Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday, 13 January 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: N Thorneycroft, W Maher

Veterinarian: P Underwood

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: L Crowell

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

6 Sirius Bill – Slow to begin, checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side wrist injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 2 520m

1 Nana Marie – Beaten favourite. Gave ground in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Trainer Chris Brydon stated that although he was disappointed with the greyhound’s performance the greyhound is still young and inexperienced and he doesn’t believe the greyhound has backed up well from its previous start and he intents to give the greyhound a short spell before racing again. Stewards noted the submissions.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MA5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS 5PW 2 520m

4 Kasey’s Money – Shifted out and bumped with another runner on the first turn then gave ground and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both front legs, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 0-3 WINS 3 630m

1 Hooked On Torque – Severely checked and became unbalanced entering the front straight then trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS MIXED 4/5 2 630m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR GRADE 5 2 520m

4 This Time Sara – Checked and taken wide entering the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination after an incident entering the catching pen, which 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.

7 Tommy Egan – Shifted out and gave ground in the back straight, trailed the field in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the near side hind leg under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 4/5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - TREMBATH TYRES MIXED 4/5 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - TAB GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R4 Supreme Ella – Stewards permission R5 Pocket Picker – Injury, tail R8 Speedy Paws – Injury, off leg
Stewards Trials	288m Grim Madara 30.2kg – RTR 6 months – Passed 16.96 520m Lady Charm 29.9kg – Blinkers on – Passed 31.42

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 4 7 7	Sirius Bill Kasey’s Money This Time Sara Tommy Egan	Near side wrist injury Front leg abrasions Offside hock injury Near side hind leg abrasion	7 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.