Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday 11 October 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

Stewards: D.Aurisch, S.Stehbens

Veterinarian: B.Neuman

Swab Official: J.Randall

Starter: B.Sivyer

Judge: K.Weier

Lure Driver: G.Moore

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Race 1 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 407m

4. William Bale - Checked and lost footing on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed neck and back muscle strains , under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

8.Rosa’s Dance - Deviated attention towards a runner on the inside exiting the turn onto the front straight but did not make head or muzzle contact. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to Juanita Thompson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. 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.

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

4. Naughty Naomi – Checked entering the back straight, gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hind toe dislocation, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

8. Like A Girl – Checked and gave ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hind leg injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 60 days. This will be reported to the racing injury review panel.

Race 3 – TAB NOV/M 510m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 4 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD GRADE 5 407m

2. So You Sing – Checked and dragged down from behind on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a lower back muscle strain, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

3. Lady Leslie – Checked entering the second turn.

4.Moonlit Dior – Checked on the first turn.

6. Lett’s Win Mindee – Checked heavily entering the home straight and in the home straight.

Race 5 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE MIXED 4/5 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 6 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL GRADE 4 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 7 - ROCKY FEED AND SEED 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 407m

6. Educator – Following an incident after the finish line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a dislocated nearside front toe, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

Race 8 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN MIXED 4/5 510m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 9 - SKY RACING BEST 8 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 10 - SKY RACING BEST 8 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 11 – TAB GRADE 5 (2) 407m

1. Daniher Hayze – Checked off the heels and shifted wider and collided with other runners on the first turn.

4. Attorney At Law – Slow to begin.

Race 12 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON MA5 407m

3. Calm Sea – Leading and lost considerable ground in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor recovery/exhaustion, but no stand down was issued. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Gary Cluse regarding the greyhound’s performance Mr Cluse stated;

that the dog has only been running a 315m distance in Bundaberg but due to the track not operating at present they opted to run the greyhound in Rockhampton, and the dog was possibly not quite fit enough for the extra distance. Stewards noted the explanation.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R4 – Tiger Mum, Injury, Off side front foot R5 – Shian Ned, Injury, Off side shoulder R5 – Flying Caliente, Injury, Off side wrist R9 – Danish Cake, Injury, Near side hind leg R10 – Barcelona Boy, Injury, Off side hind leg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R1 Joy Sure Can – 129 days R6 Lone Hunter – 107 days
Follow-up	R2 – Like A Girl
Animal Actions	R1 – Rosa’s Dance – GAR 124 – Fail to pursue – 28 days – Rockhampton – Satisfactory trial R2 - Like A Girl – Veterinary clearance trial
Stewards Trials	White Like Snow – passed – 510m -  30:30 – 26.9 kg She’s So Bright – passed – 510m – 30:82 – 28.7 kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	William Bale	Neck & back muscle strain	10 days
2	Naughty Naomi	Dislocated offside hind toe	21 days
2	Like A Girl	Offside hind leg injury	60 days
4	So You Sing	Lower back muscle strain	10 days
7	Educator	Dislocated nearside fore toe	21 days

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.