Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday 12^th October 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: T Flymen, B McErlean

General:

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 2 520m

2 Federal Blonde – Late scratching at 4:17pm under the provisions of GAR 86(1) not being presented in the required kennelling time. The greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Trainer B Belford was fined $200 pursuant to GAR 76(7).

4 Phantom Juliet – Through the first turn was checked and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injury.

Race 3 - THE Q 2025 R5 (1) 3 630m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS R5 (2) 3 630m

3 Dundee Lexi – Exiting the first turn was checked. Through the back straight commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside pin. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MA5 2 520m

3 Rowdy Rebel – Through the first turn was dragged down and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside foreleg flexor tendon. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 10 days.

7 Delivery Mail – Gave ground approaching the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound injury to both wrists. The greyhound received no stand down time.

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE GRADE 5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - CENTURY POOLS MIXED 4/5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 3/4 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR 5PW 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - M & K BUTCHERS MIXED 4/5 2 431m

8 Special Baz – Entering the back straight was checked off heels and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed

Race 11 - TAB GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - QGRC GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

2 Lottie Bear – Exiting the home turn was checked and commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindleg. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound has been subsequently stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to returning to racing.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	Race 1 – Crystal Vision – Injury, wrist Race 2 – Pocket Itch – Injury, nearside hind toe
Late scratchings	Race 2 – Federal Blonde – Not presented
Re-Weigh Information	Race 1 – No Points Left – Was 32.6kg, today 31.5kg, variance of -1.1kg Race 12 – Mega Man – Was 29.4kg, today 30.6kg, variance of 1.2kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	Race 1 – Scorching Demon – 124 Days - Spelling Race 11 – On Any Day – 144 Days - Injury
Person Actions	Bradley Belford – Federal Blonde – GAR76(7) – $200 fine – Failed to present the greyhound
Stewards Trials	520m Steward’s Trial Golden Bear passed in 30.42, weighing 37.4kg Pringle Tiger failed in 31.81, weighing 32.6kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
4 5 12	Dundee Lexi Rowdy Rebel Lottie Bear	Nearside triceps muscle injury Offside foreleg flexor tendon strain Offside hindleg injury	5 10 90 + 1 Steward’s 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.