Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday 2 May 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: D Broxham, J Philp

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 -TAB VENUE MODE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1GRADE 5 288m

 

5 Velocity Kensie – Entering the home straight commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside pin. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 2GRADE 5 288m

 

6 Redfern Express – Late scratching at 12:12pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to on season during pre-race, the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS 5TH GRADE HEAT 4GRADE 5 288m

 

8 Blue Zeal – Commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the back. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 288m

 

5 Mini Missile – Entering the first turn was severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

 

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 6 GRADE 5 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

 

Race 7 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 3/4 288m

 

1 Smart Houdini – Slow to begin. Commences to give significant ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries. The greyhound received a secondary veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the stomach muscle. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 8 - GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX BEST 8 288m

 

3 Out Of Austrian – Stewards spoke to trainer representative D Eisel regarding the greyhounds behaviour in the catching pen. The greyhound will be required to have 2 catchers for future events.

 

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 5TH GRADE HEAT 7 GRADE 5 288m

 

1 Top Scotch – Approaching the finish line turned and made muzzle contact to the runner on the inside. Steward’s spoke to trainer S Buckley regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

3 Run Pebbles Run – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

 

 

Race 10 - TAB 5TH GRADE HEAT 8 GRADE 5 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING MA5 (1) 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - TAB VENUE MODE MA5 (2) 288m

 

3 Tuta Delta – Checked through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside bicep. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative L Druery on behalf of C Druery regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

Race 7 Tuta Queen – Injury – Nearside back toe

 

Late Scratchings

R2 – Redfern Express – GAR 92(2) – Late scratching due to coming on season. 28 day stand down from racing. TAB notified at 12:12pm.

 

Re-Weigh Information

R1 – It’s Time Red – Was 28.8kg, today 27.2kg, down 1.6kg.

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

Race 1 It’s Time Red – 142 days - Injury

Race 3 She’s Top Notch – 110 days – Change of trainer

Race 4 Sirius Jennifer – 99 days - Injury

Race 6 Transient – 179 days - Spelling

Race 7 Smart Houdini – 108 days - Injury

Race 7 Hey Fernando – 176 days - Injury

Race 9 Bogie Tornado – 137 days - Injury

 

Animal Actions

Race 9 – Top Scotch – GAR123 Marring – 28 day stand down from racing at Ipswich – Must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

 

Race 12 – Tuta Delta – GAR123 Marring – 28 day stand down from racing at Ipswich – Must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

Stewards Trials

Tuta Grizzly – Passed in 17.30, weighing 33.7kg

 

Farmor Standards – Passed in 17.50, weighing 30.0kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

 

4

 

7

 

12

Velocity Kensie

 

Blue Zeal

 

Smart Houdini

 

Tuta Delta

Near hip strain

 

Back strain

 

Stomach Muscle strain

 

Nearside bicep injury

7 days

 

10 days

 

10 days

 

28 days + trial

 

 

The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its website.
 
This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.