ALBION PARK MONDAY

 

Monday 26th November 2018

Conditions

Weather:            Fine

Track:               Good

 

Officials

Stewards:         K. Adams (Chairman), A. Kitching, A. Bourke

Veterinarian:      Dr B. Geisel

Swab Official:   A. Challen

Judge:              J. Lewis

Lure Driver:       D. Roberts

Starter:             C. Serivens

 


Race Reports

 

Race 1 – UBET TAPPY | GRADE M5 | 395 M

 

Approaching the turn into the back straight SMASHNIAK BATMAN was tightened for racing room checked and fell as a consequence taking no further part in the race. CORY”S DIAMOND, ARFA SHOW OFF and ODESSA were checked from this incident and lost ground. At the same time SHOW BEKIM commenced to give ground to finish a considerable distance from the remainder of the field.

 

Race 2 – MARBURG HOTEL | GRADE 5 | 395 M

 

Shortly after start and MISS THICKSHAKE was tightened for racing room checked and lost ground. Through the first turn FARMOR IN TIME was tightened for racing room checked and lost ground. Approaching the turn into the back straight POWER SERVICE and MAGIC PASS collided which resulted in both greyhounds to be checked and to lose ground, UNIQUE SPIRIT and MISS THICKSHAKE which we trailing were checked as a consequence. Rounding the turn out of the back straight POWER SERVICE and MAGIC PASS collide.

 

Race 3 – GARRARD’S HORSE AND HOUND | GRADE R/W | 600M

 

Rounding the turn into the front straight RED HOT SPUR improved onto the heels of DRAGON SPIN resulting in that Greyhound to be checked and lose ground. Approaching the turn into the back straight RED HOT SPUR and DRAGON SPIN collide. Entering the back straight DRAGON SPIN was tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. Leaving the back straight COOKIE YAP retired from the race.

 

Race 4 – THIRTY TALKS @ STUD | GRADE R/W | 600 M

 

Approaching the turn into the front straight on the first occasion SORRENTO checked across heels and lost ground. Rounding the turn into the back straight SURGENIE was tightened for racing room and checked and lost ground.

SAY GOOD DAY underwent a post-race vet examination which failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities when questioned over the performance trainer G. Keep expressed his disappointment in the greyhound’s effort and advised Stewards the greyhound would be retired.

 

Race 5 – ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB | GRADE 4/5 | 395 M

 

LET’S GO FABIO was best to begin. Through the first turn EBONY SANDS and TICKET TO PARIS bump. Approaching the turn out of the back straight INDIAN GIVER was tightened for racing room checked and lost ground.

TICKET TO PARIS underwent a vet examination post-race and failed to reveal obvious abnormalities when questioned over the performance the trainer MR T. Brett stated that he was disappointment with the greyhounds performance in tonight’s event and stated that it races best when it leads and after receiving minor interference on the first turn it was a view that it contributed to the overall performance. He stated that TICKET TO PARIS raced successfully in the Northern NSW region of recent times however upon return to Queensland he has been disappointed with its previous two starts, he said it will be his intention not to start the greyhound and till he is completely satisfied it will race up to the required standards. T. Brett was instructed to inform Stewards of anything that may come a miss with the greyhound in the upcoming days.

 

Race 6 – EXPAT LODGE BOARDING KENNELS | GRADE 5 | 520 M

 

PRATER’S ACE failed to muster speed in early stages of the race. Leaving the back straight KALANI KARL improved onto the heels off BLACKHEART BELLA and was checked as a consequence, FARMOR AT LAST which was racing to its outside was checked, resulting in both greyhounds to lose ground.  

 

Race 7 – BO PHOTOGRAPHY | GRADE 4/5 | 520 M

 

MANDELLA CLOUD was slow to begin. Rounding the turn out of the front straight DOUBLE SPUR, BRIGHT SATELLITE and MANDELLA CLOUD were tightened for racing room and lost ground. Approaching the turn into the front straight DOUBLE SPUR improved into the heels of TOO GOOD JOOG resulting in both Greyhounds losing ground. In  the front straight MANDELLA CLOUD failed to chase the lure with due commitment. MANDELLA CLOUD underwent a post race Veterinary examination which revealed it to have injured it’s offside hip. The greyhound was stood down under Rule 69B and was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing.

 

Race 8 – GREYHOUND ADOPTION PROGRM | GRADE 5 | 520 M

 

Leaving the front straight MISTER BELUCHI shifted out and checked the running off TRIPLE CROWN FOX resulting in that greyhound to lose ground. Rounding the turn out of the front straight MISTER BELUCHI improved onto the heels off BARBARELLA which in turn shifted out and collided with VISION OF LOVE resulted in all greyhounds to be checked and lose ground. Entering the back straight BARBRELLA and VISION OF LOVE collide resulting in VISION OF LOVE to be checked and to lose ground TRIPLE CROWN FOX which was trailing was checked as a consequence and lost ground.    

 

Race 9 – FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE | GRADE BT8 | 395 M

 

ARABELLA EMJAY and BUDDY TOKAAM were best to begin.  Leaving the back straight JETTA KNIGHT was tightened for racing and lost ground.

 

Race 10 – THE MANLY HOTEL | GRADE 4/5 | 331 M

 

FOLLOW THE DUK was best to begin. Shortly after start Timely Rickshaw was  tightened for racing room, checked and lost ground. Leaving the back straight UNIQUE LEIGH was tightened for racing room and lost ground, rounding the turn and out of the back straight TIMELY RICKSHAW was tightened for racing room and lost ground.

 

 


Summary

Scratching’s:

Race 2 - CASH FLOW JOE | Kennel Stress | 5:56pm

Race 4 – MAHONEY | off side hip | 10 Days / 21:06 

Race 4 – WHIPPING MIDGET | Offside pencil muscle | 7:45

Race 5 – BIOZA | offside back muscle | 8:17

Race 6 – EMPIRE REIGN | scratched ips 24/11/2018 | 21:03

Race 6 – VISION OF LOVE | Runner Elsewhere | 8:32

Race 8 – CHELSEA | Nearside front metacarpal | 8:08

Race 8 - Sweet Talking | Scours | 21:04

Race 8 – Ebony Mist | near side wrist | 8:28

 Race 10 – Lid Pinger | offside wrist | 7:44

 

Late Scratching’s:

Race  - 5 | BETTY’S SON | 11:13am

Race  - 5 | CASH FLOW JOE | 5:56pm

 

Post-Race Swabs:

Race 1 – EDGE OF FOREVER; Race 2 – REGAL EMERALD; Race 3 – HARA’S DAZZA; Race 4 – ONE FOR MICK; Race 5 – LET’S GO FABIO; Race 6 – SUPER CESC; Race 7 – FARMOR IMAGE; Race 8 – IRISH RIPPLE; Race 9 – ARABELLA EMJAY; Race 10 – Magic Plank

 

Injuries:

Race 1 – SMASHNIAK BATMAN, OFF SHOULDER | 7 Days

Race 1 – SHOW BEKIM, BACK | 14 DAYS

Race 3 – DRAGON SPIN, N/F Pad | 10 Days

Race 7 – MANDELA CLOUD, O/S Hip | 10 Days

 

Suspensions:

Race 7 – MANDELA CLOUD – RULE 69B – Tracks – All - Dist. - 520 Penalty – 10 day & 1 Trial

 


 

K. Adams

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS