Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday, 27 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  W Maher & M Smith

Veterinarian:  Dr C Welch

Swab Official:  R Fedrick

Starter: T Coutts

Judge: C Scrivens

Lure Driver:  H Petersen

General:

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Race 1 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN 366m

2. Shian Warrior – Late scratching at 11:05am pursuant to GAR76(2) due to being not eligible as the greyhound raced at Ipswich 26 December 2023.

4. Jeckle – Approaching the 100 meters lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near side hip injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

7. I’m Driving – Leaving the 200 metres lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

Race 2 - WYNNUM HAULAGE NOVICE (1) 366m

6. Easy To See – At approximately the 150 metres turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Rusty Dillion regarding the greyhound’s manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR125 Faling to pursue by reason of injury – 10 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 3 - AMJ ENGINEERING & FABRICATION NOVICE (2) 366m

3. Ghost Train – Shortly after the start was checked. At approximately the 50 metres turned its head outwards and made muzzle contact with the outside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative Bill Hutchinson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring – 28 days stand down at Capalaba and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 4 - TAB 5PW 366m

5. Sorento Breeze – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 5 - SWOOSH FINANCE GRADE 5 (1) 366m

7. Haunted Town – At approximately the 300 metres was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - RACE REVOLUTION TIMING SYSTEMS GRADE 5 (2) 366m

1. Clear To Pass – Shortly after the start was severely checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - SENTENCED AT STUD GRADE 4 366m

4. She’s A Sully – Fell in the catching pen. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 8 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT GRADE 5 (3) 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU MA5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Coominya Kid – Injury, pin muscle. R1 Baradine Boy – Injury, wrist. R3 Buck Barrow – Illness, ear infection. R9 Bali Lava – Injury, stomach muscles. R10 Corowa Tiger – Injury, offside hind foot.
Late Scratchings	R1 – Shian Warrior – Not eligible, raced Ipswich 26/12/23
Re-Weigh Information	R10 Context – Was 31.0kg - today 33.0kg - up 2.0kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R10 Context – 92 days, Spelling
Animal Actions	Race 2 – Easy To See – GAR125 – 10 days all tracks – Failing to pursue by reason of injury + Satisfactory Steward’s trial. Race 3 – Ghost Train – GAR123 – 28 days Capalaba only – Marring + Satisfactory Steward’s trial.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 1 2	Jeckle I’m Driving Easy To See	Near side hip Offside hip Offside pin muscle	7 days. 7 days. 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.