Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday, 17^th August 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: N Thorneycroft

Stewards: D Broxham, R Pedersen

Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

2 Akela Ninjutsu- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a laceration to the greyhound’s head and was stood down from racing for a period of 14 days.

4 Big Kelce- Checked entering 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 offside elbow and was stood down from racing for a period of 14 days.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

Nil to report.

Race 3 - THE "Q" 2025 NOVICE 2 520m

Nil to report.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS MA5 (1) 2 520m

6 Emerald Ability- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a laceration to the greyhound’s head and was stood down from racing for a period of 21 days.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 (2) 2 520m

1 Techno Terror- Commenced to weaken approaching the first turn and trailed the field for remainder of the event. 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 21 days.

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE MIXED 4/5 2 520m

Nil to report.

Race 7 - CENTURY POOLS R4/5 3 630m

Nil to report.

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 2 520m

3 Fearless Freak- Checked shortly after the start and appeared injured. 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 14 days.

9 Callisto- Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the near hind leg and was stood down from racing for a period of 3 days.

Race 9 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 4/5 2 431m

5 Taffer- Severely checked entering the back straight and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 10 - TAB GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

2 Anna Bella- Checked in the first turn. Checked entering the back straight. Checked racing through the turn out of the back straight and forced wide. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.

5 Company You Keep- Checked in the first turn. Checked entering the back straight. Checked racing through the turn out of the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a back strain and was stood down from racing for a period of 14 days.

Race 11 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE MIXED 4/5 2 520m

3 Top Shelf Toby- Late scratching at 4.27pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the veterinary official found the greyhound to have injury to the back during kennelling. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Race 12 – QGRC GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

Nil to report.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Detroit Medley- Illness, water diabetes R7 Mickayla Swift- Injury, shoulder R8 Rylee’s River- Ineligible R8 Pacific Holly- Illness, virus R12 Keep On Running- Stewards permission, incorrectly drawn
Late scratchings	R11 Top Shelf Toby- Back strain, 7 days

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Big Kelce	Offside elbow	14
2	Akela Ninjutsu	Head laceration	14
4	Emerald Ability	Head laceration	21
5	Techno Terror	Near hip and hock	21
8	Fearless Freak	Off hind foot	14
10	Company You Keep	Back strain	14

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.