Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

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

General: The track was harrowed yesterday to a depth of 100mm. As a result, today’s race times may be slower than normal.

Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE MAIDEN 380m

2 Ritza Benny – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

4 Phoenix Luck – Held up for clear racing room approaching the first turn.

8 Deck Franky – Slow to begin.

9 Red Car (7) – Very slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.

Race 2 - HUNNY POT NQ NOVICE 380m

3 Aussie Bullseye – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.

4 Federal Ghost – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.

Race 3 - CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (1) 498m

1 National Swirl – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner soon after entering the back straight and lost ground. Dragged down by another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost considerable ground tailing off a distant last. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

7 Calibration – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground.

Race 4 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 3/4 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 3/4 380m

2 Ladies Get Grace – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Shifted out across heels rounding the home turn.

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

7 Run Rex Run – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost ground.

8 Lady Luck – Slow to begin.

Race 5 - TAB 3/4 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 3/4 380m

2 Daisy Moments – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

10 Maddie Dutton (8) – Slow to begin.

Race 6 - #JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING 3/4 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 3/4 380m

3 Good Odds Rascal – Slow to begin.

6 Where's The Ship – Raced wide in the home straight.

7 Lusty Lovin' – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

8 Sugar Hit Lenny – Raced wide rounding the home turn.

Race 7 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES FFA 498m

2 No Regrets – Slow to begin.

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

5 Stressful Hope – Slow to begin.

8 Balts Orson – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 8 - TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS FINAL OPEN 498m

3 Golden Rule – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

4 Blazing Infrared – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner soon after entering the back straight and lost ground.

7 Hidden Radar – 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.

8 Caramel Queen – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

Race 9 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 5 (2) 498m

1 Special Thunder – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

5 Gunnadoo Avenue – Tightened for racing room approaching the home turn and was checked losing ground.

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

7 Eyes On Meg – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

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

Race 10 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Amarillo Slim – Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

2 Pretty Cindy – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

5 Impress Troy – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner and fell rounding the first turn taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a minor laceration to the greyhound’s head and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 11 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Flat Tyre – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

4 Federal Power – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

5 Can't Catch Her – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

6 Zipping Newman – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

8 Cornholio – Raced wide rounding the first turn.

Race 12 - TAB GRADE 5 (3) 380m

1 Mary Now Knows – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked losing ground.

4 Boots On – Slow to begin.

5 Clown Of Class – Went up with the lids at the start and as a result was slow to begin.

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

7 Yellow Car – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost ground.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R1 Bogie Keys – Injury, hip supports. R1 Riza Pete – Ineligible, won maiden. R2 Shian Kelly – Injury, neck R2 Miss Von Strudel – Injury, near fan muscle. R2 Here’s Howie – Ineligible, won novice. R5 Free At Night – Injury, hip supports. R6 Federal Phantom – Injury, nearside shoulder. R7 Going To Town – Illness, scours.
Late Scratchings	R5 New To Me – Not presented GAR76(2) 10 days stand down TAB 5:55 pm R5 Balts Obsession – Seasonal GAR76(2) 28 days stand down TAB 7:49 pm
Weight Variations	R11 Zipping Newman – Previous Weight 36.6 KG Today’s Weight 35.4 KG
Injuries	R5 Balts Obsession – Seasonal, 28 days. R10 Impress Troy – Facial laceration, 5 days.
Person Actions	Bradley Belford – GAR86(1) Failed to Present R5 New To Me. $200 fine.
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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.