Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

18 November 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

Officials: Dr K. Frankish (Vet), S. Stehbens (Judge), C. Gilligan (Starter), S. Zumpe (Samples),

G. Moore (Lure)

General:

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND MAIDEN (1) 407m

2 Zipping Ariarne, raced wide for the majority.

3 Last Date, entering the back straight run up onto hind legs and checked heavily resulting in falling and finishing the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed to injured in the left shoulder and left hind.

4 Lone Hunter, was checked in the hind legs going around the first turn and again in the back straight.

5 Canen Mable, slow to begin and checked heavily over a fallen runner and finished the race well back, A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

6 Penny And Clyde, very slow to begin.

8 Rosa's Wish, slow to begin, in the back checked heavily off hind legs and finished the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left hind hip support.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 407m

2 Chase Me Joy, going around the first turn was checked by two other runners resulting in falling and finishing the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the abdominal muscle.

3 In The City, in the back straight slowed considerably and failed to pursue the lure for some distance before resuming to pursue with commitment again. Stewards spoke with the trainers representative Clinton Thompson regarding the racing manners of In The City in the back straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, In The City was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment first offence. In The City was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

4 Gunyah Mate, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Tiny Turnips, slow to begin and checked heavily off a fallen greyhound. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

6 Oceania Blue, was bumped by another runner going around the first turn and checked in the back straight.

7 Pressure, very slow to begin and going around the first turn checked off other greyhounds and lost considerable ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

8 Loveless, slow away and checked in the back straight.

Race 3 - TAB NOVICE 407m

2 Sorrento Breeze, bumped heavily with another runner in the back straight.

4 Mia Moo Moo, checked off hind legs in the back straight and commenced to drop out. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

5 Zipping Scruffy, slow away and was hampered going around the first turn and raced wide throughout. Bumped heavily with another runner in the back straight.

6 Dairy Girl, very slow to begin and was checked in the hind legs in the back straight.

Race 4 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL GRADE 5 (1) 407m

1 Chase Me Candy, slow to begin.

2 Tralee Tristan, slow to begin and fell in the catching pen shortly after the race. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

5 Semiyon, leaving the back straight checked off hind legs and lost ground.

7 Dad's News, slow to begin.

8 Shadow Jewel, suffered a heavy fall in the catching pen after the race. Was given immediate pain relief prior to initial examination,  The post veterinary examination revealed a right hind calcaneal tuberosity fracture (Hock fracture) classed as a catastrophic injury, and was humanely euthanised.

Race 5 - ROCKY FEED & SEED 0-3 WINS 510m

1 Annali, was checked shortly after the start.

2 Katara Love, was checked shortly after the start.

3 Floyd's Fury, slow to begin.

4 Mount Cambla, was checked shortly after the start.

5 Social Impact, was checked shortly after the start and pushed another runner out wide going around the first turn, then raced wide for the remainder.

6 Yuri Magic, was checked shortly after the start and was pushed out wide going around the first turn.

7 Akimbo, shifted in abruptly after the start checking numerous runners on the inside.

8 Spot On Mate, slow to begin.

Race 6 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE MIXED 4/5 510m

4 Black Delight, bumped with another runner at the start, going around the first turn checked out abruptly off the hind legs of another runner heavily checking two other runners.

6 Miss San Cisco, bumped with another runner at the start and was heavily checked going around the first turn resulting in losing considerable ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8 Queen Norma, going around the first turn was heavily checked resulting in falling and finishing the race well back. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 7 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD MIXED 4/5 407m

1 Easy Eddie, slow to begin and checked and lost ground in the back straight.

4 Over Load, checked off hind legs leaving the back straight.

5 Bank Heist, slow to begin.

7 Petite Olga, was hampered in the back straight.

8 Platinum Legacy, slow to begin.

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

5 Jack's Debacle, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

7 Chips In, was hampered going around the first turn.

Race 9 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND GRADE 5 (2) 407m

1 Summer Cash checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

3 Zac The Black, raced wide for the majority.

2 Mean Sam, slow to begin.

5 Cambala Doll, was hampered going around the first turn.

6 Prosecutor, slow to begin.

Race 10 - SKY RACING 5PW 407m

2 Red Card Bob, raced wide for the majority.

6 Velocity Justice, slow to begin.

7 Hotshot Bear, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

8 Redeemer's Kid, slow to begin.

Race 11 - TAB MA5 407m

1 Louisiana Flyer, slow to begin.

4 Rosa's Gold, raced wide for the majority.

5 Disney Cool, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

8 Won't Win Larson, slow to begin.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	Race 3, Rev Up Rusty
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 From the Shire – Injury, near side wrist R3 Cyclone Rupee – Injury, near side wrist
Weight Variations	R1 Canen Mable – 26.8kg – 28.2kg, up 1.4kg
Injuries	Race 1, Last Date, left shoulder and left hind muscle strain, 7 days. Race 1, Rosa’s Wish, left hind hip support 10 days. Race 2 Chase Me Joy, abdominal muscle strain, 10 days. Race 4, Shadow Jewel, catastrophic hock fracture right hind, euthanised on humane grounds.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R1 Canen Mable – 123 Days R3 Mia Moo Moo – 116 Days R4 Chase Me Candy – 116 Days R5 Annali – 144 Days
Animal Actions	Race 2 – In The City – GAR124/GAR127(a) – 28 days and Stewards trial – Failing to pursue first offence.
Trials	Be Like Oliver – Passed– Run Time 24.07 – Weight 32.6kg, veterinary trial.
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