Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday 20^th May 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss & M.Mann (training)

Stewards: M.Mann, J.Doss

General:

· Stewards conducted an inquiry following race 12 into an alleged interaction between two trainers whilst boxing the dogs for race 5 at the 315m boxes. After hearing all the evidence from both parties and their witnesses it was deemed that there was insufficient evidence and the matter was concluded.  

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Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN 315m

3. Epic Black – Checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed nearside triceps and nearside deltoid muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 5 days.

4. Amity – Checked heavily approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside wrist sprain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 10 days.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOV/M (1) 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 3 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOV/M (2) 460m

1. Paris Can Wait – Checked heavily and fell approaching the first turn before regaining footing and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to the shoulders and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 5 days.

4. Urge – Deviated attention from the lure towards a runner on the outside entering the front straight. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Trevor Lindsay regarding the greyhound’s racing manners entering the front straight, Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 - Failing to pursue. Mr Lindsay pleaded guilty to the breach, and the greyhound was suspended for 28 days at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Race 4 - GLOBAL TURF GRADE 5 (1) 315m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 5 - CRAFT RENTALS GRADE 5 (2) 315m

3. Monaco Diesel - Late scratching at 11:00 am due to weight variation (GAR 101(1). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, John Kuhn was given a reprimand acting under GAR 101(3)(b).

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 6 - UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS GRADE 5 531m

4. Hollow Hayze – (Beaten favourite) Checked entering the first turn. Forced wider in the back straight.

6. Cambla Bliss – Checked and dragged down from behind on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed groin muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 10 days.

Race 7 - QGOLD HEAT 1 OPEN 460m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 8 - QGOLD HEAT 2 OPEN 460m

6. Irish Diva – Checked and disadvantaged exiting the first turn.

8. Bow Street – Tightened for racing room and checked heavily giving ground exiting the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed triceps and deltoid muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) was stood down for 10 days.

Race 9 – ISFAB MIXED 3/4 315m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 10 - WALKER ST WHOLESALE BAKERY MIXED 4/5 460m

Sirius Lilly – missed the start and remained wide in running for the remainder of the event.

Race 11 - RACE REVOLUTION GRADE 5 460m

Galaxies – Deviated its attention from the lure towards a runner on the outside entering the front straight and near the winning post . A post-race veterinary examination revealed poor recovery however no veterinary stand down was issued.  Steward’s spoke to trainer Miss Lucy Roche regarding the greyhound’s racing manners entering the front straight and near the winning post. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Bundaberg and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 12 - CARVE INDUSTRIES MA5 460m

Best Mate - At the trainers request due to a suspected incident in the catching pen A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside toe ligament injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 60 days and will need to perform a veterinary clearance trial before returning to racing.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	Race 1 - Jilliby Shaun – Referred to Stewards. Race 1 - Jilliby Engine – Referred to Stewards. Race 3 – Jilliby Junior – Referred to Stewards.
Late Scratchings	Race 5 – Monaco Diesel TAB notified 11am
Re-Weigh Information	Race 1 – Matt Chewer 36 days 32.2kg – 31.1kg
Follow-up	R12 – Best Mate
Animal Actions	Race 2 – Urge – GAR 124 –  Failed to pursue - 28 days all tracks - satisfactory stewards’ trial Race 11 – Galaxies – GAR 124 – Fail to pursue - 28 days Bundaberg – satisfactory trial Race 12 – Best Mate – Veterinary clearance trial
Person Actions	John Kuhn – R5 – Monaco Diesel – 101 (1) – Reprimand – Weight variation
Stewards Trials	Go Go Cambla – Passed – 18.54 – 24.1kg – 315m

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Epic Black	Triceps and nearside deltoid muscle strain	5
1	Amity	Offside wrist sprain	10
3	Paris Can Wait	Bruising to shoulders	5
6	Cambla Bliss	Groin muscle strain	10
8	Bow Street	Triceps and deltoid muscle strain	10
12	Best Mate	Nearside toe ligament injury	60

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.