Sandown (SAP) 15/03/2020
Race Photo
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Race Results
| Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASTON LIGHTNING | TINA WOMANN (LARA) | 6 | 6 | 24.9 | 5.36 | 4111 | 30.055 | 0.04 | $2.10 |
| 2 | ODDJOB LAD | WARREN DUNIAM (LITTLE RIVER) | 4 | 4 | 33.4 | 5.39 | 5222 | 30.058 | 0.04 | $4.10 |
| 3 | ROTARUA | MICHAEL KUSZNIR (TAYLORS LAKES) | 1 | 1 | 26.8 | 5.28 | 1333 | 30.497 | 6.31 | $7.40 |
| 4 | HEEZA NIPPA | CALVEN RUSSELL (KYABRAM) | 2 | 2 | 34.1 | 5.30 | 2444 | 30.778 | 10.33 | $20.30 |
| 5 | WHY NOT LILAH | LEIGH CARTER (Devon Meadows) | 3 | 3 | 28.6 | 5.30 | 3555 | 30.899 | 12.06 | $3.50 |
| S | PATIENT PANDA | DAVID PHILLIPS (Stratford) | 7 | |||||||
| S | DIAMOND DUCHESS | OWEN MCGOVERN (ROSEDALE) | 8 |
Race Dividends
| Result | Win | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 6-ASTON LIGHTNING | 2.10 | 1.50 |
| 4-ODDJOB LAD | 2.50 | |
| 1-ROTARUA | NTD |
| Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
|---|---|
| Quinella 6-4 | 2.40 |
| Exacta 6-4 | 4.60 |
| Trifecta 6-4-1 | 15.90 |
| First 4 6-4-1-2 | 53.50 |
| Running Double 5-6 | 9.40 |
Split Times
| Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 5.28 | 19.44 | ||
| Rug Number | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
Diamond Duchess – Late scratching at 1:03pm due to non-arrival (GAR 31). Mr Owen McGovern informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track. Mr McGovern supplied evidence to the Stewards of the breakdown, no penalties were applied.
Rotarua was quick to begin.
Why Not Lilah and OddJob Lad collided approaching the first turn. Rotarua turned its head outwards and raced wide approaching the second turn, colliding with Heeza Nippa and Why Not Lilah checking both greyhounds. Heeza Nippa and Why Not Lilah collided on the second turn checking Why Not Lilah. Aston Lightning and Oddjob Lad collided approaching the winning post.
Rotarua underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to both trapezius and deltoid muscles, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Michael Kusznir, regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the approaching the second turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Rotarua was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Kusznir pleaded not guilty to the charge, Rotarua was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.
Heeza Nippa underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 9. Heeza Nippa was found to have injuries to both deltoid muscles. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.
Stewards spoke to Mr Calven Russell, the trainer of Heeza Nippa regarding its performance on the second turn. Taking into consideration the interference that Heeza Nippa sustained from Rotarua; Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory on this occasion, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Heeza Nippa must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.
