Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday 22 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

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

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

 

6 Wild Taurean – Checked through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 2 - CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS NOVICE (1) 431m

 

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.

 

Race 3 - JINGLE BELLS NOVICE (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - SILENT NIGHT 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - DOVER & SONS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 431m

 

5 Pocket Banfield – Checked shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 431m

 

1 Annihilating – Beaten favourite. Checked through the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 7 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 431m

 

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.

 

Race 8 - CHRISTMAS TREE BEST 8 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - SEASON'S GREETINGS 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 431m

 

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.

 

Race 10 - CHRISTMAS CAROLS 5TH GRADE HEAT 6 GRADE 5 431m

 

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.

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING MA5 (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 – TAB MA5 (2) 431m

 

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.

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

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

Race

Greyhound

 

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.