Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 9 September 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz.

Stewards: R Jackson & W Maher.

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch.

Swab Official: A Challan.

Starter: N Brigginshaw.

Judge:  T Blacka.

Lure Driver:  D Brennan (R1-R2 & R9) N Powell (R3-R8 & R10-R12)

 

General: Stewards spoke to trainer Marie Westwood in relation to the boxing of her greyhound Empire Rolls On in race 9. After hearing submissions from Ms Westwood stewards placed conditions on Ms Westwood in relation to boxing her greyhounds for future events.

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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

 

Maywyn’s Jewel (6) – Entering the back straight was checked and dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

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

 

Velocity Quin (6) Leaving the boxes shifted in sharply then checked. Through the first turn was checked. Leaving the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 -  GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

Hara’s Harvey (6) – Entering the first turn was checked and then fell and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

 

Give Me Donuts (7) – Underwent a pre-race veterinarian examination and was passed fit to race.

 

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

 

Bye Bye Raider (8) - Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near hind foot laceration and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 9 - TREMBATH TYRES 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 520m

 

Georgie Choo (2) – Stewards spoke to trainer Allan Oshyer regarding the greyhound being heavily supported in the market. Mr Oshyer stated the greyhound had a month off and although the greyhound trialled well thought the greyhound was a run short of its best. Mr Oshyer stated he didn’t financially support the greyhound. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

Race 10 - SECURE RACING LOGISTICS BEST 8 431m

 

Cool Rumours (6) – Was dragged down approaching the catching pen. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 11 – TAB GRADE 4 431m

 

Spring Release (1) – Entering the back turn lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Running Express (2) - Late scratching at 12:30pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to the trainer being ill, the greyhound has been given no stand down time. Stewards have received a medical certificate.

 

Whiskey On Ice (7) – Along the home straight was checked and turned sideways. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a head injury and was stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R1 Baby Shocker – Ineligible, FTP 1/9.

R1 Sirius Dianna – Ineligible, Won maiden.

R2 Pocket Banfield – Ineligible, Won maiden.

R3 Sirius Zoe – Ineligible, Won novice.

R5/6/12 Tremors – Seasonal.

Late Scratchings

R11 Running Express, stewards’ permission, no stand down.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R5 Future's Changed – 148, Injury.

Stewards Trials

Too Tough Terry – Passed – 31:09 – 33.1kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

8

11

11

Bye Bye Raider

Spring Release

Whiskey On Ice

Near hind foot laceration

Off hip injury

Head Injury

14 days

10 days

60 days

 

 

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.