Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday 23 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: M. Fernholz & R. Pedersen

Veterinarian: Dr A. Williams

Swab Official: R. Fedrick

Starter: N. Brigginshaw

Judge: T. Blacka

Lure Driver: N. Powell

 

 

Race 1 - CHRISTMAS STOCKING MAIDEN 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SANTA CLAUS NOVICE 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - CHRISTMAS PRESENTS MA5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - SANTA'S SLEIGH GRADE 5 2 520m

 

6 Royal Look – Went upwards at box rise with the lids and contacted the starting gate. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the head and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

 

Race 5 - CHRISTMAS PUDDING 0-3 WINS 3 630m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - DOVER & SONS MIXED 4/5 2 630m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - TAB VENUE MODE 5PW 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - MERRY CHRISTMAS MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

5 Keep You Posted – Checked off heels rounding the turn off the back straight and contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 11 - CHRISTMAS TINSEL GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

 

1 Hot Barrels – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room rounding the first turn. Checked off heels rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground.

 

3 Composed – Checked off heels rounding the first turn. Checked off heels rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Peter Wilson regarding the greyhounds below market performance. Mr Wilson was disappointed how Composed finished the race off. Stewards and Mr Wilson agreed that the greyhound received several checks in running halting his momentum. Mr Wilson will report back to Stewards any abnormalities over the new few days should any arise.

 

Race 12 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners Races 1-3 and Races 5-12.

Scratchings

R6 – Spring Acer, Injury, nearside hip.

R7 – Albies Cruiser, Injury, tail.

R7 – Supreme Ella, Illness, scours.

R8 – Top Gun, Deceased.

R8 – On Any Day, Injury, off hind.

R8 – Jay Mac, Injury, nearside shoulder.

R8 – Glenreagh Burner, Illness, scours.

R10 – Sparks Will Fly, Illness, scours.

R12 Lenardo’s Dream – Injury, nearside shoulder.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R4 Ten Pars – 133 days – Seasonal

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

Royal Look

Head laceration

21 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.