Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhounds

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: B McErlean (Chair), S Barr

Officials: Dr S Flynn (Vet), T Fuller (Judge), J Solis (Starter), J Crompton (Samples), D Brennan E Cameron (R7 )(Lure)

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Race 1 - DON & DENISE MAIDEN 366m

1 Sassy Sniper – Checked leaving the 100m.

2 Jackson's Miss – Bumped shortly after the start.

4 Silky Ripple – Slow to begin. Shifted out leaving the 200m.

7 Minter Image – Began awkwardly. Checked across heels leaving the 100m.

Race 2 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN 366m

1 Black Monaro – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Turned its head outwards towards another runner over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side pin, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr J Catton regarding the greyhounds racing manners over the concluding stages. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125(a), Black Monaro was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury. The greyhound will be required to complete a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 125(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

2 Uncle Charlie – Bumped approaching the 200m. Shifted out leaving the 200m.

3 Kick Son – Checked and then shifted in bumping with another runner shortly after the start.

4 Rubeson – Checked shortly after the start.

5 Vecna – Checked shortly after the start.

6 Ringo Roller – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

7 Tiny Encounter – Severely checked shortly after the start.

8 Wronged – Shifted in and bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Shifted in approaching the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer’s representative Mrs T Nicholls regarding the racing manners of the greyhound after the start. After hearing evidence from Mrs Nicholls, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards could not be satisfied the greyhound had contravened any rule and therefore took no further action

Race 3 - SENTENCED AT STUD NPW 366m

5 Whether To Fly – Bumped shortly after the start.

6 What A Nose – Shifted out shortly after the start.

7 Blazing Arizona – Bumped shortly after the start.

Race 4 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 366m

1 Werina Force – Checked shortly after the start. Checked across heels approaching the 100m.

2 Potato Peeler – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

3 Wild Jeffy Jack – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m.

5 Dolly Moscow – Checked at the 100m.

Race 5 - RACING MELBOURNE CUP DAY GRADE 5 (1) 366m

1 Johnny Fernando – Checked shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner at the 50m.

2 Paisan – Checked shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner at the 50m.

5 Ruthless Runner – Checked shortly after the start.

6 Devil Miss – Slow to begin.

7 My Name's Earl – Checked shortly after the start. Checked at the 200m.

Race 6 - WYNNUM HAULAGE GRADE 5 (2) 366m

1 Sauve Ripple – Checked leaving the 200m.

2 Feel The Magic – Bumped shortly after the start.

3 Shian Ulysses – Checked leaving the 200m.

5 Super Shanks – Shifted out checking another runner shortly after the start.

6 Daysea's Joey – Bumped shortly after the start.

7 Alpha Zap – Checked shortly after the start.

8 Artanis – Checked leaving the 100m.

Race 7 - TLC TOM'S LAWN CARE & LANDSCAPING MIXED 3/4 366m

1 What A Mistake – Bumped with another runner approaching the 200m.

2 Jen's Jet – Bumped with another runner approaching the 200m.

3 Cake Is Bad – Checked shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m.

4 Corowa Tiger – Checked shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m.

5 Kick Off – Checked shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m.

6 Finglas – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 8 - GREYHOUNDTIPS.COM.AU BEST 8 366m

1 Magical Len – Declared a late scratching @ 9:15am due to weight variation.

5 Ninetymile King – Checked off heels shortly after the start.

8 Busted Axel – Shifted in approaching the 100m.

Race 9 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC GRADE 5 (3) 366m

2 Boom One Down – Shifted out shortly after the start. Checked at the 300m.

3 Polly's Riff – Checked shortly after the start. Checked at the 300m. Bumped with another runner on multiple occasions approaching the 200m.

4 Black Watch – Checked shortly after the start.

6 Maddy's Girl – Checked approaching the 100m.

7 Hostile Assassin – Shifted in after the start. Bumped with another runner on multiple occasions approaching the 200m.

8 Villante – Checked off heels over the concluding stages.

Race 10 - LEEROY ROGUE GRADE 5 (1) 366m

5 Queen Missile – Began awkwardly.

6 Canya Bellatrix – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start and again approaching the 200m.

7 Yazoo – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start and again approaching the 200m. Checked off heels approaching the 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance of the greyhound trainer Mr W Thomson advised he was disappointed in the greyhound’s performance however stated the greyhound did not begin as well in today’s event and had suffered racing interference. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 11 - WYNNUM HAULAGE GRADE 5 (2) 366m

1 She's A Sully – Shifted out approaching the 100m.

2 Giddey Keats – Checked shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

4 Austrian Beauty – Bumped shortly after the start.

5 Lottery Ticket – Slow to begin. Bumped after the start. Commenced to give ground approaching the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side pin and was subsequently stood down for 10 days.

6 Floral Marg – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 12 – TAB MA5 366m

1 Blazing Penny – Bumped with another runner after the start.

3 Shian Huey – Bumped with another runner after the start.

7 Pump It – Shifted in after the start.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	R4 Potato Peeler
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R5 Polly's Courier – Injury, near back foot. R6 Polly's Courier – Injury, near back foot. R9 Polly's Courier – Injury, near back foot. R10 Maggie's Return – Ineligible, injured 24/10. R11 Polly's Courier – Injury, near back foot. R12 Viva Belle – Illness, fatigue. R12 Purple Flirt – Injury, near shoulder.
Late Scratchings	R8 Magical Len @ 9:15am - Weight variation
Weight Variations	R11 Giddy Keats - Was 28.3kg today 27.2kg
Injuries	R2 Black Monaro – Near side pin – 7 day stand down R11 Lottery Ticket – Near side pin – 10 day stand down
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R11 She's A Sully – 104 Days. Injury R11 Giddey Keats – 96 Days. Change of trainer R12 Louis Rumble – 180 Days. Injury
Animal Actions	R2 – Black Monaro – GAR125 – 7 day stand down and 1 trial – Failing to purse by reason of injury
Person Actions	Terry Priest – R8 – Magical Len – GAR101(3)(b) - $100 – Weight variation
Trials	Paw Choices - Passed, 20.61, 24.8kg Samson Brockie - Passed, 20.14, 34.3kg Poker Alice - Passed, 20.57, 27.9kg
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.