Traralgon 09/07/2018
Race Photo
Race Results
| Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OWLETTE | PAUL SPITERI (MAFFRA) | 6 | 6 | 27.2 | 5.06 | 6421 | 31.186 | 4.20 | $1.60 |
| 2 | ELPHABA OZ | MARK BUSUTTIL (KILMANY) | 2 | 2 | 26.0 | 4.91 | 1343 | 31.480 | 4.20 | $5.50 |
| 3 | DARCON FLASH | ROBERT CONWAY (BUNYIP) | 8 | 8 | 28.7 | 4.93 | 2554 | 31.722 | 7.66 | $10.40 |
| 4 | SHARON'S GOLD | SHARON NEOCLEOUS (MORWELL) | 1 | 1 | 27.1 | 4.93 | 3112 | 31.744 | 7.97 | $7.30 |
| 5 | CHILL OUT INDY | MICHAEL CHILCOTT (HEATHCOTE) | 4 | 4 | 29.9 | 5.20 | 7666 | 31.802 | 8.80 | $11.40 |
| 6 | SHOOTERS ALI | PETER TRIM (Campbells Forest) | 3 | 3 | 30.8 | 4.99 | 5235 | 31.884 | 9.97 | $18.90 |
| 7 | FINAL CHIMES | MAXWELL JONES (MORWELL) | 7 | 7 | 26.9 | 4.97 | 4777 | 32.395 | 17.27 | $36.80 |
Race Dividends
| Result | Win | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 6-OWLETTE | 1.60 | 1.10 |
| 2-ELPHABA OZ | 1.90 | |
| 8-DARCON FLASH | NTD |
| Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
|---|---|
| Quinella 6-2 | 3.90 |
| Exacta 6-2 | 4.90 |
| Trifecta 6-2-8 | 17.10 |
| First 4 6-2-8-1 | 58.50 |
| Running Double 4-6 | 19.00 |
Split Times
| Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 4.91 | 12.04 | 16.51 | |
| Rug Number | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Steward's Report
A pre-race sample was taken from Elphaba Oz and Chill Out Indy.
Sharon's Gold and Elphaba Oz were quick to begin. Shooters Ali and Chill Out Indy were slow to begin. Chill Out Indy was checked off Owlette soon after the start. Shooters Ali, Owlette and Final Chimes collided on the first turn severely checking Final Chimes and checking Owlette. Chill Out Indy raced wide on the first turn. Elphaba Oz eased on the second turn and failed to pursue the lure checking Darcon Flash which raced wide as a result. Chill Out Indy and Final Chimes collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Elphaba Oz and Shooters Ali collided entering the back straight checking both greyhounds. Shooters Ali was checked off Elphaba Oz approaching the home turn. Sharon's Gold and Elphaba Oz collided entering the home straight checking Sharon's Gold.
Final Chimes was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no injury apparent.
Elphaba Oz was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 8, it was reported that there was no injury apparent.
Stewards spoke to Mr. M. Busuttil the Trainer of the greyhound Elphaba Oz regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the second turn. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) Stewards charged Elphaba Oz with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Busuttil pleaded guilty to the charge, Elphaba Oz was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon and it was directed that the greyhound perform a stisfactory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.
