Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday, 08 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: B McErlean & R Pedersen

Veterinarian:  Dr C Solorzano

Swab Official:  A Challan

Starter:  D Brennan

Judge:  T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MAIDEN 288m

 

4. Stitched Up Jake – Through the first turn was checked. Entering the home straight turned its head outwards towards the outside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

6. Hot Or What – Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND NOVICE 288m

 

2. Firefly Samantha – Through the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was severely checked and turned sideways. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to Malcolm Cuneo regarding the racing manners of Firefly Samantha exiting the first turn. After hearing evidence from Mr Cuneo, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

 

Race 3 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 1 OPEN 288m

 

4. Pale Rider – Entering the first turn eased appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed off-hind foot laceration and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

6. Bundy Bounce – Entering the first turn was checked and then shortly after was dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside shoulder injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 4 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 2 OPEN 288m

 

4. Detonator - Late scratching at 1:41pm (07/02/2024) pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

 

Race 5 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 3 OPEN 288m

 

1. King Cole – Entering the first turn was checked. Through the first turn was checked and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

3. Shian Pixie – Through the first turn was checked and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 6 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 4 OPEN 288m

 

1. Likes A Barney – Entering the first turn contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed nearside elbow injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 7 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 5 OPEN 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 6 OPEN 288m

 

8. Rowdy - Late scratching at 10:02am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to Stewards permission with no stand down given.

 

Race 9 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 7 OPEN 288m

 

5. Composed ­- Late scratching at 10:02am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to Stewards permission with no stand down given.

 

Race 10 - DASH FOR CASH HEAT 8 OPEN 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - DOVER & SONS MIXED 4/5 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - GJ WALSH & CO MA5 288m

 

5. Jungcelyon – After the winning post fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Late Scratchings

R4 Detonator – Injury, 21 days.

R8 Rowdy – Stewards permission, no stand down.

R9 Composed – Stewards permission, no stand down.

Re-Weigh Information

R3 Burrum Josie – Was 27.5kg – today 26.0kg down 1.5kg.

R10 Colden Mina – Was 33.2kg – today 31.6kg down 1.6kg

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R1 Little Cosmo – 152 Days, Spelling.

R3 Bugatti Fierce – 119 Days, Injury.

R6 Bemoka Blue – 113 Days, Spelling.

R7 Regal Scotch – 167 Days, Illness.

R10 Flaming Vidi – 147 Days, Season.

Animal Actions

R1 – Stitched Up Jake – GAR124 – 28 days all tracks and a satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue.

Stewards Trials

We Get Square – Passed – 17:47 – 28.3kg

Get Going – Passed – 17:60 – 25.0kg

Mason’s Lodge – Failed – 18:11 – 34.3kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

3

4

8

Pale Rider

Bundy Bounce

Detonator

Likes A Barney

Off-hind foot laceration

Offside shoulder

Offside hip support

Nearside elbow

14 days

14 days

21 days

7 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.