Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 23 January 2024.

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  C Ferguson & B McErlean

Veterinarian:  Dr P Underwood

Swab Official: A Challan

Starter: L Crowell

Judge:  T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General:

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

 

1. Bremmer Belle – Entering the first turn was checked. Approaching the winning post eased. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer David Kitchener regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Stewards spoke to trainer Jeff Crawford in relation to some significant betting fluctuations. Mr Crawford stated he financially supported his greyhound today. The comments of Mr Crawford were noted, and a sample was taken for analysis.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE (1) 431m

 

7. Columbian Diva ­– Entering the first turn was severely checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

 

1. Looks Good – Entering the back turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS BEST 8 431m

4. Minter Formula – Was marginally slow to begin. Entering the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was checked and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 6 - QGOLD HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

 

7. By Order Of – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 7 - QGOLD HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

 

7. Rusa Range – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind leg laceration and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

 

Race 8 - QGOLD HEAT 3 GRADE 5 520m

 

7. Red Ranger – Entering the first turn was taken wide by the inside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 9 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 3/4 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - GREYHOUND GEAR GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

8. Spin Master – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

 

Race 11 - M & K BUTCHERS GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - GREYS4PETS GRADE 5 (3) 431m

 

4. Al’s Cruising ­– Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed off-hind leg bruising and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

 

5. Canya Ragnar - Late scratching at 1:57pm due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. John Bradley was fine $100 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R1 Serious You Are – Ineligible, scratched 21/01.

R4 Cheers Cobber – Injury, lame.

R6 King Of Cool – Injury, near side hind leg.

R6 Lenardo's Dream – Injury, near side elbow.

R7 Celtic Goddess – Illness, scours.

R9 Spring Boorowa – Injury, offside shoulder.

R10 Sirius Zoe – Ineligible, injured 21/1.

R11 Topaz Blue – Injury, achillles tendon.

R11 Sirius Zoe – Ineligible, injured 21/1.

R11 Smooth As Sleek – Illness.

R12 Sirius Coco – Injury, offside pin muscle.

R12 Smooth As Sleek – Illness.

Late Scratchings

R12 Canya Ragnar – Weight variation, 10 days.

Animal Actions

R1 – Bremmer Belle – GAR124 – 28 days all tracks & a satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue.

Person Actions

John Bradley – Race 12 – Canya Ragnar – GAR101(3)(b) - $100.00 – Weight variation.

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

7

10

12

Rusa Range

Spin Master

Al’s Cruising

Off-hind leg laceration

Offside pin muscle

Off-hind leg bruising

5 days.

21 days.

5 days

 

 

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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.