IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

TUESDAY 9th MAY 2017

 

Weather conditions:      OVERCAST

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: D. BROXHAM

Stewards:         K. ADAMS, M. COOGAN

Judge:              T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:       N. POWELL

 

Starter:             L. POWELL

 

Veterinarian:     DR. C WELCH

 

Swab Attendant: A. CHALLEN

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

 

3.

STAR RISE, Won Ipswich 05/05/2017

4.

 

5.

 

6.

 

7.

 

8.

CHEEKY CHEECH, Reported injured, off side hock

9.

 

10.

OLD MOON MADNESS, Scratched Ipswich 06/05/2017

LOOK THE PART, Injured Ipswich 06/05/2017

BINALONG ROAD, Reported injured, off side pin

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

1

Nil

 

REWEIGHS

6

FATHER NOEL, 34.2 – 32.4

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

Nil

 

TRIALS

Nil

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN 431M

UMBRELLA HARRY was best to begin with MONLEE and GLORIA’S CHOICE slow.  Shortly after the start UMBRELLA HARRY shifted in colliding with MONLEE, GLORIA’S CHOICE and CELS EXPRESS resulting in all greyhounds to lose ground.  At the same time WILL TO WIN was tightened for racing room and lost ground.  In the 1st turn WESTERN DIVISION, ALFONSO, UMBRELLA HARRY, GLORIA’S CHOICE and WILL TO WIN all collided resulting in all greyhounds to lose ground to differing degrees.  Rounding the turn into the back straight MONLEE clipped heels and lost ground.  In the back straight WILL TO WIN got on the heels of GLORIA’S CHOICE resulting in GLORIA’S CHOICE to lose ground and GLORIA’S CHOICE ran wide.  Entering the turn into the home straight CELS EXPRESS and ALFONSO collided resulting in ALFONSO to lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the home straight ALFONSO and WILL TO WIN collided resulting in ALFONSO to lose ground.  Leaving the turn into the home straight WILL TO WIN, WESTERN DIVISION, ALFONSO and CELS EXPRESS collided resulting in WESTERN DIVISION and ALFONSO to be hampered.  In the home straight CELS EXPRESS ran wide.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN: CELS EXPRESS – Post Race – Terrence Chapman

VET EXAMINATIONS: UMBRELLA HARRY

 

2.

SKY RACING MAIDEN 431M

The greyhound BLUE GIRL BLUE underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

SHEZA JEWEL and SAIL SURFER were best to begin with INOUNO slow.  Shortly after the start all greyhounds except SHEZA JEWEL and INOUNO collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered.  In the 1st turn SHEZA JEWEL, ROSDUE AVALON, BONDI GIRL and SAIL SURFER collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered.  ELOISE which was trailing was checked, shifted out and collided with INOUNO resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  In the turn into the back straight ROSDUE AVALON, BONDI GIRL and SAIL SURFER collided on numerous occasions resulting in ROSDUE AVALON to lose ground.  In the home straight INOUNO ran wide.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN:  WILDASH NELLY – Post Race – Bob Giltinan

VET EXAMINATIONS: BLUE GIRL BLUE, ELOISE

 

3.

ALPHA 390 FINANCE MAIDEN FINAL 431M

Even start with MAKING CENTS best to begin.  Shortly after the start LARRIKAN LASS, WILDASH WILLOW, ZAZU’S HEADACHE and CASEY WHISPER all collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered.  In the 1st turn all greyhounds bar SPRING COMMAND and MAKING CENTS collided resulting in all to check and lose ground to differing degrees.  In the top turn CASEY WHISPER and SPRING ROY collided.  Both greyhounds were hampered.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN: MAKING CENTS – Post Race – Merv Page

VET EXAMINATIONS: WILDASH WILLOW

4.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431M

Even start with DORREGO slow.  Shortly after the LONESOME HERO, SPRING DOLLY, ASICLAO, POCKET BENZ an SNOW GIRL all collided resulting in all greyhounds to lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight ASICLAO clipped heels, shifted out and lost ground.  In the top turn POCKET BENZ shifted in colliding with ASICLAO resulting in ASICLAO to lose ground.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN: DORREGO – Post Race – Desmond Gilroy

VET EXAMINATIONS: UP THE HEAT

 

 

 

5.

TREMBATH TYRE REPAIRS 5th GRADE 431M

Even start with ELEGANT STRIDER and BOOM WARRIOR slow.  Shortly after the start ELEGANT STRIDER and BOOM WARRIOR collided resulting in BOOM WARRIOR to lose ground.  In the 1st turn CALL ME AUSSIE and COSADO SUN collided resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground. Rounding the turn into the back straight CALL ME AUSSIE and COSADO SUN collided resulting in both greyhounds stumbled and lost ground.  In the home straight AGRO’S THUNDER turned its head inwards to make muzzle contact with SPRING HOUDINI.  In the finishing stages SPRING ERNIE collided with the running rail.

 

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

 

The greyhound AGRO’S THUNDER underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.  Steward advised trainer Mrs. J Cauchi that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 1st offence, 28 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN: AGRO’S THUNDER – Post Race – Jeanette Cauchi

VET EXAMINATIONS:  SPRING ERNIE, AGRO’S THUNDER

 

6.

