Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Sunday 10 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: N Thorneycroft, R Pedersen, A Mclennan

Veterinarian: C Solorzano, C Doyle

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: A Driver

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: C Nilsson

General:

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Race 1 - ONE MORE THAN 20 STAKES MAIDEN 331m

5 Indy Cha Cha – Through the 1^st turn was severely checked and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the head and ataxia. Pursuant to GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

Race 2 - THE MORELOGIC SANTA CANTER NOVICE 331m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - QGOLD BLITZ HEAT 1 OPEN 331m

8 My Ninja – Entering the first turn appeared awkward in its action. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside stopper bone & offside wrist. Pursuant to GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 14 days.

Race 4 - QGOLD BLITZ HEAT 2 OPEN 331m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - QGOLD BLITZ HEAT 3 OPEN 331m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - QGOLD BOLT HEAT 1 OPEN 395m

8 Laughing Les – Slow away. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent injury.

Race 7 - QGOLD BOLT HEAT 2 OPEN 395m

3 Teddy James – Late scratching at 4:27pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the veterinary official found the greyhound to have an offside wrist injury during kennelling. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

7 Speed Zone – Through the 1^st turn contacted the running rail. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

Race 8 - QGOLD BOLT HEAT 3 OPEN 395m

5 Master Titan – Shortly after the start was tightened and checked. Commenced to give ground and took no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside hock. Pursuant to GAR41(1), the greyhound was stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MIXED 3/4 331m

2 Zipping Tedesco – Shortly after the start was tightened and checked. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside wrist. Pursuant to GAR41(1), the greyhound was stood down from racing for 7 days.

Race 10 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 331m

5 Second Star – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent injury. Stewards noted the comments of trainer B Hazelgrove who stated he will give consideration to retiring the greyhound following tonight’s poor performance.

Race 11 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE GRADE 5 331m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE MA5 331m

4 Despicable Josh – Entering the home straight faulted in its action and commenced to give ground abruptly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside hock. Pursuant to GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R9 Lost Digit – Injury, nearside hindleg split webbing R9 Queen of Cake – Injury, offside hip injury
Late Scratchings	R7 Teddy James – Injury, offside wrist, TAB notified at 4:27pm.
Re-Weigh Information	R10 Whispering Sadie – was 26.8kg – today 28.6kg – variance of +1.8kg R12 Spenser Franklin – was 32.2kg – today 33.8kg – variance of +1.6kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R3 Flaming Cyrus – 123 days, seasonal.
Stewards Trials	Trial 1 – 520m Bali Lava – Passed in 30.50, weighing in at 27.9kg. Hooked On Torque – Passed in 30.83, weighing in at 28.1kg.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 3 8 9 12	Indy Cha Cha My Ninja Master Titan Zipping Tedesco Despicable Josh	Attaxia due to head trauma Nearside stopper bone and offside wrist Offside hock Offside wrist sprain Nearside hock	28 days + 1 trial 14 days 90 days + 1 trial 7 days 90 days + trial

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.