Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 8 September 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: P Mclean, B McErlean

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch & Dr C Bowden-Betts

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: L Crowell

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: R Greensill

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

2 Mum’s Fury – Severely checked on the first turn, checked off heels and became unbalanced making contact with the rail on the home turn then took no further competitive part in the event.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side pin injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE (1) 431m

5 Give - Underwent post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (2) 431m

4 Sirius Dawn - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainers representative Annette Broadrick that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS GRADE 5 (1) 431m

3 Mr. Southbrook – Gave ground in the back straight and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside back muscle injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

6 Sirius Zoe – Checked soon after the start, checked entering the back straight, gave ground on the home turn and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side hip injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

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

1 Lady Charm – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination after falling in the catching pen which revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM GRADE 4 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - RED DOG MECHANIX OPEN 431m

5 Spring Cedar – Severely checked on the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 8 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 431m

3 Rio Valour – Beaten favourite. Slow to begin, checked on the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

6 Hot Tyson – Checked on the first turn, shifted out and checked on the home turn then gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side shoulder injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 9 - GJ WALSH & CO GRADE 5 (2) 431m

4 Big Apatite – Slow to begin, severely checked entering the back straight, checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

6 Always Broke – Became unbalanced and gave ground entering the home turn. Became unbalanced approaching the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to offside hind leg under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

7 Waingro – Beaten favourite. Severely checked entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

8 Top Shelf Toby – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination after an incident in the catching pen which revealed no significant findings.

Race 10 - FEDERAL MORGAN AT STUD GRADE 5 (3) 431m

5 Hey Wags – Severely checked on first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 11 – TAB 5PW 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MA5 431m

7 You Orson You – Severely checked on the first turn then trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hock injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners R6 Spring Lionel (4^th)
Scratchings	R3 – Steely Nights, Ineligible, won maiden R3 – Farmor Left, Ineligible, won novice R6 – Whiskey On Ice, Ineligible, Injured 5/9 R10 – Money Man Tszyu, Stewards Permission, Under pen 6/9 R11 – My Ninja, Stewards Permission, Under pen 6/9 R11 – Phoenix Promise, Injury, Offside front leg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R12 She Wolf – 157 Days - Seasonal
Animal Actions	R3 Sirius Dawn – GAR 106(2) Box first
Stewards Trials	288m Elegantly Wasted 25kg – RTR 6 months – Passed 17.26 Tommy Egan 33.3kg – RTR 6 months & Weight trial – Failed 17.90

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 4 4 8 9 12	Mum’s Fury Mr. Southbrook Sirius Zoe Hot Tyson Always Broke You Orson You	Near side pin injury Offside back muscle injury Near side hip injury Near side shoulder injury Offside hind leg bruising Offside hock injury	7 days 28 days + trial 7 days 7 days 5 days 90 days + trial

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.