Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report
Townsville Greyhounds
Tuesday 24 January 2023
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), K. Dean
Officials: Dr D. Viero (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), J. Hartwick (Starter), M. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)
Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE MAIDEN 380m
1 Rustic Bling – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground.
3 Shaq Owes – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.
4 Here's Howie – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.
Race 2 - ROBERT OLSEN FINAL MAIDEN 380m
1 Senor Brumby – Marginally slow to begin.
2 Zafar Bale – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked.
3 Shrimp Boat – Marginally slow to begin.
4 Skedaddle Locke – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.
6 King Amar – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.
7 Chinotto Girl – Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.
8 Hara's Houdini – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
Race 3 - SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE NOVICE 380m
1 Clown Of Class – Very slow to begin. Raced wide in the home straight.
2 Samurai Mind – Slow to begin.
6 Winter Skye – 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 Dressed To Kill – Shifted out and raced wide in the home straight.
9 Shane's Pick (7) – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
Race 4 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 4 380m
1 Ramsay's Rocket – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
2 Perfect Pacific – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
3 Jilliby Tina – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.
5 Jax The Hunter – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Raced wide in the home straight.
7 Good Boy Lloyd – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Raced wide in the home straight.
9 Aston Rupiah (4) – Slow to begin.
Race 5 - TAB 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 498m
1 Hidden Haze – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
3 Iron Lad – Shifted out and bumped with another runner shortly after the start.
4 Fortune Of War – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and was checked losing ground. Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.
5 Blackpool Coco – Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.
6 Miss Von Strudel – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.
8 Hidden Radar – Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.
Race 6 - #JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 498m
1 Piazza Farnese – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide in the back straight.
5 Secret Shades – 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.
7 Saint Bluey – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
Race 7 - SKIPS TRANSPORT 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 498m
2 Pretty Cindy – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after entering the back straight and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
3 My Envy – Slow to begin.
5 Galileo Brae – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
6 Hidden Fury – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground. 7 She’s Our Cruze – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a minor laceration to the near hind foot. No stand down time was given.
8 Flat Tyre – Shifted out and raced wide in the home straight.
Race 8 - COUNTRY CUP HEAT OPEN 498m
2 Young Rob – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.
3 Redemption Day – Tightened for racing room in the back straight and was checked losing ground. Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the turn off the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
6 Miss Priddle – Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.
8 Balts Orson – Slow to begin.
Race 9 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING MIXED 3/4 380m
2 Pistols At Dawn – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.
4 Canya Whisper – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.
5 Fat Jack – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.
6 New To Me – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost ground.
7 Free At Night – Improved on the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost ground.
Race 10 - CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (1) 380m
3 Showtime Gus – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner in the home straight and became momentarily unbalanced.
5 Tackleberry – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Clipped on the heels by another runner in the home straight.
7 No Regrets – Bumped by another runner and forced to race wide approaching the home turn.
Race 11 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES GRADE 5 (2) 380m
2 Good Odds Rascal – Raced wide rounding the home turn.
3 Saruman – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked.
4 Where's The Gap – Fell in the catching pen after the race had concluded. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the offside wrist and was stood down from racing for 10 days.
7 Dennis Denuto – Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the first turn.
Race 12 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING GRADE 5 (3) 380m
2 Shian Freddy – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
3 Drop Anchor – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
4 National Swirl – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
5 Where's The Ship – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
6 Remedy – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.
7 Quiet Mechanic – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
	SUMMARY
	Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
	Scratchings	R1 Starlight Spice – Injury, nearside shoulder. R3 Secret Hustle – Injury, offside wrist. R4 Inconsequential – Injury, nearside back foot. R5 Balts Assassin – Injury, both wrists. R6 Instant Gold – Injury, nearside toenail. R6 Fulton – Injury, chest. R6 Tap Out Mickey – Injury, off-hind back muscle. R10 Lusty Lovin' – Injury, chest. R11 Astor – Stewards permission. R11 Malligan Bale – Injury, offside back leg.
	Weight Variations	R12 Scott Or Not – Previous Weight 28.9 Today’s Weight 27.2
	Injuries	R11 Where’s The Gap – Offside wrist, 10 days.
	Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R3 Dressed To Kill – 105 Days – Seasonal. R10 Impress Troy – 161 Days – Injury, off-hind back muscle.
	The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
	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.