Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Capalaba Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Sunday, 14th July 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz.

Stewards: R Jackson & W Maher.

 

General:

 

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Race 1 - CAPALABA CAR WORLD MAIDEN (1) 366m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN (2) 366m

 

3. Naval Choice – Approaching the 100 metres was checked and hampered by the outside runner.

A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Stewards spoke to trainer Shane Staples regarding the greyhounds’ actions on the finish line, after considering all available evidence and submissions from the trainer, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt.

 

8. Magical Penny – Approaching the 100 metres turned its inwards towards the inside runner. Approaching the winning post turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. Steward’s spoke to trainer Stephen Neary regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Capalaba and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 3 - WYNNUM HAULAGE NOVICE 366m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - AMJ ENGINEERING & FABRICATION PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 366m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - SWOOSH FINANCE MASTERS FINAL MA5 366m

 

3. Pandora Flame – Began awkwardly. Approaching the 200 metres lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside shoulder injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

 

7. Rio Valour - Late scratching at 10:44am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 6 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW MIXED 4/5 366m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - RACE REVOLUTION TIMING SYSTEMS GRADE 4 366m

 

7. Showpiece - Late scratching at 10:54am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

Race 8 - SENTENCED AT STUD BEST 8 366m

 

3. That’s Hot – Beaten favourite. Shortly after the start was checked and then stumbled. At approximately the 300 metres checked around heels. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 9 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 366m

 

4. Go For Launch – Beaten favourite. Shortly after the start was checked. At approximately the 250 metres was checked.

 

Race 10 - WWW.ONTHECLOCK.COM.AU PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 366m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - TREVOR MCSHERRY CLASSIC PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 366m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 – TAB MAO 366m

 

2. Fernando Grand – Beaten favourite. Marginally slow to begin.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R4 Crickle Owl Vic – Injury, nearside hip.

R4 Flying Avocado – Injury, nearside stopper.

R5 Brigginshaw – Illness, scours.

R8 Redlem George – Injury, offside toe.

R11 Hendy – Runner elsewhere.

Late scratchings

R5 Rio Valour – Injury, near-hind back muscle, 28 days + trial.

R7 Showpiece – Injury, near-fore toe, 7 days.

Re-Weigh Information

R10 Slay All Day – Was 33.0kg, today 34.4kg, up 1.4kg.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R2 - Panama Pursuit – 105 Days, seasonal.

R4 - Who's Your Papi – 112 Days, seasonal.

Animal Actions

Race 2 – Magical Penny – GAR123 – 28 days Capalaba only and a satisfactory Stewards trial – Marring.

Stewards Trials

Boaz Ruth – Passed – 20.84 – 29.9kg

Lost Signal – Passed – 20.20 – 30.7kg

Bet He Won’t – Failed

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

Pandora Flame

Offside shoulder

21

 

 

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.