Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday, 9th May 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: P Mclean, C Ferguson, J Philp

 

 

Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE 520m

 

2 Howdy Hope- Shifted out checking the runner to its outside when racing through the turn into the home straight. Stewards spoke to the trainer’s representative, Mr W Piesker regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at that stage of the event. After hearing the steward’s observations and reviewing the video replay, stewards deemed that Howdy Hope did contact the greyhound to its outside therefore invoked GAR 123 Marring. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Howdy Hope was suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 2 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE GRADE 5 (1) 520m

 

3 Witty Wendy- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

 

Race 3 - REXEL HANDICAP GRADE 5 (2) 520m

 

4 Kilara Chloe- Turned its head inwards towards another runner in the home straight. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr J Northfield regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at that stage of the event. After hearing the steward’s observations and reviewing the video replay, stewards deemed that Kilara Chloe did contact the greyhound to its inside therefore invoked GAR 123 Marring. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Kilara Chloe was suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

7 Blaze Duck- Severely checked through the turn into the back straight causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any significant findings.

 

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 (3) 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 5 - SKY RACING FFA 710m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 6 – TAB MIXED 3/4 520m

 

7 Obliging Warren- Severely checked entering the turn out of the back straight causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any findings.

 

8 Hello Cyndie- Checked entering the back straight and commenced to weaken. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for a period of 28 days. Stewards further ordered that Hello Cyndie must complete a satisfactory trial before returning to racing.

 

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE BEST 8 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 8 - BRISBANE YOUNG GUNS (G3) FINAL OPEN 520m

 

5 Golden Bear- Turned its head outwards towards another runner in the home straight. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr A Mcintosh regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at that stage of the event. After hearing the steward’s observations and reviewing the video replay, stewards deemed that Golden Bear did contact the greyhound to its outside therefore invoked GAR 123 Marring. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Golden Bear was suspended from racing at Albion Park for 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 9 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 (4) 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 10 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MA5 (1) 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 11 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB MA5 (2) 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

Race 5 – Scintillate – Injury – near shoulder

Race 11 - Haunted Town – Injury – Nearside wrist

 

Animal Actions

R1 Howdy Hope- GAR 123 Marring, 28 days + Satisfactory trial

R2 Kilara Chloe- GAR 123 Marring, 28 days + Satisfactory trial

R8 Golden Bear- GAR 123 Marring, 28 days + Satisfactory trial

 

 

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

6

Hello Cyndie

Offside back muscle

28

 

 

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.