Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Wednesday, 20^th October 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: (G, Meek Chair), R. Doss

Officials: (Vet Dr. K. Frankish), (Judge K. Pitcher-Kelly), (Starter S. Gillett), (Samples E. Burgess), (Lure G. Moore)

General:

Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into the training status of Trainer Clinton Thompson in regard to him having the permission to train the greyhounds Billy’s Memory and Flawless Scottie which raced at tonight’s meeting.

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Race 1 - ROCKHAMPTON MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 1 MAIDEN 407m

2 Giant Thrill, was checked from behind in the back straight, commenced to drop out after leaving the back straight. Was sent for a post race veterinary inspection and no injuries were found.

5 Texas Moonshine, very slow to begin.

6 Queen Norma, very slow to begin and checked in the back straight after running into the back of another runner.

Race 2 - ROCKHAMPTON MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 2 MAIDEN 407m

1 Mr. Putin, was checked and lost ground in the back straight.

3 Spin Cabang, was checked in the back straight.

4 Flying Marge, checked after leaving the back straight.

5 Tokyo Dreamer, received a bump shortly after the start and was checked after leaving the back straight.

Race 3 - ROCKHAMPTON MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 3 MAIDEN 407m

1 Fernando Law, slow away and checked off heels approaching the first corner.

5 Major Suspect, was hampered coming around the home turn.

6 I'm Sassy, dropped out after leaving the back straight, finished the race well back. Was sent for a post race veterinary examination and no injuries were found.

8 Soldier's Bold, slow to begin,

Race 4 - TAB NOVICE 407m

2 Camino Angel, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

4 Billy's Memory, checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

6 Jimary Crimson, slow to again and bumped with another runner coming around the home turn.

7 Won't Win Larson, slow to again and bumped with another runner coming around the home turn.

Race 5 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE GRADE 5 (1) 407m

5 Merlin's Missile, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

7 Rosa's Memory, slow away.

8 Lektra Dude, slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

Race 6 - ROCKY FEED & SEED GRADE 5 (2) 407m

4 Until Late, raced wide for the majority.

5 Rosa's Tilly, slow to begin.

6 Question Asked, slow to begin.

7 Rockstar Lincoln, raced wide for the majority.

8 Winlock Bluey, slow to begin and checked off heels in the back straight.

Race 7 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD GRADE 4 407m

1 Dr. Braelyn, raced wide for the majority.

5 Link Here, raced wide for the majority.

6 Hear Footsteps, checked out of heels coming around the home turn.

7 Just Law, checked and lost ground going around the first corner.

8 Pole Inspector, checked and lost ground going around the first corner.

Race 8 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN MIXED 3/4 407m

3 Wise Decisions, was checked approaching the home turn.

4 Mamba Two Four, raced wide throughout.

6 Butter Puddin', checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

7 Wenatchee, was checked heavily and lost considerable ground entering the back straight.

8 Crown Of Thorns, entering the back straight was checked severely resulting in a heavy fall and failing to finish the race. Was sent for a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a badly injured off shoulder. Was given immediate pain relief and the shoulder was strapped by the veterinary surgeon. Trainer J Thompson was advised to take Crown Of Thorns to her local veterinary surgeon the next morning.

Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND GRADE 5 (3) 407m

3 Lock And Load, was checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Lines, raced wide for the majority.

7 Bailing Out, slow and bumped with another runner at the start, checked off heels leaving the back straight.

8 Red Card Bob, slow and bumped with another runner at the start.

Race 10 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL MA5 407m

1 Lumen Scar, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

2 Farmor Saloons, was checked coming around the home turn.

6 Chopper's Chance, slow away and checked and lost ground in the back straight.

7 Electron Kev, raced wide throughout.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)		Race 2 Spin Cabang & Race 3 I’m Sassy
Samples (Post-race)		All winners.
Scratchings		R1 Tokyo Chief – Injury, off shoulder. R8 Secret Chimp – Injury, back pads split.
Late Scratchings		Nil
Weight Variations		Race 1, Nana’s Gift, 26.7kg- 25.1kg Down 1.6kg Race 6, Winlock Bluey, 31.5kg – 32.9kg Up 1.4kg
Injuries		Race 8, Crown of Thorns, badly injured off shoulder, 45 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R2 - Mr. Putin – 91 days R7 Hurricane King – 91 days
Follow-up		Nil
Animal Actions		Nil
Person Actions		Nil
Trials		Et Tu Brutus, passed a marring and blinker trial, cleared all tracks, 407.0m time 24.09 Bago Dry, passed blinker trial 407.0m time of 24.39
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