Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Wednesday, 17th July 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: C Ferguson & B McErlean

 

General: Stewards in conjunction with the club have transferred the meeting to a finish on lure meeting due to concerns with the wind and staff safety.

Trainer Colin Hamilton was reminded of his obligations regarding the Racing Queensland dress code.

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MAIDEN 2 395m

 

6. Risky Business – Shortly after the start was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside wrist and an offside hock injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 2 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE 2 395m

 

6. Nine Of Hearts - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainer Neville Tonks that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

 

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - TAB - VENUE MODE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 2 395m

 

3. Sounds Lucky – Shortly after the start was checked. Through the back turn was checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 7 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE GRADE 5 3 520m

 

2. Humble Hornet – Entering the back turn was tightened and checked. Through the back turn was checked and then contacted the running rail. Exiting the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

7. Messy In Heaven – Entering the first turn was checked and then taken up the track by the inside runner. Exiting the first turn checked off heels. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 8 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD MIXED 3/4 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB MA5 (1) 2 395m

 

8. Baby Guinness – Entering the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near hip injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 10 - BRISGREYS.COM MA5 (2) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - MARBURG PUB MA5 (3) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R1 Shian Storm – Injury, offside pin muscle.

R3 Who’s Rose – Illness, scours.

R5 Comical Len – Illness, scours.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

Race 1 - Risky Business – 98 days, change of trainer.

 

Stewards Trials

Banker’s Choice – Passed – 19.36 – 33.5kg

Zulu Joy – Passed – 23.37 – 29.7kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

7

9

Risky Business

Messy In Heaven

Baby Guinness

Offside wrist & Offside hock

Offside wrist

Offside hip

14

7

10

 

 

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.