Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday, 25 January 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: P McLean

Stewards: C Ferguson, S Barr, M Smith

Veterinarian: Dr R Geisel, Dr C Doyle

Swab Official: R Fedrick, J Crompton

Starter: J Williamson

Judge: C Nilsson

Lure Driver: B Skurrie

 

 

 

 

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S GOLD CUP (G1) HEAT 1 OPEN 710m

 

4. Titanium Gunn – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside pin and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

 

 

Race 2 - GARRARD'S GOLD CUP (G1) HEAT 2 OPEN 710m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 3 - GARRARD'S GOLD BULLION (G1) HEAT 1 OPEN 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 4 - GARRARD'S GOLD BULLION (G1) HEAT 2 OPEN 520m

 

2. Speed Zone – Into the first turn was galloped on and checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

 

Race 5 - GARRARD'S GOLD BULLION (G1) HEAT 3 OPEN 520m

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 6 - GARRARD'S GOLD BULLION (G1) HEAT 4 OPEN 520m

 

1. Bat Sign – Into the first turn was tightened, through the first turn collided with another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer S Rolph stated he was very disappointed with the greyhound’s performance, he also added he would be monitoring the greyhound in the coming days and would seek a second veterinary assessment if necessary. 

 

8. Hello Mike – Through the first turn faltered in its action appearing injured as a result failed to finish the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for 60 days. Trainer T Elson advised stewards it would his intentions to retire the greyhound.

 

 

 

Race 7 - CHRIS HEAD 40TH BIRTHDAY BLITZ NOVICE 520m

 

6. Saige Tenniele – Into the first turn was checked, through first was severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

 

Race 8 - THE DIAMOND DOGS MIXED 4/5 600m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 9 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 10 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 520m

 

No racing incidents of concern.

 

 

 

Race 11 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 520m

 

8. Speedy Mint – Through the first turn was checked. A post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

Big Suzie, Mrs. Avenger, Sin Rap Explode, Valhalla, Cluster, Bat Sign, Super Scrub, Total Media Ban, Little Critter, Cincinnati Hope, Boys Light Up

 

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners and Sorority, Scintillate, Pursuer, Valpolicella, Magistrate, Cluster, Another Chance, Scarlatti

 

Scratchings

R2 Blue Hornet – Injury, offside wrist

R9 Bee Pink – Injury, dew claw

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

Titanium Gunn

Offside Pin

7

6

Hello Mike

Offside Back Muscle

60

10

Cincinnati Hope

Offside Dew Claw

7

 

 

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.