Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: J Philp & R Pedersen

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - LADBROKES BLACKBOOK MDNPW 431m

 

4. Sirius Andrew – Entering the home straight turned its head inwards towards the inside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Darren Johnstone regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

6. Famous Last Word – Exiting the first turn was checked. Along the back straight raced wide. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainer Anne Clelland regarding the greyhound’s performance. Anne Clelland stated the early interference, and this was the greyhounds second start back from a spell were factors in the result and will look to nominate the greyhound over a shorter distance in the future. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (1) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - QGRC NOVICE (2) 431m

 

3. Kaiju Chloe – Exiting the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn checked off heels and then checked and turned sideways. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near-fore nail injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NMW (1) 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE NMW (2) 520m

 

1. Midnight Queen – Beaten favourite. Entering the first turn checked of heels and then shifted out sharply and then checked and stumbled. 

 

Race 7 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS MIXED 4/5 520m

 

1. Destini Potenza – Approaching the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near-hind toe injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

 

2. Swift Beach – Approaching the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn was tightened and checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS 1-5 WINS FINAL 1-5 WINS 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - QUEENSLAND GREYHOUND RACING CLUB MIXED 2/3 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - TREMBATH TYRES MIXED 4/5 431m

 

4. Aussie Courage – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked and then stumbled. Exiting the first turn was checked and then gave ground taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 21 days.

 

9. Court Model - Late scratching at 12:47pm under the provisions of GAR 86(1) not being presented, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

Race 11 – LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST GRADE 5 (1) 431m

 

3. Villain Of Magic – Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the back turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 12 - THE Q 2025 GRADE 5 (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

Race 1 – Karma Chaos – Ineligible, raced 20/1/25.

Race 2 – Maywyn Nash – Injury, offside dew claw.

Race 2 – Ringbark Sport – Ineligible, won maiden.

Race 2 – Barefoot Vera – Ineligible, won maiden.

Race 3 – Barefoot Gypsy – Ineligible, won novice.

Race 3 – Optimality – Injury, offside wrist.

Race 5 – Grace Burgess – Injury, offside pin.

Race 6 – Dish For Dash – runner elsewhere.

Race 6 – Savanna Beach – Injury, nearside pin.

Race 7 – Gypsy Girl Pearl – Injury, nearside fibula.

Race 8 – Trentino – Injury, spike wound infection front toe.

Race 10 – Daintree Goddess – Injury, offside shoulder.

Late Scratchings

Race 10 – Court Model – Non arrival, 10 days.

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R11 My King – 125 Days – Spelling.

 

Animal Actions

Race 1 – Sirius Andrew – GAR124 – 28 days at Ipswich and a satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue.

Person Actions

Ken Boody – Race 10 – Court Model – GAR76(7) - $200.00 – Unacceptable reason for scratching.

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

7

9

Kaiju Chloe

Destini Potenza

Aussie Courage

Near-fore nail

Near-hind toe

Offside back muscle

7

14

21

 

 

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.