Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhounds

 

 

Date: Saturday, 19 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R. Jackson

Stewards: S. Barr, R. Pederson

Veterinarian: Dr A. Williamson

Swab Official: L. Bobeszko.

Starter: L. Crowell

Judge: T. Blacka

Lure Driver: N. Powell

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

 

Zipping Wesley – Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Christopher Jordan regarding the greyhound’s performance, after reviewing the video replay and the hearing the submissions from Mr Jordan, stewards invoked GAR 129 Unsatisfactory performance. Zipping Wesley must complete a satisfactory trail before being eligible to be nominated for or compete in any event.

 

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

 

Sirius Forrest - Turned its head inwards in the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a nearside hip injury. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s actions in the back straight, after reviewing the video replay and the hearing the submissions from Mr Johnstone, stewards deemed Sirius Forrest had failed to pursue the lure and therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 3rd offence under this rule Sirius Forrest was suspended from racing at all tracks for 3 months and until the successful completion of 2 satisfactory steward’s trials

 

Race 3 - WAL DRUERY BIRTHDAY CLASSIC NOVICE 2 520m

 

Too Tough Terry - Turned its head outwards in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a mouth injury and was stood down from racing for 3 days. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Kev Murnane regarding the greyhound’s actions in the home straight, after reviewing the video replay and the hearing the submissions from Mr Murnane, stewards deemed Too Tough Terry had failed to pursue the lure and therefore invoked GAR 125 Failing to Pursue with injury. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Too Tough Terry was suspended from racing at Ipswich for 3 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial

 

Race 4 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 0-3 WINS 3 630m

 

Cool Hand Georgi - Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed offside hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 5 - DOVER & SONS 5PW 2 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 2 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 7 - RED DOG MECHANIX MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 8 - FEDERAL MORGAN AT STUD 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 520m

 

Johnny Koala – Beaten Favorite. Severely checked and lost momentum entering the first turn. Hit the running rail in the top turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

Digital Sea - Severely checked and fell entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed nearside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 28 days.

 

 

Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

Faith in Norris - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to race.

 

Sherwood – Hit the running rail entering the top turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

 

Race 10 - GJ WALSH & CO GRADE 5 2 431m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

Nil

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R1 Messy in Heaven – Injury, metacarpal

R1 Freedom Is – Injury, offside hind leg

R2 Kopi Luwak – Retired

R6 Sky And Thunder – Ineligible, raced yesterday

R7 Jay Mac – Injury, offside hip support

R8 Sirius Lizzie – Injury, tail

R8 Our Opals – Injury, sesamoid

R8 Lee's Bonus – Ineligible, injured 16/8

R10 Sirius Keith – Ineligible, injured

R10 Showtime Gus – Ineligible, raced yesterday.

Late Scratchings

Nil

Re-Weigh Information

Nil

Follow-up

Nil

Animal Actions

R1 Zipping Wesley – GAR129 Unsatisfactory performance – complete 1 trial

R2 Sirius Forrest – GAR124 Failing to Pursue – 3 Months + 2 Trials.

R3 Too Tough Terry – GAR 125 Failing to Pursue with injury – 3 days + 1 trial.

Person Actions

Nil

Stewards Trials

Flaming Hope – Passed – 25.24 – 27.4kg

Franks News – Passed – 25.30 – 33.5kg

Sirius Wilson – Passed – 25.33 – 34.4kg

Luna Flame – Passed – 25.54 – 34.4kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

Sirius Forrest

Nearside Hip

7

3

Too Tough Terry

Mouth

3

4

Cool Hand Georgi

Offside Hind leg

10

8

Digital Sea 

Nearside back muscle

28

 

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.