Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Sunday, 18 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: N Thorneycroft & A McLennan

Veterinarian: Dr C Solorzano

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: T Brennan

Judge: C Neilsson

Lure Driver: J Williamson

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 331m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 331m

 

2. Joanna Boaz – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. Entering the back straight was checked and then lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 3 - TAB MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 331m

 

3. No Money There – Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn shifted up the track. Shortly after was dragged down and then continued to race wide. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 4 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (1) 331m

 

2. You Turn Baby – Began very awkwardly. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

3. Whispering Abbey – Entering the back turn was tightened and then had its heels clipped by the runner behind and became unbalanced. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside bicep muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

7. Flaming Sapphire - Began very awkwardly. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE NOVICE (2) 331m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 331m

 

8. Sorsogan Smile – Exiting the back turn was dragged down by the runner behind. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 7 - MARBURG PUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 331m

 

4. Goes Like Gary – Along the home straight turned its head outwards towards the outside runner and made muzzle contact with that runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mick Pearce regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR123 Marring, 28 days stand down at Albion Park and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 8 - GET IT GIZMO @ NEWHAVEN STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 331m

 

2. Tap Out Mickey – Entering the back turn was tightened and checked and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 9 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 331m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB MIXED 3/4 331m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - BRIGREYS.COM GRADE 4 331m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - TWITTER @ BRISGREYS MA5 331m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R10 High Performer – Illness, scours.

R10 Lippy Kid – Injury, wrist.

R12 Lady Mcbeth – Injury, back.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R1 – Chinkapook, 102 Days, Injury.

R2 – Flash Card, 137 Days, Seasonal.

R8 – Tap Out Mickey, 120 Days, Injury.

R9 – Spritely Arabian, 105 Days, Injury.

R11 – Keep On Running, 137 Days, Injury.

R12 – Lochinvar Jazz, 112 Days, Injury.

Animal Actions

Race 7 – Goes Like Gary – GAR123 – 28 days Albion Park + satisfactory Stewards trial – Marring.

 Stewards Trials

Mystical Lulu – Passed – 19:22 – 25.0kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

4

6

7

Joanna Boaz

Whispering Abbey

Sorsogon Smile

Goes like Gary

Nearside pin muscle

Offside bicep muscle

Nearside pin muscle

Nearside wrist

7 days.

7 days.

7 days.

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.