Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday, 4 September 2023.

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R. Jackson

Stewards: N. Thorneycroft, J. Philp

Veterinarian: Dr R. Geisel

Swab Official: R. Fredrick

Starter: C. Scrivens

Judge: C. Nilssen

Lure Driver: J. Williamson

Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 520m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 2 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 2 520m

Bye Bye Diego – Severely checked and lost momentum entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

Portman’s Lass – Beaten favourite. Checked shortly after the start. Severely checked and lost momentum entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 3 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM NOVICE 2 520m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 1 710m

Book of Love – Commenced to give ground in the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an off-hind back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 28 days, the greyhound must also complete a satisfactory steward’s trial.

Race 5 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 6 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 520m

Rowdy Remi – Severely checked and lost ground entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

Spot On Lads – Beaten Favourite. Checked entering the first turn. Checked in the top turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

Zulu Joy – Commenced to give ground in the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an off-side pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

Blue Haze - Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an off-side dew claw injury and the greyhound was stood down from racing for 7 days.

Race 7 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 520m

Hara’s Harley - Late scratching at 5.35pm due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Mr L Lewis was fine $100 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

Race 8 - BRISGREYS.COM 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 2 520m

High Times – Checked and become unbalanced through the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 9 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE 1-5 WINS 2 600m

Keep Tracking - Late scratching at 4.46pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to be seasonal prior kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.

Race 10 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD MIXED 4/5 2 600m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 11 - MARBURG PUB GRADE 5 3 395m

Mr Springtime – Beaten favourite. Checked shortly after the start. Checked and lost momentum entering the top turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	Nil
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R4 Springtime Rose – Stewards Permission (With Stand-down). R8 Sand Blaster – Injury, tail. R10 Brindle Blaster – Illness, virus. R10 Buckeye Bullet – Ineligible, under pen 31/08.
Late Scratchings	R9 Keep Tracking – GAR 92 (2) - seasonal – 28 days – TAB notified at 4.46pm R7 Hara’s Harley - GAR 101(1) weight variation - 10 days. – TAB notified at 5.35pm
Re-Weigh Information	Nil
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R1 Imposing Fergus – 119 days - Spelling. R7 Hara's Harley – 148 days – Spelling
Follow-up	Nil
Animal Actions	Nil
Person Actions	Mr Les Lewis - GAR 101(3)(b) – weight variation - $100
Stewards Trials	Nil

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
5	Book Of Love	Off-hind back muscle	28 days
6	Zulu Joy	Off-side Pin	21 days
6	Blue Haze	Off-side dew claw	7 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.