Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Albion Park Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Wednesday 26th February 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: J Philp & S Barr

 

General: Stewards issued trainer Brad Belford a reprimand under GAR151(4) due to not keeping an adequate treatment record book.

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Race 1 - LADBROKES MATES MODE HOSTED POTS MAIDEN 2 395m

 

3. Marina Bay – Was very awkward to begin. Along the back straight improved onto heels then checked around heels and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside foreleg injury and was stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory Stewards trial prior to racing next.

 

5. Silva Hayze – Entering the first turn was tightened, checked and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

7. Catching Rays – Entering the back straight was checked. Along the back straight was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

8. Got An Idea – Shortly after the start put in a couple awkward strides. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE NOVICE 2 395m

 

2. Texas Diva – Shortly after the start was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

8. Royal Shanae – Was very slow to begin. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a stomach muscle injury and was stood from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MIXED 4/5 2 395m

 

2. Dreamer – Beaten favourite. Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. Exiting the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked and then contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 - LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST GRADE 4 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - BRISGREYS.COM GRADE 5 3 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - ZILLMERE SPORTS CLUB OPEN FINAL OPEN 1 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - GORSKI HARDOX TOUGH TIPPERS GRADE 5 (1) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - RHINO FINANCE GRADE 5 (2) 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE MA5 2 395m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - BROTHERS RUGBY UNION CLUB 5PW 2 395m

 

5. Yes Carol – Entering the back turn was tightened, checked and then had its heels clipped causing it to shift up the track and race wide. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hind-leg injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

7. Cosmic Camper – Approaching the back turn took a few several awkward strides. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside hip support injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

Race 2 – Oxidisation – Injury, near-fore toe.

Race 3 – Sketchy Story – Injury, offside hip.

Race 5 – Bella Bunyip – Runner elsewhere.

Race 5 – Emerald Dragon – Runner elsewhere.

Race 6 – Zipping Sweeny – Illness, scours.

Race 7 – Bogie Frank – Ineligible, Injured 22/2/25

Race 7 – Howdy Rose – Injury, split webbing.

Race 8 – Carramar Drive – Injury, near-fore toe.

Race 8 – Travis’s Scrub – Injury, split webbing.

Race 9 – Mr O’Malley – Runner elsewhere.

Race 9 – Tuta Pebbles – Injury, offside hind-leg.

Race 11 – Just Like Nu – Injury, offside back muscle.

Stewards Trials

Jen’s Joy – Passed – 18:88 – 27.3kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

3

12

12

Marina Bay

Royal Shanae

Yes Carol

Cosmic Camper

Offside foreleg

Stomach muscle

Offside hind-leg

Nearside hip support

90 + trial

14

10

14

 

 

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.