Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: J Philp, B McErlean, M Mann

Veterinarian: Dr P Underwood

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: R1 N Powell, R2 – 12 L Powell

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

General:

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

2 Bremmer Belle - Bumped entering the home straight then eased and turned its head inwards towards another. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer David Kitchener regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse 1^st offence – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

7 Daytime Vera – Checked soon after the start, severely checked and made contact with the rail on the first turn, checked entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

8 Sirius Frank – Checked soon after the start, eased and turned its head inwards towards another runner approaching the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse 1^st offence – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

5 Brazen Bar Cool – Underwent a veterinary examination prior to leaving the course which revealed the greyhound to have colic, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

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

3 Stone Cold Rosy – Severely checked and fell entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside front 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 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (1) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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

3 Johnny Baha – Checked on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hind split webbing under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 6 - GJ WALSH & CO GRADE 5 (1) 431m

3 Techno Terror – Gave ground soon after the start and took no competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abdominal injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

Race 7 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS BEST 8 431m

6 Federal Phantom – Severely checked entering the back straight then trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 4/5 520m

1 Head On Bonnie – Shifted out bumping with other runners entering the first turn and took no further part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an 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.

7 See It Rock – Checked entering the first turn, gave ground rounding the home turn and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside foreleg injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR MIXED 3/4 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 431m

1 Poseidon Rush – Checked and made contact with the rail on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 11 - TAB GRADE 5 (3) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (4) 431m

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

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R2 Sirius Dorothy – Ineligible, Injured 8/12 R6 Chilli Cherry – Injury, foot laceration R7 Majestic Shot – Injury, off back toe R8 Barcia Lady – Injury, off wrist R12 Lenny Boy – Injury, wrist R12 Phoenix Promise – Injury, nearside wrist sprain
Animal Actions	R1 Bremmer Belle – GAR 124 FTP (1^st offence) 28 days + trial R1 Sirius Frank – GAR 124 FTP (1^st offence) 28 days + trial
Stewards Trials	431m Aerobic On Fire 26.3kg – FTP with injury + weight trial – Passed 26.98 Revieved 28.7kg – Marring – Passed 25.15 Sirius Jessica 29.3kg – FTP – Failed 26.82 Sirius Chanel 29.0kg – FTP – Failed 25.70

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Brazen Bar Cool	Colic	28 days + trial
3	Stone Cold Rosy	Offside front leg injury	90 days + trial
5	Johnny Baha	Offside hind split webbing	14 days
6	Techno Terror	Abdominal injury	21 days
8	Head On Bonnie	Offside back muscle injury	28 days + trial
8	See It Rock	Offside foreleg injury	21 days

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.