Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday, 16 March 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: N Thorneycroft & R Pedersen

Veterinarian: Dr A Williams

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN (1) 2 520m

 

3. Billie Cash Kid – Approaching the first turn was checked. Entering the first turn was checked then stumbled and then was dragged down from the runner behind. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE 2 520m

 

6. Ultra Hannah – At the winning post on the first occasion was tightened. Entering the first turn was checked then stumbled and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 4 - SHIPWRECK AT STUD MIXED 4/5 3 630m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - IPSWICH RISING STARS (L) HEAT 1 OPEN 2 520m

 

3. Alberton Park – Struck its head on the lids at box rise. Entering the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a head laceration and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

9. Little Cosmo – Shortly after the start was checked. Exiting the first turn was tightened, checked, and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind abrasion and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

 

Race 7 - IPSWICH RISING STARS (L) HEAT 2 OPEN 2 520m

 

1. Johhny Koala – Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened. Approaching the winning post on the final occasion became unbalanced momentarily and then checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind abrasion and was stood down from racing for 3 days.

 

3. Duffman – Approaching the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near hind split webbing injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 8 - IPSWICH RISING STARS (L) HEAT 3 OPEN 2 520m

 

1. Blackjack Cal – Entering the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was checked and then dragged down from the runner behind. Exiting the back turn lost ground appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside calf muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

Race 9 - TAB MA5 2 520

 

3. Seldom Seen Kid - Late scratching at 3:55pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to seasonal the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.

 

Race 10 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - TAB VENUE MODE GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

 

7. Sirius Lilly – Entering the first turn checked off heels. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

8. Stricken – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off hind split webbing injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R2 – Little Cosmo - Runner elsewhere.

R6 – Tank Engine - Injury, wrist.

R8 – Horology - Injury, near wrist.

R8 – Saanvi - Injury, offside hip.

R9 – Keep Tracking - Stewards permission.

Late Scratchings

R9 – Seldom Seen Kid – Seasonal, 28 days.

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

6

6

7

7

8

12

12

Alberton Park

Little Cosmos

Johnny Koala

Duffman

Blackjack Cal

Sirius Lilly

Stricken

Head laceration

Off hind abrasion

Off hind abrasion

Near hind split webbing

Offside calf muscle

Offside back muscle

Near hind split webbing

14 days

5 days

3 days

14 days

14 days

14 days

21 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.