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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club |
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Date: Friday 22 December 2023 |
Track Condition: Good |
Weather: Overcast |
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Officials |
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Chairman of Stewards: R.Pedersen |
Stewards: C.Ferguson, S.Barr |
Veterinarian: P.Underwood |
Swab Official: L.Bobeszko |
Starter: D.Brennan |
Judge: T.Blacka |
Lure Driver: R.Greensill |
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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m |
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6 Wild Taurean – Checked through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. |
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Race 2 - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS NOVICE (1) 431m |
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8 Sirius Coco – Stewards spoke to trainer Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.
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Race 3 - JINGLE BELLS NOVICE (2) 431m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 4 - SILENT NIGHT 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 431m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 5 - DOVER & SONS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 431m |
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5 Pocket Banfield – Checked shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
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Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 431m |
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1 Annihilating – Beaten favourite. Checked through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. |
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Race 7 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 431m |
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2 Contagious – Shifted out, eased and bumped with another runner through the back turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Cynthia Suttle regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.
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Race 8 - CHRISTMAS TREE BEST 8 431m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 9 - SEASON'S GREETINGS 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 431m |
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6 Velocity Quin – Turned it’s head outwards and made muzzle contact with another runner in the home straight. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative Felicia Guymer 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.
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Race 10 - CHRISTMAS CAROLS 5TH GRADE HEAT 6 GRADE 5 431m |
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2 Black Parade – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.
5 Springvale Coco – Checked through the first turn. Became unbalanced entering the back straight and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. |
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Race 11 - SKY RACING MA5 (1) 431m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 12 – TAB MA5 (2) 431m |
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1 Miss Charlotte - A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.
3 Make It Count – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside forelimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.
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Samples (Post-race) |
All winners.
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Scratchings |
R1 - Destini Ignazio, Injury, Off wrist R1 – Yosti, Ineligible, Injured 19/12 R1 – Kevie’s Chosen, Injury, Near wrist R2 – Mega Man, Injury, Near wrist R3 – Massalia, Injury, Muscle soreness R3 – Freddles, Injury, Nearside back leg R6 – Snap It, Injury, Near Groin R5/6 – Sara’s Tiger, Ineligible, Injured 19/12 R12 – Spring Evie, Injury, Off hock |
Re-Weigh Information |
R11 – Don’t Tell Helen – was 31.5kg, now 32.6kg |
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days) |
R1 - Shain Kylie – 92 days - Seasonal R11 - Don’t Tell Helen – 94 days - Injury |
Animal Actions |
R7 – Contagious – GAR 124 FTP (1st offence) – 28 days stand down Ipswich + trial R9 – Velocity Quin – GAR 123 Marring (1st offence) – 28 days stand down Ipswich + trial |
Stewards Trials |
Go Girl – Passed – 31.43 – 27.0kg Edric Vosper – Passed with blinkers – 31.30 – 33.9kg |
VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
Greyhound
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
10 10 12 12 |
Black Parade Springvale Coco Miss Charlotte Make It Count |
Offside hindlimb injury Nearside hindlimb injury Nearside hindlimb injury Offside forelimb injury |
21 10 14 10 |
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.