Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday, 22 January 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: R Jackson & R Pedersen

Veterinarian: Dr P Underwood

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: T Brennan

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: J Williamson

General:  Stewards spoke to trainers Paul Sutton & Christopher Jordan to remind them of their obligations of the dress code.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY THIS THURSDAY NOVICE 2 520m

3. Shian Leo – Along the home straight on the final occasion turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Kerry Hoggan regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Albion Park and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

7. Circle The Storm – Exiting the first turn was checked and turned sideways. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a head laceration and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 3 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NMW (1) 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE NMW (2) 2 520m

8. Blackjack Cal – Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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

8. Portman’s Lass – Beaten favourite. Along the home straight on the first occasion was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 1-5 WINS (2) 2 600m

7. Strange World – Entering the first turn was checked. Approaching the turn out of the home straight gave ground and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

8. Little Zambora – Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE GRADE 5 1 710m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - TAB - VENUE MODE NMW (3) 2 520m

1. Bell Mac Prince – Underwent a pre-race veterinarian check and was found to be suffering from an illness. Late scratching at 9:06pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) due to illness the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 10 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD GRADE 5 3 395m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R4 Journalist – Injury, near side shoulder R5 Distant Flash – Stewards Permission R7 Seldom Seen Kid – Injury, laceration hind foot R10 Phoenix Promise – Injury, Injured 18/1/24 R10 Private Number – Injury, Fibia
Late Scratchings	R9 Bell Mac Prince – Illness, pre-race myoglobinuria
Animal Actions	Race 2 – Shian Leo – GAR124 – 28 days Albion Park only & a satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2 6 9	Circle The Storm Strange World Bell Mac Prince	Head laceration Offside back muscle Pre-race myoglobinuria	10 days 21 days 10 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.