Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Monday, 25 September 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

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

Veterinarian: A.Thomas

Swab Official: W.Michalk

Starter: M.Stoker

Judge: L.Stoker

Lure Driver: G.Smith

 

General:

·       Following the injury in race two stewards & the on-track veterinarian walked the track and following advice from the veterinarian and discussion amongst the stewards deemed the track as unsuitable and abandoned the remainder of the meeting.

 

 

 

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Race 1 - RACE REVOLUTION MAIDEN 460m

 

7. Obliging Cyndie – dragged down from behind, fell heavily took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have offside and nearside front leg fractures the greyhound was euthanised on humane grounds. This matter will now be referred to the greyhound injury review panel.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 315m

 

5. Granny’s Girl – Tightened for racing room and became unbalanced, faulted in its actions and gave ground on the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have front left metacarpal & carpal fractures. The greyhound was euthanised on humane grounds. This matter will now be referred to the greyhound injury review panel.

 

Race 3 – GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 460m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 4 - GLOBAL TURF MA5 460m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 5 - CRAFT RENTALS MIXED 4/5 460m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 6 - UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS GRADE 5 (1) 460m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 7 - SHERRIFF ELECTRICAL MIXED 4/5 531m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 8 - VALDA HALTER MEMORIAL FINAL OPEN 460m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 9 - ISFAB GRADE 5 (2) 460m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 10 - WALKER ST WHOLESALE BAKERY MIXED 4/5 315m

 

·       Abandoned

 

3. Why Harmony - Late scratching at 8:48am due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 77). A 28 day stand down period was imposed

 

7.Miss Slimm - Late scratching at 1:00pm Sunday 24-09-2023 when Allan Thrower reported the greyhound to have a suspected muscle injury. under GAR 76(2). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 76(5) before any future nomination will be accepted.

 

Race 11 - CARVE INDUSTRIES GRADE 5 315m

 

·       Abandoned

 

Race 12 - MUNN'S PLUMBING 5PW 315m

 

·       Abandoned

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Scratchings

R2 Beijing Ling – Injury, near side hip support

R3 Gail Unleashed – Ineligible, raced yesterday

R7 Queen Missile – Injury, off side hind leg

R10 Blackpool Bruce – Ineligible, raced yesterday

R11 Champagne Talks – Injury, outside pin muscle

Late Scratchings

R10 Why Harmony – GAR 77 (1) – Seasonal – 28 days – TAB notified @ 8:55am

R10 Miss Slimm – Injury – 24-09-2023 - , to present vet. Certificate – TAB notified 1:00pm Sunday

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

R1

Obliging Cyndie

Offside & nearside front leg fractures

Humanely euthanized

R2

Granny’s Girl

Nearside wrist & metacarpal fractures

Humanely euthanized

 

 

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.