Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Wednesday 8^th  March 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: Gary Meek (Chair), Shane Larkins, Justin Challen & Rhys Liverton

Officials: Dr Kelli Frankish (Vet), Kodi Pitcher-Kelly (Judge), Wallace Noakes (Starter),

Russell Doss (Samples), Gary Moore (Lure)

General:

QRIC Stewards toady gave consideration to a request of review from trainer Phillip Sears in relation to the findings that when presented to race at the Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club meeting held on 1^st  March 2023, that Crème De Monte, when examined by the attending veterinary officer prior to racing, was found to be in season and subsequently scratched from it’s engagement and stood down from racing for 28 days.

Considering the submissions made by the trainer, the veterinary certificate provided by Dr Susan Connor from Alma Street Veterinary Hospital, which stated Crème De Monte was not showing signs of being in season when presented on the 6^th March 2023 and taking into account the original veterinary report, stewards could not be satisfied that the veterinary report from the Alma Street Veterinary Clinic  displaced the findings of Dr Bridgit Newman after the examination conducted on the night in question, therefore the original findings and penalty stand down of 28 days would remain in place.

In assessing the request, stewards were mindful of the Victorian Racing Tribunals (VRT) findings in the matters of Kate Gath (26 March 2020) and Alex Ashwood (27 November 2020) where subsequent veterinary examinations revealed contrary findings to the original examinations conducted on the day when racing animals competed. The wording of both these decisions makes it abundantly clear that a second and subsequent examination post the day that an animal competes, does not negate nor displace the original findings reported on the day of the race.

Licensed Trainer Steven Boody pleaded guilty to charge under the terms of GAR145(1) for treating his greyhound Guru Bart prior to the running of Race 7 at Callaghan Park on Wednesday 8^th March 2023 with Colloidal Silver in the emptying out yard. Stewards determined an appropriate penalty to be a fine of $1000.00 trainer Steven Boody was advised of his rights to an internal review.

Licensed Trainer Steven Boody pleaded guilty to a charge under the terms of GAR148(2) for having in his possession an unlabelled bottle at Callaghan Park on Wednesday 8^th March 2023. Stewards determined an appropriate penalty to be a fine of $250.00 trainer Steven Boody was advised of his rights to an internal review.

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Race 1 - AMBER BOODY MAIDEN (1) 407m

2 Baby Beau, turned at the start towards a runner on the outside. Was checked and lost ground approaching the first turn and checked out across hind legs entering the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards spoke with trainer Craig Emery regarding the racing manners of Baby Beau leaving the boxes. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Baby Beau was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment second offence. Baby Beau was barred from racing for 28 days and must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

3 Little Spyro, slow to begin and checked another runner shortly after the start.

4 Run Along Anna, slow to begin and shortly after leaving the back straight shifted out and checked another runner.

5 Sakura Sky, shortly after entering the back straight checked out off hind legs of another runner.

6 Legendary Spyro, raced wide for the majority.

7 Phoebe's Honey, slow to begin.

8 Key Piece, was checked heavily and lost considerable ground shortly after leaving the back straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 2 - CHRISTINE POLLARD MAIDEN (2) 407m

1 Starlight Swift, approaching the first turn shifted out abruptly and was checked heavily losing considerable ground then raced wide for the remainder. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

5 Mia Jet, checked off hind legs shortly after the start and was checked leaving the back straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

6 Sonic Groove, approaching the first turn was checked heavily and lost considerable ground.

7 Kajal Rani, extremely slow to begin.

Race 3 - MICHELLE BRIDER NOVICE 407m

1 Tokin Beach, shifted out abruptly going around the first turn.

2 Double Buck, approaching the first turn commenced to shift out wide and drop back sharply. A post race veterinary examination revealed a right hip support injury.

3 Shona's Fury, checked and lost ground going around the first turn and raced wide for the majority.

4 Garnacho, was bumped shortly after the start.

5 Bandit Andie, checked and lost considerable ground shortly after leaving the back straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

7 She's So Cosmic, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

Race 4 - PETA BOON 0-4 WINS 510m

2 Excessive, bumped with Lone Hunter at the start and was checked and lost ground going around the first turn. A post race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left carpus.

