Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

                            Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 2 April 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: R Pedersen, W Maher

Veterinarian: D Blyde

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: N Briggenshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

 

General:

 

This meeting was transferred to a night meeting due to an electrical fault on course. Kennelling time altered to 4.57pm – 5.57pm, with the advertised first race for 6.42pm.

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 431m

 

7 Shian Kylie- Severely checked in the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

8 Maywyn Garth- Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 106(2)(a).

 

9 Looks Good- Severely checked in the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

 

1 Flipper King- Turned its head outwards immediately after box rise. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside whip muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days. Stewards spoke to Mr D Johnstone, regarding the greyhounds’ racing manners at box rise. Stewards issued a charge acting under the provisions of GAR 125(a), failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury. Flipper King must complete a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431m

 

7 Sidonia- Severely checked entering the turn off the back straight causing the greyhound to drop back through the field rapidly. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS GRADE 4 431m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 6 - RED DOG MECHANIX 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 520m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 7 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 520m

 

6 Red Yogi- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near side hip and was stood down from racing for a period of 7 days.

 

Race 8 - GJ WALSH & CO MIXED 1/2 431m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MIXED 3/4 431m

 

1 Lamia Milania- Beaton favourite. Slow to begin.

 

Race 10 - TAB GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

No significant racing incidents.

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

4 Time Keeper- Severely checked on multiple occasions through the first turn causing the greyhound to fall and take no further part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside fibula and was stood down from racing for a period of 90 days. Stewards ordered that the Time Keeper must complete a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

 

Race 12 - TAB VENUE MODE GRADE 5 (3) 431m

 

No significant racing incidents.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

R1 Mustang Dolly – Injury, hip

R2 Hara’s Caesar – Injury, off wrist

R2 Maxwell Rhodes – Injury, near pin

R4 Pale Rider – Injury

R7 Some Idea – Seasonal

R7 Bag The Cash, injured 30/03

R8 Fernando Grand – Injury, off wrist

R12 Bow Street – Injury, near wrist

 

Late Scratchings

R11 Flying Avocado – Stewards permission due to time change.

R12 In Her Wake - Stewards permission due to time change.

 

Animal Actions

R2 Flipper King- GAR125 FTP with injury, 1 Stewards trial

 

Stewards Trials

Trial 1 – 431m

Regal Pursuit – Passed – 30.5kg – 25.43

Tarawi Mini – Passed – 29.0kg – 25.61

Barefoot Cowboy – Passed – 31.9kg – 25.79

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

Flipper King

Offside whip muscle

10

7

Red Yogi

Nearside hip muscle

7

11

Time Keeper

Offside fibula

90

 

 

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.