Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday, 15 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: J Philp

Veterinarian: Dr P Underwood

Swab Official: L Bobeszko

Starter: N Briggenshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: R Greensil

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

5 Sirius Emly- Shifted out forcing another greyhound wider on the track through the turn out of the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr D Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s actions at that stage of the event, after reviewing the video replay and hearing the submissions from Mr Johnstone, stewards deemed Sirius Emily had taken its attention away from the lure therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Sirius Emily was suspended from racing at Ipswich for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NPW 431m

Stewards ordered this race be finished on the lure due to an injured greyhound in the back straight.

1 Spot Me- Began awkwardly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

8 Full Of Cheek- Commenced to weaken entering the back straight and failed to finish the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for 60 days. Stewards ordered that Full Of Cheek must complete a satisfactory trial before returning to racing.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MIXED 4/5 431m

7 Jump Man- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.   

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

6 Glen’s Wish- Severely checked in the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.  

Race 6 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD GRADE 5 (2) 431m

6 Key To It- Turned its head inwards towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr C Curtis regarding the greyhound’s actions at that stage of the event, after reviewing the video replay and hearing the submissions from Mr C Curtis, stewards deemed Key To It had taken its attention away from the lure therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Key To It was suspended from racing at Ipswich for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM GRADE 5 (3) 431m

1 Berry Dutton- (Beaton favourite $1.40) Slow to begin. Unable to gain clear running through the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities. Stewards noted the comments made by trainer Mr A Monaghan, in that the greyhound is an intermittent beginner and no further action was taken.

Race 8 - GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 431m

3 Uzman Dutton- Slow to begin. Checked in first turn.

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS BEST 8 431m

4 Federal Power- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside hind leg and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 10 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS GRADE 5 (4) 431m

No significant racing incidents.

Race 11 - TAB MA5 431m

3 Spring Gualt- Severely checked immediately after box rise. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Sirius Frank – Ineligible, 28 Days 12/12 R2 Johnny Baha – Ineligible, injured 12/12 R2 Bell Mac Prince – Ineligible, won novice R3 Stone Cold Rosy – Ineligible, injured 12/12 R6 Techno Terror – Ineligible, injured 12/12 R8 Archi Rick – Injury, off back leg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R11 Rowdy Remi – 99 Days, spelling/injury
Animal Actions	R1 Sirius Emily- GAR124 FTP – 28 days IPS + Stewards trial R6 Key To It- GAR124 FTP – 28 days IPS + Stewards trial
Stewards Trials	Trial One- 288m Nandina – Passed – 27.4kg – 17.14

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Full Of Cheek	Offside back muscle	60 days + trial
9	Federal Power	Offside hind leg bruising	5

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.