Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday 15 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: M Fernholz, J Philp

Veterinarian: Dr C Solorzano, Dr C Doyle

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: D Brennan

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 288m

 

6 Altair - Late scratching at 9.05am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a Veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

 

8 Ordinary Girl – Checked in the home straight, became unbalanced approaching the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Stewards spoke to trainer Bob Adams regarding the greyhound actions approaching the winning post. After considering all available evidence, Stewards took no further action on this occasion.

 

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 288m

 

1 Quality Label - Severely checked entering the home turn, checked off heels on the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 288m

 

1 Speedy Roy - Late scratching at 11.57am due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Nathan Evans was fine $100 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

 

5 Bella Rye – Performed below market expectations. Checked soon after the start then gave ground and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hind split webbing under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.

 

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MAIDEN HEAT 4 MAIDEN 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN HEAT 5 MAIDEN 288m

 

2 Hot Or What – Severely checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

4 Joanne Boaz – Severely checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 6 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS NPW 288m

 

2 Uno Rusty – Checked entering the home turn. Deviated it attentions towards another runner making muzzle contact. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Darryl Sutton regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring 1st offence – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

5 Tiny Riot – Marred by another runner approaching the winning post. Fell entering the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR NOVICE (1) 288m

 

8 Where’s Papi – Late scratching at 11.57am due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Malcolm Cuneo was fine $100 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).

 

 

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS NOVICE (2) 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 9 - TREMBATH TYRES MIXED 2/3 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 – TAB MIXED 4/5 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (1) 288m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (2) 288m

 

1 Sirius Coco – Severely checked entering the home turn then trailed the field the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

4 Princess Haven – Severely checked entering the home turn then trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

6 Kiki’s Boy – Severely checked and fell entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side hip support injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

R4 – Allonsy Roman, Injury, Offside back muscle

R6 – Tiny Rocket, Ineligible, Injured 13/2

 

Late Scratchings

R1 Altair – Illness – 10 days

R3 Speedy Roy – Weight variation – 10 days

R7 Where’s Papi – Weight variation – 10 days

 

Re-Weigh Information

R3 Blue Beattie – 23.0kg – 24.3kg

 

Animal Actions

R6 Uno Rusty – GAR 123 Marring – 28 days at Ipswich + trial

 

Person Actions

R3 Nathan Evans – Speedy Roy - GAR 101(3)(b) weight variation - Fine $100.00

 

R7 Malcolm Cuneo – Where’s Papi – GAR 101(3)(b) weight variation – Fine $100.00

 

Stewards Trials

288m

Artanis 34.0kg – RTR weight trial – Passed 17.52

Jimary Decoder 33.2kg – FTP – Failed 17.38

Iconic 31.7kg - RTR injury – Failed 18.10

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

Trial

3

12

 

Iconic

Bella Rye

Kiki’s Boy

Near side hock

Offside hind split webbing

Near side hip support injury

7 days

3 days

10 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.