Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday, 31 August 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: P McLean

Stewards: N Thorneycroft, A McLennan

Veterinarian: Dr R Geisel

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: J Williamson

Judge: C Scrivens

Lure Driver: B Skurrie

 

 

 

 

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE 520m

 

4. Pocket Say Itch – Into the back turn was galloped on, in the home straight was galloped on and severely checked as a result. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its nearside hip and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

 

 

 

Race 2 - ST GUINEFORT PILGRIMAGE STEAKS MA5 (1) 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 3 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE GRADE 5 (1) 520m

 

6. High Times – Rounding the home turn was bumped into the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

 

Race 4 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM FFA 710m

 

1. She’s In Clover – Approaching the turn out of the home straight on the 1st occasion commenced to weaken. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its back and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

 

 

Race 5 - SKY RACING FFA 600m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 6 - MOLLY CAMPBELL SILVER DOLLARS (L) HEAT 1 OPEN 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 7 - MOLLY CAMPBELL SILVER DOLLARS (L) HEAT 2 OPEN 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

4. King Of Aces – Stewards questioned trainer Colin Graham into tonight’s improved performance. Mr Graham stated the greyhound had a very slight niggle in its wrist going into its last starts winning performance. He added the greyhound benefited from being down in weight .5kg along with having the ability to lead which the greyhound had not been able to do in its previous starts. Stewards noted Mr Graham’s comments.

 

 

 

Race 8 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MIXED 3/4 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 9 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 (2) 520m

 

1. Times Three - Approaching the 1st was checked, caught wide in the middle stages, near the finish was marred by another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

4. Buckeye Bullet – Near the finish shifted out abruptly making head and muzzle contact with the runner to its outside. Stewards spoke to trainer Wayne Spann regarding the greyhound’s racing manners over the concluding stages of the event. After reviewing the video replay and hearing the trainer’s submissions, it was deemed that Buckeye Bullet did make head contact with the greyhound to its outside therefore invoked GAR 123 Marring. As this was the greyhound’s 2nd offence under this rule Buckeye Bullet was suspended from racing at all tracks for 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

 

Race 10 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB GRADE 5 (3) 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 11 - BRISGREYS.COM MA5 (2) 520m

 

3. Climb A Rainbow - Approaching the 1st was severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

(Urine) Another Level, Darryl Keeping, Japanese Black, Teddy Box, Zipping Kansas, Carton Of Bear, Tagovailoa, Deemed A Liar, Times Three, Lady Charm, Iconic

(Hair) Another Level, Darryl Keeping

 

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 Rich Tapestry – Injury, offside hip

R6 Leroy Keeping – Injury, offside hip

R7 Rocklea Earle – Injury, near side hip

R7 Lenny Keeping – Injury, off fore toe

R9 Our Opals – Injury, sesamoid

 

Animal Actions

R9 Buckeye Bullet – GAR 123 – Marring – 2nd Offence

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

Pocket Say Itch

Nearside hip

7

4

She’s In Clover

Back

10

 

 

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.