Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday 18 September 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

Stewards: J.Doss, J.Randall, M.Mann(assistant steward)

Veterinarian: A.Thomas

Swab Official: W.Michalk

Starter: M.Stoker

Judge: T.Pirie

Lure Driver: C.Gear

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Race 1 - SHERRIFF ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 460m

2. Sunday Chill – Lost footing on the second turn. Gave ground in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside carpal sprain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

3. Goo Goo Doll – Faulted in its actions and gave ground and deviated its attention towards the runner on its outside entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a shoulder injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr David Plummer regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to purse by reason of injury –21day stand down at Bundaberg and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

8.Granny’s Poor – Dragged down from behind and gave ground entering the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 3 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 460m

Signify – Following an incident in the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a stopper pad laceration, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

Race 4 - GLOBAL TURF GRADE 5 531m

3. Techno Terror – Checked and gave ground on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

6.Boom Boom Harley – Took an awkward stride in the back straight. Shortened stride and gave ground on the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

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

6. Bye Bye Taipan - Late scratching at 11:49am due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Mr Gary Keep was fined $100.00 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 6 - WALKER ST WHOLESALE BAKERY MIXED 4/5 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 7 -BUNDABERG OAKS FINAL OPEN 531m

6.Tarrawi Lee – Checked on the first turn and gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

7.Endless Dancing – Following an incident in the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside stopper laceration, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

Race 8 - BUNDABERG DERBY FINAL OPEN 531m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 9 – ISFAB GRADE 5 (2) 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 10 - TOTAL GREENS TURF MIXED 4/5 315m

2. Buttercup Babe – Became unbalanced  and gave ground entering the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside shoulder muscle strain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

1. Champagne Talks – Checked and forced wider gave ground on the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

7. Penny Daze – Checked and dragged down from behind on the second turn, faulted in its actions, and couldn’t take the turn properly entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed nearside and offside triceps muscle strains, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

Race 11 - MUNN'S PLUMBING MA5 (1) 315m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 12 - EAST END HOTEL MA5 (2) 315m

6. Summer Cash – A pre-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound was clear to race.

· No matters of concern to stewards

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R7 Tarawi Lola 2^nd Oaks R8 Rebel Blaster 2^nd Derby
Scratchings	R1 - Electric Cambla, Injury, Near side shoulder R3 – Zambora Chief, Injury, Tie R7 – Queen Norma, Injury, Near side hock strain R7 – Flying Ant, Injury, Shoulder R8 – Voldemont, Injury, Near side wrist
Late Scratchings	R3 Sixty Plus – Stewards Permission – GAR 76 (2) R10 Getaway Gherkin – Stewards permission – GAR 76 (2) R5 Bye Bye Taipan – weight variation – GAR 101 (1)
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Foxy Sophia – 117 days – change of kennel R9 Hozier Monelli – 103 days – change of kennel
Animal Actions	Race 1 – Goo Goo Doll – GAR 125 – fail to pursue injury – 21 days – Bundaberg – satisfactory stewards trial
Person Actions	Gary Keep – Race 5 – Bye Bye Taipan – GAR 101 (3)(b) - $100.00 – weight variation
Stewards Trials	Midnight Prince – passed – unknown time – 531m - 35.2kg Ramstein Bale – failed Penny And Clyde – passed 1^st trial – 26:96 – 460m – 30.5kg Clever Cambla - failed

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
s/t	Ramstein Bale	Nearside toe ligament injury	28
1	Goo Goo Doll	Nearside shoulder muscle injury	21
1	Sunday Chill	Offside wrist sprain	14
3	Signify	Nearside front stopper laceration	5
4	Techno Terror	Offside wrist sprain	14
4	Boom Boom Harley	Offside wrist sprain	5
7	Endless Dancing	Nearside stopper laceration	5
10	Penny Daze	Nearside & offside shoulder & triceps muscle strains	5
10	Champagne Talks	Offside wrist sprain	7
10	Buttercup Babe	Nearside shoulder muscle strain	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.