Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday, 18 December 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

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

Veterinarian: A.Thomas

Swab Official: W.Michalk

Starter: M.Stoker

Judge: L.Stoker

Lure Driver: G.Smith

General:

Following the running of race 1 and the wet bulb thermometer readings stewards deemed that under the heat policy guidelines the greyhounds would be kept in the kennels for at least two races following their event to allow the dogs to cool down prior to leaving the track.

· Wet bulb thermometer reading R1 – 26.7 deg. (yard) and 35.9 deg (track)

The lure jumped off the cable at the conclusion of the races on five occasions. This is not acceptable. Stewards have ordered that between the club and Racing Queensland this is to be rectified before the next meeting on 26 December 2023

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Race 1 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 460m

2. Sunburnt Nikki – Checked, forced wider, and checked again on the first turn.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 460m

2. Mr. Mister - Late scratching at 11:10 am due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Mr Brian Terry was fined $100.00 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b)

4. Trinity My Mum – Underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was cleared to race.  Checked on the first turn. Faulted in its actions in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside and nearside thigh muscle sprain & offside wrist sprain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 3 - GLOBAL TURF MIXED 3/4 315m

Following the conclusion of the event the lure came off the cable causing the event to finish on lure, the club is working with Racing Queensland to rectify this issue.

• No matters of concern to stewards.

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

4. Midnight Prince – Checked and fell immediately after the start before regaining footing and completing the event A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

7. Let’s Win Mindee – Tightened for racing room, checked off hind quarters and fell heavily entering the first turn before regaining footing and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 5 - UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS GRADE 5 (2) 460m

• No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 6 - BUNDABERG MAIDEN 1000 FINAL MAIDEN 460m

Following the conclusion of the event the lure came off the cable causing the event to finish on lure, the club is working with Racing Queensland to rectify this issue.

1.  Red Wine – Deviated attention towards runner on the outside on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Back muscle strain and thigh muscle strains, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr Gary Cluse regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to purse by reason of injury – 10 day stand down at Bundaberg and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

6. Smudged – Hampered by another runner on the first turn, Faulted in its actions and gave ground on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an inner thigh muscle injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

9. Cheeky Chan – Checked and lost footing and gave ground immediately after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - RACE REVOLUTION MIXED 4/5 460m

• No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 8 - CHRISTMAS CUP FINAL OPEN 460m

Following the conclusion of the event the lure came off the cable causing the event to finish on lure, the club is working with Racing Queensland to rectify this issue.

4. Dodgy Mick – Shifted wider in the back straight and faulted in its actions entering 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 10 days.

Race 9 – SFAB GRADE 5 (1) 315m

Following the conclusion of the event the lure came off the cable causing the event to finish on lure, the club is working with Racing Queensland to rectify this issue.

2. Need A Lawyer – Dragged down from behind entering the first turn.

4. Hotshot Bear -  Checked off the heels and fell heavily entering the first turn before regaining footing and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 10 - SHERRIFF ELECTRICAL GRADE 5 (2) 315m

Following the conclusion of the event the lure came off the cable causing the event to finish on lure, the club is working with Racing Queensland to rectify this issue.

3. Fabio’s Ethics – Checked and gave ground shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed triceps and back muscle injuries, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R6 - Galaxies – 2^nd R8 – Smart And Classy – 2^nd
Scratchings	R2 Rapid Popeye – injury R3 Gilmore Haze – injury R3 Taming Strange – injury R6 Black And Classy – injury R6 Hitching Post – injury R6 Cambla Assault – ineligible
Late Scratchings	R2 Mr. Mister – weight variation – GAR 101(1) – TAB notified 11:10am
Animal Actions	R6 – Red Wine – GAR 125(a) – Fail to pursue injured – 10 days – Bundaberg – stewards trial
Person Actions	Brian Terry – Race 2 – Mr. Mister – GAR 101(3)(b) - $100:00 – weight variation 1.2 kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Trinity’s My Mum	Nearside thigh muscle	10
6	Smudged	Inner thigh muscle strain	5
6	Red Wine	Back & thigh muscle strains	10
8	Dodgy Mick	Pin muscle strain	10
10	Fabio’s Ethics	Offside and nearside triceps muscle strain	10

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.