Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 19 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: C Ferguson, R Jackson

Veterinarian: Dr D Blyde

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: L Crowell

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 431m

 

8 Yosti – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a spike wound to the near side hind leg under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

 

Race 2 - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - CANDY CANES NOVICE (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 – REINDEER NOVICE (2) 431m

 

5 Massalia – Became unbalanced and gave ground in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

7 Spring Travis – Checked entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

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

 

1 Blowin’ A Tune – Became unbalanced and gave ground entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside front toe injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

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

 

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

 

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - DECK THE HALLS MIXED 3/4 431m

 

3 Turbo Blaster – Checked on the first turn, faltered in its action then fell entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hock 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 8 – MISTLETOE BEST 8 431m

 

8 Colden Mina – Performed below market expectations. Checked on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 9 - AWAY IN A MANGER NMW (1) 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - GREYHOUND-DATA.COM NMW (2) 520m

 

2 Sara’s Tiger – Gave ground rounding the home turn then trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side hip injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

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

 

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

 

6 Bell Mac Prince – Severely checked and fell on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 12 – TAB GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

R1 – Big And Cheesy, Injury, Nearside toe

R2 – Sirius Emily, Ineligible, FTP 15/12

R3 – My Ace, Injury, Nearside back pad

R4 – Columbian Diva, Injury, Off pin

R4 – Where’s My Beer, Injury, Nearside metacarpal

R5 – Spot On Mate, Injury, Offside hip

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R5 Running Express – 128 days – Injured/ Spelling

 

Stewards Trials

431m

Flying Promise 28.1kg – Marring – Passed 25.55

King Cole 31.3kg – Unsatisfactory performance – Passed 25.70

Sirius Frank 32.7kg – FTP – Passed 26.13

Sirius Emily 27.2kg – FTP – Passed 25.54

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

5

7

10

 

Yosti

Blowin’ A Tune

Turbo Blaster

Sara’s Tiger

 

Near side hind leg spike wound

Offside front toe injury

Offside hock injury

Near side hip injury

 

5 days

7 days

90 days + trial

7 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.