Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 31 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: J Philp, W Maher

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

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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

 

2 Johnny Baha - Late scratching at 1.20pm due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Trainer Kim Shedden was fine $100.00 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

 

6 Bow Street – Eased and turn its head inwards towards another runner in the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Shane Topping regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse, as it is the greyhound’s 3rd offence the greyhound has been stood down for 3 months at all tracks and must complete two satisfactory steward’s trials prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

 

5 Revived – Shifted out making contact with another runner in the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Kerry Hoggan regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring 1st offence – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Teddy Foodle – Severely checked and fell on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - FAREWELL ERROL MARSCHKE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

 

2 Speedy Mint – Checked on the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 7 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - GREYS4PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 520m

 

5 Hilde – Beaten favourite. Checked soon after the start, severely checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

8 Hara’s Johnny – Checked entering the first turn then gave ground and took no further competitive part in the event.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hind leg 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.

 

 

Race 9 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 3/4 431m

 

6 Diva Signal – Checked on the first turn, checked and made contact with the rail approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 10 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 4/5 431m

 

2 Pokie Payout – Checked on the first turn then gave ground and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side 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. Trainers representative advised the greyhound will now be retired.

 

 

Race 11 – TAB GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

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

R2 – Purga Peak Joe, Runner elsewhere

R3 – Taroom Termite, Injury, Nearside sesamoid

R10 – Here Wolfe, Injury, Offside hip

R11 – Romanic Verses, Near side shoulder

R12 – Mr. Takeover, Injury, Offside hip

R12 – Maywyn’s Luck, Injury, Near side toe

 

Late Scratchings

R2 Johnny Baha – Weight variation – 10 days

 

Re-Weigh Information

R11 Farmor Lucky 28.1kg – 26.4kg

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R6 Flaming Galah – 98 Days – Change of trainer

Animal Actions

R2 Bow Street – GAR 124 FTP – 3 months + 2 trials

R3 Revived – GAR 123 Marring – 28 days + trial

 

Person Actions

R2 Johnny Baha - Kim Shedden – GAR 101(3)(b) weight variation – Fine $100.00.

 

Stewards Trials

520m

Rich Tapestry 23.2kg – Unsatisfactory performance – Passed 31.81

Wandering Tiger 35.3kg – FTP with injury – Passed 31.05

Blue Oregon 31.8kg – FTP clearing distance – Passed 31.80

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

8

Hara’s Johnny

Offside hind leg injury

90 days + trial

10

Pokie Payout

Near side back muscle injury

28 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.