Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday 1 February 2024 

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards:  R.Pedersen

Stewards:  S.Barr, M.Smith

Veterinarian:  Dr. P.Underwood

Swab Official:  A.Challen

Starter:  D.Brennan

Judge:  T.Blacka

Lure Driver:  N.Powell

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 288m

 

4 Crash Daddy – Late scratching pursuant to GAR 76(7) – unacceptable reason for scratching.

 

6 You Know Better - Late scratching pursuant to GAR 76(7) – unacceptable reason for scratching.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (1) 288m

 

3 Jimary Decoder – Shifted out abruptly towards another runner in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Robert Patching regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to pursue (2nd offence) – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (2) 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS GRADE 5 (3) 288m

 

1 Cuckoo Coconuts – Dragged down through the first turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

5 Let’s Go Shan - Dragged down through the first turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (4) 288m

 

8 Magique Noir - When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer Raymond Heilbronn stated that the greyhound was having its first start for his kennel, and he believes the greyhound has adapted well to being trained in a smaller kennel environment.  He also stated he has increased the greyhound’s weight, and it has been trialling well. Stewards noted the submissions.

Race 6 - ROWAN ANDERSON JOURNALIST MIXED 4/5 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - CHASE NEWSPAPER GRADE 4 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX BEST 8 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS GRADE 5 (5) 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 – TAB MA5 (1) 288m

 

7 Jungcelyon – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING MA5 (2) 288m

 

1 Like the Wind – Beaten favourite, checked entering the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MA5 (3) 288m

 

6 Stardust Dreams – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

8 Jury’s Out – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside ear and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Late Scratchings

R1 – Crash Daddy, Stewards Permission, 10 days

R1 – You Know Better, Stewards Permission, 10 days

Re-Weigh Information

R4 Let’s Go Shan – Was 27.5kg, now 25.8kg, down 1.7kg

R5 Magique Noir – Was 27.6kg, now 29.5kg, up 1.9kg

R11 Smooth Bella – Was 26.1kg, now 27.3kg, up 1.2kg

R12 Smooth Bren – Was 33.8kg, now 32.2kg, down 1.6kg

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R5 – Sweet Babe 99 days - Seasonal

R10 – Sleepy Jean 419 days - Spelling

R11 – Zipping Victoria 140 days - Injury

R11 – Spritely Knight 272 days - Spelling

R12 – Smooth Bren 148 days - Injury

Animal Actions

R2 – Jimary Decoder – GAR 124 FTP (2nd offence) – 28 days stand down all tracks

Person Actions

Michael Patterson – R1 – Crash Daddy & You Know Better –

GAR 76(7) – $200 – Unacceptable reason for scratching past deadline

Stewards Trials

Samson Power – Passed 288m RTR – 17.19 – 30.3kg

Park Warrior – Passed 288m RTR – 17.86 – 30.6kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

12

12

Cuckoo Coconuts

Stardust Dreams

Jury’s Out

Offside hindlimb injury

Nearside hindlimb injury

Nearside ear injury

60

28

7

 

 

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.