Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday, 23 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: B McErlean

Stewards: S Barr, R Jackson

Veterinarian: Dr D Blyde

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: R Greensil

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

4 Stitched Up Joe – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side hip and was subsequently stood down for 7 days. Steward’s questioned Mr Johnstone about the greyhound’s actions leaving the boxes. After considering Mr Johnstone’s evidence stewards were of the belief that the greyhound was anticipating the lure and no further action was taken.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE (1) 431m

1 Birdman – Commenced to weaken over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the off side back muscle and was subsequently stood down for 7 days.

8 Piazza Minerva – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side wrist and was subsequently stood down for 7 days.

Race 3 - SHIPWRECK AT STUD NOVICE (2) 431m

1 Sirius Emily – Took its attention away from the lure and towards another runner to its outside in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer D Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s actions at that stage of the event, after reviewing the video replay and the hearing the submissions from Mr Johnstone, stewards deemed Sirius Emily had taken its attention away from the lure therefore invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue. As this was the greyhound’s 1st offence under this rule Sirius Emily was suspended from racing at Ipswich for 28 days and until the successful completion of a satisfactory steward’s trial.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS GRADE 5 (1) 431m

4 Whether To Fly – Commenced to give ground approaching the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the off side hip and was subsequently stood down for 7 days.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (3) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM MIXED 4/5 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 3/4 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR MA5 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 4/5 288m

4 Give Me Donuts – Commenced to give ground in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the off side hock and was subsequently stood down for 7 days.

8 Maywyn’s Jewel – Severely checked in the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Cosmos Beauty - Won Maiden 20/02/2024 R3 No Sense – Injury, off side hip support R5 Smooth As Sleek – Injury, Off side chest R7 Sirius Lizzie – Ineligible, under penalty 20/02/2024 R8 Sirius Suzie – Ineligible, Under penalty 20/02/2024
Re-Weigh Information	R10 Give Me Donuts – was 28.3kg today 29.6kg up 1.3kg
Animal Actions	R3 Sirius Emily – GAR124 – 28 days @ Ipswich + trial – failing to pursue
Stewards Trials	Heckle Night Out – Passed – 17.50 – 28.4kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Stitched Up Joe	Near side hip	7 days
2	Birdman	Off side back muscle	7 days
2	Piazza Minerva	Off side wrist	7 days
4	Whether To Fly	Off side hip	7 days
10	Give Me Donuts	Off side hock	7 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.