Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Saturday 17 June 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

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

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Race 1 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES MAIDEN 380m

4 Denim – Slow to begin.

5 Groovy Shrimp – Slow to begin. Checked approaching the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

6 Ocean – Checked approaching the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

7 Time Wasn't Free – Slow to begin. Checked approaching the first turn.

8 Timmy Turbo – Checked approaching the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 380m

1 Mr. Gledhill – Slipped on the starting mat and was slow to begin as a result.

2 Cape Lyle – Checked rounding the home turn.

5 Showtime Bart – Checked rounding the first turn.

6 Etta – Checked rounding the home turn.

7 Deck Franky – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

9 Mulgrave Miller (8) – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

Race 3 - SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE MA5 380m

1 Lagoon Camile – Slow to begin. Checked in the back straight.

2 Aston Cash – Checked in the back straight. Checked rounding the first turn.

3 All Ford – Checked in the back straight.

4 Balts Assassin – Slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the home turn and throughout the home straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside wrist and was stood down from racing for 10 days. Trainer H. Wooler advised Stewards that she intends to retire the greyhound after today’s event.

Race 4 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING NOV/M 498m

1 Firebird Flyer – Checked shortly after the start.

2 Prince Ebby – Checked shortly after the start.

3 Lady Mulgrave – Raced wide rounding the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 I'm A Neo – Checked shortly after the start.

9 Waimea Beach (4) – Checked shortly after the start.

10 Warbel Harry (6) – Slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start.

Race 5 - SKIPS TRANSPORT GRADE 4 380m

1 Spitfire Rhodes – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

2 Daisy Moments – Slow to begin and was checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

3 Out Of Glory – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked on entering the home straight.

4 Flat Tyre – Checked shortly after the start. Checked on entering the home straight.

5 Panel Damage – Checked shortly after the start. Checked in the back straight. Checked rounding the first turn.

6 Danyo's Clint – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 6 - HUNNY POT NQ MIXED 1/2 380m

2 Blazing Infrared – Checked approaching the first turn.

6 Stressful Hope – Checked approaching the first turn.

Race 7 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES MIXED 4/5 498m

5 Hidden Radar – Slow to begin. Checked rounding the first turn.

6 Limitless Speed – Checked exiting the first turn.

7 Hidden Fury – Slow to begin. Checked rounding the first turn.

8 Sister Emgrand – Slow to begin. Checked rounding the first turn.

10 Spike The Punch (1) – Slow to begin. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

Race 8 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE 0-4 WINS FINAL 0-4 WINS 498m

2 Bobbie Jean – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the home turn.

4 Phoenix Luck – Checked shortly after the start. Checked exiting the first turn, becoming unbalanced and lost considerable ground. Raced wide throughout the back straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

7 Zipping Boris – Slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start. Checked exiting the first turn.

9 Saint Remi (6) – Checked rounding the home turn.

10 Waylin Bale (3) – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 9 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 380m

1 Instant Gold – Checked in the home straight.

2 Chasing Charli – Slow to begin. Checked rounding the first turn.

3 Aurora Damiro – Checked shortly after the start.

4 Ebby Von – Checked shortly after the start.

5 Cornholio – Stewards spoke to Trainer M. Pandelakis regarding the performance of Cornholio. Mr Pandelakis advised that he was surprised to see Cornholio priced as the outsider of the field as he believed that she could run a strong race today as she has beaten several of the other runners in previous events. Mr Pandelakis stated that when Cornholio can obtain clear running she races very well which was the case today when jumping well and racing in the lead without interference. Mr. Pandelakis further stated that he did not support the greyhound in wagering for this event.

6 Slick Sundance – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn and lost ground.

8 Federal Power – Checked rounding the first turn and lost ground.

9 Drop Anchor (7) – Checked rounding the first turn.

Race 10 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Formula Ebby – Slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start.

2 Zena Arena – Slow to begin.

3 Fortune Of War – Checked shortly after the start. Carried outwards and was checked rounding the home turn.   

4 Home Slice – Checked shortly after the start.

5 Amarillo Slim – Checked shortly after the start. Shifted outwards and was checked rounding the home turn.

Race 11 - TAB GRADE 5 (2) 380m

1 Looney Shrimp – Checked shortly after the start. Checked rounding the first turn.

2 Molly Emgrand – Checked shortly after the start.

4 Claretown Mac – Checked shortly after the start. Checked on entering the home straight.

5 Train Station – Checked shortly after the start. Checked on entering the home straight.

9 Ritza Benny (3) – Checked shortly after the start.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners. R8 Bella Sensation (2^nd place)
Scratchings	R2 Showtime Pompom – Ineligible, won novice R4 Luxy Nova – Illness, scours R4 Hooded Robin – Illness, scours R6 Rio Valour – Injury, nearside foot R6 See Me Balt – Injury, nearside hindleg R7 Waylin Bale – Runner elsewhere R8 Elarbee Leo – Injury, offside shoulder R8 Dam Slipperiest – Ineligible, under penalty 9/6 R9 Yellow Car – Injury, wrist R11 Jingalong Lotte – Illness, cough
Weight Variations	R3 Lagoon Camile – Previous weight 24.6kg, today’s weight 26.3kg
Injuries	R3 Balts Assassin – Offside wrist, 10 days stand down
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to external review.  The Racing Appeals Panel manages external reviews and the Racing Appeals Panel publishes its decisions on its 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.