Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Sunday, 8 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards:  M Fernholz

Stewards:  B Mcerlean & M Smith

Veterinarian:  Dr C Welch

Swab Official:  R Fedrick

Starter:  J Solis

Judge: C Scrivens

Lure Driver:  W Thomson

General:

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Race 1 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - WYNNUM HAULAGE NOVICE 366m

2. Canoe Paddler – At approximately the 300 metres checked around heels and then shortly after checked around heels again. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC MIXED 4/5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - BOB VERNON MEMORIAL FINAL MAIDEN 366m

1. Cyrus – Leaving the 100 metres was checked and dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - RACE REVOLUTION TIMING SYSTEMS MIXED 3/4 366m

5. Hudson Bay – Beaten favourite. Shortly after the start was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - CON SCIACCA TAB CAPALABA CUP (G2) CONSOLATION OPEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - CON SCIACCA TAB CAPALABA CUP (G2) FINAL OPEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - MELBOURNE CUP DAY @ CAPALABA GREYS GRADE 5 (2) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - SENTENCED AT STUD GRADE 5 (3) 366m

7. Hurry Up Blazer – Beaten favourite. Went up with the lids and was slow to begin. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainer Chris Brydon regarding the greyhound’s performance. Chris Brydon stated the greyhound sat down in the boxes which he has not done previously, and this caused the greyhound to miss the start. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 11 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU MA5 366m

2. Lightning Comet – Began awkwardly. Shortly after the start was checked. At approximately the 300 metres was checked. At approximately the 100 metres was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 12 - TAB 5PW 366m

4. Clover – Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under GAR106(2) advised trainer Stephen Howarth that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future races.

5. Bronze Bomber - Beaten favourite. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

8. Sirius Keith - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under GAR106(2) advised trainer Steve Swift that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future races.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. Race 8 – All Lies Ahead
Scratchings	R1 Delivery Mail – Ineligible, won maiden. R2 Ecker Road – Injury, near side shoulder. R4 Dixie Zambora – Injury, chest muscle. R6 Sal’s Blue Boy – Injury, near side hip. R8 Fernando Grand – Injury, hip support.
Re-Weigh Information	Canoe Paddler – Was 31.6kg – today 33.2kg up 1.6kg Radiation – Was 35.6kg today 37.1kg up 1.5kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R11 Chestnut Monelli – 120 days, injury
Stewards Trials	She’s A Sully – Passed – 20:02 – 27.1kg Speed Badke – Passed – 20:21 – 31.9kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
11	Lightning Comet	Near side wrist	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.