Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Tuesday 20^th September 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: G. Meek (Chair), J. Challen & R. Liverton

Officials: Dr K. Frankish (Vet), K. Pitcher – Kelly (Judge), H. Gillett (Starter), S. Zumpe (Samples), G. Moore (Lure)

General:

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Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN (1) 407m

1 Downpipe, Turned its head outwards in the home straight. Stewards spoke with the trainer

Raymond Young regarding the racing manners of Downpipe in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124(1), Downpipe was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment first offence and as a result was stood down from racing for 28 days. Downpipe must perform a satisfactory trial, before any future nomination will be accepted.

2 Cyclone Fergie, slow to begin.

4 Chase Me Joy, slow to begin and checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

6 Miss Invictus, checked and lost ground entering the back straight.

8 Pressure, extremely slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 407m

1 Rev Up Rusty, approaching the first turn shifted out and bumped another runner.

2 No Name Girl, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

4 From The Shire, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

6 Cyclone Rupee, very slow to begin and was hampered going around the first turn.

7 Sherman, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the remainder.

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE 407m

1 Hooked On In, raced wide for the majority.

3 Kahuna Beach, slow to begin.

5 Fleur De Belle, checked and lost ground going around the first turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed to have a left forelimb carpus strain and a left hind dislocated toe.

7 Double Buck, raced wide throughout.

Race 4 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 407m

3 So You Sing, raced wide for the majority.

5 Shadow Jewel, checked out off heels leaving the back straight.

7 White Bull, bumped with another runner shortly after the start and checked off heels approaching the home turn.

8 Jet's Image, slow away and bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Began to shorten stride and pulled up in the back straight and took no further part in the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed to have a chest muscle strain and a left hind muscle strain.

Race 5 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 407m

3 Star Connie, raced wide for the majority.

4 Misunderstood, slow to begin.

5 Deadly Choice, checked and lost ground entering the back straight and raced wide for the remainder.

7 Jayhawks, slow to begin.

Race 6 - ROCKY FEED & SEED 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 407m

2 Shakey Country, slow to begin, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and checked out off hind legs approaching the first turn.

5 Redeemer's Kid, slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

7 Laffey's Beach, raced wide throughout.

Race 7 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE GRADE 4 407m

1 Bank Heist, checked entering the back straight and raced wide for the majority.

2 Suited It, lost ground shortly after the start.

4 Dr. Kammi, raced wide throughout.

7 Angel Harks, raced wide throughout.

8 Black Delight, raced wide throughout.

Race 8 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD BEST 8 407m

3 Swift Twitch, raced wide in the early and middle stages.

5 Velocity Tamika, bumped with another runner leaving the back straight.

6 Canary Wharf, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

7 Love You Peaches, bumped with another runner leaving the back straight and raced wide throughout.

8 Another Day, slow to begin and checked and lost ground in the back straight.

Race 9 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 5 (1) 510m

1 Pereira, was bumped in the hind legs shortly after the start and raced wide for the majority.

2 My Bro Beach, bumped another runner in the hind legs shortly after the start.

4 Zambora Chief, raced wide throughout.

7 Prosecutor, slow to begin.

Race 10 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND GRADE 5 (2) 510m

2 Mean Sam, slow to begin and pushed another runner out going around the first turn.

5 Road Home, was pushed out going around the first turn and run into hind legs coming around the home turn.

8 Spot On Polly, slow to begin and was checked in the hind legs approaching the home turn.

Race 11 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 407m

1 Goody Goody Yum, lost ground shortly after leaving the back straight.

2 Velocity Kayla, bumped with another runner coming around the home turn.

4 County Mist, checked and lost ground approaching the first turn and raced wide throughout.

7 I'm Too Short, bumped with another runner coming around the home turn.

8 Striking Stare, slow to begin.

Race 12 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 407m

6 Lachie's Girl, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide throughout.

7 Dr. Braelyn, very slow to begin and dropped out leaving the back straight, a post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 Dairy Girl – Injury, near side wrist.
Injuries	Race 3, Fleur De Belle, GAR41(1) left forelimb carpus strain and a left hind dislocated toe. 10 days. Race 4, Jet’s Image, GAR41(1) chest muscle strain and a left hind muscle strain. 14 days
Animal Actions	Race 1 – Downpipe – GAR 124(1), /GAR127 – 28 days and satisfactory trial – Failing To Pursue the Lure with due commitment first offence.
Trials	Crème De Monte, Passed Failing To Pursue first offence, 25.14 Greysynd Hero, Failed, Failing To Pursue, first offence, 25.11
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