Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Friday 12 May 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

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

General:

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Race 1 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES MAIDEN (1) 380m

1 Phoenix Luck – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight and lost ground. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

2 Bogie Keys – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner while rounding the home turn becoming unbalanced and falling, taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside shoulder and was subsequently stood down from racing for a period of twenty-one (21) days.

3 Ginger Jess – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

5 Warbel Logan – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

6 White Winter – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

10 Sunshine Girl (4) – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Dragged down by another runner in the back straight and was checked. Checked by the fallen runner while rounding the home turn and finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 2 - SKIPS TRANSPORT MAIDEN (2) 380m

2 No Such Thing – Slow to begin. Checked by the fallen runners exiting the first turn and forced extremely wide.

4 Out Of Sort – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight.

5 Prince Ebby – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

6 Warbel Harry – Slow to begin.

7 Shaq Owes – Dragged down by another runner exiting the first turn and was checked and fell, taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

8 Denim – Slow to begin. Improved onto the heels of another runner exiting the first turn and was checked and fell, taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

9 Deck Franky (3) – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Clipped on the heels by another runner in the back straight.

Race 3 - HUNNY POT NQ NOVICE 380m

3 Out Of Scotch – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Tightened for racing room in the back straight and was checked.

5 Boots On – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start becoming unbalanced for several strides and losing ground.

6 Lady Mulgrave – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner approaching the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

9 Shian Kelly (4) – Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner approaching the first turn.

Race 4 - SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE MA5 380m

4 In The Spotlight – Bumped with another runner in the back straight. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

5 Aston Cash – Bumped with another runner in the back straight.

7 All Ford – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner in the back straight.

8 Juliette Keats – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

Race 5 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE 0-3 WINS 498m

1 Miss Von Strudel – Checked by another runner rounding the first turn becoming unbalanced for several strides.

2 Chasing Charli – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked.  

3 Mister Rambutan – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

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

8 Winter Venom – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside shoulder and was subsequently stood down from racing for a period of ten (10) days.

Race 6 - WEE WIN KENNELS MIXED 3/4 380m

1 Balts Obsession – Slow to begin.

2 Barefoot Di – Tightened for racing room exiting the first turn and was checked. Clipped on the heels by another runner exiting the first turn.

3 Rev Up Zeus – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn.

4 Zena Arena – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn becoming unbalanced and making contact with the running rail. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Eyes On Meg – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

7 She's Some Fox – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

8 Harlem Shuffle – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

Race 7 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m

1 Fingal Bay – Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

2 Cornholio – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Samurai Mind – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the home turn and was checked becoming very unbalanced for several strides. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Hidden Radar – Slow to begin. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the home turn.

7 Train Station – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

8 Ritza Pete – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn and was dragged down by another runner becoming very unbalanced for several strides. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 – TAB BEST 8 380m

5 Lady Luck – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

6 Young Rob – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

8 Petite Gingin – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 9 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING MIXED 4/5 380m

1 Henryk Bale – Slow to begin.

2 Stone – Checked off another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground.

3 Ebby Von – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the back straight.

4 Aston Rupiah – Checked across the heels of another runner in the back straight.

5 Lusty Lovin' – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight.

8 Amarillo Slim – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 10 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Balts Assassin – Marginally slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the home straight.

3 Daisy Moments – Bumped with another runner in the back straight.

4 Federal Power – Bumped with another runner in the back straight and lost ground.

6 Special Thunder – Marginally slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn and was forced wider on the track.  

7 Winter Skye – Bumped with another runner in the back straight. Put in an awkward stride while racing through the first turn.  

8 Never Cry – Clipped on the heels by another runner exiting the first turn becoming momentarily unbalanced. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 11 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Bobbie Jean – Went up with the lid of the starting boxes.

2 White Venom – Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn.

3 Flat Tyre – Bumped with another runner on the home turn becoming momentarily unbalanced.

4 Handy Jimmy – Slipped on the mat when leaving the starting boxes. Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn. Clipped on the heels by another runner exiting the first turn.

5 Jingalong Lotte – Clipped on the heels by another runner exiting the first turn.

7 Aurora Damiro – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn becoming momentarily unbalanced.

8 Fulton – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn becoming momentarily unbalanced.

Race 12 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING 5PW 380m

1 Karaoke Queen – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

2 Is That You – Marginally slow to begin.

5 Crackling Rosie – Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn.

6 Smiling Walnut – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

8 Saruman – Clipped on the heels by another runner exiting the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R1 Elarbee Leo – Ineligible, won maiden R2 Saint Remi – Ineligible, won maiden R3 Federal Ghost – Injury, nearside shoulder R3 Home Slice – Ineligible, won novice R12 Showtime Hannah - Illness, donated blood
Late Scratchings	R5 Dam Slipperiest – Scours, 3 days stand down – TAB notified @ 11:25am
Injuries	R1 Bogie Keys – Nearside shoulder muscle, 21 days stand down R5 Winter Venom – Offside shoulder, 10 days stand down
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R4 In The Spotlight – 118 days, extended spell
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