Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Wednesday 16 November 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

Officials: Dr D. Viero (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), S. Auer (Starter), M. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

Race 1 -SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE MAIDEN 380m

1 Barry Cool – Slow to begin.

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

5 Secret Hustle – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

6 Young Yank – Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

7 Gem's Best – Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 380m

2 Stone – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

3 Mali's Thylacine – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

5 Piazza Farnese – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

6 I'm A Dancer – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Raced wide in the home straight.

Race 3 -TAB GRADE 5 (1) 380m

2 White Bull – Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

4 Jilliby Tina – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn.

6 Captain Turbot – Slow to begin.

7 Hidden Radar – Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and was checked losing ground.

8 Genius You – Forced to race wide rounding the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 4 -# JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING BEST 8 380m

2 Daisy Moments – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Shifted out and bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

4 Jackie Chiles – Marginally slow to begin.

7 Why Harmony – Bumped by another runner and forced to race wide rounding the home turn.

8 Just Too Fancy – Slow to begin.

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

3 Zarr Oso – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

5 Piazza Minerva – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

6 Potato Cake – Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

7 Flat Tyre – Raced wide in the back straight. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE GRADE 5 (2) 498m

4 Magic Fever – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 My Bro Beach – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

7 Urana Lot – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

8 Saint Bluey – Slow to begin.

Race 7 -MAGIC CARPET CLEANING 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 498m

1 Alert – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

2 Golden Rule – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide in the back straight.

3 Run Over Freddy – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

6 Fulton – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start and was checked losing ground.

Race 8 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES FFA 498m

1 More Sensation – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked.

2 Miss Priddle – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

3 Balts Orson – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Henryk Bale – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

6 Redemption Day – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked.

7 Say Some Words – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

Race 9 - BELFORD KENNELS GRADE 4 380m

3 Run Rex Run – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.

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

6 Seat's Taken – Slow to begin.

7 Free At Night – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

8 Paw Baby – Bumped by another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

Race 10 - COREY HEATH MIXED 4/5 380m

1 Showtime Caesar – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

3 Annabelle Rocks – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

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

7 Amarillo Slim – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 11 -KAREN OLSEN GRADE 5 (2) 380m 

2 Gunnadoo Avenue – Slow to begin.

3 Winlock Punky – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

5 Modern Doll – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.

6 Hidden Fury – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn. Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn.

7 Tarantula – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

8 Pretty Cindy – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 12 - JUSTIN REID GRADE 5 (3) 380m

1 Showtime Smiley – Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

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

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

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

8 Zip And Zoomer – Bumped by another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R2 Where’s The King – Ineligible, won novice. R4 Quinn Bale – Injury, nearside front toe. R5 On The Fence – Injury, general soreness. R5 Hunter Street – Retired. R5 Ponte Santangelo – Injury, offside hip support. R6 Ryan’s Pick – Injury, general soreness. R9 Prince Of Lygon – Injury, nearside back muscle. R10 Showtime Bobby – Injury, nearside shoulder. R11 San Giovanni – Injury, offside wrist.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R3 Balts Obsession – 105 Days – Change of trainer.
Trials	Petite Gingin – Cramping Trial over 380m. Passed in 22.42 Weight 23.9 KG
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