Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday, 2 March 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: M Fernholz, W Maher

Veterinarian: A Williams

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: T Brennan

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

 

1 Dawson’s Bear – Performed below market expectations. Checked in the front straight, checked on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Trainer Jeff Crawford stated that he has been disappointed with the greyhound’s performances and is not likely to continue on with the greyhounds training. Stewards noted the submissions.

 

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

 

4 Cheers Cobber - Late scratching at 4.30pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an offside back muscle injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

 

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 - NOT DAN'S BIRTHDAY GRADE 5 3 630m

 

7 Hooked On Torque - Late scratching at 4.30pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to be seasonal during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.

 

 

Race 5 - DOVER & SONS MA5 2 520m

 

7 Saddle Bronc – Checked entering the back straight. Became unbalanced and gave ground then checked entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hip support injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Stewards spoke to trainer Peter Young regarding the greyhound’s action entering the home straight. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.

 

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

1 Delivery Mail – Checked entering the first turn, checked entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 7 - SHIPWRECK AT STUD MIXED 3/4 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - CENTURY POOLS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 520m

 

5 Jameson Bay – Began awkwardly, checked in the front straight, checked on the first turn, checked and made contact with the rail entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 9 - RED DOG MECHANIX MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - CORZ'A LAST DANCE GRADE 5 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

R6 Delivery Mail

 

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

R2 White Noise – Ineligible

R7 Our Opals – Injury, sesamoid offside hind hoot

R7 Bora Blue – Seasonal

 

Late Scratchings

R2 Cheers Cobber – Offside back muscle injury – 21 days

R4 Hooked On Torque – Seasonal – 28 days

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R1 Dawson’s Bear – 116 Days - Spelling

R1 Swooper’s Bias – 164 Days - Seasonal

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

 

Saddle Bronc

 

Offside hip support injury

 

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.