Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhounds

 

 

Date: Friday, 18 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: B McErlean

Stewards: R Pedersen, W Maher

Veterinarian: Dr D Blyde

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: R Greensil

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN (1) 431m

 

1 Cecil Citizen – Eased approaching the top turn. Turned its head outwards towards another greyhound rounding the home turn and into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr C Druery regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

1 Sirius Dianna – Checked in the first turn. Gave ground entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

2 She’s Got Swag – Checked and fell entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

 

6 Go Crazy – Checked and fell entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

 

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (2) 431m

 

All clear was delayed to afford the Stewards the opportunity to view the films in relation to a duck near the track, after doing so Stewards were comfortable that no greyhound was effected and all clear was given on the judges numbers.

 

7 It’s The Ziggy – Faulted in its action approaching the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside pin, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

4 Quantum Blue - A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the near hind toe, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 3/4 431m

 

8 Rolling Start – Turned its head outwards and made muzzle contact with a greyhound to its outside. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr K Donaldson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 7 - IPSWICH LOCAL NEWS 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 431m

 

2 Jack’s Arrow – Severely checked in the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

 

 

Race 8 - TREMBATH TYRES BEST 8 431m

 

6 Coonamble Kid – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

 

 

Race 9 - GREYS4PETS GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - EURO PUMPS GRADE 5 (3) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - TAB MA5 431m

 

7 Despicable Josh – Severely checked and fell in the first turn. A post-race veterinary revealed no significant abnormalities

 

 

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5PW 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                        STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 Regal Rylee – Injury, off side shoulder

R2 Slippery Witch – Ineligible, won maiden

R3 Don't Look Ethel – Injury, off side hip

R4 Mega Man – Injury, near side wrist

R7 Showtime Ella – Illness, dehydration

R9 Another Turtle – Injury, near side wrist

R9 Ineligible – injured 15/8

R11 Unique Maurice – Injury, off side groin

R12 Hot Tyson – Ineligible, injured 15/8

 

Late Scratchings

R6 Cuban Rhythm @ 11:36am – weight variation, 10 day stand down

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R8 He's So Cool – 95 days, spelling

Animal Actions

R1 Cecil Citizen – GAR124 – 28 days @ Ipswich + trial – Failing to pursue

R6 Rolling Start – GAR123 – 28 days @ Ipswich + trial - Marring

 

Person Actions

Diane Hannon – R6 – Cuban Rhythm – GAR101(3)(b) - $100 – weight variation

 

Stewards Trials

Dahomey Africa – Passed – 25.56 – 29.4kg

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

Sirius Dianna

Offside wrist

7

4

It’s The Ziggy

Nearside pin

10

5

Quantum Blue

Nearside toe

10

 

 

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.