Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday 30 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  C Ferguson & R Jackson

Veterinarian: Dr P Underwood

Swab Official: A Challan

Starter:  C Scrivens

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

 

3. Screaming Blaze – Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

8. Central Perk – Began awkwardly. Entering the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed off wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 2 520m

 

3. Hara’s Bruno – Entering the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative Tarquin Neal regarding the greyhound’s performance. Mr Neal stated the greyhound didn’t begin well and was generally disappointed with the performance. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

Race 3 - HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

2. Dixie Gambler ­– Entering the back turn contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 3 630m

 

1. Small Town – Approaching the turn out of the home straight checked around heels. Entering the home straight on the final occasion was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

3. Sirius Wilson – Entering the home straight on the final occasion was checked. Approaching the winning post on the final occasion severely checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s performance. After considering all available evidence, Stewards deemed the performance to be unsatisfactory therefore invoked GAR 129 Unsatisfactory performance the greyhound must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

7. Money Tears – Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 6 - ORCHESTRATE AT STUD MA5 2 520m

 

1. Cyclone Winston – Exiting the first was severely checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

7. Salamanca – Exiting the first turn improved onto heels and checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near-hind groin injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

 

Race 7 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

8. Crocodile Kid – Through the first turn lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory Stewards trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - GJ WALSH & CO GRADE 5 (3) 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R4 – Getaway Gherkin – Injury, offside calf

R7 – Lee’s Bonus – Ineligible, raced yesterday

Re-Weigh Information

R2 – Distant Flash – Was 33.9 kg – today 35.3kg – 1.4kg

Animal Actions

Race 5 – Sirius Wilson – GAR129 – Unsatisfactory performance – Satisfactory Stewards’ trial.

Stewards Trials

Hudson Bay – Passed – 25:03 – 29.9kg

Abel Tasman – Passed – 25:18 – 29.2kg

Tarawi Minnie – Passed – 25:70 – 28.5kg

Velocity Quin – Passed – 25:87 – 26.3kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

5

6

7

Central Perk

Money Tears

Salamanca

Crocodile Kid

Off wrist

Off back muscle

Near hind groin

Off hindleg

14 days

10 days

21 days

60 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.