3 Lone Hunter, bumped with Excessive at the start and bumped with Semiyon going around the first turn.

6 Semiyon, slow to begin and checked off hind legs approaching the home turn.

8 Zipping Dudley, slow to begin.

Race 5 - JUANITA THOMPSON MIXED 4/5 407m

4 Next Stop, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

5 Jayhawks, slow to begin.

6 Japanese Chica, slow to begin.

8 Mr. Original , slow to begin and was hampered going around the first turn and checked leaving the back straight.

9 Glorious Purpose (1), slow to begin.

Race 6 - BRIDGET NEWMAN MIXED 3/4 407m

1 Sholto, slow to begin.

2 Raven On Koby, slow to begin and checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

6 Be Like Oliver, checked and lost ground leaving the back straight.

7 Prosecutor, checked and lost ground going around the first turn.

8 Canary Wharf, slow to begin and raced very wide throughout.

Race 7 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BEST 8 407m

4 Velocity Cazau, checked and lost ground entering the back straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed a right hind muscle strain.

6 Bank Heist, very slow to begin and run into the hind legs of Angel Harks approaching the home turn.

7 Guru Bart, was hampered going around the first turn.

8 Angel Harks, was checked in the hind legs approaching the home turn.

Race 8 - QGOLD FINAL OPEN 407m

2 White Like Snow, checked and lost ground approaching the first turn.

3 Velocity Kayla, slow to begin.

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

6 Ring Me, slow to begin and was checked going round the first turn then raced wide for the remainder.

8 Velocity Tamika, slow to begin.

Race 9 - KELLI FRANKISH GRADE 5 (1) 407m

1 Skill Set, was checked going around the first turn.

2 Tokyo Dreamer, slow to begin.

3 Misunderstood, slow to begin.

4 Hooked On In, checked and lost ground leaving the back straight, when losing ground checked Dusty Country and forced it out wide.

5 Dusty Country, leaving the back straight forced Hit List out very wide on track.

6 Perfect Mate, checked and lost ground in the back straight.

7 Hit List, was forced very wide after leaving the back straight.

Race 10 - JANICE CLARKE GRADE 5 (2) 407m

3 Jack's Debacle, suffered a heavy check going around the firs turn resulting in losing considerable ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

8 Rosa's Routine, very slow to begin and was checked by Jack’s Debacle going around the first turn, raced wide throughout.

Race 11 - BRIDIE SIVYER GRADE 5 (3) 407m

The lure lost power and stopped approximately 50 metres after the start. Stewards acting the terms of GAR110 declared the race a no race.

110 No Race, False Start and Non-starter

(1) If any human intervention, mechanical issue or other extraordinary circumstance takes place which has the effect of preventing an Event from being completed, or another circumstance arises which warrants it, the Stewards may declare the Event to be a False Start or a No Race.

Race 12 - KIMBERLEY WEIER MA5 407m

Following Race 11 the lure driver tested the lure and advised the Stewards the issues from Race 11 were repaired, the decision was made to proceed with Race 12.

The lure lost power and stopped approximately 50 metres after the start. Stewards acting the terms of GAR110 declared the race a no race.

110 No Race, False Start and Non-starter

(1) If any human intervention, mechanical issue or other extraordinary circumstance takes place which has the effect of preventing an Event from being completed, or another circumstance arises which warrants it, the Stewards may declare the Event to be a False Start or a No Race.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	Race 8 Danish Cake
Samples (Post-race)	All winners & Race 8 White Like Snow
Scratchings	R4 Allegation – Stewards Permission R4 Snowy’s Entity – Stewards Permission R5 Be the Best – Injury, toe
Injuries	Race 3 Double Buck, GAR41(1) injured right hip support, 10 days. Race 4 Excessive, GAR41(1) injured left carpus, 10 days. Race 7 Velocity Cazau, GAR41(1) right hind muscle strain, 10 days.
Animal Actions	Race 1 – Baby Beau – Rule GAR124/127 – 28 day stand down and satisfactory Stewards trial, second offence.
Person Actions	Steven Boody – Race 7– Greyhound Guru Bart– Rule 145/(1) – $1000.00– Treated Guru Bart with a spray prior to Race 7. Steven Boody – Rule 148/(2) – $250.00– Unlabelled bottle in his possession.
Trials	Kooky Loopy – Passed – Run Time 24.80 – Weight 31.9kg, passed Failing To Pursue trial first offence. Barefoot Slapper – Passed – Run Time 23.96 – Weight 31.6kg, passed Marring trial first offence and Blinker on trial.
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.