Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Saturday 27^th August 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), 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 Showtime Holly – Slow to begin.

2 Kay Sherar – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

3 Leaping Larry – Dragged down by another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

6 Shrimp Boat – Slow to begin. Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

8 That's Hectic – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and fell, failing to complete the course. 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.

Race 2 - BURDEKIN VET CLINIC NOVICE 380m

3 Sixty Dollars – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Anahera – Slow to begin. Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

5 Jazz Along – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

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

7 He Will Shine – 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.

8 Santa Maria – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 3 - TGBOT GRADE 5 (1) 380m

3 Desley's Girl – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

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

Race 4 - #JCOOL AIRCONDITIONING MIXED 4/5 498m

3 Sunset Bardot – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the back straight. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.

4 Aston Mateo – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground.

6 Iron Lad – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight. Tightened for racing room rounding the turn off the back straight and was checked.

Race 5 - JUDY OLSEN 0-3 WINS 498m

2 Barefoot Diva – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the near hind toe and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

4 Ponte Santangelo – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn.

5 Jungle Duke – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

6 Stressful Nut – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn.

Race 6 - SKY RACING PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

2 Matty's On Fire – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked losing ground. Checked across the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

3 Ryan's Pick – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

7 Glen Gavan – Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

Race 7 - NOT BUSY KENNEL MIXED 4/5 380m

3 Starlight Belle – Collided heavily with another runner on the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

4 Limitless Speed – Collided heavily with another runner on the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

5 Seat's Taken – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

8 Flat Tyre – Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

Race 8 - PARKER RACING KENNELS BEST 8 380m

3 Inconsequential – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

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

7 New To Me – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

8 Showtime Ella – Slow to begin. Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

Race 9 - LET'S GO RACING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Midnight Zeal – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Shortened stride and visibly eased in the home straight finishing the race a distant last. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Glen Olsen regarding the racing manners of Midnight Zeal in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR124(1), Stewards charged Midnight Zeal with Failing to Pursue the lure with due commitment and was stood down from racing for 28 days at Townsville and a satisfactory trial prior to any future nomination. Trainer G Olsen advised Stewards that Midnight Zeal would be retired after today’s race.

4 Cyclone Jenny – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the home straight.

5 On The Fence – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked.

8 Ticket To Venus – Checked off the heels of another runner at the top of the home straight and lost forward momentum. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the finishing line.

Race 10 - PING THE LIDS RACING GRADE 5 (3) 380m

1 Chelsea Hanh – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground.

2 Jack's Rose – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

3 Hidden Haze – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost forward momentum.

8 Piazza Rotonda – Bumped by another runner and forced to race wide through the home turn.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R4 Amarillo Slim – Injury, nearside shoulder. R9 Hypo Harry – Injury, offside front toe. R10 Bobbie Jean – Injury, offside back muscle.
Injuries	R1 That’s Hectic – Off hind gluteal muscle, 10 days. R5 Barefoot Diva – Near hind toe, 10 days.
Animal Actions	R9 Midnight Zeal – GAR124(1) Failing to Pursue (1^st offence) 28 days at Townsville plus a satisfactory trial 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.