Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Saturday 25 March 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

Officials: Dr D. Viero (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), J. Hartwell and C. Longhurst (training) (Starters), M. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

Race 1 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING MAIDEN 380m

3 Looney Shrimp – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground. Clipped on the heels by another runner approaching the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 Aroona Belle – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

5 Chilli – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

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

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 380m

2 Secret Hustle – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

3 Shian Kelly – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

4 Ritza Pete – Slow to begin.

6 Hard To Style – Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race.

7 Crackin' Ethics – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a minor laceration on the greyhound’s head. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian.

Race 3 – TAB MA5 380m

5 Saint Bluey – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

6 Frankie's Vision – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

8 Impress Troy – Slow to begin.

9 Aston Rupiah (2) – Checked across the heels of another runner in the home straight.

Race 4 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING 0-3 WINS 498m

2 Samurai Mind – Slow to begin.

4 Hidden Torpedo – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after entering the back straight and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.

5 Phoenix Luck – Slow to begin. Visibly eased through the catching pen losing ground from the rest of the field. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Miss Hayley Wooler regarding Phoenix Luck’s racing manners through the catching pen and shortly after entering the back straight. After reviewing the video footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards invoked GAR124(1) Failing to Pursue (1^st offence) and subsequently Phoenix Luck was stood down from racing for 28 days at Townsville plus the completion of a satisfactory trial for failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.

6 Hara's Houdini – Tightened for racing room rounding the home turn and contacted the inside running rail. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 5 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING MIXED 3/4 380m

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

5 Derrillean – Tightened for racing room approaching the home turn and was checked losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

6 Danyo's Clint – Slow to begin.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE GRADE 4 380m

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

5 Ebby Von – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.

6 Perfect Pacific – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

7 Pretty Cindy – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 7 - SKIPS TRANSPORT BEST 8 380m

1 See Me Balt – Shifted out and raced wide rounding the home turn.

4 Fancy Kelly – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

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

8 Ringbark Rita – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 8 - HUNNY POT NQ 1-3 WINS FINAL 1-3 WINS 380m

1 Ouzo Herrera – Very slow to begin.

2 Young Yank – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Winter Skye – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

8 Waikiki Surfer – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 9 - LOUNDS SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (1) 380m

2 Ryan's Pick – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

3 Pistols At Dawn – Checked off the heels of another runner and forced to race wide leaving the first turn.

4 Jilliby Tina – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

6 Gold Mate – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and lost ground.

8 Petite Gingin – Slow to begin. Raced very wide in the home straight.

Race 10 - BELFORD KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Mary Now Knows – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and contacted the inside running rail losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

2 Aston General – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the off hindleg and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

3 On The Fence – Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 11 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES GRADE 5 (3) 380m

1 Boots On – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.

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

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

6 Renegade Warrior – Bumped with another runner in the home straight.

8 Clown Of Class – Went up with the lids at the start and was a result was slow to begin. Bumped with another runner in the home straight.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R1 Federal Target – Ineligible, won maiden. R2 King Amar – Ineligible, won novice. R3 Secret Shades – Injury, nearside hind legs. R5 Daisy Moments – Injury, nearside foot. R5 Austin Dutton – Illness, scours. R7 Trixie Rigatoni – Injury, offside back paw. R9 Where's The Pub – Injury, muscle strain. R9 All Up – Injury, pin muscle. R9 Burn Rate – Illness, scours. R11 Fingal Bay – Injury, offside shoulder.
Late Scratchings	R7 Jackie Chiles – GAR76(2) Injury, near hind toe, 10 days TAB 7:45 am
Injuries	R10 Aston General – Off-hind leg, 10 days.
Animal Actions	R4 Phoenix Luck – GAR124(1) Failing to Pursue (1^st offence) 28 days stand down at Townsville plus the completion of a satisfactory trial.
Person Actions	Justin Clauss – Reprimand – GAR86(1) Late to Kennel R10 Counter Advance
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.