Ballarat 18/02/2019
Race Photo
Race Results
| Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CATCH YOU LATER | MARGERY QUICK (HADDON) | 7 | 7 | 28.9 | 8.50 | 11 | 22.358 | 2.81 | $1.30 |
| 2 | BETTY BOWL | CLINT CAPUANO (ANAKIE) | 8 | 8 | 25.7 | 8.62 | 22 | 22.555 | 2.81 | $5.00 |
| 3 | NIAMH'S DOUBLE | LEWIS GREEN (Parwan) | 1 | 1 | 30.7 | 8.83 | 33 | 23.145 | 11.24 | $12.00 |
| 4 | QUICK BLAZE | FRANK MEYER (MARYBOROUGH) | 5 | 5 | 33.2 | 9.32 | 64 | 23.951 | 22.76 | $20.50 |
| T | SKY SHOW | MATTHEW BASTO (MANOR LAKES) | 2 | 2 | 26.5 | 9.01 | 46 | $9.70 | ||
| T | CRUISE CONTROL | WILLIAM DONLON (BURNBANK) | 4 | 10 | 29.7 | 9.04 | 55 | $48.60 | ||
| S | ZIPPING MAGDA | RICKY COLEMAN (Anakie) | 4 | |||||||
| R | GOLDEN MOON | JOHN MANGION (NUMURKAH) | 9 |
Race Dividends
| Result | Win | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 7-CATCH YOU LATER | 1.30 | 1.04 |
| 8-BETTY BOWL | 2.10 | |
| 1-NIAMH'S DOUBLE | NTD |
| Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
|---|---|
| Quinella 7-8 | 1.70 |
| Exacta 7-8 | 3.10 |
| Trifecta 7-8-1 | 6.10 |
| First 4 7-8-1-5 | 20.20 |
| Running Double 2-7 | 21.10 |
Split Times
| Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 8.50 | |||
| Rug Number | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
Stewards spoke to Mr. F. Meyer, the trainer of Quick Blaze regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Quick Blaze last raced on 19th september 2018. Mr. Meyer stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after having a testicle removed.
Ms. S. Donlon, representive of Cruise Control declared a new weight of 29.7kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Cruise Control last raced at 28.6kgs.
Niamh's Double, Sky Show, Cruise Control and Quick Blaze collided soon after the start checking all four greyhounds. Cruise Control raced wide on the home turn checking Sky Show. Cruise Control marred Sky Show in the home straight and again approaching the winning post, severely checking Sky Show. Both greyhounds were tailed off as a result.
A sample was taken from Catch You Later - the winner of the event.
Cruise Control was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right quadriceps, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.
Stewards spoke to Mr W. Donlon, the trainer of the greyhound Cruise Control regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Cruise Control with marring. Mr Donlon pleaded guilty to the charge, Cruise Control was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat 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.
