Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday 19 January 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: C Ferguson

Stewards: B McErlean, W Maher

Veterinarian: Dr D Blyde and Dr C Doyle

Swab Official: L Bobeszko

Starter:D Brennan

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: R Greensill

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN (1) 431m

 

2 Serious You Are Checked at the first turn.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

4 Whiskey Torque Checked at the first turn and lost ground and fell. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MA5 (1) 431m

 

4 San Polo Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

6 Fernvale Flash Lost ground at the first turn and lost ground.  Underwent a post race veterinary examination which revealed a near side hock injury and was stood down for 14 days

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 7 - CHASE NEWSPAPER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No significant racing incidents

 

Race 8 - GREYHOUND GEAR BEST 8 431m

 

No significant racing incidents

 

Race 9 - M & K BUTCHERS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 4 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

7 Tabinga Tiger Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 10 - GREYS4PETS MA5 (2) 431m

 

 

1 Saddle Bronc  Shifted out at the first turn turned its head outwards for a number of strides.  Approaching the home straight shifted in and turned its head inwards.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.  Charged under Gar 124 Failing to pursue 1st offence stood own for 28 days at Ipswich and must complete one satisfactory stewards trial prior to nomination.

 

2 Swift Zach Severely checked at the first turn and lost ground.

 

5 Bogie Lighting Severely checked at the first turn became unbalanced and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

8 Oreo Ethics Severely checked at the first turn became unbalanced and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

nil

 

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R4 – Gin Shelf, Injury, Off side hip support

R10 – Short Fuse, Injury, Lacerations on pads

Late Scratchings

R10 Short Fuse injured pad tab notified 1:20pm

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R6 – Spring Release 136 days hock injury

Animal Actions

Race 10 Saddle Bronc Gar 124 Failure to Pursue 1st offence 28 days at Ipswich and one trial prior to nomination

Stewards Trials

Distance Danny passed a 288m return to racing trial in 17.63 with a new weight of 29.0kg

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

Fernvale Flash

Near hock

14 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.