Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhounds

Monday 30 May 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast

Stewards Panel: R.Doss & J.Randall (Training) (Chair), J.Doss

Officials: A.Thomas (Vet), A.Beljon (Judge), M.Klotz (Starter), W.Michalk (Samples), C.Gear (Lure)

General: Following the running of race 9, Stewards held an inquiry regarding club official C. Budgen’s actions at the conclusion of the race. It was determined that her actions were negligent and dangerous and was stood down for the remainder of the race meeting and will receive further training. GAR 19(3)(i)

19 Stewards’ powers in connection with meetings

 (3) Subject to the Rules, Stewards have the power to control and regulate a meeting and without limitation, have power to:

(i) at any time during a meeting, remove or replace any official or person designated functions in relation to greyhound racing at the meeting

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Race 1 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 460m

1 Yo Yo Lad - Checked entering the turn off the front straight.

2 Better Shuffle - Checked entering the turn off the front straight, checked off the hind quarters of another runner approaching the exit onto the back straight and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain and was stood down for 5 days.

3 Neil's Trick - Checked entering the turn off the front straight, was checked on the heels in the back straight, shifted wider, checked Approaching the turn off the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

4 Penny And Clyde - Checked entering the turn off the front straight, checked off heels of another runner in the back straight. Following the race, stewards spoke to the trainer, Mr. D. Raines in relation to the greyhounds behaviour at the boxes. Stewards advised Mr. Raines that a hard to box direction will be placed on the greyhound.

5 Alpha Humbug - Checked shortly after the start, tightened for racing room rounding the turn off the front straight.

7 Velocity Alexa - checked shortly after the start, checked on hindquarters by another runner exiting the turn onto the back straight.

9 Lightened (6) – Slow to begin, tightened for racing room rounding the turn off the front straight.

Race 2 - EAST END HOTEL NOVICE (1) 460m

2 Why Whisper – Tightened for racing room approaching the turn off the front straight, checked to varying degrees.

3 Sunset Woman – Checked immediately after the start, tightened for racing room, checked to varying degrees and was disadvantaged approaching the turn off the front straight.

4 Spring Aster – Checked immediately after the start, tightened for racing room, and checked to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight.

5 Rifle Man – Checked shortly after the start.

7 Mia Moo Moo – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 3 - BARGARA BAKERY NOVICE (2) 460m

1 Fluro Man – Bumped shortly after the start, tightened for racing room, and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

2 Urraca – Bumped shortly after the start, tightened for racing room, and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

3 Chase Me Candy - Tightened for racing room and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

4 Doctor Rossi – Bumped shortly after the start, tightened for racing room, and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

5 Canya Bellatrix - Tightened for racing room and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

6 Black Petunia - Tightened for racing room and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

7 Apache Bear – Tightened for racing room entering the turn off the front straight, tightened for racing room and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

8 Relax Max – Tightened for racing room entering the turn off the front straight, tightened for racing room and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

Race 4 - TAB MIXED 3/4 460m

2 My Bro Beach – Bumped entt1

4 Roulette – Slow to begin.

Race 5 - UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS GRADE 5 (1) 460m

1 Rosa's Gold – Tightened for racing room and bumped other runners to varying degrees. Bumped exiting the turn onto the front straight.

2 Willow Returns – Checked shortly after the start.

3 Manfred – Checked shortly after the start, tightened for racing room, and checked other runners to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight, bumped exiting the turn onto the front straight.

4 Thunder Dome – Tightened for racing room and checked other runners to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight.

5 Velocity Justice - Tightened for racing room and checked other runners to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight.

6 Durham - Tightened for racing room and checked other runners to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight.

7 Summer Cash - Tightened for racing room and checked other runners to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight. Checked heavily off the hindquarters of another runner, lost footing and was severely disadvantaged entering the turn off the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a back muscle strain and was stood down for 5 days.

8 Merv's Mistake - Tightened for racing room and checked other runners to varying degrees approaching the turn off the front straight. Checked heavily on the hindquarters by another runner, was dragged down and fell heavily entering the turn off the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to the offside shoulder and was stood down for 7 days.

