Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Thursday, 11 April 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: M Fernholz, J Philp

Veterinarian: C Welch

Swab Official: A Challen

Starter: D Brennan

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

General:

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 288m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 288m

1 Hillside Howler – Entering the first turn tightened and checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

3 Nickel White – Through the first turn made contact with the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

6 Speed Roy – Through the first turn was checked and ran wide. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 288m

5 Unlimited Beauty – Entering the first turn checked. Gave significant ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries. Stewards spoke to trainer representative H Bock regarding the greyhound’s performance. He stated the greyhound always begins well but has reoccurring issues when entering the turn. H Bock also stated the trainer plans on retiring the greyhound.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MAIDEN HEAT 4 MAIDEN 288m

8 Panama Pursuit - Late scratching at 9:15am pursuant to GAR 77(1) due to being on season. The greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.

5 Sirius Charlie - Late scratching at 10:59am pursuant to GAR 92(2) due to an injury to the nearside bicep. The greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN HEAT 5 MAIDEN 288m

6 Flying Zambrora – Slow away. Gave significant ground throughout the course of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hock. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 6 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 1/2 288m

8 Spring Rock – Through the first turn was checked. Shortly after the finish line was dragged down. A post-race veterinary revealed no significant injuries.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR NOVICE (1) 288m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 3/4 288m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - CENTURY POOLS NOVICE (2) 288m

1 You Know Better - Late scratching at 10:19am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to an offside hindleg back muscle injury. The greyhound has been stood down for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

5 Alpha Cyrus – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside calf muscle. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 10 – TAB NOVICE (3) 288m

3 Girl Torque – Entering the first turn was checked and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

4 Zar’s Rescue – Entering the first was checked and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

Race 11 - SKY RACING NOVICE (4) 288m

3 Mystical Girl – Through the first turn contacts the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

Race 12 - TAB VENUE MODE NPW 288m

5 Kokoda Beach – Steward’s spoke to trainer representative Mrs B Champan regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Failing to purse by reason of injury. The greyhound was subsequently stood from racing for 10 days at all tracks, and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Late Scratchings	R4 – Sirius Charlie – GAR92(2) – Scratching due to injury to the nearside bicep. 5 day stand down from racing. R4 – Panama Pursuit – GAR71(1) – Scratching due to being on season. 28 day stand down from racing. R9 – You Know Better – GAR92(2) – Scratching due to injury to the offside back muscle. 28 day stand down from racing, must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.
Re-Weigh Information	R1 – Bella Rye – Last start weight 28.3kg, today’s weight 26.4kg, for a variance of 1.9kg. R7 – Wallaby Bob – Last start weight 35.6kg, today’s weight 37.5kg, for a variance of 1.9kg. R11 – Hooked On Spirit – Last start weight 31.6kg, today’s weight 30.3kg, for a variance of 1.3kg.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Colette Rising – 114 Days - Spelling R3 Unlimited Beauty – 91 Days - Spelling R5 Hard To Resist – 147 Days - Spelling R9 Brawl -177 Days – Injury, leg R11 Hooked On Spirit – 126 Days – New trainer
Animal Actions	Race 12 – Kokoda Beach – GAR125 – 10 day stand down at all tracks, must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.
Stewards Trials	Ivy Pearl – Passed in 17.28, weighing in at 23.5kg.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
5 9	Flying Zambrora Alpha Cyrus	Offside hock sprain Offside calf muscle laceration	10 days 5 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.