Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Sunday, 17 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: R Jackson

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: T Cootes

Judge: C Scrivens

Lure Driver: H Petersen

Race 1 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 366m

2 Top Mission- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside hip and was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days. Stewards spoke with trainers representative Mr Warren Reynolds regarding the greyhound’s actions when shifted out over the later stages of the event. After considering the submissions put forward by Mr Reynolds, and the injury sustained, no further action was taken.

6 Just Ring Rico- Trainer and handler Mr Darren Russell entered a plea of guilty and was fined the sum of $100.00 in respect of a charge issued pursuant to Greyhounds Australasia Rule 156(f)(ii) in that he was negligent in leaving the collar on Just Ring Rico for the running of the event.

Race 2 - WYNNUM HAULAGE MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 366m

2 Giddy Up Evie- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside pin muscle and was stood down from racing for a period of 7 days. Stewards spoke with trainer Mr Stephen Sherwell regarding the greyhound’s actions over the later stages of the event. After considering the submissions put forward by Mr Sherwell, and the injury sustained, no further action was taken.

Race 3 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT NOVICE (1) 366m

2 Tough Cutter- Commenced to weaken nearing the halfway mark of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near side hip and was stood down from racing for a period of 28 days. Stewards ordered that Tough Cutter must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial before returning to racing.

Race 4 - AMJ ENGINEERING & FABRICATION NOVICE (2) 366m

3 Cookie Express- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside hip and was stood down from racing of 7 days.

Race 5 - TAB MA5 366m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 6 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC MIXED 4/5 366m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 7 - RACE REVOLUTION TIMING SYSTEMS GRADE 4 366m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 8 - TOMMY HOYLAND MEMORIAL FINAL GRADE 5 366m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 9 - SENTENCED AT STUD GRADE 5 (1) 366m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 10 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU GRADE 5 (2) 366m

6 Blue Apatite- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Jason Aylward regarding the greyhound actions in the later stages of the event when attempting to cross to the rail and making contact with Bar Cool Rocks. Mr Aylward stated that it is the greyhounds usual racing pattern when drawn wide to cross towards the rail late in the race and this is evidenced in race replays. Stewards considered the matter and determined that when attempting to cross, Blue Apatite braces for contact with Bar Cool Rocks racing to its inside, however, Stewards are not satisficed that Blue Apatite has breached any rule of racing and no further action was taken.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R3 Buck Arrow – Injury, near side groin R4 Blue Rambler – Injury, near wrist R7 Magistrate – Injury, off side hock R7 Lucky Lance – Ineligible, runner elsewhere R8 Crypto Model – Illness R9 Coco Bundock – Injury, off side front foot R9 Cost A Dime – Stewards permission
Person Actions	Darren Russell – GAR 156(f) – Negligence. $100 fine

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Top Mission	Near hip	10
2	Giddy Up Evie	Near pin muscle	7
3	Tough Cutter	Near hip	28
4	Cookie Express	Off hip	7

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.