Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Friday, 27^th May 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), K. Dean, M. Braunberger

Officials: Dr L. Groth (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), M. Pandelakis (Races 1-5 and Races 7-11) Stewards (Race 6) (Starters), Margaret Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN (1) 380m

1 Kittle – Took a few awkward strides and commenced to give considerable ground shortly after the start taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards requested a secondary post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms Rhonda Essery regarding the greyhound’s racing performance. After reviewing the video footage and veterinary report, Stewards charged Kittle under the provisions of GAR129(A) Unsatisfactory Performance. The greyhound must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing next.

3 Santa Maria – Marginally slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

5 Joni Rudderless – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

6 Terindah Swifty – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

8 Penny Moments – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

Race 2 - SMITHY'S LOCAL CONVENIENCE MAIDEN (2) 380m

1 Urana Lot – Shifted out and bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and was severely checked losing considerable ground.

2 Wine Drinker – Very slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and was checked losing ground.

7 Pang – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

Race 3 - BURDEKIN VET CLINIC NOVICE 380m

1 Wolf Hall – Marginally slow to begin.

3 Velocity Viola – Marginally slow to begin.

6 Junior's Junior – Took a few awkward strides and raced wide through the first turn. Tailed off and finished last. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the offside triceps muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 4 – TGBOT GRADE 5 380m

3 Mini Magnate – Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn. Bumped with another runner through the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 Just Don't Smoke – Bumped with another runner through the home turn.

6 Velocity Tori – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground. Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

7 Limitless Speed – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

8 Pebble's Legacy – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

Race 5 - #JCOOL AIRCONDITIONING GRADE 4 380m

2 Our Dreamer – Shifted out abruptly and raced wide through the home turn and for the remainder of the race.

4 Astor – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

5 Lagoon Samuel – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

6 Zarr Oso – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground. Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

7 Patty's Regret – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

Race 6 - JUDY OLSEN 0-3 WINS 498m

1 Return To Me – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

2 Saint Bluey – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

3 Hypo Harry – Bumped with another runner approaching the home turn.

4 Barefoot Diva – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

6 Velocity Lara – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and almost fell. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the nearside triceps muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

8 Noble Ability – Bumped with another runner approaching the home turn.

Race 7 - NOT BUSY KENNEL MIXED 4/5 498m

3 Iron Lad – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner in the back straight.

6 Cascade Monelli – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the back straight and was checked.

7 Copper Canyon – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 8 - PING THE LIDS RACING MAO 380m

1 Ragin' Soldier – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

2 My Bro Benji – Marginally slow to begin. Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

6 Sprightly Bro – Began to lose ground shortly after the start when appeared to have sustained an injury, taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the near hind leg and was stood down from racing for 10 days. Trainer’s representative Mr Tony Parker advised Stewards that the trainer Mr Henry Parker intends to retire the greyhound after today’s race.

Race 9 - LET'S GO RACING BEST 8 380m

1 Gnarley Time – Slow to begin. Checked across the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

4 Mel's Gift – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

Race 10 - PARKER RACING KENNELS MIXED 4/5 380m

2 Attorney – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Raced wide through the home turn.

4 Jilliby Tina – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

6 San Giovanni – Slow to begin. Bumped by another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

7 Juliette Keats – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

Race 11 – TAB 5PW 380m

2 Never But Always – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground.

3 Petite Gingin – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

8 Sunset Bardot – Raced wide through the home turn.

SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)		R5 Zarr Oso
Samples (Post-race)		All Winners.
Scratchings		R2 Laffey's Beach – Ineligible, won maiden 24/5. R8 Inconsequential – Injury, split webbing.
Late Scratchings		R8 Urana Shelby – Seasonal TAB notified 26/05 at 6:06 pm R11 Ramsay’s Rocket – Injury, offside wrist. TAB notified 26/05 at 2:03 pm
Injuries		R3 Junior’s Junior – Offside triceps muscle, 10 days.   R6 Velocity Lara – Nearside triceps muscle, 10 days. R8 Sprightly Bro – Near hind leg, 10 days.
Animal Actions		R1 Kittle – GAR129(A) Unsatisfactory Performance – Stewards Trial required prior to nomination.
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	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.