IPSWICH

 

FRIDAY, 31st August, 2018

Conditions

Weather:           Fine

Track:               Good

 

Officials

Stewards:         S. Kearney (c), K. Adams, T. North

Veterinarian:      R. Geisel

Swab Official:   R. Fedrick

Judge:              T. Blacka

Lure Driver:       R. Greensill

Starter:             L. Powell

 

Race Reports

 

Race 1 – GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM MAIDEN (1) – 431M

 

ROSIE GAZE was marginally slow to begin.  Approaching the 1st turn, PROPOSAL shifted inwards bumping into REBEL CRY and becoming unbalanced. Leaving the 1st turn, STORM POWER, RISING BEYOND and REBEL CRY came together and checked, with REBEL CRY shifting out and colliding into BAN CHI BABY, with both REBEL CRY and BAN CHI BABY losing considerable ground as a result.  Leaving the turn into the back straight, ROSIE GAZE and BAN CHI BABY collided and checked.  Shortly after, RISING BEYOND and BLUE GIRL BLUE checked and lost momentum.  Approaching the turn into the front straight, REBEL CRY shifted out and make muzzle contact with BLUE GIRL BLUE, which was racing to its outside, causing both REBEL CRY and BLUE GIRL BLUE to lose significant ground. 

 

Stewards’ spoke with licensed trainer, Mr D Turley, in relation to the improved performance of his greyhound PROPOSAL today.  Mr Turley stated that the greyhound had some injury issues with its webbing and he believes that they have been overcome. Mr D Turley further stated that the greyhound had been trialling well recently and so feels that these factors contributed to the greyhound’s performance today.

 

The greyhound ROSIE GAZE underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side hock and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

Connection to the greyhound, REBEL CRY, was informed that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 69, Marring 1st offence, with the greyhound being stood down for a period of 28 days, and to perform a satisfactory stewards’ trial prior to racing.

 

Race 2 – SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) – 431M

 

OUTBACK MANDRAKE was best to begin, CHANCE ME BRO was marginally slow.  Approaching the 1st turn, BLUE JAY JAY, MAD ELLY DEE and DARBY’S GIRL raced tight and checked.  DARBY’S GIRL raced wide through the turn into the back straight.  Approaching the turn into the front straight, MAD ELLY DEE shifted in and bumped CHANCE ME BRO, causing CHANCE ME BRO to lose momentum. 

 

Race 3 – GREYHOUND_DATA.COM NPW – 431M

 

Best to begin was CAWBOURNE FAWNY, ROSDUE BARISTA was marginally slow.  Shortly after the start, BLACK KOALA shifted in which impeded the running of WHO SAID SO, with both greyhounds colliding with SUCCATASH.  Approaching the turn into the back straight, ROSDUE BARISTA and BLACK KOALA collided.  At the same time, MR. POLITIS checked off heels and lost ground.  SUCCATASH, which was trailing, checked off heels also and lost ground.  Approaching the top turn, MAYWYN’S NOMAD shifted in, which impeded MY BOUQUET, causing that greyhound to lose ground. 

 

Race 4 – WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE – 431M

 

EL DOUBLE ONE was best to begin.  ROSDUE KIRRA was extremely slow.  Approaching the 1st turn, ONE WHISPER was impeded, shifted out and collided with SUPER CETTE, causing both greyhounds to lose considerable ground.  Shortly after, ROYAL PLAY and BROKEN YOLK checked.  Approaching the top turn, ONE WHISPER was tightened for racing room, checked off heels and lost momentum.  Leaving the turn into the front straight, ROSDUE KIRRA checked off heels and became unbalanced.

 

Stewards spoke to licenced trainer Mr T Chapman in relation to its box manner. Mr T Chapman stated that he was at a loss to explain why the greyhound began poorly from the boxes as it never has before, Stewards advised Mr T Chapman that the greyhound will be monitored moving forward.  

 

The greyhound ONE WHISPER underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

Race 5 – CITY COUNTRY FOOD SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 – 431M

 

Shortly after the start, PROPER GENT, CLICK COWAN and ALPHA DAENERYS bumped.  BELL BURTON, KAKEI and ROSDUE MISTY raced tight into the 1st turn, KAKEI tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after, CLICK COWAN improved onto the rear of KAKEI, causing that greyhound to lose significant ground as a result.  At the same time, BELL BURTON checked off heels and lost ground.

 

Stewards’ spoke to licensed trainer, Mr P Hennelly, in regards to the performance of his greyhound KAKEI.  Mr Hennelly stated that the greyhound had a query at the distance and he wasn’t of the belief could run it out, and after getting an initial contact, and being small in stature, the greyhound failed to finish the race accordingly.  Mr Hennelly further stated that it was his intention to race the greyhound at Albion Park in future, where he feels it performs better.

