Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Tuesday 26 July 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

Officials: Dr V. Di Benedetto (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), S. Auer (Starter), Margaret Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN 380m

1 Pang – Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

2 Wild Rumour – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

3 Calibration – Slow to begin. Bumped by another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

4 He Will Shine – Slow to begin. Took several awkward strides shortly after the start.

8 Midnight Image – Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

Race 2 - LOVESY & WAWA NOVICE (1) 380m

1 Kiah Beach – Slow to begin.

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

5 Instant Gold – Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

6 Zulu Jack – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

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

Race 3 - HAROLD & DESMA HOVI NOVICE (2) 380m

2 Southern Plains – Commenced to weaken 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 off-hind gluteal muscle and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

6 Junior's Junior – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was severely checked losing considerable ground.

7 Frankie's Vision – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 4 - JUST PERFECT KITCHENS GRADE 5 (1) 380m

4 Stressful Day – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked losing ground.

5 Balts Orson – Slow to begin.

6 Golden Gusset – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

7 Ponte Santangelo – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

8 Free At Night – Shortened stride and commenced to lose considerable ground approaching the home turn when appeared to have sustained an injury. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed injuries to the off-hind quadriceps and near-hind hock and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

10 Chelsea Hanh (2) – Slow to begin. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn. Contacted the catching pen gate when pulling up after the race had concluded. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 5 – KEYFLO GRADE 5 (1) 498m

2 At The Office – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground.

3 New To Me – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

4 Seat's Taken – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was severely checked losing considerable ground.

8 San Giovanni – Slow to begin.

Race 6 - ORGANIC SOLUTIONS GRADE 5 (2) 498m

1 Aston Mateo – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight.

2 Matty's On Fire – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Bumped with another runner in the back straight and commenced to weaken shortly after losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 Whiskey Diva – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

6 Barefoot Diva – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

Race 7 - # J COOL AIRCONDITIONING MIXED 1/2 380m

1 What A Bomber – Slow to begin.

2 Mali's Gonzales – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

5 See Me Balt – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

6 Shy Shin – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

7 Balts Agenda – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

9 Aston Mireya (4) – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 8 - BURDEKIN VET CLINIC FFA 498m

1 Time To Roll – Slow to begin. Shifted out and bumped with another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

4 Jungle Fever – Bumped by another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

6 Henryk Bale – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn. Forced to race wide through the home turn.

8 Mali's Whitey – Bumped with another runner and forced to race wide through the first turn.

Race 9 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION MIXED 3/4 380m

3 Zipping Sixes – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

4 Ringbark Rita – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

5 Lost In Lantana – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

6 Aston Galahad – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 10 - MILLENIUM STAR RACING MIXED 4/5 380m

2 Captain Turbot – Slow to begin.

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

4 Freeney – Bumped by another runner in the home straight and was checked.

6 Lock Cracker – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

7 Out Of Glory – Bumped with another runner in the home straight.

Race 11 - PARKER RACING KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Jackson Rumble – Slow to begin. Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and contacted the running rail losing considerable ground. Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed injuries to the off-hind quadriceps and the near eye and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

2 Aston Rupiah – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

3 Jilliby Tina – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was severely checked losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the off-hind toe and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

4 Limitless Speed – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground. Clipped the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 12 - BELFORD KENNELS GRADE 5 (3) 380m

4 Bobbie Jean – Very slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

6 Baccarat Boy – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

8 Flat Tyre – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R4 La La Jersey – Ineligible FTP 22/07. R6 Bogie Millie – Seasonal. R7 Big Pikachu – Injury, offside back muscle. R8 Young Rob – Injury, offside hip support. R9 Patty’s Regret – Injury, nearside shoulder.
Weight Variations	R1 He Will Shine – Previous Weight 27.1 Today’s Weight 28.8 R2 Urana Lot – Previous Weight 29.5 Today’s Weight 28.0 R7 Rum And Hustle – Previous Weight 31.4 Today’s Weight 32.8
Injuries	R3 Southern Plains – Off-hind gluteal muscle, 10 days. R4 Free At Night – Off-hind quadriceps and near-hind hock, 10 days. R11 Jackson Rumble – Off-hind quadriceps and near eye, 10 days. R11 Jilliby Tina – Off-hind toe, 10 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Cyclone Jenny – 116 Days – Spelling. R7 Rum and Hustle – 98 Days – Injury, groin.
Trials	La La Jersey – FTP Trial over 380m Passed in a time of 22.20
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