Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 4th March 2025

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: S Barr, T Flymen

 

General: Stewards spoke to trainer C Scott and issued an official warning regarding the scratching of his greyhounds.

 

 

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Race 1 - LADBROKES BLACKBOOK MAIDEN 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 -ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 520m  

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS NOVICE (1) 431m

 

5 Spring Shaquille – Through the first turn was checked. Exiting the first turn appeared awkward in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injury. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative S Beyers regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

7 My Cujo – Through the home straight turned its head inward towards another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside foreleg shin. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was subsequently stood down from racing for 7 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer K Tribe regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 7 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 4 - M & K BUTCHERS NOVICE (2) 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - TREMBATH TYRES GRADE 5 431m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - LADBROKES PUNTER ASSIST MIXED 4/5 431m

 

7 Surf Size Queen – Through the back straight was checked off heels and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injury.

 

 

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (pre-race)

Race 2 – Akela Judo

Race 4 – Screaming Blaze

 

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Race 3 – It’s My Cash

 

Scratchings

Race 1 – Stilton Deed – Steward’s permission, trainer warning

Race 2 – Kooringa Trish – Injury, nearside wrist

Race 2 – Big Zach – Injury, spike wound

Race 2 – Ponticelli – Illness, on medication

Race 4 – Hilltop Lady – Injury, nearside wrist

Race 5 – Rana’s Joy – Ineligible, injury 28/2

Race 5 – Ringbark Ginger – Steward’s permission, trainer warning

Race 5 – Blazing Ace – Steward’s permission, trainer warning

Race 6 – Stilton Ava – Steward’s permission, trainer warning

Race 6 – Jimmy’s Girl – Steward’s permission, trainer warning

Race 6 – Keep You Posted – Injury, nearside shoulder

 

Animal Actions

Race 3 – Spring Shaquille – GAR124 – Failing To Pursue (1st Offence) – 28 days stand down at Ipswich + 1 trial

 

Race 3 – My Cujo – GAR125 – Failing To Pursue by reason of Injury – 7 day stand down from racing + 1 trial

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

My Cujo

Nearside foreleg shin

7 + 1 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.