Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhounds

Saturday 20 May 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: R.Doss (Chair), B.McErlean, G.Wust

Officials: B.Newman (Vet), K.Pitcher (Judge), S.Gillett (Starter), J.Randall (Samples), G.Moore (Lure)

Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN 407m

1 Heavenly Angel – Deviated its attention from the lure towards runners on the outside immediately after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards spoke with trainer Mr Timothy Jones regarding the greyhound’s racing manners shortly after the start and Acting under the provisions of GAR 124(1) failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. And was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Rockhampton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 127(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

4 Showgirl Kara – Underwent a veterinary examination prior to the event and was declared fit to race. Checked around the first turn. Checked nearing the second turn.

7 Sargent Burner – Checked around the first turn.

8 Sober Ziggy – Checked around the first turn. Checked and dragged down nearing the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 2 - SKY RACING NOVICE 407m

5 Prince Danube – Checked off the back straight.

6 Last Date – Slow to begin.

7 Tokin Beach – Slow to begin.

8 Kajal Rani – Slow to begin.

Race 3 - TAB FFA 510m

4 Be The Best – Checked exiting the front straight.

6 Sir Banjo – Checked exiting the front straight.

8 San Marco – Lost footing exiting the boxes.

Race 4 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD GRADE 5 (1) 407m

2 Barooga Franky – Checked entering the back straight.

8 Dynamic One – Slow to begin.

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

2 Rosa's Routine – Checked in the back straight.

5 Nanny's Magic – Checked in the back straight.

7 Monaco Sun – Slow to begin.

Race 6 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN 0-4 WINS 510m

3 Floyd's Fury – Checked entering the first turn. Checked around the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

6 Jonah Love – Checked entering the first turn.

7 Allegation – Checked entering the first turn.

Race 7 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL MIXED 4/5 407m

2 Protagonist – Checked shortly after the start.

4 Kahuna Beach – Checked shortly after the start.

6 Atomic Warren – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 8 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MIXED 3/4 407m

1 White Bull – Lost footing exiting the boxes.

3 Velocity Tamika – Checked entering the in the back straight.

5 Daysea's Jimmy – Checked around the first turn, before losing ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside shoulder injury and stood down for 14 days.

Race 9 - SKY RACING 5PW 407m

1 Tough As Steel – Checked off the heels of another runner exiting  the back straight.

4 Fire And Grace – Checked on the heels off the back straight. A veterinary examination revealed nearside hind webbing laceration and stood down for 5 days.

8 Striking Stare – Checked off the back straight.

9 Explosive Stare (2) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed laceration to the underside of both hind feet and stood down for 10 days.

Race 10 - TAB MA5 407m

1 Katara Love – Checked around the first turn.

8 Mepunga Web – Shortened stride entering the in the back straight and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a torn nearside hip support muscle and stood down for 14 days.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Who's Travis – Ineligible, won maiden R9 Japanese Chica – Injury, cut pads
Injuries	R8 Daysea’s Jimmy – nearside shoulder injury – 14 days R9 Fire And Grace – nearside hind webbing laceration – 5 days R9 Explosive Stare – laceration underside hind feet – 10 days R10 Mepunga Web – nearside hip muscle tear – 14 days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R6 Floyd's Fury – 137 days - Injury R8 Daysea's Jimmy – 181 days – change of kennel
Animal Actions	R1 – Heavenly Angel – GAR 124(1) – Fail to pursue 1^st offence – 28 days and stewards trial Rockhampton
Trials	Spring Cash – passed – 24:31 – 407m – 30.3kg Mr O’Sullivan – passed – 24:54 – 407m – 31.2kg
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.