Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhounds

Monday 24 April 2023

Track: Slow

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: R.Doss (Chair), J.Doss,

Officials: A.Thomas (Vet), L.Stoker (Judge), M.Stoker  (Starter), W.Michalk (Samples), B.Skurrie (Lure)

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Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN 460m

· Following an incident at the curtain at the conclusion of the race and the dogs all getting past the curtain a veterinary check was ordered on the entire field, and stewards counselled the curtain attendant on procedures.

1 Penny And Clyde – Slow to begin. Checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary check revealed no abnormalities

2 Cambla Princess - Checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary check revealed no abnormalities

3 Gunyah Mate - Checked and dragged down entering the first turn. Lost ground and took no further competitive part in the event. A veterinary examination revealed an offside back muscle strain and stood down for 10 days.

4 Mallanganee Miss - A post-race veterinary check revealed no abnormalities

5 Electric Cambla – Slow to begin. Checked around the first turn. A post-race veterinary check revealed no abnormalities

6 Craig's Cruisin' Checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary check revealed no abnormalities

7 Thermal Current – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary check revealed no abnormalities

8 Russian Robyn – Slow to begin. Checked entering the first turn. Hampered around the first turn and lost ground. A veterinary examination revealed offside toe injury and stood down for 21 days.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 460m

2 Cambla Sensei – Checked shortly after the start.

3 Cambla Clown – Checked shortly after the start.

4 Big Wednesday – Checked shortly after the start.

5 Key Status – Slow to begin. Checked around the first turn. Shortened stride entering the second turn and stopped around the second turn. A veterinary examination revealed an offside leg injury and stood down 60 days and will need to perform a veterinary clearance trial before returning to racing. This will be referred to the racing injury review panel.

Race 3 - GLOBAL TURF 5PW 460m

1 Zambora Chief – Checked entering the first turn.

2 Apache Bear – Slow to begin. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no abnormalities were detected.

3 Macey's Star – Checked entering the first turn.

4 Tiger Mum – Checked entering the first turn.

5 Miss San Cisco – Checked around the second turn.

Race 4 - CRAFT RENTAL GRADE 5 (1) 460m

· Prior to the running of this event, Stewards inspected the track off the back straight and around the home turn and were satisfied it was satisfactory for racing.

2 Akimbo – Checked nearing the first turn.

4 Larry And Harry – Disadvantaged shortly after the start.

6 Despicable Zeus – Checked nearing the first turn. Tightened for racing room and disadvantaged around the first turn.

7 Sleepy Joe – Checked nearing the first turn. Tightened for racing room and disadvantaged around the first turn.

8 Peanut Crumble – Checked nearing the first turn.

Race 5 - TERRY SIGNS GRADE 5 (2) 460m

2 Wild Oates – Checked entering the first turn.

3 Classy Nebo – Checked shortly after the start. Checked entering the first turn.

4 Lucky Clover – Checked shortly after the start. Checked entering the first turn.

6 Voldemont – Checked shortly after the start. Checked entering the first turn.

7 Counter Proposal – Checked shortly after the start. Checked entering the first turn.

8 Allegation - Checked entering the first turn.

Race 6 - CARVE INDUSTRIES MIXED 4/5 460m

· Prior to the running of this event, Stewards inspected the whole track and were satisfied it was satisfactory for racing.

3 Spot On Mate – Slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start. Checked entering the first turn.

4 Daysea's Unique – Slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start.

6 Midnight Cambla – Checked entering the first turn.

8 Smart And Classy – Slow to begin.

Race 7 - ANZAC DAY TROPHY GRADE 5 531m

1 Burn Out – Checked exiting the turn onto the front straight.

2 Jonah Love – Checked in the back straight. Checked around the second turn.

3 Zipping Mork – Checked shortly after the start.

4 Solitary One – Checked shortly after the start. 

7 Canya Bellatrix – Checked in the back straight. Checked exiting the turn onto the front straight.

Race 8 - QGOLD FINAL OPEN 531m

· Robert Ayres was fined the sum of $100.00 in respect of a charge issued pursuant to Greyhounds Australasia Rule 156(f)(ii) for Placing the incorrect rug on the greyhound Daysea’s Rowdy prior to the running of race 8 when the greyhound was presented to check the microchip which in the opinion of the Stewards, is negligent

1 Just Another Mac – Checked in the back straight. Checked exiting the turn onto the front straight.

2 Queen Norma – Checked shortly after the start.

3 Leo Gibbs – Checked shortly after the start.

4 Baronga Breeze – Checked in the back straight.

6 Daysea's Rowdy – Checked entering the first turn.

7 Durham – Checked in the back straight. Checked exiting the turn onto the front straight.

9 Off Break (5) – Checked entering the first turn. Checked in the back straight.

Race 9 - GREG ARMSTRONG SERVICES MA5 460m

3 Sassy Elle – Slow to begin.

4 Dance Club – Checked and took an awkward stride around the first turn. A veterinary examination revealed a back muscle strain and stood down for 5 days.

6 Willem Powerfish – Slow to begin. Checked around the first turn.

Race 10 - SUPERTECH ELECTRONICS GRADE 5 315m

1 Hotshot Bear – Slow to begin.

2 Step Up – Slow to begin.

3 Miss Slimm – Slow to begin.

4 Louisiana Flyer – Checked shortly after the start.

5 Leaping Lucille – Checked shortly after the start.

6 Little Ripper – Checked shortly after the start.

7 Fire And Grace – Checked shortly after the start.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R7 Zipping Mork R8 Alpha Humbug
Scratchings	R2 Swerve – Stewards Permission. R5 Shirin – Stewards Permission. R7 Just Like Nu – Injury, near side hock. R8 Getaway Gherkin – Ineligible, injured 18/4.
Weight Variations	R6 Summer Cash - 31.4 - 30.0 – 1.4kg
Injuries	R1 Gunyah Mate – offside back muscle strain – 10 days R1 Russian Robyn – offside hind toe injury – 21 days R2 Key Status – offside hind leg injury – 60 days & veterinary clearance trial R9 Dance Club – nearside back muscle strain – 5 days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R10 Fire And Grace – 111 days – Shoulder injury
Follow-up	R2 Key Status
Person Actions	Robert Ayres – Race 8 – Daysea’s Rowdy – GAR 156(f)(ii) - $100.00 – Negligence – placed the incorrect race rug on the greyhound.
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.