Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhounds

Date: Monday, 21 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

Stewards: J.Randall, J.Doss

Veterinarian: A.Thomas

Swab Official: W.Michalk

Starter: M.Stoker

Judge: L.Stoker

Lure Driver: C.Gear

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Race 1 – BUNDABERG MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 1 MAIDEN 460m

5. Baby No Go - Checked on the heels & became unbalanced in the back straight. Checked in the back straight. Checked and became unbalanced exiting the turn onto the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

8. Sarah’s Price - Faulted in its action around the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside dislocated toes with possible fracture, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 – BUNDABERG MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 2 MAIDEN 460m

5. Kiku - Checked shortly after the start. Checked in the back straight. Gave ground around the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a pin muscle injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

9.Looks Good - Checked and Became unbalanced around the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 3 – SKY RACING NOVICE 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 4 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 460m

3. Kick Son -  Went up with the lids.

Race 5 - GLOBAL TURF GRADE 5 (1) 531m

1. Oreo Ethics – Checked and became unbalanced around the first turn.

2. – Tarrawi Magic – Checked heavily and fell around the first turn. Before regaining balance and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside back muscle strain under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

6. Godges – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - RACE REVOLUTION GRADE 5 (2) 531m

4. Dad’s News – Checked and disadvantaged around the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - BUNDABERG SPRINT HEAT 1 OPEN 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards

Race 8 - BUNDABERG SPRINT HEAT 2 OPEN 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards

Race 9 - ISFAB GRADE 5 460m

1. Penny Daze – bumped entering the first turn. Disadvantaged around the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a hip muscle strain under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 10 - WALKER ST WHOLESALE BAKERY MA5 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	R2 Gardell R10 Orson Charli
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 Little Hercules – Injury, offside hind leg. R10 Katanti – Injury, near side shoulder.
Follow-up	R1 Sarah’s Price
Stewards Trials	Katara Love – passed – 17:86 – 315m – 28.1 kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Sarah’s Price	Offside hind toe injuries	60 days
2	Kiku	Pin muscle strains	5 days
5	Tarawi Magic	Nearside back muscle strain	5 days
9	Penny Daze	Hip muscle strain	7 days

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.