Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Sunday, 22 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  S Barr & R Pedersen

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 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - ANNAUL PEST MANAGEMENT MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 366m

2. Pause Control - Late scratching at 10:30am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS NOVICE (1) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - WYNNUM HAULAGE NOVICE (2) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - MERV PAGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 366m

6. Crayfish - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainer Myra Griffiths that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

Race 6 - MERV PAGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 366m

1. In A Slipstream – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

10. Master Barcia – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 7 - MERV PAGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 366m

7. Tommy Tornado - Late scratching at 10:57am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - QGOLD FINAL OPEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - MERV PAGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 366m

4. Maybelle Carter – At approximately the 300 metres was checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

6. Poseidon Rush – Beaten favourite. Began awkwardly. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings,

Race 10 - QGOLD FINAL OPEN 366m

All clear was delayed affording Stewards the opportunity to view the films in relation to the distance of the lure to the lead greyhound, after doing so Stewards were comfortable that no greyhound was affected and all clear was given on the judge’s numbers.

4. Tira Mira – Beaten favourite. Was marginally slow to begin. At approximately the 300 metres was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 11 - MERV PAGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - SENTENCED AT STUD MA5 366m

2. Whoosh Car – Approaching the 200 meters lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

3. Vindicated – Began awkwardly then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R4 Delivery Mail – Ineligible, Won novice. R6 Next Fairway – Injury, Off dew claw. R8 Redlem George – Injury, Toe. R9 Rowdy Roddy – Injury, Near hock. R10 Kenzie Baskin – Ineligible, Scratched AP 19/10. R10 Blaze Duck – Seasonal. R10 Burnt Sunset – Injury, Nearside pin. R12 Coruba – Injury, Groin.
Late Scratchings	R2 Pause Control – Injury, Chest – 10 days. R7 Tommy Tornado – Injury, Neck wound – 14 days.
Re-Weigh Information	R2 Maimie And Bill – was 29.6kg, today 30.8kg - up 1.2kg R6 On The Radar – was 29.2kg, today 30.5kg - up 1.3kg R12 Whoosh Car – was 30.7kg, today 31.9kg – up 1.2kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Maimie And Bill – 182 Days, Season R12 Whoosh Car – 99 Days, Injury

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
6 9 12	Master Barcia Maybelle Carter Whoosh Car	Nearside pin muscle Offside back muscle Nearside pin muscle	28 days + trial 21 days 21 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.