Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Sunday 27 August 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: D.Broxham

Stewards: R.Jackson, A.McLennan

Veterinarian: Dr C.Welch

Swab Official: R.Fedrick

Starter: T.Coutts

Judge: T.Fuller

Lure Driver: H.Pederson

General:

Nil

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Race 1 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN 366m

2 Davey Boy – Severely checked and dragged down shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m. Underwent two post- race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. Charged under GAR129 Unsatisfactory Performance requiring a satisfactory trial to return to racing.

4 Run For Ruby – Checked and inconvenienced shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

Race 2 - DON AND DENISE NOVICE 366m

2 Then Came You – Underwent an extensive veterinary examination during kennelling that was requested by trainer and was declared fit to race. Slipped coming out of the boxes. Checked shortly after the start. Checked and inconvenienced approaching the 200m. Checked and inconvenienced leaving the 200m. Beaten favourite, a post-race swab was collected. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the nearside pin muscle and stood down for 7 days. Stewards spoke to Mr M.Vaughan in relations to the greyhounds performance which he stated that the racing interference and injury sustained during the race was the major factor on todays performance. Mr Vaughan also stated that he did not support the greyhound, and this is his normal practice for all races.

6 Shian Coco – Stewards declared this greyhound hard to box in future events.

Race 3 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT GRADE 5 (1) 366m

8 Peyton’s Wish – Shifted in and checked another runner shortly after the start. Checked approaching the 200m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to Ms Howarth regarding the performance which she stated that the greyhound hadn’t raced for nearly three months and was the first race at Capalaba. Stewards noted her comments.

Race 4 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC GRADE 5 (2) 366m

8 Calypso Ripple – Shifted in and clipped heels approaching the 200m. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the Nearside hind leg laceration and stood down for 14 days.

Race 5 - HAPPY 50TH MYRA GRADE 4 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - SENTENCED AT STUD MIXED 3/4 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - WYNNUM HAULAGE BEST 8 366m

R3 Beck and Call – Checked shortly after the start. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the Offside hind back muscle and stood down for 28 days, requires injury trial to return to racing.

Race 8 - MICHAEL MILLER MEMORIAL FINAL GRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - MELBOURNE CUP @ CAPALABA GREYS GRADE 5 (3) 366m

R9 Black Abbott – Shifted in and checked shortly after the start. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the Nearside back muscle and stood down for 28 days, requiring an injury trial to return to racing.

Race 10 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU GRADE 5 (4) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - TAB MA5 366m

No matters of concerns to Stewards.

Race 12 - PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW MASTERS FINAL MA5 366m

6 Farmor Millers – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to both back muscle and stood down for 28 days, requiring an injury trial to return to racing.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	(Please delete line if not required)
Samples (Post-race)	All winners R2 Then Came You. R7 Lose Your Cool
Scratchings	R3 Sippy Downs – Injury, Laceration R10 One Size Up – Injury, Back muscle
Late Scratchings	Nil
Re-Weigh Information	R9 Black Abbott – 33.1kg up 34.8kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R9 Black Abbott – 98 days Change of Trainer
Follow-up	Nil
Animal Actions	R1 Davey Boy – GAR129 Unsatisfactory performance, one satisfactory steward’s trial.
Person Actions	Nil
Stewards Trials	Nil

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Then Came You	Nearside pin muscle	7 days
4	Calypso Ripple	Nearside hind leg laceration	14 days
7	Beck and Call	Offside back muscle	28 days
9	Black Abbott	Nearside back muscle	28 days
12	Farmor Millers	Both back muscle	28 days

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.