 

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

 

Race 6 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 – 431M

 

BETTY’S SON was best to begin, REBEL KENNELLY was marginally slow.  Shortly after the start, REBEL KENNELLY was tightened for racing room and lost momentum.  In the 1st turn, SPRING SAL improved onto the heels of RICHMOND ROAD, causing RICHMOND ROAD to become unbalanced.  Leaving the turn into the back straight, SPRING SAL was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the top turn, BETTY’S SON shifted in, which momentarily impeded COUNT WERINA.   Shortly after, AL BRUTON was impeded and lost momentum. 

 

Race 7 – JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 5TH GRADE FINAL – 431M

 

NO LAYING BACK was best to begin, SPRING WINE was slow.  In the 1st turn, SPRING WINE came into contact with the running rail and lost ground.  Shortly after, SPRING REBEL and SPRING COLLEEN raced tight and checked.  STICKY STICKA, which was trailing, was impeded and checked off heels.  Leaving the turn into the back straight, SPRING COLLEEN shifted in and collided into STICKY STICKA, causing both those greyhounds to lose substantial ground.  SPRING WINE and MONDELLA, which were trailing those greyhounds, were severely inconvenienced and lost ground.  Approaching the top turn, MONDELLA shifted in, which impeded STICKY STICKA, causing that greyhound to become unbalanced and lose momentum.  Shortly after, SPRING WINE and SPRING COLLEEN collided, causing both greyhounds to lose ground. 

 

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

 

Race 8 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 3/4TH GRADE – 431M

 

I’VE GOT CENTS and AZA ZEUS were both best to begin, GUY FAWKES was slow.  In the 1st turn, HAD BETTER DAZE was tightened for racing room and lost substantial ground as a result.  Leaving the top turn, AZA ZEUS stumbled and lost ground.  Leaving the turn into the front straight, GUY FAWKES was momentarily impeded and lost momentum. 

 

Race 9 – GJ WALSH & CO 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 – 431M

 

ROSDUE SHAKA was best to begin.  SNOW GIRL, SPRING BENNY and SASSY OAKS all raced tight through the 1st corner, with SNOW GIRL and SASSY OAKS checking.  SPRING BENNY was impeded and lost ground.  REACTOR, which was trailing, was inconvenienced and shifted wide.  Leaving the 1st turn, MASTER BULLET and ROSDUE SKAKA collided and lost ground.  REACTOR raced wide through the turn into the back straight and also through the turn into the front straight. 

 

Race 10 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MA5 – 431M

 

HOLLY KNOCKS was best to begin, RUMBLING JAKE was slow.  In the 1st turn, PLANE SPOTTER commenced to yield ground and failed to finish the event.  RUMBLING JAKE, which was trailing, collided into PLANE SPOTTER and lost significant ground as a result.  Approaching the top turn, SPUDTASTIC became unbalanced and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the front straight, SPUDTASTIC was tightened for racing room and checked off heels.

 

Stewards spoke to licensed trainer Mr R Attard in relation to the performance of the greyhound SPUDTASTIC. Mr R Attard stated that it was his intention to race over shorter distances with the greyhound, moving forward. 

 

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

 

The greyhound RUMBLING JAKE underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the near hind toe and was stood down for a period of 7 days.

 

The greyhound PLANE SPOTTER underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the near side back muscle and was stood down for a period of 28 days.

 

 

Summary

Scratchings

Race 2 GOTCHA GIFT, near side hind leg, 10 days.

Race 3 ALPHA PHOEBE, Won Novice 28/8/18.

Race 4 FAKE NEWS, Scratched AP 29/8/18.

Race 5 SPENDER BEACH, Injured Lismore 28/8/18.

Race 8 CAPTAIN’S KNOCK, near side shoulder, 10 days.

Race 9 WHINGING WILKO, off side pin, 10 days.

 

Late Scratchings

Nil

 

Reweighs

Race 1 PROPOSAL, 32.2 – 30.8

 

Pre-Race Swabs:

UNDER ADVICE

 

Post-Race Swabs:

All Winners except Race 10

 

Injuries:

Race 1 ROSIE GAZE, off hock, 10 days.

Race 10 RUMBLING JAKE, near hind toe, 7 days.

Race 10 PLANE SPOTTER, near hind back muscle, 28 days.

 

Endorsements:

Race 1 REBEL CRY, Marring 1st Offence, 28 days + stewards’ trial.

 

Fines:

Nil

Trials

Trial 1:

CELEBRITY BABE, Passed, 288m, 17.28.

 

 

S. KEARNEY

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS