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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
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Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Townsville Greyhounds |
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Date: Saturday, 12 August 2023 |
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Track Condition: Good |
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Weather: Fine |
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Officials |
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Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean |
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Stewards: T. Flymen |
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Veterinarian: Dr. L. Groth |
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Swab Official: M. Braunberger |
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Starter: C. Longhurst |
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Judge: A. Boyd |
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Lure Driver: J. Bouffler |
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Race 1 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES MAIDEN (1) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN (2) 380m |
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1 Balt’s Shadow – Severely checked rounding the first turn, becoming unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
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5 Moonlit Dawn – Late scratching on 11/08 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.
8 Groovy Shrimp – Entering the home straight, appeared to turn its head outwards towards another runner on several occasions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to kennel representative Ms. J. Wooler regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failure to Pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. Ms Wooler stated that the kennel intends to retire Groovy Shrimp after today’s race.
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Race 3 - SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE NOVICE 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 4 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING GRADE 5 (1) 380m |
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9 Train Station (5) – Late scratching on 11/08 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.
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Race 5 - SKIPS TRANSPORT MIXED 3/4 380m |
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4 Wild William – (Beaten favourite) Slipped on the mat exiting the starting boxes. Checked shortly after the start.
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Race 6 -TAB BEST 8 380m |
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4 Flash Fever – Checked and fell in the home straight, failing to complete the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
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Race 7 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE 0-4 WINS 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 8 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES FFA 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 9 - HUNNY POT NQ GRADE 5 (2) 380m |
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2 Slick Sundance – Severely checked and lost considerable rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
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6 Amarillo Slim – Severely checked and lost considerable ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
7 Gamblin’ Ethics – Severely checked and lost considerable ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. |
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Race 10 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 5 (3) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (4) 380m |
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1 Rose Target – Severely checked and lost ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
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Race 12 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 5 (5) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Samples (Post-race) |
All winners |
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Scratchings |
R4 Blackpool Coco – Retired R4 Alert –Injured 08/08 R5 Harlem Shuffle – Injury, offside hip support R9 Hara’s Houdini – Injured 08/08 R11 Hooked on In – Injury, offside shoulder |
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Late Scratchings |
R2 Moonlit Dawn – Injury, nearside front toe 10 days stand down. TAB notified 11/08. R4 Train Station – Injury, nearside hind toe 10 days stand down. TAB notified 11/08. |
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Animal Actions |
R2 – Groovy Shrimp – GAR124 Failure to Pursue – 28 days stand down at Townsville plus satisfactory trial |
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.