. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

9 Puzzle Fever (2) – Checked in the front straight.

Race 3 - SMARTMONEYPUNTING.COM NOVICE 520m

1 Barefoot Flynn – Checked entering the back straight.

2 Barcelona Hope – Inconvenienced in the back straight.

4 Calypso Crown – Checked entering the back straight.

6 Barcelona Len – Checked entering the back straight.

8 Tuppenny Vision – Raced wide for the majority of the event. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MA5 395m

2 Expat Nova – Bumped with another runner on the first turn.

3 Split Sound – Checked soon after the start.

4 Shaggy Rose – Slow to begin, bumped with another runner approaching the winning post.

5 Xella Angel – Bumped with another runner on the first turn.

6 Soda Maxi – Bumped with another runner on the first turn, checked in the back straight, bumped with another runner approaching the winning post.

8 Ha Ha Lucky – Checked off heels in the back straight.

Race 5 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE R5 600m

3 Eamon Mac – Checked soon after the start.

4 Zipping Rafferty – Checked rounding the first turn.

6 Kiss And Spin – Inconvenienced rounding the first turn.

8 Storm Away – Checked rounding the first turn.

Race 6 - WALLOON SALOON HOTEL MIXED 3/4 395m

3 Cha Cha Charlie – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, checked off heels entering the home straight.

7 Break Through– Bumped with another runner soon after the start.

Race 7 - ORSON ALLEN @ STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

1 Hopeful Elise – Bumped with another runner approaching the first turn.

2 High Suite – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, checked off heels approaching the first turn.

3 Shian Cody – Faulted in its action and gave ground in the back straight. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have an off-pin injury and has been stood down from racing for 14 days.

4 My Dark Lorian – Checked soon after the start.

5 Barcelona Cyndie – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, bumped with another runner approaching the first turn.

Race 8 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

1 Hellacious – Checked entering the home straight

2 Hopeful Cyndie – Bumped with another runner in the front straight, dragged down from behind entering the home straight.

3 Barcelona Warren – Checked off heels rounding the first turn.

4 Black Magic Mojo – Bumped with another runner in the front straight.

6 Night Capers – Checked in the front straight, collided with another runner on the first turn.

7 Bonomel – Bumped with another runner in the front straight, bumped with another runner approaching the first turn.

9 Informality (5) – Bumped with another runner in the front straight, checked approaching the first turn, collided with another runner on the first turn.

Race 9 - SMARTMONEYPUNTING.COM MIXED 4/5 395m

1 Sienna Voletta – Inconvenienced shortly after the start, checked in the back straight.

2 Amber Days – Inconvenienced shortly after the start, checked in the back straight.

3 Tad Nosey – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.

5 Mac's Henry – Inconvenienced shortly after the start, checked in the back straight.

6 Peter Talks – Checked and lost ground in the back straight. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have an off side back muscle injury and has been stood down from racing for 14 days.

9 Expat Kitty Hawk (4) – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.

Race 10 - TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY GRADE 5 395m

2 Nightmare Moon Checked off heels soon after the start, inconvenienced approaching the home turn.

3 Vendetta – Checked rounding the first turn.

4 Kentucky Showman – Checked in the back straight.

6 Classy Zoro - Inconvenienced approaching the home turn.

7 Race Car - Inconvenienced approaching the home turn.

8 Jackson's Estate – Checked approaching the winning post.

Race 11 - ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB MIXED 4/5 331m

3 Tequila Talking – Checked in the back straight.

4 Fred's Flame – Dragged down from behind in the back straight.

5 Despicable Josh – Slow to begin, checked approaching the first turn, checked off heels rounding the home turn.

7 Ringbark Thunder – Slow to begin.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)		R8 Informality
Samples (Post-race)		All winners.
Scratchings		R2 Bogie Millie – Injury, near side shoulder. R6 Hara's Indi – Injury, near side pin. R6 Lilly Street – Injury, offside pin muscle. R6 Magical Warren – Injury, groin. R7 Countess Rhyme – Ineligible, raced 17/10. R8 Cost A Shilling – Injury, strained stomach muscles. R9 Impatient Jane – Injury, offside hip. R11 Farmor Alfa's – Injury, near side pin.
Late Scratchings		Nil
Weight Variations		Nil
Injuries		R7 Shian Cody – Off side pin injury R9 Peter Talks – Off side back muscle
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R8 Bonomel – 126 days – Wrist injury R9 Expat Kitty Hawk – 124 days - Spelling
Follow-up		Nil
Animal Actions		Nil
Person Actions		Warning – Scott Buckland
Trials		520m Springtime Lad – Passed – 31.53 Living the Lie – Passed – 31.54
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	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.