Race 6 - ENDEAVOUR FOUNDATION GRADE 5 (2) 460m

1 Dying Bryan – Bumped shortly after the start, checked entering the turn off the front straight, checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the front straight, tightened for racing room approaching the turn off the back straight.

2 Question Asked – Bumped shortly after the start, checked entering the turn off the front straight.

3 One Job – Checked entering the turn off the front straight, checked rounding the turn off the front straight, tightened for racing room approaching the turn off the back straight.

8 Just Law – Tightened for racing room Approaching the turn off the back straight.

Race 7 - TAB MIXED 4/5 460m

2 Zambora Chief – Tightened for racing room and bumped entering the turn off the front straight.

3 Winlock Bluey – Tightened for racing room and bumped entering the turn off the front straight, tightened for racing room and checked off the heels of another runner and was disadvantaged approaching the turn off the back straight.

4 Scriven – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start, tightened for racing room and bumped entering the turn off the front straight, bumped approaching the exit onto the back straight.

5 Ticket To Venus – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start.

6 Rebel Return – Tightened for racing room and checked on the heels by another runner Approaching the turn off the back straight.

8 Fluro Girl – Bumped approaching the exit onto the back straight.

Race 8 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 550m

5 Easy Eddie – Bumped shortly after the start.

6 Annali – Slow to begin, shifted wider entering the turn off the front straight.

7 Wildash Trapper – Bumped shortly after the start.

8 Katara Love – Slow to begin, forced wider entering the turn off the front straight.

Race 9 - ENDEAVOUR FOUNDATION GRADE 5 (3) 460m

1 Dr. Kammi – Bumped shortly after the start, tightened for racing room, and bumped other runners to varying degrees entering the turn off the front straight.

2 Not Allowed – Bumped shortly after the start.

3 Spitfire Speed – Tightened for racing room rounding the turn off the front straight.

4 Judy Moo Moo – Tightened for racing room rounding the turn off the front straight, checked off the heels of another runner, was disadvantaged, shortened stride, and visibly injured, taking no further competitive part in the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain and a back muscle tear. The greyhound was stood down for 42 days and will be required to perform a satisfactory veterinary clearance trial. This injury will be referred to the racing injury review panel.

5 Disney Cool – Bumped shortly after the start, checked on the heels by another runner.

6 Sassy Elle – Bumped shortly after the start.

7 Genius You – Bumped shortly after the start.

Race 10 - TAB MA5 460m

1 Slick Mac – Tightened for racing room entering the turn off the front straight.

2 Ragin' Comet – Slow to begin.

3 He's A Minstrel – Tightened for racing room entering the turn off the front straight, checked exiting the turn onto the front straight.

4 Benissimo – Tightened for racing room entering the turn off the front straight, checked off the heels of another runner, propped, then checked into another runner and was disadvantaged approaching the exit onto the back straight.

5 Go Emmy Go – Tightened for racing room entering the turn off the front straight.

7 Mystery Duck – Slow to begin, checked exiting the turn onto the front straight.

8 Hombre Duck – Checked approaching the exit onto the back straight.

SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)		R1 Alpha Humbug A.Thrower (no sample taken) R3 Chase Me Candy N.Mulcahy R10 Hombre Duck T.Parry
Samples (Post-race)		All winners. R1 Alpha Humbug
Scratchings		R1 Sir Diamond – Injury, off hip R8 He’s So Cool – Injury, Near Wrist R9 Blazing Bandit – Injury, nearside pin R10 Spring Curly – Injury, near hip
Injuries		R1 Better shuffle – Offside wrist sprain – 5 days. R5 Summer cash – Back muscle strain – 5 days. R5 Merv’s Mistake – Offside shoulder bruising – 7 days R9 Judy Moo Moo – Offside wrist sprain and back muscle tear – 42 days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R1 Sir Diamond – 102 Days
Follow-up		R9 Judy Moo Moo
Person Actions		C.Budgen (Track official) stood down from duties GAR19(3)(i) negligence
	The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.