Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday, 3 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: S Barr & B McErlean

Veterinarian:  Dr A Williams

Swab Official:  R Fedrick

Starter: C Keighley

Judge:  T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

General: Stewards spoke to trainer Darren Russell and reminded him of his obligations in regard to following the directions given by the starter.

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN (1) 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 2 520m

7. Gin Shelf – Shortly after the start eased and took its attention away from the lure and then failed to complete the course. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Noel Evans regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 5 - SHIPWRECK AT STUD 0-3 WINS 3 630m

4. Distant Flash – Beaten favourite. Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race urine sample was obtained.

Race 6 - RED DOG MECHANIX GRADE 5 2 520m

4. Let’s Go Daisy – Shortly after the start was checked. Approaching the first turn was checked and then contacted the running rail. Entering the first turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed hind leg bruising and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

6. Jimary Indiana - Shortly after the start was checked. At the winning post on the first occasion became unbalanced. Entering the first turn was checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - THE TED MEEHAN MEMORIAL MIXED 4/5 2 520m

9. Mysterious Babe – Approaching the first turn was checked. Through the first turn eased appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Merv page regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 8 - VINCE CURRY MEMORIAL (G3) FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

1. That’s Nuts – Along the home straight on the final occasion turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off fore foot laceration and was stood down from racing for 21 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Ryan Ayre regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR125 Failing to pursue by reason of injury – 21 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

2. Mischievous Lou – Entering the back straight was checked and then contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside shoulder injury and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

8. Coffee Blast – Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND 5PW 2 520m

3. Gunnadoo Guard - Late scratching at 6:40pm due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Gary Keep was fined $100 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

Race 10 - GJ WALSH & CO MIXED 4/5 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

8. Tuta Queen – Through the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 12 - TAB GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

2. Star Assassin – Entering the first turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 3 days.

6. Monstera – Entering the first turn was checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	R3 Ray Lean R4 Midnight Bandit
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. Race 5 – Distant Flash. Race 8 – Kisses For Gran& Tsu’tey.
Scratchings	Race 1 Need A Moment – Injury, near side wrist. Race 2 Gold Pass – Ineligible, Injured 31/01. Race 5 Free Drop – Injury, offside back muscle. Race 5 Zipping Boost – Illness, Scours. Race 7 Journalist – Injury, off hind leg. Race 9 Tommy Egan – Ineligible, injury 01/02. Race 10 Sirius Suzie – Injury, offside pin.
Late Scratchings	Race 9 – Gunnadoo Guard – Weight variation, 10 days.
Re-Weigh Information	Race 2 – I’M Driving – Was 31.0kg – today 29.0kg, down 2.0kg
Animal Actions	Race 4 – Gin Shelf – GAR124 – 28 days Ipswich & satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue. Race 7 – Mysterious Babe – GAR124 – 28 days all tracks & a satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue. Race 8 – That’s Nuts – GAR125 – 21 days all tracks & a satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue by reason of injury.
Person Actions	Gary Keep – Race 9 – Gunnadoo Guard – GAR101(3)(b) - $100.00 – Weight variation.
Stewards Trials	Comical Travis – Passed – 25:45 – 33.3kg Hot Tyson – Failed – 26:74 – 32.3kg Hudson Bay – Passed – 24:82 – 30.1kg Cambla Bear – Failed – 25:30 – 31.0kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
ST R6 R8 R8 R12	Hot Tyson Let’s Go Daisy That’s Nuts Mischievous Lou Star Assassin	Nearside hip support Hind leg bruising Off-fore foot laceration Nearside shoulder Off-hind leg	21 days 5 days 21 days 5 days 3 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.