Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: N Thorneycroft, R Jackson, M Smith

Veterinarian: R Geisel, P Underwood

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: A Driver

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: B Skurrie

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MDNPW 2 395m

 

5 Devastator – Through the first turn faulted in its action. Gave significant ground and took no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside hindleg. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

 

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN 2 395m

 

6 Aerobic Ice Age – Through the back straight gave significant ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside wrist. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 395m

 

4 Swift Lionel – Entering the first turn commenced to give ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside pin and nearside wrist. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 4 - TAB - VENUE MODE NOVICE 2 395m

 

5 Underestimated – Entering the back straight was severely checked and became unbalanced. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant injury.

 

 

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - ORCHESTRATE @ STUD 0400 351 880 MIXED 3/4 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - MARBURG PUB 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD GRADE 5 (3) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD GRADE 5 (4) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB 5PW 2 395m

 

8 Another Turtle – Through the back straight was checked and fell. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside wrist. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

 

Race 12 - BRISGREYS.COM MA5 2 395m

 

3 Godges – Through the back straight was checked and gave ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the stomach muscle. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 21 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

 

8 Nightmare Moon – Through the first turn and entering the home straight gave significant ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside back muscle. Under the provisions of GAR41(1), the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 28 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

R2 Geneva Bale – Injury, Off hip

R2 Piccolo Girl – Injury, off hip

R4 Up Beat – Injury, Stomach

R5 No Money Honey – Injury, off front leg

R6 Lightning Buzz – Injury, near hip

 

Stewards Trials

Trial 1 – 395m

Digital Sea – Passed in 19.76, weighing in at 27.6kg

 

 

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

 

2

 

3

 

11

 

12

 

12

Devastator

 

Aerobic Ice Age

 

Swift Lionel

 

Another Turtle

 

Godges

 

Nightmare Moon

Offside hindleg

 

Offside wrist

 

Nearside pin and nearside wrist

 

Nearside wrist

 

Stomach muscle injury

 

Offside back muscle

90 days + 1 trial

 

10 days

 

14 days

 

90 days + 1 trial

 

21 days

 

28 days + 1 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.