Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday 13 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards:  R.Pedersen

Stewards:  J.Philp, N.Thorneycroft

Veterinarian:  Dr. C.Welch, Dr. P.Underwood

Swab Official:  R.Fedrick

Starter:  N.Brigginshaw

Judge:  T.Blacka

Lure Driver:  R.Greensill

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MDNPW 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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

 

4 Blinky - Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 106(2)(a).

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - SECURE RACING LOGISTICS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - CHASE NEWSPAPER 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 431m

 

1 Coal Island – Improved upon heels and collided with another runner.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

2 Tuta King – Collided with another runner in the catching pen.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

5 Always Broke – Checked entering the first turn, tightened and checked through the back turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 8 - GREYHOUND GEAR GRADE 4 431m

 

4 Van Helsing Beaten favourite.  Severely checked entering the first turn.

 

Race 9 - M & K BUTCHERS BEST 8 431m

 

All clear was delayed to afford the Stewards the opportunity to view the films in relation to a bird on the track, after doing so Stewards were comfortable that no greyhound was effected and all clear was given on the judges numbers.

 

Race 10 - GREYS4PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 431m

 

8 Springvale Coco – Slow to begin, checked entering the back straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 11 – TAB MA5 431m

 

Stewards spoke to Paul Graham, the trainer of Fernando Blaze regarding its improved performance and notable betting fluctuations in this event. Mr Graham stated that the greyhound has been trialling well after returning from approximately 12 months off due to injury and expected a good performance. Mr Graham stated that he did not support the greyhound. A post-race sample was taken for analysis. 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

Trapezoid Girl

 

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 – Trapezoid, Ineligible Injured 10/10 R1

R2 – Depth Sounds, Ineligible, Injured 10/10 R3

R3 – Pocket Banfield, Injury, Near side hip support

R4 – See It Rock, Injury, Off side back muscle

R5 – Cookie Queen, Injury, Back muscle

R5 – Maywyn’s Luck, Injury, Off hock

 

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.