Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday, 17 November 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards:  R.Pedersen

Stewards:  J.Philp, B.Mcerlean

Veterinarian:  Dr. D.Blyde

Swab Official:  L.Bobeszko

Starter:  C.Scrivens

Judge:  T.Blacka

Lure Driver: R.Greensill

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

 

2 Sirius Margo – Turned it’s head outwards and shifted towards another runner soon after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside foreleg and has been stood down from racing for 10 days.  Stewards spoke to trainer Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to Pursue by reason of injury – 10 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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

 

1 Ultra Hannah – Turned it’s head outwards towards another runner in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.  Steward’s spoke to trainer Errol Kleinhans 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.

 

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (3) 431m

 

6 Little Melissa – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside foreleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days from racing.

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 431m

 

8 Trapezoid Girl – Severely checked and fell leaving the first turn taking no further competitive part in the event.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside foreleg and the greyhound was humanely euthanised.

 

Race 8 - RED DOG MECHANIX MIXED 3/4 431m

 

2 Fernando Blaze – Took an awkward stride in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

7 Sirius Rodney – Took an awkward stride approaching the back turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindleg and 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.

 

Race 10 - GJ WALSH & CO GRADE 5 (3) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - TAB MA5 431m

 

2 Flight To Mars – Severley checked and fell entering the back turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

 

6 Go Wild Ethan – Severely checked entering the back turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days from racing.

 

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM 5PW 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

R2 Leo The Lion, R3 Sky Gambler, R4 Teddy Foodle, R5 Elusive Emma, R6 Top Shelf Toby, R7 Identity Unknown, R8 Mitchell’s Lass, R9 Flaming Galah, R10 Latrell Bar Cool, R11 Milky Way Cloud

 

Scratchings

R5 Mukali – Runner Elsewhere

R7 Tuta Knight – Stewards Permission

R9 Tuta King – Injury, Off hip

R10 Little Zambora – Injury, offside shoulder

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R9 Spring Blend – 105 Days – Change of Kennels

 

Animal Actions

R1 – Sirius Margo – GAR125 – Failing to pursue with injury – 10 days stand down + Stewards Trial

R3 – Ultra Hannah – GAR123 – Marring 1st Offence – 28 days stand down Ipswich + Stewards Trial

 

Stewards Trials

Who Told Tiger – Passed 288m – 17.38 – 32.3kg

Galway Charm – Passed 288m – 17.11 – 32.2kg

Underwood – Passed 288m – 17.20 – 26.6kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

6

7

8

9

11

Sirius Margo

Little Melissa

Trapezoid Girl

Fernando Blaze

Sirius Rodney

Go Wild Ethan

Nearside foreleg injury

Nearside foreleg injury

Nearside foreleg injury

Offside hindleg injury

Offside hindleg injury

Offside hindleg injury

10

10

Euthanised

60

28

7

 

 

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.