IPSWICH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB

 

SATURDAY 3rd JUNE 2017

 

Weather conditions:      FINE

Track conditions:           GOOD

 

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards: K. ADAMS

Stewards:         A. SPENCE, M. COOGAN

Judge:              T. BLACKA

Lure Driver:       N. POWELL

 

Starter:             J. LAMBERTON-KAY

 

Veterinarian:     DR. A WILLIAMS

 

Swab Attendant: R. FREDRICK

 

SCRATCHINGS

1.

 

2.

 

3.

 

4.

SPRING HOUDINI, Reported injured, near side wrist

5.

 

6.

 

7.

 

8.

MURBAH GOLD, Reported injured, near side wrist

MAGIC SWIFTLY, Reported injured, near side wrist

9.

 

10.

WALLOON MISS, Reported injured, near hind toe

 

LATE SCRATCHINGS

2

KURO ROSE, Reported injured, near fore toe, 10 days + documentation pending

 

REWEIGHS

1

WAZZA QUEEN, 26.2 – 27.9

 

GREYHOUNDS RESUMING

1

Nil

 

TRIALS

Nil

 

RACE REPORTS

 

1.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start SIXTEEN WINX and PHANTOM HOUDINI collided.  Leaving the front straight SIXTEEN WINX, PHANTOM HOUDINI and GALWAY KITE raced tight resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  WAZZA QUEEN which was trailling was hampered as a result of this incident.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight HOME LUCK and PHANTOM PETE collided resulting in HOME LUCK to be checked and lose ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight SIXTEEN WINX was tightened for racing room, checked across the hindquarter of GALWAY KITE and collided with WAZZA QUEEN resulting in both SIXTEEN WINX and WAZZA QUEEN to be severely checked and lose considerable ground.

 

The greyhound SIXTEEN WINX underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: FABRIQUE – Post Race – Christopher Riordon

VET EXAMINATIONS: SIXTEEN WINX

 

2.

SKY RACING NOVICE 520M

BRIGHT SATELLITE, THUNDER OF FIRE and NINPIN were best to begin.  In the front straight on the 1st occasion CELS EXPRESS and SATAN’S GIFT bumped.  Approaching the turn out of the front straight SATAN’S GIFT was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight FI FI RUMBLE and NINPIN collided.  Rounding the turn into the front straight PHANTON HENRY turned its head in the direction of SATAN’S GIFT and failed to chase the lure with due commitment.  Entering the front straight PHANTOM HENRY and SATAN’S GIFT collided resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. P O’Reilly that the greyhound PHANTOM HENRY would be charged under Rule 69 (B) Failing to Pursue plus injury, 1st offence, off side hock, 14 days plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN:  BRIGHT SATELLITE – Post Race – Peter Cauchi

 

3.

GJ WALSH & CO 5th GRADE 520M

Even start.  Shortly after the start JACOBY RAIDER and LITE ME UP collided.  At the same time IMA RUNAWAY and DROP SHORT collided.  As a result of this incident LITE ME UP and DROP SHORT lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight SUPER SCOOTER and CHASING RAINBOWS collided.  Rounding the turn into the back straight SUPER SCOOTER and CHASING RAINBOWS collided resulting in CHASING RAINBOWS to be checked and lose ground.  LITE ME UP and IMA RUNAWAY which were trailling were checked as a consequence and lost ground.  WATCH OUT RENALD which was racing to the outside of CHASING RAINBOWS was checked as a result of this incident and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN: JACOBY RAIDER – Post Race – Raymond Burman

4.

GENTABLUE PET FOOD 5th GRADE 431M

Even start with the exception of DARK JEDDA which was marginally slow to begin.  Through the 1st turn MIGHTY NIMROD, FABIARNA and LIL MISS PINKY were all tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground with FABIARNA losing considerable ground.  LIL MISS PINKY raced wide for the majority of the race.

SWABS TAKEN: CAKE IT ON – Post Race – Stephen Neary

 

5.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 3/4th GRADE 431M

Even start.  RUSTY’S IMAGE slipped on the mat shortly after the start and lost ground.  Through the 1st turn PEBBLE BAY, NANTUCKET KAHN, RUSTY’S IMAGE, WILDASH WILDBOY and CABELLO MUCHO all raced tight resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and NANTUCKET KAHN fell and took no further competitive part in the race and RUSTY’S IMAGE was severely checked and lost considerable ground as a result of this incident.  Entering the back straight PEBBLE BAY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound NANTUCKET KAHN underwent a post race veterinarian examination and was found to have suffered an injury to the off side pin and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

SWABS TAKEN: ACE – Post Race – Steven Scott

 

6.

