Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: S Larkins

Stewards: R Doss, R Liverton, J Randall (kennelling)

Veterinarian: Dr B Newman

Swab Official: J Randall

Starter: S Gillett

Judge: K Weier

Lure Driver: C Williams

Race 1 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 407m

Yogi’s Baby – Severely checked around the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Kingsbrae Tay – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards inquired into the actions of the greyhound in the home straight, in particular, shifting outwards and making contact with Rosa’s Dance. After considering the stewards observations and the submissions made by trainer G Cluse, stewards were satisfied that Kingsbrae Tay shifted out and made head and muzzle contact with Rosa’s Dance which constitutes marring under GAR123. As it was the greyhounds first offence, it has been stood down for 28 days at Rockhampton and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

Race 2 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE (1) 407m

The start of this race was delayed due to Redcliffe race 4 running late.

Atomic Ripple – (Beaten favourite 8^th) Slow to begin. Checked around the first turn. Checked in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a hip strain and a 10 day stand down was issued.

Race 3 - TAB NOVICE (2) 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 4 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD MA5 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 5 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE 0-4 WINS 510m

Shona’s Fury – Severely checked around the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Bar One Smokers – Severely checked and fell around the first turn. Regained footing and completed the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a left thigh and lower back strain and a 10 day stand down was issued.

Who’s Billy – (Beaten favourite 4^th) Checked around the first turn. Checked approaching the home turn.

Race 6 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL MIXED 3/4 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 7 - ROCKY FEED AND SEED FFA 510m

Guru Bart – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have cramped and as a result has been stood down until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

Race 8 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN BEST 8 407m

Rybolt – A post-race veterinary examination revealed split webbing to the left hind leg and a 5 day stand down was issued.

Race 9 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 407m

Rosa’s Routine – A post-race veterinary examination revealed split webbing to both hind feet and a 5 day stand down was issued.

Ragin’ Fire – (beaten favourite 4^th) Slow to begin. Checked around the first turn.

Race 10 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 11 - TAB 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 12 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 407m

Broombrae Blaze - A post-race veterinary examination revealed soreness to the quadriceps and a 10 day stand down was issued. Stewards inquired into the actions of the greyhound in the home straight, in particular, shifting outwards and making contact with Dad’s News. After considering the stewards observations and the submissions made by trainer N Jackson, stewards were satisfied that Broombrae Blaze shifted out and made head and muzzle contact with Dad’s News which constitutes marring under GAR123. As it was the greyhounds first offence, it has been stood down for 28 days at Rockhampton and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

Dad’s News – Faltered in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind leg and a 60 day stand down was issued. This matter will be referred to the Racing Injury review panel.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	Central Locking, Kingsbrae Smokey
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R7 Dixie Gambles – Injury, near groin R12 Fully Blessed – Injury, off wrist.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R9 Rosa's Routine – 99 days
Animal Actions	Race 1, Kingsbrae Tay – Marring 1^st offence – Stood down 28 days Rockhampton and a satisfactory steward’s trial. Race 12, Broombrae Blaze – Marring 1^st offence – Stood down 28 days Rockhampton and a satisfactory trial.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Atomic Ripple	Hip strain	10
5	Bar One Smokers	Left thigh and lower back strain	10
7	Guru Bart	Cramping	1 satisfactory trial
8	Rybolt	Split webbing left hind	5
9	Rosa’s Routine	Split webbing both hind feet	5
12	Dad’s News	Injured right hind leg	60
12	Broombrae Blaze	Sore quadriceps	10

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.