IPSWICH

 

Saturday, 1st September, 2018

 

Conditions

Weather:           Fine

Track:               Good

 

Officials

Stewards:         K. Adams (c), J. Philp, A. Bourke

Veterinarian:      A. Williams

Swab Official:   M. Nixon

Judge:              T. Fuller

Lure Driver:       N. Powell

Starter:             L. Crowell

 

Race Reports

 

Race 1 – WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN – 520M

 

EYE HATE CAKE went up with the lids and was slow to begin.  Shortly after the start, BOGAN WARRIOR was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight, FROSTY BLACK JAY was tightened for racing room, checked, shifted out which hampered the running of BOGAN WARRIOR, resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  FROSTY BLACK JAY and EYE HATE CAKE raced wide in the back straight.

 

When questioned over the performance of ONE FOR MICK, trainer Mr P O’Reilly, stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from TOWNSVILLE, where it had been running over the 380m, whereas tonight’s race was over the 520m, which may have contributed to the way the greyhound finished the race.  He further stated, that it is his intention was to continue racing ONE FOR MICK over the 520m, as he’s of the view that the greyhound will be competitive over that distance.

 

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

 

Race 2 – SKY RACING MAIDEN FINAL – 520M

 

Prior to the ‘All Clear” Stewards’ confirmed the judges placings. 

 

GITCHA LOADED was slow to begin.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight, CHERRY WINE, IVY’S BOUQUET and GITCHA LOADED all received interference and lost ground.  In the back straight, GITCHA LOADED was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Entering the front straight, CHERRY WINE shifted out and collided with IVY’S BOUQUET, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground. 

 

Stewards questioned trainer, Mr C Cassidy, over the actions of CHERRY WINE entering the front straight.  After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had offended, however, the overall performance of CHERRY WINE was deemed unsatisfactory and was stood down to complete 1 (one) satisfactory stewards’ trial.

 

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

 

The greyhound GITCHA LOADED underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the near side hip and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE– 520M

 

CADOGAN was slow to begin.  Rounding the turn out of the front straight, CADOGAN shifted in and made contact with the running rail, checked and fell as a consequence, taking no further part in the race.  SMILING BLONDE and GALWAY PANTHER were severely checked as a result of this incident, and lost considerable ground. 

 

The greyhound SMILING BLONDE underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side hind toe - laceration and was stood down for a period of 14 days.

 

The greyhound CADOGAN underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the off side elbow strain and was stood down for a period of 21 days.

 

Race 4 – TRUCK PARTS EXPRESS 4TH GRADE – 431M

 

Shortly after the start, CAKES ALL ROUND, SHAKEY RANDLE and LOBCHA were all tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Through the 1st turn, VALKYRIE NIGHT was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight, CAKES ALL ROUND, LOBCHA and ELLY BYE BYE all received interference and lost ground.  Entering the back straight, VALKYRIE NIGHT was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  SHAKEY RANDLE, which was trailing, was checked as a consequence and lost ground.  In the front straight, during the run to the finish, GALLEON and WILDASH NITRO bumped on a number of occasions.

 

The greyhound SHAKEY RANDLE underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to sustained an injury to the near side hind - laceration and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

 

Race 5 - #BETONBIRDSVILLE 5PW – 520M

 

Rounding the turn out of the front straight, HOT EMBER and ROAR BACK collide.  Leaving the back straight, PRATER’S ACE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. 

 

Race 6 – COFFEE AT RONI’S 5TH GRADE – 520M

 

Leaving the front straight, NURBURG, SUPER CUP, LALLYBROCH and STOP THE IMAGE all received interference and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight, STOP THE IMAGE was tightened for racing room and lost ground.  Shortly after, LALLYBROCH, NURBURG and SUPER CUP raced tight, resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and lose ground. 

