Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday 20 September 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  S Barr & M Smith

Veterinarian:  Dr D Blyde

Swab Official: A Challan & C Draper

Starter:  J Solis & P Banks

Judge:  T Coutts

Lure Driver: H Peterson

General:

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Race 1 - DON AND DENISE MAIDEN 366m

4 Botticelli – Leaving the 200 metres turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. Approaching the 100 metres turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainer John Kuhn regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Capalaba and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 - WYNNUM HAULAGE MAIDEN 366m

3 Looks Good – Leaving the boxes turned its head inwards towards the inside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainer representative Lawrence Topping regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Capalaba and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 3 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS NOVICE 366m

No matter of concern to stewards.

Race 4 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT NPW 366m

No matter of concern to stewards.

Race 5 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC GRADE 5 (1) 366m

No matter of concerns to stewards.

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

5 Feel The Magic – Approaching the 200 metres lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside hip injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

Race 7 - HAPPY 65TH BARRY JONES GRADE 5 (2) 366m

No matter of concerns to stewards.

Race 8 - MELBOURNE CUP @ CAPALABA GREYS GRADE 5 (3) 366m

No matter of concerns to stewards.

Race 9 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU 5PW 366m

2 November – At approximately the 150 metres lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside back muscle injury and was stood down for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 10 – TAB MA5 366m

7 Cutting Shapes – Approaching the 100 metres was checked and then lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside hip injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. Race 6 - Magistrate.
Scratchings	R3 – Aussie Rocket, Injury, Near side hip R6 – Red Terror Chevy, Injury, Back muscle R10 – Little Bit Tipsy, Injury, Near hind leg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R1 Botticelli – 170 days, Injury.
Animal Actions	Race 1 – Botticelli – GAR124 – 28 days Capalaba only and 1 satisfactory stewards’ trial – Failing to pursue. ace 2 – Looks Good – GAR124 – 28 days Capalaba only and 1 satisfactory stewards’ trial – Failing to pursue.
Person Actions	Lawrence Topping – Race 2 – Looks Good & Baby No Go – GAR156(f)(ii) - $100.00 fine – Negligence.
Stewards Trials	Steel Gunn – Passed – 19:87 – 33.6kg Dreams Are Free – Passed – 20:55 – 28.9kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
6 9 10	Feel The Magic November Cutting Shapes	Nearside hip support Nearside back muscle Nearside hip support	7 days 60 days 10 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.