IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

TUESDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2016

 

Weather conditions:       FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: P. MCLEAN

Stewards:         A. KITCHING

Judge:              T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:       N. POWELL

 

Starter:                         D. MEIER

 

Veterinarian:      DR. C WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: Nil

 

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

KAWATI AS, FTP Ipswich 19/02/2016

3.

TRELLY KNEELS, FTP Ipswich 16/02/2016

WILDASH WIZARDS, Reported injured, near side wrist

4.

 

5.

NOREE DESSA, Reported injured, off fore webbing

6.

 

7.

TRANSMEDIA, Reported injured, off side shoulder

8.

MAGICAL YESSAM, Reported injured, near side wrist

9.

 

10.

OUR ELITE, Reported injured, near hind webbing

 

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

 

REWEIGHS

1

Nil

 

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

Nil

 

 

TRIALS

 

6 Month Trial – 431m

The greyhound CHIEF CHEROKEE performed a satisfactory 6 month trial over the distance of 431m in a time of 25.93.

 

Stewards’ Trial – 431m

The greyhound WHITE MACOY performed a satisfactory steward’s trial over the distance of 431m in a time of 25.98 and is now cleared all tracks.

 

 

 

RACE REPORTS

 

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 1 431M

LEISURE SEEKER, MAKE THE MOST and GRAVITY were slow to begin.  Shortly after GRAVITY was crowded for room, shifted out and made contact with SHE’S SO SHADY causing that greyhound to become unbalanced.  Through the 1st turn MAKE THE MOST collided with LEISURE SEEKER and lost ground.  Approaching the back turn SHE’S SO SHADY was tightened and checked across the heels losing considerable ground.  Rounding the home turn GRAVITY raced wide inconveniencing LEISURE SEEKER which was racing to its outside.  LEISURE SEEKER and GRAVITY bumped and raced tight from the home turn to the finish of the event.  GRAVITY made head and muzzle contact over the concluding stages.

 

Stewards advised trainer’s representative Mr. J Bradley that the greyhound GRAVITY would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 413m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN:  ARLO – Post Race – Tony Brett

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 431M

STILL COMING and GLEBE KID were best to begin.  Shortly after KILCARNEY DASH and SPRING DEAL bumped, both became unbalanced and lost ground.  Through the 1st turn HERE FOR YOU was hampered, checked and lost considerable ground.  From the home turn and over the final stages STILL COMING and JUST PRETEND bumped on several occasions causing both greyhounds to lose their momentum.  GLEBE KID and FERNLEE STAR raced wide for the majority.

SWABS TAKEN:  GLEBE KID – Post Race – James Robinson

 

3.

ROSEWOOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK MAIDEN FINAL 431M

RYLI’S MIA was best to begin with SO SABRINA and GO FOR HOME being slow.  Through the 1st turn KNEW YOU WOULD checked across the heels of DASHING BRADSTA.  RHONDDA MINER which was following was inconvenienced and taken wider.  Approaching the back turn GO FOR HOME was checked and lost ground.  DASHING BRADSTA and RHONDDA MINER both raced wide for the majority.

SWABS TAKEN: ONYA BENZ – Post Race – Nina Uhrhane

4.

GATTON TYRE SERVICE NOVICE 431M

Even start.  Approaching the 1st turn FAMOUS FOR FUN and FARMOR KABOOM bumped on several occasion.  Into the 1st turn FAMOUS FOR FUN, FARMOR KABOOM and PUNCHES CHANCE collided and all became unbalanced.  DODGY DANCER raced extremely wide in the back and home straights.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

5.

GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX 5th GRADE 431M

SPRING CANDY, ELUSIVE STRIKE, CHEEKY CHEECH and KILTY JACK were slow to begin.  Through the 1st turn RYLI’S RANGA was checked.  CHEEKY CHEECH which was following was inconvenienced then taken wider.  Entering the home straight ELUSIVE STRIKE and SAVE US collided and both became unbalanced.  CHEEKY CHEECH and WILD ELITE raced wide in both straights.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

6.

ALPHA FINANCIAL SERVICES 5th GRADE 520M

CRAZY VIXON was best to begin with SHE CAN DO slow to begin.  Through the 1st turn MAJOR GENERAL and DEEP DESPAIR raced wide.  SHE CAN DO and FYRE GAL bumped.  Approaching the back turn SHIFT SEINE was checked and lost ground.  Entering the home straight MAJOR GENERAL was bumped.

SWABS TAKEN:  CRAZY VIXON – Post Race – Joanne Price

 

7.

GJ WALSH & CO 4/5th GRADE 431M

FABULOUS CYNDIE was best to begin with GET INVOLVED being slow.  Into the 1st turn MAYWYN ZILCH was checked and raced wide.  GET INVOLVED and MAGIC KITCHEN bumped resulting in MAGIC KITCHEN becoming unbalanced and losing ground.  Approaching the back turn KLOEIS PRIDE contacted the heels of MR. MARAUDER causing MR. MARAUDER to lose its position.  GLENALLON RINGO raced wide for the majority.

 

The greyhound MAGIC KITCHEN was vetted and found to have suffered an injury to the off fore leg and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

SWABS TAKEN:  Nil

8.

GENTABLUE PET FOOD 4/5th GRADE FINAL 520M

FAR FROM FEAR and DUSTY WAY were slow to begin.  Through the 1st turn FRENCH IDOL checked across the heels of FABULOUS HOPE, became momentarily inconvenienced.  Over the final stages FAR FROM FEAR and FABULOUS HOPE bumped.  DUSTY WAY and QUEEN OF SHOW both raced wide throughout.

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

 

9.

ROSEWOOD & DISTRICT COMMUNITY BANK 5th GRADE 431M

DRAGON DANCER was best to begin.  Into the 1st turn SPRING IT ON, GLENALLON ZULU, GRAVITY WOLF, RYLI’S RAMBO, JANE’S JEZABEL and SMASHNIAK HARE all raced tight and suffered interference to various degrees.  Approaching the back turn RYLI’S RAMBO shifted in and became momentarily awkward and lost ground.

 

The greyhound RYLI’S RAMBO was vetted and no apparent injuries were found.

 

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: RYLI’S RAMBO

 

10.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5Th GRADE 431M

Even start.  Shortly after MISS DENMARK, FLASHMAN SAM, BANK ON ME and WALLOON WIZARD all collided and suffered interference.  Into the 1st turn FLASHMAN SAM raced in restricted room, checked off heels and made heavy contact with RYLI’S CAM.  KIKEM SPRINGER which was following was severely checked and lost ground.  Approaching the back turn BANK ON ME shifted in and made contact with the running rail and as a result twisted sideways colliding with FLASHMAN SAM, RYLI’S CAM and KIKEM SPRINGER.  FLASHMAN SAM, BANK ON ME and RYLI’S CAM all fell and KIKEM SPRINGER was severely checked and lost considerable ground.

 

The greyhound FLASHMAN SAM was vetted and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound BANK ON ME was vetted and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound RYLI’S CAM was vetted and no apparent injuries were found.

 

SWABS TAKEN: Nil

VET EXAMINATIONS: FLASHMAN SAM, BANK ON ME, RYLIS’ CAM

 

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

 

FINES:

 

 

INJURIES:

Race 7 MAGIC KITCHEN, Injured in running, off fore leg, 10 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

Race 1 GRAVITY, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks

 

 

 

P MCLEAN

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS