Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: C Ferguson & T Flymen

General: Race 2 was declared a no race due to a greyhound running back into the field. In the opinion of the stewards this had materially affected the result and therefore acting under the provisions of GAR110 declared the event a No Race.

Race 7 was declared a no race due to a greyhound running back into the field. In the opinion of the stewards this had materially affected the result and therefore acting under the provisions of GAR110 declared the event a No Race.

Stewards spoke to licensed handler Shannon Glasscock and reminded him of his obligations in relation to the Racing Queensland dress code.

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Race 1 - LADBROKES BET TICKER MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKY RACING 0-3 WINS (1) 3 630m

2. Fireball Lucy – Along the home straight eased taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside hip injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative Shane Topping regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR125 Failing to pursue by reason of injury – 14 day stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 3 - THE Q 2025 0-3 WINS (2) 3 630m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 -GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE 5PW 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - CHASE NEWSPAPER MA5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR MIXED 4/5 2 630m

4. Mischievous Lou – Entering the first turn was checked and then stumbled 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 42 days and must complete a satisfactory Stewards trial prior to racing next.

Race 8 - CORPORATE DOLLARS CHALLENGE FINAL GRADE 5 2 520m

2. Daintree Peggy – Shortly after the start was checked. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion was tightened and checked. Stewards spoke to trainer Christopher Broadrick regarding the greyhounds’ actions over the concluding stages. After considering all available evidence no further action was taken.

Race 9 - M & K BUTCHERS GRADE 5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - LADBROKES ODDS SURGE MIXED 4/5 2 431m

2. Comedy Act – Beaten favourite. Entering the first turn was tightened and heavily checked. Exiting the first turn was checked.

Race 11 – GOLDEN VIEW GREYHOUND COMPLEX GRADE 5 (1) 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - CENTURY POOLS GRADE 5 (2) 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	Race 1 – Elusive Hornet – Ineligible, won outside of maiden series. Race 6 – Lucky Bundy – Runner elsewhere. Race 8 – Born To Rave – Ineligible, under penalty. Race 10 – Bon Flame – Seasonal. Race 10 – Master Distiller – Injury, offside wrist. Race 12 – Supreme Ethics – Injury, near-fore toe.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Bustling Bull – 166 Days, Spelling.
Animal Actions	Race 2 – Fireball Lucy – GAR125 – 14 days all tracks + satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue by reason of injury.
Stewards Trials	Ares – Passed – 25.60 – 35.0kg Gypsy King – Failed

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2 7	Fireball Lucy Mischievous Lou	Nearside hip Offside back muscle	14 42 + 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.