Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Albion Park Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Monday 4th November 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: C Ferguson & J Philp

 

General:

 

 

Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 520m

 

1. Chardonnay Girl – Went up with the lids and was very slow away. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip support injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

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

 

2. Take A Shot – Shortly after the start was checked. Exiting the back turn turned its head outwards towards the outside runners. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip support injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Nigel Rugg 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.

 

4. Mystery Of Zac – Exiting the back turn was tightened and checked and then commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside groin injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 3 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE NOVICE 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 1 710m

 

3. Fantastic Iris – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. Through the first turn contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 - SKY RACING MIXED 3/4 2 520m

 

2. Jumping Jive – Approaching the first turn was checked. Entering the first turn was checked and then turned sideways. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside fore-leg laceration with no stand down time given.

 

3. Sarah’s Gold – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind foot split webbing and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 6 - BRISGREYS.COM GRADE 5 (1) 2 600m

 

All clear was delayed affording Stewards the opportunity to view the films in relation to birds on the track in the back straight, after doing so Stewards were comfortable that it had no material effect on the outcome of the event and all clear was given on the judge’s numbers.

 

Race 7 - GORSKI ALUMINIUM TIPPERS GRADE 5 (2) 2 600m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - ASPLEY LEAGUES CLUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

2. Devil Don’t Know – Approaching the first turn improved onto the heels of the runner in front then shortly after was checked and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 10 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

3. Eternal Winter – Entering the first turn was checked then shortly after was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 11 - PACERS AND CHASERS BISTRO 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

4. Royal Warren – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. Exiting the back turn lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 90 days and the greyhound must complete a satisfactory Stewards trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 12 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE GRADE 5 3 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

Race 4 – Tiki Bar – Injury, offside pin muscle.

Race 6 – Billie Cash Kid – Injury, pin muscle.

Race 7 – Here’s Howie – Injury, offside hip support.

Race 11 – Cleopatra Hayze – Illness, eye infection.

Animal Actions

Race 2 – Take A Shot – GAR124 – 28 days at Albion Park + satisfactory Stewards trial – failing to pursue.

Stewards Trials

Howdy Bill – Passed – 22:55 – 31.1kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

2

2

5

5

11

Chardonnay Girl

Take A Shot

Mystery Of Zac

Jumping Jive

Sarah’s Gold

Royal Warren

Offside hip support

Offside hip support

Nearside groin

Offside fore-leg laceration

Off hind split webbing

Offside hind leg

7

7

7

0

14

90

 

 

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.