CLINT’S CARAVAN WAREHOUSE 5th GRADE 520M

The greyhound LOCKETY BRIN underwent a pre race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found and was passed fit to race.

 

PRATER’S PROMISE was best to begin.  Approaching the turn out of the front straight BINERAY BOY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight FLYING TWISTER shifted out and collided with PAUA TO LAUNCH resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  At the same time BLACK OPS VERA was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

 

The greyhound FLHYING TWISTER underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

SWABS TAKEN: PRATER’S PROMISE – Post Race – Brodie Prater

VET EXAMINATIONS: LOCKETY BRIN, FLYING TWISTER

 

7.

GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX 3/4th GRADE 520M

Even start with the exception of HESA BIRD which was marginally slow to begin.  Shortly after the start HESA BIRD checked across the heels of BEACH FRONT and lost ground.  Leaving the front straight ISLA’S STYLE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight FLAPPING GUMS and SNEAKIN’ OUT collided resulting in FLAPPING GUMS to be checked and lose ground.  FAST AZZ EL which was racing to the outside of SNEAKIN’ OUT was checked as a consequence and lost ground.  ISLA’S STYLE which was trailling was checked as a consequence and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the front straight SNEAKIN’ OUT and FAST AZZ EL collided.  MAGOOLEY which was trailling was checked as a consequence.  For the majority of the front straight SNEAKIN’ OUT marred FAST AZZ EL which resulted in both greyhounds to be severely checked and lose considerable ground.

 

Stewards advised trainer Mr. R Hamilton that the greyhound SNEAKIN’ OUT would be charged under Rule 69 Marring, 2nd offence, 3 months plus a satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks.

SWABS TAKEN:  INVERGARRY LADY – Post Race – Colin Curtis

8.

GJ WALSH & CO 5th GRADE FINAL 520M

The greyhound SIZEABLE underwent a pre race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found and was passed fit to race.

 

Even start.  Shorty after the start FAB DOOLEY was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after OH GOLLY GOSH and SPRING MYSTERY collided.  Leaving the front straight SCIPIO AFRICANUS collided with MINNIE MARTINI resulting in MINNIE MARTINI shifting out and colliding with SIZEABLE resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and lose ground.  Shortly after SPRING MYSTERY improved onto the hindquarters of SCIPIO AFRICANUS resulting in SCIPIO AFRICANUS shifting out and collided with FAB DOOLEY which resulted in FAB DOOLEY shifting out and collide heavily with MINNIE MARTINI and SIZEABLE resulting in MINNIE MARTINI to be severely checked and fall taking no further competitive part in the race with FAB DOOLEY and SIZEABLE to be severely checked and lose considerable ground.

 

The greyhound MINNIE MARTINI underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound SCIPIO AFRICANUS underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

The greyhound SPRING MYSTERY underwent a post race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

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

SWABS TAKEN: OUTBACK SUNSHINE – Post Race – John Geoghan

VET EXAMINATIONS: SIZEABLE, MINNIE MARTINI, SCIPIO AFRICANUS, SPRING MYSTERY

 

9.

GENTABLUE PET FOOD 5th GRADE 431M

BLOZA was best to begin.  MAYWYN PETTYCASH and SUITE ALEXIS were marginally slow to begin.  Shortly after the start SPRING ELLIE and GUY FAWKES collided.  Through the 1st turn SPRING ELLIE, GUY FAWKES and SUITE ALEXIS were tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight SPRING ELLIE and SUITE ALEXIS collided.

SWABS TAKEN: BLOZA – Post Race – Peter Cauchi

 

10.

WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5th GRADE 431M

The greyhound SPRING AUDREY underwent a pre race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found and was passed fit to race.

 

KINLOCH BEACH, RAPID EXPLOSION and SHEZA RULER were best to begin.  ELEGANT STRIDER and KOORINGA BUD were marginally slow to begin.  Entering the back straight KOORINGA BUD was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.

SWABS TAKEN: KINOCH BEACH – Pre Race – Steven Scott

VET EXAMINATIONS: SPRING AUDREY

 

RACE DAY SUMMARY

FINES:

Nil

 

INJURIES:

RACE 2 PHANTOM HENRY, Injured in running, off side hock, 14 days

RACE 5 NANTUCKET KAHN, Injured in running, off side pin, 10 days

 

ENDORSEMENTS:

RACE 2 PHANTOM HENRY, Failing to Pursue + injury, 1st offence, off side hock, 14 days + satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks

RACE 7 SNEAKIN’ OUT, Marring, 2nd offence, 3 months + satisfactory stewards’ trial 520m all tracks

 

 

 

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS