Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday, 17 January 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: J. Philp & R. Pedersen

 

 

 

Race 1 - LADBROKES MATES MODE HOSTED POTS MAIDEN (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 431m

 

4 Scorching Demon – Checked off heels rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor spike wound to the near-hind leg. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian.

 

5 Surging Spark – Turned its head outwards towards another runner and visibly eased rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer’s representative Anita Watts regarding the greyhound’s racing manners rounding the home turn. After reviewing the race footage, and hearing submissions from Ms Watts, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to Pursue (1st offence) and stood down Surging Spark for 28 days at Ipswich plus the completion of a satisfactory trial.

 

Race 4 - QGRC NOVICE 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 1/2 431m

 

1 Carramar Drive – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to race.

 

Race 6 - QUEENSLAND GREYHOUND RACING CLUB 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND GRADE 3 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

6 Lady Steps – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the turn off the back straight. Took several awkward strides in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist and under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

Race 10 - LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST 4/5 GRADE HEAT 4 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 – GJ WALSH & CO 4/5 GRADE HEAT 5 MIXED 4/5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - RED DOG MECHANIX MA5 431m

 

5 Kasey’s Money – Faltered in its action in the back straight taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist and under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners.

Scratchings

Nil.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R8 Jameson Bay – 132 days – Seasonal.

R10 Box Cutter – 115 days – Spelling.

Animal Actions

R3 Surging Spark – GAR124 Failing to Pursue (1st offence) 28 days stand down at Ipswich plus one satisfactory trial.

Stewards Trials

Messy In Heaven – 6 Months Trial 288m. Passed 17.04 Weight 33.2

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Scorching Demon

Minor spike wound to the near-hind leg

Nil

9

Lady Steps

Offside wrist

7 days

12

Kasey’s Money

Offside wrist

21 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.