Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Albion Park Greyhounds

 

 

Date: Wednesday 23 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: B McErlean

Stewards: M Fernholz, R Jackson

Veterinarian: Dr R Geisel

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: C Scrivens (R1-3), J Williamson (R4-12)

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: B Skurrie  

 

 

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (1) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE NOVICE (2) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE MIXED 4/5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - TAB - VENUE MODE GRADE 4 2 395m

 

2 Rolling Empire – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

 

 

Race 8 - TWITTER @ BRISGREYS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 9 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD GRADE 5 (2) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD MA5 2 395m

 

1 Midnight Blast – Declared a late scratching at 2:03pm due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Mr G Keep was issued a $100 fine pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

 

 

Race 11 - RHINO FINANCE GRADE 5 3 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - BRISGREYS.COM BEST 8 2 395m

 

4 Tuzla Bale – Faulted in its action entering the back straight. Tailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hock, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound Injury Review Panel.

 

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                                                        STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R2 – Snap It, Injury, Near side hip muscle

R2 – Farmor Casual, Illness, Fatigue

R3 – Lottie Bear, Stewards permission, Owner suspended

R5 – Farmor Power, Injury, Muscle soreness

R6 - Farmor Power, Injury, Muscle soreness

R7 – Miracles Mate, Illness, Scours

R9 - Farmor Power, Injury, Muscle soreness

R10 - Farmor Power, Injury, Muscle soreness

 

Late Scratchings

R10 Midnight Blast @ 2:03pm - weight variation, 10 days

 

Person Actions

Gary Keep – R10 Midnight Blast – GAR101(3)(b) - $100 – weight variation

 

Stewards Trials

Champagne Jazzy – Passed – 23.19 – 32.5kg

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

12

Tuzla Bale

Offside hock

90

 

 

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.