Healesville 29/03/2018
Race Photo
Race Results
| Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZURE DRAGON | JOHN JARKIS (lang lang east) | 1 | 1 | 35.2 | 6.79 | 4 | 19.702 | 1.44 | $6.90 |
| 2 | MAGGIE MIKADO | MARIA BARBER (HODDLES CREEK) | 7 | 7 | 28.6 | 6.61 | 1 | 19.803 | 1.44 | $21.80 |
| 3 | COSMIC BUZZARD | CALVEN RUSSELL (KYABRAM) | 2 | 2 | 33.2 | 6.70 | 3 | 19.805 | 1.47 | $14.90 |
| 4 | ARACHNOPHOBIA | JOHN DONALDSON (EUROA) | 6 | 6 | 32.7 | 6.79 | 5 | 19.857 | 2.21 | $29.10 |
| 5 | BLUE IRISH | MARION CLAY (LANG LANG) | 4 | 4 | 37.4 | 6.91 | 7 | 19.898 | 2.80 | $2.20 |
| 6 | MERL'S MICHU | GARRY JOHNSON (CHUM CREEK) | 5 | 5 | 32.9 | 6.68 | 2 | 20.051 | 4.99 | $4.10 |
| 7 | KELLY'S STAR | CHRISTINE HAIGH (CROSSOVER) | 8 | 10 | 31.9 | 6.84 | 6 | 20.161 | 6.56 | $13.60 |
| 8 | BEAR LEFT | CALVEN RUSSELL (KYABRAM) | 3 | 3 | 32.0 | 7.17 | 8 | 20.206 | 7.20 | $7.80 |
| S | MATOMAX | Cheryl Paez (Alma) | 8 | |||||||
| R | EAGLEHAWK MISS | GRAHAM AUSTIN (Huntly) | 9 |
Race Dividends
| Result | Win | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1-AZURE DRAGON | 6.90 | 1.60 |
| 7-MAGGIE MIKADO | 3.50 | |
| 2-COSMIC BUZZARD | 2.80 |
| Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
|---|---|
| Quinella 1-7 | 48.50 |
| Exacta 1-7 | 94.50 |
| Trifecta 1-7-2 | 914.00 |
| First 4 1-7-2-6 | 6045.10 |
| Running Double 3-1 | 27.20 |
Split Times
| Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 6.61 | |||
| Rug Number | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
Stewards spoke to Mrs Christine Haigh, the trainer of Kelly's Star, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Kelly's Star last raced 12 December 2017 and is returning to racing following an infection. Mrs Haigh also declared a new weight of 31.9kg for th greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Kelly's Star last raced at 30.8kg.
Mr Calven Russell was fined the sum of $50 for failing to ensure the registration papers/registration card were produced for the greyhound Bear Left pursuant to GAR 33.
Ms Sheley-Ann Warde, the handler of Bear Left, declared a new weight of 32.0kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Bear Left last raced at 30.9kg.
Bear Left was very slow to begin (3L). Blue Irish went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (4L).
Maggie Mikado and Kelly's Star raced wide throughout the event. Merl's Michu marred Maggie Mikado at the 150m mark. Cosmic Buzzard and Blue Irish collided at the 150m mark. Blue Irish checked off Cosmic Buzzard approaching the winning post.
Merl's Michu was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the right foot. A five-day veterinary stand down period was imposed.
Stewards spoke to Mr Garry Johnson, the trainer of the greyhound Merl's Michu, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 150m mark. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Merl's Michu with marring. Mr Johnson pleaded not guilty to the charge, Merl's Michu was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.
