Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Sunday 12 November 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  D Broxham & W Maher

Veterinarian:  Dr C Welch

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter:  T Coutts

Judge: C Scrivens & H Peterson

Lure Driver:  W Thomson

General:

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Race 1 - AMJ ESTIMATORS MDNPW 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - AMJ CHRISTMAS PARTY MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 366m

6. Petey Tax – Shortly after the start was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside shoulder injury and was stood down from racing for 5 days. Stewards spoke to trainer representative Bailey Dargusch regarding the racing manners of the greyhound over the concluding stages, after speaking to Mr Dargusch and reviewing all available evidence stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that the greyhound had offended under the rules of racing and no further action was taken.

Race 3 - AMJ APPRENTICES NOVICE 366m

8. Panzer one – Beaten favourite. Shortly after the start checked around heels. Approaching the 200 metres was galloped on from the runner behind. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 4 - AMJ PROJECT MANAGERS GRADE 5 (1) 366m

4. Queen Missile – At approximately the 300 metres lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

6. Painted Infrared – Proved difficult to box at the at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR106(2) advised trainer Jason Aylward that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

Race 5 - AMJ FITTERS GRADE 5 (2) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - AMJ BOILER MAKERS MIXED 4/5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - AMJ MANAGEMENT TEAM MIXED 3/4 366m

4. Vanuatu – Late scratching at 10:53am pursuant to GAR92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a near hind groin strain during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 8 - AMJ TRADE ASSISTANTS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - AMJ SUPERVISORS GRADE 5 (3) 366m

4. Here’s Howie - Late scratching at 10:53am pursuant to GAR92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an off-hock strain during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 10 - JACOB MAGUIRE CLASSIC PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW MASTERS FINAL

GRADE 5 366m

6. Cyclone Rinaldo – Approaching the winning post lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. A secondary post-race veterinarian examination revealed offside back muscle soreness and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 – Sweet Mail – Ineligible. R3 – Quicker Sophie – Injury, Off wrist. R6 – Diva’s Boy – Injury, Nearside metacarpal. R8 - Jack’s Arrow – Injury, Off hip.
Late Scratchings	R7 – Vanuatu – Injury, Near hind groin strain – 7 days R9 – Here’s Howie – Injury, Off hock strain – 10 days.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2 4 10	Petey Tax Queen Missile Cyclone Rinaldo	Nearside shoulder Nearside back muscle Offside back muscle soreness	5 days 28 days + trial 7 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.