Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday 3 January 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: B McErlean

Stewards: J Philp, A McLennan

Veterinarian: Dr R Geisel

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: T Brennan

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: J Williamson

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 2 395m

1 Sirius Frank – Turned its head outwards towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer D Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s actions at that stage of the event, after reviewing the video replay and hearing the submissions from Mr Johnstone, stewards deemed Sirius Frank had taken its attention away from the lure and therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 2nd offence under this rule Sirius Frank was suspended from racing at all tracks for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

6 Aussie Hope – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

8 Hit And Run - Turned its head outwards towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the off side hip and was subsequently stood down for 10 days. Stewards spoke to trainer K Brown regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125(a), failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury), Hit And Run must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

2 Amity – Checked and commenced to give ground leaving the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side wrist and was subsequently stood down for 10 days.

5 Sirius Dorothy – Turned its head outwards towards another runner rounding the home turn and into the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer D Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s actions at that stage of the event, after reviewing the video replay and the hearing the submissions from Mr Johnstone, stewards deemed Sirius Dorothy had taken its attention away from the lure therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Sirius Dorothy was suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

Race 4 - TAB - VENUE MODE NOVICE 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - BRISBGREYS.COM 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 395m

The all clear was delayed to allow stewards to review all available footage to determine if any greyhound was materially affected by a minor malfunction with the starting boxes. After considering all available evidence stewards deemed no greyhound was affected by the boxes and therefore the all clear was given.

Race 6 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - MARBURG PUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 395m

1 Sheezel – Checked and fell approaching the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities

Race 8 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE BEST 8 2 395m

8 Hello Bill – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

Race 10 - ORCHESTRATE @ STUD 0400 351 880 GRADE 5 3 520m

1 Cyndie’s Cyndie – A post- race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near hind toe and was subsequently stood down for 7 days.

Race 11 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD MA5 (1) 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD MA5 (2) 2 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 – Hara’s Olivia, Ineligible, Won maiden R2 – Permission Slip, Ineligible, Injured 31.12 R2 – Stitched Up Lucy, Illness, Scours R4 - Kahlia's Pride, Injury, Off side hip R5 – Hara’s Cookie, Injury, Near side chest muscle R5/7 – Unique, Incorrectly drawn, Grader error, no penalty R6 – Akubra Lad, Injury, Tail R6 – Sirius Coco, Injury, Off side wrist R8 – Lenny Boy, Ineligible, Scratched 1.1 R10 – Galloping Black, Ineligible, Penalty 29/12
Re-Weigh Information	R11 Boxing On – was 29.5kg today 28.1kg down 1.4kg R11 Midnight Bandit – was 36.3kg today 35.0kg down 1.3kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R6 Arabian Again – 101 days, spelling
Animal Actions	R2 Sirius Frank – GAR124 – 28 days @ all tracks + stewards trial – Failing to pursue R2 Hit And Run – GAR125 – 10 days stand down + stewards trial – failing to pursue by reason of injury R3 Sirius Dorothy – GAR124 – 28 days @ Albion Park + stewards trial – failing to pursue
Stewards Trials	Bye Bye Billy – Passed – 31.09 – 33.6kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Hit And Run	Off side hip	10 days
3	Amity	Near side wrist	10 days
10	Cyndie’s Cyndie	Near hind toe	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.