Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhounds

Tuesday. 6th April 2021

 

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards Panel: M Braunberger (Chair), D. Broxham, C. Bew

 

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

 

General:

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Race 1 – TAB NOVICE | 380m

 

1 Plain And Simple – Tightened for racing room in the back straight

 

2 Over Exposed – Checked from behind by another runner in the back straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

5 All Image – Tightened for racing room in the back straight.

 

6 King Cabang – Checked off another runner in the back straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

 

Race 2 - TOWNSVILLE MAIDEN 1000 FINAL MAIDEN | 380m

 

2 Aston Fabre – Tightened for racing room in the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

 

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

 

6 Uncatchable Girl – Checked off another runner after turning out of the back straight.

 

9 Joshua’s Magic (4) – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

 

 

Race 3 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

1 Heart's A Mess – Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

5 Crown Ella – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

7 Majestic Diva – Checked off another runner in the back straight.  Bumped another runner entering the front straight.

 

8 Broken Free – Checked off another runner in the back straight.  Bumped another runner entering the front straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the left hind muscle and was stood down for a period of 10 days.  Stewards questioned the racing manners of the greyhound, in particular in the front straight.  Subsequently Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 69A stood Broken Free down from racing for a period of 3 months and the completion of a satisfactory trial for failing to pursue the lure in the front straight,

(second offence)

 

9 Hot Wild Roses (3) – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

 

Race 4 - ANGLISS MEATS GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

1 Bogie Bandit – Checked off another runner in the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinarian examination and no apparent injuries were found.

 

2 Magnolia Wind – Shifted out to race wide into the front straight.

 

7 Stilton Mary – Raced wide on the turn into the front straight.

 

 

Race 5 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 5 (1) 498m

 

2 Mr. Mendoza -Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

3 Good Old Sam – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

4 Jimary Runabout – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.   Raced wide in the front straight.

 

6 Fifty Fathoms – Raced wide in the front straight.

 

7 Cawbourne Blaze – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

 

Race 6 - MAREE MUDDIES GRADE 5 (2) 498m

 

2 Rosa's Money Bag – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

5 Highly Rated – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

 

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MIXED 4/5 520m

 

3 Bubbles And Brie – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

4 Miss Verity – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

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

 

7 Yuken Sunshine – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.

 

8 Sprightly Bro – Checked off another runner on the turn into the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

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

 

Race 8 - EASTER SPRINT TROPHY FINAL OPEN 380m

 

1 Salaam – Tightened for racing room in the back straight.

 

2 Jindivick – Marginally slow to begin.

 

3 My Bro Benji – Was difficult to box delaying the start.  My Bro Benji will be boxed first in future races.  Slow to begin.  Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

 

4 Stratford – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Raced wide into the front straight.

 

5 Flying Tornado – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

 

6 John Strachin – Raced wide into the front straight.

 

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

 

 

Race 9 - HUNNY POT NQ MIXED 3/4 380m

 

The starting boxes failed to open on the first occasion.  All starters were removed from the boxes and checked by the veterinarian.  All were passed fit to start.

 

The race was delayed 4 minutes due to checks and testing of the boxes. A start was affected on the second occasion

 

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

 

7 Mel's Gift  - Slow to begin.

 

 

Race 10 - TUCKER FERGUSON GRADE 4 (2) | 380m

 

1 Velocity Larni – Tightened for racing room on the turn out of the back straight.

 

3 Max The Maniac – Checked off another runner after turning out of the back straight, losing ground quickly to finish a distant last.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a sprain to the off hind muscle and was stood down for a period of 10 days.

 

6 Reign Hail Shine – Slow to begin.

 

7 Making Magic - Tightened for racing room in the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

8 Looming Lara – Raced wide into the front straight.

 

 

Race 11 - GJ GARDNER HOMES GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

1 Dr. Grayson – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Checked off another runner on the turn into the front straight.

 

2 Into Thin Air – Checked off another runner in the back straight.

 

8 Maybe Baby – Checked off another runner after turning out of the back straight.

 

 

Race 12 - TONY PARKER GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

2 Causing Drama – Checked off another runner after turning out of the back straight.

 

3 Aston Aurora – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.  Raced wide into the front straight.

 

4 Fireman George – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

 

5 Explosive Charm – Tightened for racing room in the back straight.

 

6 Red Solo Cup – Checked off another runner on the turn out of the back straight.

 

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SUMMARY

 

Samples (Pre-race)

Nil

 

Sample (Post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R2 Big Emmy – Injury, nearside hip injury

R3 Convict Cullen – Injury, offside wrist

R10 Silly Billy – Injury, offside wrist

 

Late Scratchings

Nil

 

Weight Variations

Nil

 

Injuries

R3 Broken Free – Injury left hind muscle, 10 days

R10 Max the Maniac – Sprain right hind muscle, 10 days

 

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

Nil

 

Follow-up

Nil

 

Animal Actions

R3 Broken Free – GAR 69A failing to pursue, 3 months & 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.