Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

Date: Friday 28th February 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R.Pedersen

Stewards: J.Philp, W.Maher

 

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 431m

 

2 No Stylist – Commenced to give ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the back and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

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

 

3 Lakoda Wombat – Checked through the back turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside forelimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

8 Ares – Turned its head to the outside runner on numerous occasions entering and through the home straight.  Made muzzle contact with the outside runner in the home straight and fell entering the catching pen.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Steward’s spoke to trainer representative B.Dargusch regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 4 - QGRC NOVICE (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 431m

 

2 Which Trap – Beaten favourite. Checked shortly after the start.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

Race 6 - QUEENSLAND GREYHOUND RACING CLUB 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 431m

 

8 Whistle Away - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainer G.Gilbert that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

 

Race 8 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND MIXED 3/4 431m

 

3 Inspired Reason – Checked and dragged down through the first turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside and offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

Race 9 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 431m

 

3 Rana’s Joy – Commenced to give ground in the back straight appearing injured.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 10 - LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - GJ WALSH & CO 5TH GRADE HEAT 6 GRADE 5 431m

 

3 Red Tape - Late scratching at 1:27pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission.

 

4 Shiva Dragon – Displayed signs of an illness when leaving the kennels for a post-race sample.  A veterinary examination revealed a gastrointestinal illness and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.

 

Race 12 - RED DOG MECHANIX MA5 431m

 

3 Set To Rock - Late scratching at 1:27pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission.

 

9 Kasey’s Money – Checked through the first turn and commenced to give ground entering the back turn appearing injured.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.

 

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners except R11 – Shiva Dragon

 

Scratchings

R5 – Tuta Pebbles, Ineligible

R9 – Whiskey Cartel, Injury, Offside front foot

R10 – Tanami Jack, Injury, Off pin

R12 – Bow Street, Ineligible

Late scratchings

R11 – Red Tape, Stewards Permission

R12 – Set To Rock, Stewards Permission

Animal Actions

R3 – Ares – GAR 123 – Marring – 28 days Ipswich + trial

 

Stewards Trials

She’s Our Gal – Passed 431m RTR – 25.10 – 27.3kg

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

3

5

8

9

11

12

No Stylist

Lakoda Wombat

Which Trap

Inspired Reason

Rana’s Joy

Shiva Dragon

Kasey’s Money

Back injury

Offside forelimb injury

Offside hindlimb injury

Nearside & Offside hindlimb injury

Offside hindlimb injury

Illness

Offside hindlimb injury

5

10

10

5

90 + trial

3

3

 

 

 

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.