Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: C Ferguson

Stewards: S Barr, J Philp

 

General:

After the running of Race 1 “all clear” was delayed after it was established that the squeaker fell off the lure rounding the first turn.  After viewing the film stewards believed that no greyhound was materially effected and “all clear” was declared on the semaphored numbers  5-9-7-1.

 

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN 2 520m

 

7 Sirius Andrew Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.  Stewards spoke to Trainer D Johnstone regarding the greyhounds action approaching the winning post.  After hearing submissions from trainer and viewing all available film stewards elected to give the greyhound the benefit of the doubt.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 3 - THE Q 2025 MIXED 4/5 2 431m

 

1 Mitchell’s Lass Checked in the back straight and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed near side calf injury and was stood down for 7 days.

 

2 Jack’s Arrow Checked in the back straight and lost ground.

 

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS 5PW 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 0-3 WINS 3 630m

 

2 Zipping Beil Turned its head inwards in the home straight on the final occasion.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed a near hind hip strain and was stood down for 7 days  The greyhound was charged under Gar 125 Failure to Pursue by reason of injury and must complete a successful stewards trial prior to nomination

 

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE MA5 2 520m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 7 - CENTURY POOLS GRADE 5 2 520m

 

4 Bo Katan Checked at the turn after the back straight and lost ground.   Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from nearside  pin muscle injury and was stood down for 10 days

 

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MIXED 4/5 2 520m

 

2 Supreme Ella Appeared to sustain an injury in the front straight and took no further part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside back muscle and was stood down for 28 days.  The greyhound must complete a solo vet trial prior to nomination

 

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR MA5 2 431m

 

No matters of concern to stewards

 

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

 

1 Sweet Zandra Checked at the first turn and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from a lower back strain and was stood down for 5 days.

 

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

 

4 Whispering Abbey  Appeared to sustain an injury in the back straight and lost ground.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed nearside hind back muscle strain  and was stood down for 28 days.  Must complete a solo vet trial prior to nomination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

Race 1 No Points Left injury offside pin

Race 1 Crab Pot injury near side wrist

Race 3 Very Handy injury offside hock

Race 6 Comical Len injury lame

Race 8 Glen’s Wish injury nearside shoulder

Race 8 Howdy Doody injury offside chest

Race 8 Vienna On Call injury nearside front pad

 

Re-Weigh Information

R1 Detroit Medley 32.1kg- 33.4kg up 1.3kg

R2 Zipping Adeline 28.4kg- 27.1kg down 1.3kg

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

Race 1 - Detroit Medley – 154 Days  illness

Race 10 - Lone Pilot – 95 Days spelling

 

Animal Actions

Race 5 – Zipping Beil Gar 125 Failure to pursue with injury 7 days and one stewards trial prior to nomination.

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

5

7

8

10

11

Michell’s Lass

Zipping Beil

Bo Katan

Supreme Ella

Sweet Zandra

Whispering Abbey

Nearside calf muscle

Nearside hind hip strain

Nearside pin

Offside back muscle

Lower back strain

Near side back muscle

7 days

7 days

10 days

28 days

5 days

28 days

 

 

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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.