Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhounds

 

 

Date: Thursday, 24 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: D Aurisch, J Philp

Veterinarian: C Welch

Swab Official: K Kilpatrick

Starter: L Powell

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: D Brennan

 

General:

 

Stewards spoke with licensed trainer Tyreke Torrens and reminded him of his obligation to dress in accordance with the Racing Queensland Dress Standard.

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MDNPW 288m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (1) 288m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 3 - GOLDEN CHASE AUCTION NOMS CLOSING 25/08/23 MAIDEN (2) 288m

 

6 Rosie Wonder- Slow to begin. Checked off heels in the first turn. Trailed field for remainder of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside pin muscle and was stood down from racing for 7 days.  

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MAIDEN (3) 288m

 

2 Beautiful Day- Contacted the running rail after crossing the finish line. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

9 Unite To Ignite- Checked entering the first turn. Contacted the running rail through the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.  

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN (4) 288m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

 

Race 6 - SWAGMAN'S PIES NAMBOUR GRADE 4 288m

 

4 Kingsbrea Cheryl- Severely checked in the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.  

 

Race 7 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 288m

 

1 Chainsaw Ricky- Contacted the running rail entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER BEST 8 288m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR NOVICE (1) 288m

 

1 Star Aura- Checked entering the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the neck and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

5 Mandela- Checked in first turn. Raced awkwardly for remainder of event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside pin muscle and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 10 - M & K BUTCHERS NOVICE (2) 288m

 

2 Where’s Papi- Fell after crossing the finish line. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the Left gluteal region and was stood down from racing for 5 days.   

 

Race 11 – TAB NOVICE (3) 288m

 

5 Tuta Duchess- Checked entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which reveal an injury to the near hind foot and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 12 - GOLDEN CHASE AUCTION NOMS CLOSING 25/08/23 NOVICE (4) 288m

 

1 Flying Lulu- Severely checked entering the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a compound fracture to the offside front leg and was humanely euthanised.  

 

4 Kiki’s Boy- Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after slipping its collar during the preview and was passed fit to start.

 

8 Hansen’s Boy- Severely checked entering the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

R4 – Tiny Rocket, Ineligible, Raced 23/8

R7 – Tuzla Bale, Ineligible, Raced 23/8

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R12 Sid’s Mate – 153 days, spelling.

Stewards Trials

Trial 1 – 288m

Longest Ride- Passed/Blinkers On – 17.43 – 33.4kg

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Rosie Wonder

Nearside pin muscle

7

9

Mandela

Nearside pin muscle

7

9

Star Aura

Neck strain

7

10

Where’s Papi

Near gluteal

5

11

Tuta Duchess

Near hind foot

10

12

Flying Lulu

Compound fracture offside front leg

Humanely euthanised

 

 

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.