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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Tuesday 13 September 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

Officials: Dr D. Viero (Veterinarian), A. Boyd and B. Hanrahan (Judges), S. Auer (Starter), Margaret Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN (1) 380m

2 Joni Rudderless – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

3 Showtime Smiley – Checked off the heels of another runner and forced to race wide through the first turn. Raced wide in the home straight.

4 Wahroonga Girl – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

5 Barry Cool – Shifted out and raced wide in the home straight.

6 Wally's Boy – Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn.

Race 2 - LOVESY & WAWA MAIDEN (2) 380m

1 Showtime Heather – Dragged down from behind by another runner shortly after the start and was severely checked losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the nearside wrist and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

2 Crab Boat – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

4 Londonderry Lady – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

6 Sunshine Girl – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

7 Big Bad Bruce – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 3 - NQ MARINA FRESH SEAFOOD NOVICE (1) 380m

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

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

7 He Will Shine – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked losing ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a minor injury to the greyhound’s tail. No stand down time was given.

8 Golden Rule – Slow to begin.  Raced wide in the home straight.

Race 4 - CIGNALL GARBUTT NOVICE (2) 380m

3 Sixty Dollars – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Tokin Beach – Slow to begin.

6 Piazza Rotonda – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after start and lost ground. Raced wide through the first turn.

7 Shian Gizmo – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after start and lost ground.

Race 5 - MATTHEW ASHELFORD MIXED 3/4 380m

1 Time To Roll – Marginally slow to begin.

3 Secret Shades – Dragged down by another runner rounding the home turn and lost ground.

4 Annabelle Rocks – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

6 Mali's Bullet – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

7 Memory Lane – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 6 - LACHLAN ALBION GRADE 5 498m

1 Polarizer – Checked off the heels of another runner in the home straight.

2 Dream Dancer – Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and was checked losing ground.

3 Flat Tyre – Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn. Clipped on the heels by another runner in the home straight and became momentarily unbalanced.

4 Run Over Freddy – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide through the home turn.

6 Endless Summer – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

8 Limitless Speed – Very slow to begin.

Race 7 - JEFF LYNCH MIXED 4/5 498m

1 Daisy Moments – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of the trainer that revealed a minor injury to the near hind toenail. No stand down time was given.

2 Ponte Santangelo – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground.

4 San Giovanni – Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

5 Balts Orson – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Tightened for racing room in the back straight and was checked losing ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

7 Just Too Fancy – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Tightened for racing room in the back straight and was checked losing ground.

8 Riding Hood – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

Race 8 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION BEST 8 380m

2 Aston Rupiah – Slow to begin.

3 Miss Priddle – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

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

8 Ringbark Rita – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 9 - PARKER RACING KENNELS MIXED 4/5 380m

1 Ryan's Pick – Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn.

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

3 Seat's Taken – Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and was checked.

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

9 Aston Cash (5) – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground. Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 10 - BELFORD KENNELS GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Downtown Boy – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and contacted the inside running rail. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

3 Where's The Gap – Slow to begin.

6 Golden Gusset – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

7 Mali's Whitey – Checked off the heels of another approaching the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

Race 11 – TAB GRADE 5 (2) 380m

2 Going To Town – Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

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

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

6 Four Deep – Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

10 Sunset Bardot (7) – Forced to race wide through the first turn.

Race 12 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (3) 380m

1 Hypo Harry – Very slow to begin.

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

4 Winlock Punky – Bumped with another runner on the home turn.

8 On The Fence – Bumped with another runner on the home turn.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R2 I'M A Dancer – Illness, Scours. R8 Winter Ghost – Injury, back toe.  R9 Lagoon Samuel – Injury, pad blister. R11 Blackpool Rex – Injury, off groin.
Weight Variations	R5 Secret Shades – Previous Weight 28.1 Today’s Weight 26.4 R10 Ramsay’s Rocket – Previous Weight 31.4 Today’s Weight 29.6
Injuries	R2 Showtime Heather – Nearside wrist, 10 days.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R5 Secret Shades – 91 days. Injury, near hind toe. R10 Princess Barcia – 137 Days. Spelling.
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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.