Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: W Maher, M Smith

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: T Croutts

Judge: T Fuller

Lure Driver: H Petersen

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Race 1 - DON AND DENISE MAIDEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN 366m

4 Western Hawk – Checked off heels and made contact with the rail passing the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

5 Kiku – Severely checked passing the 200m, then eased taking its attention away from the lure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Neville Tonks regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse 1^st offence – 28 days stand down at Capalaba and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

7 Tough Cutter – Severely checked passing the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have heat stress under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 3 - WYNNUM HAULAGE NPW 366m

1 Gail Unleashed - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainers representative that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

4 Peppa Peppa – Severely checked soon after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 4 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC NOVICE 366m

4 Blue Rambler - Severely checked and fell soon after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - LEEROY ROGUE GRADE 5 (2) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - RACE REVOLUTION TIMING SYSTEMS GRADE 5 (1) 366m

4 Samson Power – Severely checked and fell passing the 100m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side foreleg injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

5 Dino Way – Performed below market expectations. Checked soon after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Trainer Michael Lilicz stated that the greyhound is better suited to a circle track, but he was unable to find a suitable race for the greyhound on a circle track this week. He further stated that after not beginning well and receiving early interference he was not disappointed with the greyhounds run. Stewards noted the submissions.

Race 8 -SENTENCED AT STUD MIXED 4/5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU GRADE 5 (2) 366m

3 Hawk’s Responder - Late scratching at 10.25am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a near side hind leg injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

4 Orson Black - Late scratching at 10.25am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to a hind leg injury the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a Veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

Race 10 - TAB MA5 366m

7 Boxing On – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed split webbing to the near side front foot under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	R5 Born To Rave
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R10 Suzie Knows – Offside foreleg injury
Late Scratchings	R9 Hawk’s Responder – Near side hind leg injury – 10 days R9 Orson Black – Hind leg injury – 10 days
Re-Weigh Information	R2 Kiku – 32.4kg – 31.0kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Outsider – 182 Days - Spelling R5 Born To Rave – 155 days - Injured
Animal Actions	R2 Kiku – FTP (1^st offence) 28 days at Capalaba + trial
Stewards Trials	366m Indian Heat 32.0kg – FTP with injury – Passed 20.35 Cyndie’s Bill 35.1kg - FTP – Passed 20.26

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Tough Cutter	Heat stress	7 days
7	Samson Power	Near side foreleg injury	90 days + trial
10	Boxing On	Near front foot split webbing	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.