Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday, 20th July 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: C Ferguson, R Pedersen

 

 

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 520m

 

Nil to report.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 2 520m

 

3 Ritzy Ritzy- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request which revealed a small laceration to the head with no stand down period imposed.

 

4 Knopfler- Checked approaching the first turn and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed and injury to the offside foreleg and was stood down from racing for a period of 14 days.  

 

7 Flipper King- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days. Stewards spoke with trainer Mr D Johnstone regarding Flipper King’s efforts over the concluding stages of the event. After hearing Mr Johnstone’s submissions and considering the injury sustained to Flipper King, stewards took no further action.    

 

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

 

Nil to report.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MA5 2 520m

 

Nil to report.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

5 Ivy Rules- Slipped its collar and was momentarily loose during the pre-race parade. Underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

 

8 Mighty River- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside back muscle and was stood down from racing for a period of 21 days.

 

 

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

Nil to report.

 

Race 7 - CENTURY POOLS 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 520m

 

Nil to report.

 

Race 8 - IPSWICH YOUNG GUNS (L) FINAL OPEN 2 520m

 

2 Traditional- Checked entering the first turn and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near side pin muscle and was stood down from racing for a period of 7 days.

 

Race 9 - PASSED MEMBERS FINAL OPEN 3 288m

 

7 Sandave Tommy- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near fore foot and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 10 - M & K BUTCHERS GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

 

4 Spring Tino- 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 revealed an injury to the off-hind foot and was stood down for a period of 60 days. Stewards further ordered that Spring Tino must perform a satisfactory trial before returning to racing.

 

5 Sirius Lizzie- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the off-hind foot and was stood down from racing for a period of 5 days.

 

8 Jameson Bay- Stewards spoke with trainer Colin Curtis after the greyhound proved difficult to box in tonight’s event. Stewards will closely monitor the greyhounds boxing manners in future starts.

 

Race 11 – TAB GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

 

4 Kingbrae Alice- Severely checked through the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

 

Race 12 - GREYHOUND GEAR GRADE 5 (3) 2 431m

 

Nil to report.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 Hara’s Jessie - Illness, scours

R4 Jay mac – Illness, scours

R6 Annihilating – Injury, wrist

 

Stewards Trials

Trial 1 – 431m

Shelby’s Boy – Failed – 26.17 – 30.7kg

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

Knopfler

Offside foreleg

14

2

Flipper King

Offside back muscle

10

5

Mighty River

Offside back muscle

21

8

Traditional

Near pin muscle

7

9

Sandave Tommy

Near fore foot

10

10

Sirius Lizzie

Off hind foot

5

10

Spring Tino

Off hind foot

60

 

 

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.