Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Wednesday, 1 January 2025

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

 

Officials

 

Chairperson of Stewards: S Stehbens

Stewards: S Larkins, R Doss

 

General:

Following the running of Race 6 all races were put back two race times due to significant storm activity close to the track and with the storms not abating the race meeting was abandoned at 9:30pm.  

                                                                                                                                                 

 

 

Race 1 - DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 2 - DYNAMIC REFRIGERATION NOVICE 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 3 - REGGIES PODCAST NOV/M 510m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 4 - BECKETT FAMILY MA5 407m

 

No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 5 - A2Z DENTAL ROCKHAMPTON MIXED 3/4 407m

 

5. Infamous – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

6. Bilinga Beach – Was a late scratching at 6:07pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) under vets’ advice and was stood down from racing for 28 days. Trainer K Suil was advised that the greyhound would require a satisfactory veterinary clearance trial.  

 

9. Billy Buttons – Was a late scratching at 1:50pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness and the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 10 days. Trainer B Chaffey was advised to produce a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 76(5) before any future nomination will be accepted.

 

 

Race 6 - PARKHURST QUALITY MEATS BEST 8 407m

 

2. Todd Gack – severely checked leaving the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed and injury to the right hind leg and pursuant to GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial.

 

Race 7 - LOVE A GREYHOUND GRADE 5 510m

 

4. Sweetie Pie – Was a late scratching at 9:22pm pursuant to GAR92(2) under vet’s advice due to showing signs of distress because of the persistent storm and a 5 day stand down was issued.

 

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R3 – Custard’s Son – Injury

R3 – Velocity Reba – Injury

R5 – Sir Banjo – Ineligible

R11 – Midnight Ranger – Injury

 

Late Scratchings

R5 – Billy Buttons – Illness

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

Bilinga Beach

Soreness to neck and left shoulder

28 + 1 trial

5

Billys Button

Illness

10

6

Todd Gack

Right hind leg injury

60 + 1 trial

7

Sweetie Pie

Stress

5

 

 

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.