Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Monday, 23 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: J Philp, W Maher

Veterinarian: Dr D Blyde

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: J Bourke

Judge: C Keighley

Lure Driver: C Nilsson

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - PHOTO MAN NOW AT STUD MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE 2 520m

 

2 Definitive Miss – Severely checked and fell entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

4 Milly Goat – Checked soon after the start, checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside pin injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

 

Race 4 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE GRADE 5 1 710m

 

2 Tiki Bar – Checked on the first turn, tightened and became unbalanced entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hind foot laceration under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Stewards spoke to trainer Dylan Heddles regarding the greyhound racing actions entering the home straight. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.

 

7 She’s So Bright – Trailed the field for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Trainer Clinton Thompson stated he has not had the greyhound in his kennels for long and took the greyhound on with the intention to try it over further distance than its previous start but after tonight’s performance he will not be continuing on with the greyhounds training.

 

 

Race 5 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM GRADE 5 (1) 2 600m

 

1 Mcilroy – Checked soon after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hind leg injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NMW (1) 2 520m

 

2 Zipping Parker – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed offside hind split webbing under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

 

 

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE NMW (2) 2 520m

 

8 Rab Ruadh Roy – Checked and fell entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 8 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 520m

 

4 Atomic Len – Checked on the first turn, gave ground in the back straight and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hip support injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

8 King Of Aces – Beaten favourite. Raced wide for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Trainer Colin Graham stated that the greyhound didn’t begin as well as it has been tonight and after receiving interference on the first turn, he was not disappointed with the greyhound’s performance. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

 

Race 9 - TAB - VENUE MODE GRADE 5 (2) 2 600m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD MA5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - BRISGREYS.COM GRADE 5 (1) 3 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - XMAS FUNCTIONS @ BRISGREYS GRADE 5 (2) 3 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

R11 High Times

 

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

R4 Radical Tom (2nd)

 

Scratchings

R2 - Hara’s Honda, Injury, Off hip

R2 – Imposing Fergus, Injury, Offside shoulder

R3 – Go Big Girl, Injury, Shoulder joint

R3 – Bell Mac Prince, Injury, Near side foot

R5 – Shanti, Injury, Near pin

R8 – Bang Bang Bang, Injury, Off hip

R9 – Iconic, Injury, Near hip

 

Late Scratchings

R2 Royal Bill – Chest muscle injury – 10 days

R8 Obliging Warren – Offside pin injury – 10 days

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Milly Goat

Offside pin injury

7 days

4

Tiki Bar

Offside hind foot laceration

7 days

5

Mcilroy

Offside hind leg injury

28 days + trial

6

Zipping Parker

Offside hind split webbing

14 days

8

Atomic Len

Offside hip support injury

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.