Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday 22 September 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: J philp

Stewards: P McLean, R Pederson.

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch.

Swab Official: L Bobeszko

Starter: L Powell

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General: The start of race 7 was delayed by a Malfunction of the starting boxes. After testing Race 7 and all subsequent races were started manually by the starter (hand start).

 

Due to a malfunction of the starting boxes prior to the running of race 7, Races 7-11 were moved back one timeslot. New race times listed below.

R7 – 5:50pm

R8 – 6:05pm

R9 – 6:20pm

R10 – 6:33pm

R11 – 6:51pm

R12 – 7:05pm

 

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

 

3 It’s Holley Severely checked and fell leaving the turn into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

4 Whiskey Torque Late Scratching GAR 101(1) TAB 2:27pm 10 days stand down from racing.

 

5 Al’s Cruising A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

1 Down Not Out A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

2 Small Fries A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

5 Dahomey Africa Late Scratching GAR 76(2) Scours, 10 days.

 

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

 

4 Hey Mick A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM MIXED 4/5 431m

 

8 Wind And Fire Commenced to give ground leaving the turn into the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off hind leg, 90 days stand down from racing.

 

Race 7 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MIXED 3/4 431m

 

The start of race 7 was delayed by a Malfunction of the Boxes. All runners were vetted and passed fit to race.

 

5 Bundy Rocks A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

Race 8 - QGOLD FINAL GRADE 5 431m

 

1 Keep You Posted Severely checked and fell entering the turn into the backs straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

Race 9 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - GREYHOUND GEAR GRADE 5 (3) 431m

 

2 Sirius Lilly Stewards spoke to D Johnston, the trainer of Sirius Lilly regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 failure to pursue the lure with due commitment Sirius Lilly was found in breach and suspended for 28 days at Ipswich and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127, before any future nomination will be accepted.

 

Race 11 - TAB 5PW 431m

 

2 Game One Severely checked and fell leaving the turn into the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent injury.

 

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MA5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 – Aerobic On Fire, Ineligible, Injured 19/9

R2 – Aerobic Swann, Ineligible, Injured 19/9

R6 – Thumbs Up

 

Late Scratchings

R2 Dahomey Africa GAR 76(2) Scours, 10 days.

R1 Whiskey Torque Late Scratching GAR 101(1) 10 days

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R9 Willow’s Gift – 109 days

Animal Actions

R10 Sirius Lilly GAR 124, 28 days + trial

Person Actions

K Murnane GAR 101(3)(B) presented Whiskey Torque outside weight limit, fine $100.00.

 

Stewards Trials

Boxing On, passed in 17:10 at 29.8kg.

My Ninja, passed in 17:72 at 28.3kg.

Turbo, Blaster, passed in 17:16 at 29.7kg.

Pollies Jester, passed in 17:25 at 29.4.

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

6

Wind And Fire

Off hind leg

90

 

 

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.