Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday, 16 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: P McLean & R Pedersen

Veterinarian: Dr A Williams

Swab Official: A Challan

Starter: L Crowell & P Webb

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General:

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE (1) 2 520m

 

8. Hilltop Star – Entering the back turn checked around heels and clipped the heels of the runner in front and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 3 - RHONDDA GAIL GOSSNER MEMORIAL NOVICE (2) 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MA5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

8. Iconic – Exiting the first turn lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 6 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

4. Princess Penny ­– Underwent a pre-race veterinarian examination which revealed neck soreness and was subsequently a late scratching at 6:49pm

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

4. Laughing Les – At the winning post on the first occasion was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 4/5 3 630m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - TREMBATH TYRES MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - ROWAN ANDERSON JOURNALIST GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - TAB GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

 

6. Peyton’s Wish - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainer Donna Howarth that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R3 - Private Number – Ineligible, won novice.

R10 – Showtime Bruce – Illness, virus.

Late Scratchings

R6 – Princess Penny, Injury, 10 days.

Re-Weigh Information

R1 – Screaming Blaze – Was 28.1kg, today 26.2kg, down 1.9kg.

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

6

7

Iconic

Princess Penny

Laughing Les

Offside pin muscle

Neck soreness

Offside back muscle

28 days + trial

10 days

14 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.