Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 6 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards:  R Pedersen & W Maher

Veterinarian: Dr P Underwood

Swab Official: A Challan

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge:  T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

General: Stewards spoke to trainer Andrew Hagicostas to remind him of his obligations of the dress code.

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

3. Wotan Road – Entering the first turn was checked. Through the first turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

7. Splendid Hera – Was slow to begin. Exiting the first turn was severely checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE (2) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 520m

3. Aussie Courage – Approaching the first turn was tightened and checked and then contacted the running rail. Entering the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

7. Royal Look – Approaching the winning post on the final occasion weakened. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near-fore foot injury and was stood down from racing for 5 days. Stewards spoke to Daniel Lee regarding the racing manners of Royal Look over the concluding stages. After hearing evidence from Mr Lee, viewing all the available race footage, the veterinarian report and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 520m

1. Blinky – Approaching the first turn contacted the running rail. Exiting the first turn was severely checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 9 - TREMBATH TYRES BEST 8 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - TAB MIXED 4/5 431m

7. Ivy Pearl – Entering the back turn was checked. Through the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-fore foot injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

Race 11 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (1) 431m

3. Al’s Cruising – Entering the first turn was checked. Through the first turn was checked and turned sideways and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 12 - GREYS4PETS GRADE 5 (2) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Wife's Furious – Injury, near side wrist R1 Azir – Ineligible, Injured 01/02 R2 Bonny Boy – Injury, pin muscle R2 Majestic Money – Ineligible, won Maiden R3 Hara's Nelly – Injury, off shoulder R4 Bright Sapphire – Ineligible, won Novice R6 Blue Oregon – Injury, off hip R12 Johnny Bravo – Injury, offside hind toe R12 Canya Ragnar – Injury, near side wrist R12 By Order Of – Injury, off hind foot R12 Fernvale Flash – Injury, offside pin
Late Scratchings	R2 Burn The Cash – Ineligible, Grading error.
Re-Weigh Information	R1 Lad’s Lad – Was 30.5kg - today 32.0kg up 1.5kg R4 Winter Nights – Was 26.2kg - today 27.6kg up 1.4kg. R11 Bent Street – Was 34.1kg - today 32.2 down 1.9kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R4 Winter Nights – 112 days, Change of trainer. R11 Gleaming Gunn – 126 days, Injury. R11 Handy Jimmy – 90 days, Change of trainer.
Person Actions	John McCarthy – Race 12 – Steely Nights – GAR156(f)(ii) – Reprimand – Incorrect rug.
Stewards Trials	Pandora Flame – Passed – 16:97 – 25.7kg Rio Desperado – Passed – 17:10 – 29.7kg Pat’s Big Boy – Passed – 17:87 – 28.7kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
7 10	Royal Look Ivy Pearl	Near-fore foot Off-fore foot	5 days 21 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.