Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Tuesday 19 January 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Showery

Stewards Panel: M. Braunberger (Chair), A Flymen

Officials: Dr D Viero (Vet), A. Watson (Judge), J. Smith (Starter), Margaret. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

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Race 1 - Robert Olsen Heat 1 Maiden 380m

1 Squamish – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Bumped another runner prior to the finish line.

5 Wink At Me – Checked across heels on the turn into the front straight.

6 Canya Prince – Bumped another runner prior to the finish line.

7 Inconsequential – Checked off another runner in the front straight.

Race 2 - Robert Olsen Heat 2 Maiden 380m

1 What A Bomber – Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.  Bumped another runner entering the front straight.

3 Mel's Gift – Bumped another runner entering the front straight.

6 Whauchope Jinx – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

8 Mr. Mendoza – Checked from behind by another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

Race 3 - Robert Olsen Heat 3 Maiden 380m

1 Joshua's Magic – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

2 Unshackle – Slow to begin.

3 Not The Norm – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the bac straight.

4 Joda – Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

6 Emma Who – Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.  Stewards questioned the racing manners of the greyhound in particular approaching the turn out of the back straight.  Subsequently Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 69A1 stood Emma Who down from racing for a period of 28 days and the completion of a satisfactory trial for failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.

8 Polly's Magic – Slow to begin.  Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

Race 4 - Tab Novice 380m

3 Turn The Key – Raced wide into the front straight.

5 Rush For Roses – Checked off another runner and fell on the turn out of the back straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

6 Mysterious Molly – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight. Raced wide into the front straight.

8 Bread Maker – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

9 Making Magic (1) – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

Race 5 - Garrards Horse & Hounds Grade 5 (1) 380m

1 Jimary Ranger – Slow to begin.

2 Fabio Flash – Checked off another runner in the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

3 Yellow Heart – Slow to begin.  Checked off another runner in the back straight.

5 Aston Cash – Checked from behind by another runner on the turn into the front straight.

6 Samshu – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

Race 6 - Angliss Meats Grade 5 (1) 498m

2 Zipping Homer – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.  Bumped another runner entering the front straight.

3 Early Promise – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.  Bumped another runner entering the front straight.

4 Loose Lips Jack – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

5 Zone In – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

Race 7 - Organic Solutions Australia Best 8 380m

1 Dyna Waqa – Knuckled over as the start was affected losing ground as a result.

5 Mali's Rocket – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start.  Raced wide into the front straight.

8 Murphy Rumble - Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

Race 8 - Country Cup Semi-Final Open 498m

2 Cult Hero – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

3 Major Gibson – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

5 Into Thin Air – Slow to begin.

6 Stratford – Shifted out across heels to race wide in the front straight.

7 Sprightly Bro – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

8 Reign Hail Shine – Slow to begin.

Race 9 - Bohle Ice Grade 5 (2) 498m

5 Magnolia Wind – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

6 Rumble Ghost – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

7 Guard Of Honour – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

8 Highly Rated – Slow to begin.

10 Ragin' Soldier (3) – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

Race 10 - Premium Glass Fencing Mixed 3/4 380m

2 Segredo – Slow to begin.

4 Mac Zephyr – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

5 Excitable Jack – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

Race 11 - Harold Hovi Mixed 4/5 380m

1 Clover Lee – Slow to begin.

2 Super Hard – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

4 Mighty Option – Slow to begin.  Raced wide into the front straight.

5 Friendly Shadows – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

Race 12 - Mali Ardle Racing Grade 5 (2) 380m

1 Just Lit – Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

4 Despite – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start.

5 Broken Halos – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

6 Savannah Sun – Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

8 Heart's A Mess – Slow into stride as the start was affected.  Raced wide into the front straight.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners including both dead heat winners in R6
Sample (Pre-race)	Nil
Scratchings	R1 Crown Wexie – Injury, nearside shoulder R2 Aston Winnie – Injury, off front toe R2 Rival Simmo – Injury, nearside hip R2 Abandon – Ineligible, won 16/1 R3 Supido – Ineligible, Unsatisfactory performance 16/1 R4 Crackerjack Joey – Ineligible, scratched 16/1 R4 Majestic Diva – Ineligible, won 16/1 R5 I’m Scandalous – Ineligible, FTP 16/1 R6 Let’s Go Sally – Illness, scours R7 Billy Bottaluchi – offside front foot laceration R9 Xericom Bale – Injury, nearside hip R9 All Image – Ineligible, marred 16/1 R10 Rob’s Gift – Ineligible, injured 16/1
Late Scratchings	R5 Blinding Lights @ 08.45 – Injury off hind toe, 10 days & veterinary certificate
Weight Variations	Nil
Injuries	NIl
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R7 Kilcullen – 123 days
Follow-up	Nil
Animal Actions	R3 Emma Who – GAR 69A Failing to pursue, 28 days & satisfactory trial
Person Actions	Nil
Trials	NIl
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.