Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report
Townsville Greyhounds
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), K. Dean, C. Bew
Officials: Dr D. Viero (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), C. Longhurst (Starter), M. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)
Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE MAIDEN (1) 380m
1 Nyngan Tiger – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.
2 Moonlit Dawn – Slow to begin.
3 No Beetroot – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.
5 Columbian Diva – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.
Race 2 - HUNNY POT MAIDEN (2) 380m
2 Aerobic Bo Bo – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced shortly after the start by the fallen runner.
3 Moonlit Lake – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
8 Denim – Went up with the lids at this start and as a result was slow to begin.
Race 3 - CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOOD NOVICE 380m
2 Moonlit Bay – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
5 Dave Ricciardo – Slow to begin.
9 Panama Lad (1) – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
Race 4 - ASHLYN LA ROSA BEST 8 380m
1 Blazing Infrared – Slow to begin.
2 Billy Buttons – Stewards spoke to trainer Ms Bobbie-Jean Chaffey regarding the seemingly improved performance of Billy Buttons running a time of 21.50. Ms Chaffey stated that Billy Buttons is normally slow to begin but tonight began fast. Ms Chaffey also advised Stewards that she had recently changed the diet of her racing greyhounds in her kennel and that she feels that has attributed to better results not just for Billy Buttons but for the entire kennel. Ms Chaffey also commented that she didn’t support her runner in tonight’s race.
7 Magic Fever – Commenced to weaken shortly after the start 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 near-hind hamstring and was stood down from racing for 10 days.
Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (1) 498m
3 Hidden Torpedo – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn and was checked. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a laceration to the off foreleg and was stood down from racing for 10 days.
4 Bonnie Goes Bang – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
5 Blackpool Coco – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
6 New To Me – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.
Race 6 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES GRADE 5 (2) 498m
1 Spitfire Rhodes – Shifted out and bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.
2 Clock Watcher – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.
6 Run Over Freddy – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
9 Zipping Boris (8) – Slow to begin. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms Greta Thomson regarding the performance of Zipping Boris. Ms Thomson stated she expected a better performance tonight after the greyhound had run last at his previous three starts. Ms Thomson will report back to Stewards any abnormalities with Zipping Boris over the next few days.
Race 7 - WOOLER RACING FFA 498m
1 Tap Out Mickey – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
2 Paulie Walnuts – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
4 Alert – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
5 Young Rob – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.
8 Stressful Hope – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.
Race 8 - WIGS 4 KIDS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 498m
7 I'm A Neo – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.
Race 9 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES GRADE 4 380m
3 Yellow Car – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
4 Limitless Speed – Checked off the heels of another runner in the home straight.
7 Balt's Flying – Dragged down by another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Race 10 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING MIXED 4/5 380m
4 Showtime Pompom – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start and lost ground.
9 Claretown Mac (6) – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.
Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (1) 380m
3 Jilliby Tina – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.
4 Jax The Hunter – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
6 Iron Lad – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.
7 Hidden Fury – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
8 Lagoon Camile – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
Race 12 -TAB GRADE 5 (2) 380m
1 Slick Sundance – Slow to begin.
3 Etta – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
7 Showtime Bart – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.
	SUMMARY
	Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
	Scratchings	R3 Stripey Two – Ineligible, won novice. R6 Not A Shame – Injury, hip support. R9 Lady Luck – Injury, offside shoulder. R10 Chasing Charli – Injury, nearside shoulder. R11 Free At Night – Injury, drive muscles.
	Late Scratchings	R8 Gunnadoo Avenue – GAR77(3) Seasonal, 28 days.
	Injuries	R4 Magic Fever – Near-hind hamstring, 10 days. R5 Hidden Torpedo – Off foreleg laceration, 10 days.
	Trials	Trial 1 – 380m Elaine Danced – Marring Trial. Passed 22.03 in Weight 25.5 Trial 2 – 380m Balts Agenda – RTR/6 Months Trial. Passed in 21.68 Weight 25.2
	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.