 

Race 7 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED – 520M

 

GET MESSI was slow to begin.  In the front straight on the 1st occasion, BUTTERFLY IS SHE checked across heels and lost ground.  Leaving the front straight, GET MESSI was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight, MAN OF LEISURE was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Leaving the back straight, MAN OF LEISURE received interference and lost ground.  Rounding the turn into the front straight, GET MESSI checked across heels and lost ground.

 

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

 

Race 8 – OWNER OF THE YEAR 2006 – KATRINA HOLMES 5TH GRADE FINAL – 520M

 

CHIPPIES and CRAZY BELLA were tightened for racing room shortly after the start, and lost ground. Leaving the front straight, CHIPPIES and CRAZY BELLA collide, resulting in both greyhounds to lose considerable ground.  Approaching the turn into the back straight, SNOWBALL CREED and GYPSY WILD collide, resulting in both greyhounds to check and to lose ground.  Entering the back straight, SNOWBALL CREED was tightened for racing room, shifted out and collided with CRAZY BELLA, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground. 

 

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

 

Race 9 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM BEST 8 – 520M

 

ACE GAMBLER was slow to begin.  Shortly after the start, DAISY DREAMS and NASH TATO collide.  Approaching the 1st turn, LIGHTNING WHITE, DAISY DREAMS, SNOWBALL OTTO and THAT HOUDINI all raced tight, resulting in all greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground.  Rounding the turn into the back straight, DAISY DREAMS was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground.  Shortly after, NASH TATO and ACE GAMBLER collide, resulting in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose considerable ground.  ACE GAMBLER commenced to give ground round the turn out of the back straight, losing considerable distance from the remainder of the field.  In the front straight, SNOWBALL OTTO checked across heels and lost ground.

 

 

The greyhound ACE GAMBLER underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from cramping and hypoxia and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

Connection to the greyhound ACE GAMBLER was advised that the greyhound would be charged under Rule 71 Unsatisfactory performance, and would be required to perform a satisfactory stewards’ trial prior to racing.

 

Race 10 – GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRAM 5TH GRADE – 431M

 

TEN GALLON HAT, GOOD GOLLY OLLY and CAWBOURNE BIGRED was slow to begin.  GOOD GOLLY OLLY received interference shortly after the start and lost ground.  Through the 1st turn, TAZI BE GOOD, REAL JAZZ and GALA SHOW received interference and lost ground.  In the back straight, MAYWYN PROMISES shifted out, which hampered the running of PRATER’S RECRUIT.  Rounding the turn out of the back straight, MAYWYN PROMISES shifted out which hampered the running of PRATER’S RECRUIT. 

 

Summary

Scratchings

Race 1 DEANO DE MINAUR, off side hock, 10 days.

Race 2 JAKEY BOY, Injured Ipswich 25/8/18 – Retired.

Race 2 VELOCITY MELINKA, near side fibula, 10 days.

Race 3 GALWAY CHEETA, near side hip, 10 days.

Race 7 INDIVIDUAL RICHY, near side hind foot, 10 days.

Race 7 PRATER’S PROMISE, near side hock, 10 days.

 

Late Scratchings

Nil

 

Reweighs

Nil

 

Pre-Race Swabs:

Dogs

 

Post-Race Swabs:

All Winners

 

Injuries:

Race 2 GITCHA LOADED, near side hip, 10 days.

Race 3 SMILING BLONDE, off side hind toe – laceration, 14 days.

Race 3 CADOGAN, off side elbow strain, 21 days.

Race 4 SHAKEY RANDLE, near side hind – laceration, 10 days.

Race 9 ACE GAMBLER, cramping and hypoxia, 10 days.

 

Endorsements:

Race 2 CHERRY WINE, Unsatisfactory performance, greyhound to perform satisfactory stewards’ trial.

Race 9 ACE GAMBLER, Unsatisfactory performance, greyhound to perform satisfactory stewards’ trial.

 

Fines:

Nil

Trials

 

 

K. ADAMS

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS