Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday, 29 April 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss, J.Randall (Training)

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

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Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN (1) 315m

2. Sunburnt Ridge – On the first turn checked off the heels of another runner and fell before regaining footing and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed nearside shoulder bruising and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 5 days.

7. Jilliby Shaun – Slow to begin.

8. Nine Of Hearts – On the first turn collided with a fallen runner and fell before regaining footing and completed the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside shoulder bruising and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 7 days.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 315m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 3 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 315m

7. Go Go Cambla – Entering the front straight deviated its attention from the lure, ran wide and collided with another runner, left the track before rejoining and finishing the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hip muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 5 days. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Stephen Bland regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the front straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125(a), failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury), the greyhound was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

8. Bubble Baby – Hampered and forced wider entering the front straight.

Race 4 - GLOBAL TURF NOVICE 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 5 - CRAFT RENTALS MIXED 4/5 460m

4. Lost Digit – Checked and dragged down from behind and gave ground entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside back muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 5 days.

Race 6 - UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS MIXED 3/4 460m

5. Nitro Slim – Checked, became unbalanced and fell before regaining footing and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

7. Gilmore Hayze – Checked and dragged down from behind and gave ground entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside hind muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 7 days

Race 7 - MUNN'S PLUMBING 1-5 WINS 531m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 8 - BUNDABERG YOUNG GUNS FINAL OPEN 531m

2. Mr. Mister – Checked and collided with another runner shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 10 days.

Race 9 - TOTAL GREENS TURF GRADE 5 (1) 460m

· In the interests of animal safety stewards ordered the race to finish on the lure to avoid a collision with a fallen runner that was stranded entering the back straight.

4. Mitch Moses – Checked, lost footing, and fell on the first turn, and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside leg injury. Under the provisions of GAR 41(1) has been stood down for 60 days and must complete a veterinary clearance trial prior to returning to racing. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound injury review panel.

Race 10 - WALKER ST WHOLESALE BAKERY GRADE 5 (2) 460m

4. Barry’s Boy – Checked entering the first turn, faulted in its actions on the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside thigh muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 10 days.

Race 11 - VALDA HALTER MEMORIAL 5PW 460m

2. Semiyon - Underwent a post-race veterinary examination due to the greyhound collapsing in the catching pen. The greyhound was found to have had a seizure and a 28 day stand down penalty was imposed. Acting in accordance with GAR 42 Semiyon must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 132 and receive a veterinary clearance before any future nomination will be accepted.

Race 12 – ISFAB MA5 315m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R8 –Copacetic 2^nd
Scratchings	R1 – Money Ablaze, Won Maiden 24/04/2024. R2 - Money Ablaze, Won Maiden 24/04/2024. R3 – You’re On Mute – Injury, Offside pin. R6 – Miss Slimm – Injury, Nearside Shoulder R7 – Weblec Jewel – Injury, Kidney disorder R8 – Bee Pink – Injury, Offside hip R12 – Burn Out – Injury, Burn Out
Re-Weigh Information	R11 – Hotshot Bear – Last: 28.8, Today: 27.7 - 35days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R1 – Live Chat – 112 days - Seasonal
Follow-up	R9 – Mitch Moses
Animal Actions	R3 – Go Go Cambla – GAR 125(a) – 5 days + Stewards trial – Fail to pursue due to injury.
Stewards Trials	Kaniva Check – Passed – 26.99 – 26.8kg Urge – Passed – 27.08 – 34.4kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Nine of Hearts	Offside shoulder bruising	7
1	Sunburnt Ridge	Nearside Shoulder bruising	5
3	Go Go Cambla	Offside hip muscle strain	5
5	Lost Digit	Offside back muscle strain	5
6	Gilmore Hayze	Nearside hind muscle strain	7
8	Mr. Mister	Offside wrist sprain	10
9	Mitch Moses	Offside back leg injury	60
10	Barry’s Boy	Offside thigh muscle strain	10
11	Semiyon	Seizure	28

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.