Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R Liverton

Stewards: S Larkins, R Doss, J Randall (kennelling)

Veterinarian: Dr A Thomas

Swab Official: J Randall

Starter: K Weier

Judge: C Williams

Lure Driver: G Moore

 

 

 

 

Race 1 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD MAIDEN 407m

 

Rosa’s Boy – underwent a post-race veterinary examination after giving ground before the back turn. The examination revealed a sprained right wrist and 7 days stand down.

 

Nakisha – checked racing towards the home turn. Checked off heels in the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination revealing split webbing to the left hind and a 28 day stand down with a satisfactory veterinary clearance trial being issued.

 

Sweet Lollipop – underwent a post-race veterinary examination after contacting the rail at the first turn. The examination revealed a sore neck muscle and 7 days stand down issued.

 

 

Race 2 - DIPLOCK'S COLLISION REPAIR CENTRE NOVICE 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

Prior to all clear, Stewards reviewed the available replays in relation to the lure distance from the lead greyhound racing off the back straight. After doing so, Stewards determined that while the lure was closer than usual this had no material effect on the chances of any runner.

 

Kingsbrae Smokey (beaten favourite 5th) – checked in first turn losing noticeable ground.

 

 

Race 4 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

Moonlit Dior – underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.

 

Counterpunch (beaten favourite 7th) – checked in the first turn, checked in the home turn and was unable gain ground after being checked wide.

 

 

Race 5 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 4 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

Slay Queen – underwent a post-race veterinary examination after visibly slowing in the home turn and failing to finish the race. The examination revealed a left hind injury and 60 days stand down with a satisfactory veterinary clearance trial being issued. This matter will be referred to the greyhound racing injury review panel.

 

 

Race 7 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 5 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

Winlock All Over - underwent a post-race veterinary examination after being checked in the first turn and faulting in its action thereafter. The examination revealed a right wrist sprain and 21 days stand down was issued.

 

 

Race 8 - ROCKY FEED AND SEED FFA 510m

 

The all clear for this race was delayed after the Judge initially declared a dead heat for second. Upon further review the Judge was satisfied he was able to determine a margin between the two greyhounds and therefore all clear was given on the following placings:

1.     City Way

2.     Venice Bale

3.     Rosa’s Legend

4.     Sir Banjo

 

Race 9 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL BEST 8 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 6 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

The all clear for this race was slightly delayed until Stewards were able to review available footage to determine if the starting boxes opened fully and did not impede any runner’s progress. After reviewing available footage, the all clear was given for the race. It was established that while the boxes did not open fully, they opened to a degree which allowed all runners a fair start. Prior to the running of the next race the starting boxes were tested and were found to be fully functional.

 

 

Race 11 - CHRISTMAS GIFT HEAT 7 MIXED 4/5 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MA5 407m

 

Shakey Country - underwent a post-race veterinary examination after being severely checked racing into the back straight. The examination revealed a left hind leg laceration and a 21 day stand down was issued.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 Rattlin’ Grace – Illness, scours

R4 Sweet Valentine – Injury, nearside foot

R7 Educator – Injury, off hip

R8 Pereira – Injury, nearside hip toes

R12 Mellcat Red – Injury, hip

Re-Weigh Information

R10 Velocity Cazau – 26.5kg to 27.7kg.

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

Nakisha

Left hind split webbing.

28 & satisfactory trial.

1

Rosa’s Boy

Right wrist sprain.

7

1

Sweet Lollipop

Sore neck muscle.

7

6

Slay Queen

Left hind injury

60

7

Winlock All Over

Right wrist sprain

21

12

Shakey Country

Left hind leg laceration

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.