Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Tuesday 11 April 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), K. Dean, C. Bew and G. Fenwick

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

Race 1 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING MAIDEN 380m

2 Mister Rambutan – Slow to begin. Raced wide in the home straight.

3 Denim – Went up with the lids at the start and as a result was slow to begin.

6 Elarbee Leo – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

9 Chilli (8) – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 380m

1 Mulgrave Miller – Slow to begin.

2 Formula Ebby – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

6 Cudal Coyote – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

7 Jingalong Lotte – Checked off the heels of another runner leaving the first turn.

8 Boots On – Slow to begin.

Race 3 - TAB GRADE 4 380m

2 Lush Ice – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

3 Trapped – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a near-hind foot laceration and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

6 Balts Obsession – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

7 Ebby Von – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

9 Blackpool May (5) – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 4 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 5 (1) 498m

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

2 Easy Does It – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn and lost ground.

3 Tap Out Mickey – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

4 Hara's Houdini – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide in the home straight.

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

Race 5 - LOUNDS SEAFOOD 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 380m

1 Miss The Deck – Took several awkward strides shortly after the start and was slow to begin. Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

3 Articuno – Faltered in its stride in the home straight and lost ground sharply when appeared to have sustained an injury, taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the nearside hock and was stood down from racing for 28 days. Trainer Ms Lee Pearce was advised that Articuno must trial prior to any future nomination. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound Injury Review Panel.

7 Zena Arena – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 6 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING FFA 498m

7 Shiro Kuma – Bumped with another runner several times shortly after entering the back straight and lost considerable ground. Tailed off a distant last. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the nearside hind leg and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

8 Stressful Hope – Bumped with another runner several times shortly after entering the back straight and lost ground.

Race 7 - EASTER SPRINT TROPHY HEAT 1 OPEN 380m

1 Tail's Up – Slow to begin.

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

3 Flash Fever – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

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

6 Out Of Glory – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

7 What A Bomber – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 8 - EASTER SPRINT TROPHY HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

1 Hidden Radar – Slow to begin.

4 Can't Catch Her – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.

5 Miss Priddle – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Took several awkward strides and raced wide rounding the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed an injury to the nearside wrist and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

7 Paw Baby – Raced wide in the home straight.

Race 9 - SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE GRADE 5 (2) 498m

1 She's Our Cruze – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

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

4 Special Thunder – Slow to begin.

7 Bonnie Goes Bang – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

8 Amarillo Slim – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

Race 10 - HUNNY POT MIXED 3/4 380m

4 Aston Rupiah – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

5 Sugar Hit Lenny – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the remainder of the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

7 Daisy Moments – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.

8 Lady Luck – Raced wide rounding the home turn.

Race 11 - SKIPS TRANSPORT GRADE 5 (1) 380m

2 Rio Desperado – GAR 76(2) Late scratching at 10:24 pm on veterinary advice.

6 Jilliby Tina – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the home turn.

7 Where's The Ship – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn and lost ground. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the home turn and was checked.

Race 12 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Illegal Tender – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.

3 Stone – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Yellow Car – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

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

7 Renegade Warrior – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

8 Iron Lad – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R1 Bogie Keys – Injury, nearside shoulder. R3 Austin Dutton – Injury, hip. R10 Blackpool Coco – Injury, offside hip.
Late Scratchings	R11 Rio Desperado – Scours, 3 days stand down GAR76(2) TAB 10:24 pm
Weight Variations	R1 Prince Ebby – Previous Weight 34.2 Today’s Weight 33.1
Injuries	R3 Trapped – Near hind foot laceration, 10 days. R5 Articuno – Nearside hock, 28 days plus a satisfactory trial. R6 Shiro Kuma – Nearside hind leg, 10 days. R8 Miss Priddle – Nearside wrist, 10 days. R11 Rio Desperado – Scours, 3 days.
Follow-up	R5 Articuno (Lee Pearce)
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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.