Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Wednesday 12^th March 2025

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Fine)

Officials

Chairperson of Stewards: S Stehbens

Stewards: S Larkins, R Doss

General:

Stewards concluded an inquiry into the conduct of trainer Darren Taylor following the veterinary late scratching and subsequent swabbing of the greyhound Aviator from race 3 at the Rockhampton greyhound club on Sunday the 9-03-2025. Stewards issued a reprimand to Mr Taylor under GAR 156(f)(ii) for misconduct in that he was loud and aggressive when expressing his views on situation. Mr Taylor was advised that a repetition of this type of conduct may result a harsher penalty being applied and his conduct fell below the expected standards.

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Race 1 - LOVE A GREYHOUND MAIDEN 407m

Blasting – Checked shortly after the start, checked in the back straight, checked on heels in back straight. Checked and knocked off balance in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 2 - A2Z DENTAL ROCKHAMPTON NOVICE 407m

Bridge Up Baby (beaten favourite) – Checked rounding the first turn, checked off heels leaving the back straight. Became unbalanced rounding the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 3 - DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL MA5 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 4 - DYNAMIC REFRIGERATION GRADE 4 (1) 407m

Pelorus – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards inquired into the actions of the greyhound in the home straight and after considering the submissions from trainer J Thompson and the available replays and the steward observation the provisions of GAR 124(1) failing to pursue by easing noticeably for approximately three strides before the finish. The greyhound has been stood down for 28 days at all tracks and until the completion of a satisfactory trial for this is the greyhounds second offence under this rule.

Loveless – Faulted in its actions and lost ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary revealed right back muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 5 - REGGIES PODCAST ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 510m

Hara’s Cookie – Checked approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Swerve – Severely checked approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 6 - BECKETT FAMILY ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 510m

Winter Bale – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound to the left hind leg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 7 - PARKHURST QUALITY MEATS ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 510m

Total Media Ban – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a right shoulder muscle injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 14 days. Stewards inquired into the actions of the greyhound in the home straight and after considering the submissions from trainer H Wooler and the available replays and the stewards observations the provisions of GAR 125(1) for failing to pursue by way of injury were invoked against Total Media Ban for failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by turning its head outwards in the home straight for a number of strides. The greyhound has been stood down for 14 days at Rockhampton and until the completion of a satisfactory trial for a first offence.

Race 8 - SKY RACING BEST 8 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 9 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN GRADE 5 (1) 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 10 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND GRADE 5 (2) 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

Race 11 - LOVE A GREYHOUND MIXED 3/4 407m

Woodland Oscar – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards inquired into the actions of the greyhound in the home straight and after considering the submissions from trainer H Wooler and the available replays and the steward observations the provisions of GAR 123 were invoked against Woodland Oscar for making head and muzzle contact with the runner to its inside. The greyhound has been stood down for 28 days at all tracks and until the completion of a satisfactory trial for this is the greyhounds second offence under this rule.

Race 12 - A2Z DENTAL ROCKHAMPTON GRADE 4 (2) 407m

No matters of concern to stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	Race 5 – Mo’at – Injury Race 8 – Farmor Rogue – Injury Race 10 – Sunburnt Ridge – Injury
Re-Weigh Information	Race 1 – Lappin – Old weight 33.8kg – New weight 32.4kg Race 2 – Brick – Old weight 35.6kg – New weight 34.4kg
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	Spring Crash – 135 Days Sunburnt Ridge – 177 Days
Animal Actions	Race 4 – Pelorus – GAR 124(1) – FTP – 28 days stand down at all tracks with a satisfactory trial.   Race 7 – Total Media Ban – GAR 125(1) – FTP by injury – 14 days stand down at Rockhampton with a satisfactory trial Race 11 – Woodland Oscar – GAR 123 – Marring – 28 days stand down at all tracks with a satisfactory trial.
Person Actions	Darren Taylor – Rockhampton 9/3/25 – GAR 156(f)(ii) – Misconduct – Reprimand
Stewards Trials	Selective Style – Passed – 24.02 – 26.1kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
4	Loveless	Back muscle strain	10
6	Winter Bale	Left hindleg spike	5
7	Total Media Ban	Right shoulder muscle injury	14

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.