Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday, 5 April 2024

Track Condition: Slow

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: P McLean & B McErlean

Veterinarian: Dr C Welch

Swab Official: L Bobeszko

Starter: N Brigginshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: R Greensil

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

1. Crazy Matrix – Approaching the back turn was checked. Through the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside hip strain and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (1) 431m

 

1. Terry’s Taxi – Underwent a pre-race veterinarian examination and was passed fit to race.

 

6. Cecil Citizen – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

7. Oscar Joel – Through the first turn was checked. Through the back turn eased and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a chest muscle strain and was stood down from racing for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Stephen Neary regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Failing to pursue by reason of injury - 10 day stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 431m

 

9. Tommy Egan – Entering the back turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 431m

 

2. Spring Tara – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked. Entering the back turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 7 - SHIPWRECK AT STUD 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 431m

 

5. Lily Luna Potter – Entering the first turn was checked and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER GRADE 4 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX BEST 8 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 431m

 

2. Snowy Waugh – Entering the back turn and through the back turn visibly eased. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Brent Kline regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

5. Fire Up Baz – Through the back turn put in an awkward stride and then eased appearing injured. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-foreleg injury and was stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory Stewards trial before nominating for any future events.

 

Race 12 - TAB VENUE MODE 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 431m

 

Due to a mechanical issue the starting boxes failed to open, all greyhounds were removed from the boxes and subsequently all underwent a veterinarian examination and were passed fit to race. As a result, the race was started manually.

 

1. Par Seventy – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked and then contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

7. Barefoot Cowboy – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R1 Cheers Cobber – Injury, wrist

R5 Little Bullet – Injury, off wrist

R5 Energetic Cloud – Stewards permission

R6 Time Keeper – Ineligible, injured 2/04

Re-Weigh Information

R3 Johnny Baha – Was 33.8kg - today 35.8kg - up 2.0kg

R8 Fat Boy’s Wants – Was 26.8kg - today 25.7kg - down 1.1kg

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R1 Diva Unleashed – 117 Days, Injury

R1 Money Ablaze – 183 Days, Change of trainer

Animal Actions

Race 3 – Oscar Joel – GAR125 – 10 days all tracks + satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue by reason of injury.

Race 11 – Snowy Waugh – GAR124 – 28 days Ipswich only + satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue.

Stewards Trials

Galloping Black – Scratched at veterinarian check.

Sirius Wilson – Failed – 31:02 – 34.6kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

ST

2

3

11

Galloping Black

Crazy Matrix

Oscar Joel

Fire Up Baz

Offside back muscle

Nearside hip strain

Chest muscle strain

Off-foreleg

28 days

5 days

10 days

90 days + trial

 

 

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.