Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz.

Stewards:  S Barr & B Mcerlean.

Veterinarian: Dr R Geisel & C Solorzano.

Swab Official: R Fedrick.

Starter: C Keighley.

Judge: C Scrivens.

Lure Driver:  B Skurrie.

General:

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN (1) 2 395m

Obliging Bill (4) – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off hind leg laceration and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN (2) 2 395m

Third Time Round (3) – Entering the back turn bumped with another runner, checked and then became unbalanced momentarily. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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

Pat’s Big Boy (5) – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside shoulder injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 5 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 2 395m

Kingsbrae Wendy (3) – Exiting the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was checked and then shortly after bumped heavily with another runner then checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - TAB - VENUE MODE GRADE 5 3 520m

Dealings Done (4) – Through the back turn shifted up the track taking its attention away from the lure. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a back injury and was stood from racing for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Nicole Connell regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Failing to purse by reason of injury – 10 day stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 8 - MARBURG PUB OPEN FINAL OPEN 1 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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

Indian Heat (6) – Entering the back straight was checked. Entering the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 10 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD GRADE 5 (3) 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB MA5 2 395m

Hammer Drill (7) – Entering the back straight lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a stomach muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Bellissimo Blue (8) – Along the back straight was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination an offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	Race 10 – Fernvale Flash – Urine & Hair. Race 10 – Checkered Love – Urine & Hair.
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Re-Weigh Information	Race 4 - Grigoryan - Was 29.2kg, today 30.6kg, up 1.4kg Race 8 - Spritz – Was 24.1kg, today 22.9kg, down 1.2 kg
Animal Actions	Race 7 – Dealings Done – GAR125 – 10 days all tracks and a satisfactory steward’s trial – Failing to pursue by reason of injury

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 4 7 11 11	Obliging Bill Pat’s Big Boy Dealings Done Hammer Drill Bellissimo Blue	Off hind leg laceration Nearside shoulder injury Back injury Stomach Injury Offside back muscle injury	14 days 10 days 10 days 10 days 21 days

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.