Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhounds

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: P McLean (Chair), C Ferguson, B McErlean

Officials: Dr C Welch (Vet), T Blacka (Judge), D Brennan R1-R7, R9-R12 - L Crowell R8 (Starter), A Challen (Samples), N Powell (Lure)

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MDNPW 431m

2 Sirius Bill – Slow to begin, into the back turn was tightened.

5 Tuta Panda – Entering the home straight eased and turned its head outwards taking its attention away from the lure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer C Druery regarding the greyhound’s actions at that stage of the event, after reviewing the video replay and hearing the submissions from Mr Druery, stewards deemed Tuta Panda had taken its attention away from the lure therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Tuta Panda was suspended from racing at Ipswich for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

8 Bundy Rose – In the home straight slightly inconvenienced.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (1) 431m

1 Jet Black – Through the 1^st turn was severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its nearside fore foot and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

3 Snake Eyes Senna – Through the back turn put in an awkward stride. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to its offside pin and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

4 Cosmic Tom Tom – Through the 1^st turn was tightened and checked, leaving the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

5 Oak's Best – Leaving the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

6 Farmor Chaotic – Through the back turn was checked.

8 Henry Delatt – Slow to begin.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN (2) 431m

3 Hey Mick – Slow to begin, near the finish was checked.

4 My Villain – Into the back turn was tightened, near the finish was checked.

7 Tuta Storm – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

8 Sirius Wilson – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced, through the back turn was held up for clear running.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

1 Villain – Rounding the home turn was inconvenienced.

2 Johnny Baha – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

3 Harada's Lass – In the back straight was tightened. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

4 Flexibility – Through the 1^st turn was severely checked.

5 Lenny Rocks Out – Rounding the home turn was inconvenienced.

6 Maywyn's Nifty – Slow to begin, through turn was severely checked.

7 Sirius Graham – Through the 1^st turn was tightened.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE (1) 431m

4 Border Issues – Slow to begin, leaving the 1^st turn momentarily eased losing ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to its nearside pin and 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer B Francis regarding the greyhounds racing manners leaving the 1^st turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 125(a), failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Border Issues must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Race 6 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (2) 431m

6 Who Really Knows – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed suitable to race.

7 Rosdue Kodiak – Slow to begin.

Race 7 - GJ WALSH & CO 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

1 Royal Look – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

4 Get Carter – Slow to begin.

5 Tiny Tank – Slow to begin.

Race 8 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

1 Shot Of Gold – Rounding the home turn was tightened.

2 Maywyn Kama – Into the 1^st turn was tightened, through the 1^st turn was checked.

5 Side Tracked – Through the 1^st turn was checked.

6 Villante – Approaching the 1^st turn was tightened, into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

7 Dandelion – Through the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

Race 9 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 3/4 431m

1 At Sea – Into the back turn blundered.

7 Daysea's Rikki – Slow to begin.

Race 10 - CHASE NEWSPAPER GRADE 5 (1) 431m

3 Maywyn's Victory – Through the 1^st turn was checked.

6 Spring Cedar – Into the 1^st turn was tightened.

8 Dream Dancer – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

Race 11 - TAB GRADE 5 (2) 431m

3 Lucky Bundy – Through the 1^st turn was tightened.

4 Majestic Shot – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 106(2)(a). Into the 1^st turn was checked.

5 Spring Oak – Late scratching at 12:48pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 77).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

6 Spring Boorowa – Into the 1^st turn was tightened and checked.

7 Flying Phil – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

8 Golden Penny – Through the 1^st turn was checked.

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (3) 431m

1 Jack Spot - Into the 1^st turn was checked.

4 Lone Munster – Into the 1^st turn was severely checked.

8 Spring Acer – Slow to begin.

9 Swift Zach (7) – Through the 1^st turn was checked.

10 Club Model (5) – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Aerobic Bella – Injury, back muscle R2 Sirius Dawn – Ineligible, won novice R3 Switched Out – Ineligible, stewards stand down R4 Spot Me – Injury, back hind leg R5 Aerobic Maximum – Injury, pin muscle R5 Zambrock – Ineligible, injured 10/3 R5 Galway Clancy – Ineligible, won novice R5 Go Big Girl – Ineligible, injured 11/3 R5 Grumpy Moose – Injury, hock R6 Top Trip Pam – Ineligible, marring 10/3 R6 Lady Mcbeth – Injury, wrists R7 Austrian Beauty – Injury, off pin R9 Hendy – Injury, near fibula R9 Shian Pixie – Injury, off pin R10 Shian Suzie – Injury, stomach muscle and nearside fibula R12 Celtic Lore – Injury, wrists R12 Thea’s Angel – Injury, toe R12 Black Patch – Stewards permission R12 It’s Time Lionel – Ineligible, injured 10/3
Late Scratchings	R11 Spring Oak – Seasonal – 28 day stand down
Injuries	R2 Snake Eyes Senna – Offside pin - 7 day stand down R2 Jet Black – Nearside fore foot – 10 day stand down R5 Border Issues – Nearside pin – 7 day stand down
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R7 It’s A Roo – 111 days - Injury R11 Flying Phil – 92 days – Injury
Animal Actions	R1 Tuta Panda – GAR 124 – 1^st offence R5 Border Issues – GAR 125(a) – FTP with injury
Trials	520m Sirius Sandy – FTP - Failed Galloping Black – FTP – Passed 31:88 – 33.0kg Sirius Forrest – FTP – Passed – 31:38 – 30.9kg Pebble’s Return – Marring 2^nd offence - Failed
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.