O’REILLY PET FOOD 5th GRADE 520M

Even start with TRISTAN CANNON and BIG BAD BOB were slow to begin.  Entering the 1st turn ASTIN’S WARRIOR was tightened for racing room, shifted out colliding with ALEEAH JET and BIG BAD BOB resulting in all greyhounds to lose ground.  In the 1st turn FATHER NOEL and ASTIN’S WARRIOR collided resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  TARA MARRIE clipped heels and lost ground.  leaving the 1st turn FATHER NOEL, TRISTAN CANNON and BIG BAD BOB all collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered.  In the top turn TARA MARRIE and BIG BAD BOB collided resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  Leaving the top turn CUPPA TEA KIWI and ALEEAH JET bumped causing both greyhounds to lose ground.  In the home straight LITTLE FONZIE tired in the last 100m and gave ground.

 

The greyhound LITTLE FONZIE underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.  Stewards questioned trainer Mr. M Boody about the performance of LITTLE FONZIE.  Mr. Boody said that the greyhound is in top grade over the 431m and the owner wanted the greyhound to be run over the 520m. Mr. Boody had not supported the greyhound and he was happy with the performance tonight.

SWABS TAKEN: TRISTAN CANNON – Post Race – Gregory Brennan

VET EXAMINATIONS: LITTLE FONZIE

 

7.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE FINAL 520M

COOL VANE was best to begin with FAB DOOLEY and RANGER DANGER slow.  Shortly after the start WILD WEST WILLY stumbled and was hampered.  Entering the 1st turn HONEY HORNET and RANGER DANGER colliding forcing RANGER DANGER to shift out and lose ground.  At the same time FAB DOOLEY hit the running rail.  In the 1st turn FAB DOOLEY clipped heels and lost ground.  Entering the top turn SIZEABLE was tightened for racing room and lost ground.  FAB DOOLEY which was trailing was checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the home straight WILD WEST WILLY got on the hindquarters of FAB DOOLEY resulting in WILD WEST WILLY to shift out and lose ground.  In the home straight WILD WEST WILLY ran wide.

SWABS TAKEN:  SCIPIO AFRICANUS – Post Race – Darren Russell

8.

C2C CONSTRUCTIONS 3/4th GRADE 431M

SPRING LAUREN and NEEDY AND GREEDY were best to begin.  Shortly after the start BANG ON TARGET and FABRE FORCE collided resulting in both greyhounds to be hampered.  In the 1st turn MAKE TODAY COUNT, BANG ON TARGET, FABRE FORCE and MAGIC PASS all collided resulting in BANG ON TARGET to lose ground and the rest of the greyhounds to be hampered.  Rounding the turn into the back straight SPRING LAUREN and NEEDY AND GREEDY bumped resulting in NEEDY AND GREEDY to be hampered.  In the top turn BANG ON TARGET was tightened for racing room and lost ground.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN: SPRING LAUREN – Post Race – Colin Byers

VET EXAMINATIONS: FAB DOOLEY

 

9.

GREG STERNBERG VET SURGEON 5th GRADE 431M

ON THE WALL was best to begin with DOLLAR AND CENT and ME HAPPY slow. Shortly after the start DOLLAR AND CENT and LOGAN COUNTY collided.  At the same time HERO HAYDOS and SECOND GEAR bumped and all greyhounds were hampered.  In the 1st turn DOLLAR AND CENT, LOGAN COUNTY and FARAHMAC with SECOND GEAR, RUM RUNNER and ME HAPPY all collided resulting in all greyhounds to be hampered.  Rounding the turn into the back straight SECOND GEAR was tightened for racing room and lost ground.  At the same time DOLLAR AND CENT clipped heels and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the home straight HERO HAYDOS and FARAHMAC collided resulting in HERO HAYDOS to fall and give no further competitive part in this race.  SECOND GEAR, DOLLAR AND CENT and ME HAPPY which were all trailing were checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound HERO HAYDOS underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off hind foot and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: ON THE WALL – Post Race – Lancelot Waldon

 

10.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE 431M

GIFTED ANGEL and SPRING POLLY were best to begin with HEARTLAND FLYER and SWEET PEARL slow.  Shortly after the start HEARTLAND FLYER and SPRING POLLY bumped.  PORT LISA which was trailing was checked and all greyhounds were hampered.  In the 1st turn GIFTED ANGEL, HEARTLAND FLYER and PORT LISA collided resulting in PORT LISA to lose ground.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight SPRING POLLY was tightened for racing room and hampered.  In the top turn PORT LISA and GIFTED ANGEL collided resulting in GIFTED ANGEL to be checked, shifted out and collided with HEARTLAND FLYER resulting in both greyhounds to lose significant ground.  In the home straight BLOZA ran wide.

 

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

 

The greyhound HEARTLAND FLYER underwent a post race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off hind foot and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: BLOZA – Post Race – Peter Cauchi

VET EXAMINATIONS: GIFTED ANGEL

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 9 HERO HAYDOS, Injured in running, off hind foot, 10 days

RACE 10 HEARTLAND FLYER, Injured in running, off hind foot, 10 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 5 AGRO’S THUNDER, Marring, 1st offence, 28 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 431m all tracks

 

 

 

D. BROXHAM

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS