Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Monday 25^TH November 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

Stewards: J.Randall, R.Liverton

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Race 1 - THE REGGIES PODCAST MAIDEN 407m

4. Hassan – Checked and dragged down from behind and fell on the first turn before regaining footing and completing the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside wrist sprain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

7. Powered By Prado – Checked and knocked off balance entering the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside triceps and deltoid muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

Race 2 – GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE (1) 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 3 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN NOVICE (2) 407m

1.Custard’s Son – (Beaten Favorite) Checked entering the back straight. And gave ground entering the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside wrist muscle injury. and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

4.Yogi’s Menace – Faulted in its actions and eased in the back straight before pulling up and failed to complete event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside wrist muscle injury, offside hamstring injury an offside thigh muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Craig Emery regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to purse by reason of injury with a ten (10) day stand down at Rockhampton and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

6.Credit Card Debt – Checked soon after the start, Faulted in its actions and eased in the back straight before pulling up and failed to complete event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside thigh muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer David Raines regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to purse by reason of injury with a ten (10) day stand down at Rockhampton and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 4 - NEWSXPRESS RICHARDSON ROAD MA5 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 5 - WENDY MULRY TRAVEL 0-3 WINS 510m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 6 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND GRADE 5 (1) 407m

7.Looks Good – Checked entering the second turn faulted in its actions and gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside hindleg injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 7 - TAB MIXED 3/4 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 8 - SKY RACING GRADE 4 407m

· No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 9 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 5 (2) 407m

1. Midnight Ranger – Checked soon after the start. Collided with running rail entering the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside and nearside wrist sprains as well as offside nearside thigh muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

2. Crosshairs – Faulted in its actions and stopped on the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have suffered an offside leg injury the greyhound was euthanised on humane grounds

Race 10 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (3) 407m

· Prior to the running of this event, Stewards inspected the track and were satisfied it was Satisfactory for racing.

3. Abode Trilogy – Checked entering the front straight. Stewards spoke to Michael Boody regarding the racing manners entering the front straight After hearing evidence from Mr Boody and viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Race 11 - THE REGGIES PODCAST 5PW 407m

2. Sharp Shot – Checked soon after the start and on the first turn and gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside back muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Boys Therapy – injury - 25/11 R4 Garnacho – incorrectly drawn – 22/11 R9 Red Ricciardo – injury – 24/11 R11 Slick Ram – injury – 24/11
Re-Weigh Information	R3 Legal Result – 32.4 – 33.9kg – 91 days
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	Race 3 - Legal Result – 91 Days - injury Race 4 - Make Noise – 134 Days – seasonal & change of trainer Race 10 - Big Jim Buzz – 112 Days - spelling
Animal Actions	R3 Yogi’s Menace – GAR 125 (1)(a) Fail to pursue injured – 10 days – Rockhampton R3 Credit card Debt - GAR 125 (1)(a) Fail to pursue injured – 10 days – Rockhampton

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Hassan	Offside wrist sprain	5
1	Powered By Prado	Offside deltoid & triceps muscle strain	5
3	Custard’s Son	Offside wrist sprain	5
3	Yogi’s Menace	Offside wrist sprain, offside hamstring muscle injury, offside thigh muscle injury	10
3	Credit Card Debt	Offside thigh muscle injury	10
6	Look’s Good	Offside leg injury	14
9	Midnight Ranger	Offside and nearside wrist sprain, offside and nearside thigh muscle strain	7
9	Crosshairs	Offside hindleg injury	Humanely euthanised
11	Sharp Shot	Offside back muscle strain	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.