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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Ipswich Greyhounds |
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Date: Saturday, 19 August 2023 |
Track Condition: Good |
Weather: Fine |
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Officials |
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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
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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. |
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Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m |
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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 |
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Race 3 - WAL DRUERY BIRTHDAY CLASSIC NOVICE 2 520m |
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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 |
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Race 4 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 0-3 WINS 3 630m |
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Cool Hand Georgi - Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed offside hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days. |
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Race 5 - DOVER & SONS 5PW 2 520m |
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No significant racing incidents. |
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Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 2 520m |
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No significant racing incidents. |
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Race 7 - RED DOG MECHANIX MIXED 4/5 2 520m |
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No significant racing incidents. |
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Race 8 - FEDERAL MORGAN AT STUD 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 520m |
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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.
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Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND MIXED 4/5 2 431m |
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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.
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Race 10 - GJ WALSH & CO GRADE 5 2 431m |
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No significant racing incidents. |
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 |
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Race |
Greyhound
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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.