Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Date: Tuesday, 15 August 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: K. Dean, C. Bew, J. McIntosh

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

Race 1 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES MAIDEN 380m

7 Chasing Cars – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 380m

4 Jingalong Lotte – Fell in the catching pen after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

9 Ritza Pete (5) – Faltered in its action in the back straight and lost considerable ground, failing to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off-hind back muscle and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. Trainer Michael Pandelakis advised Stewards that he will retire Ritza Pete after tonight’s race.

Race 5 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 380m

1 Free At Night – Dragged down by another runner approaching the home turn and was severely checked losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 6 - TAB MIXED 4/5 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - T.G.B.O.T.A NORTH QUEENSLAND SPRINT HEAT 1

OPEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - T.G.B.O.T.A NORTH QUEENSLAND SPRINT HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

2 Flash Fever – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 9 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 4 MIXED 4/5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 5 MIXED 4/5 380m

3 Home Slice – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 11 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 6 MIXED 4/5 380m

8 Three Tries – (Beaten favourite) Checked rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 12 - BINKS & MARLENE WALKER 4/5 GRADE HEAT 7 MIXED 4/5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R1 Sandy's Heart – Ineligible, won maiden. R4 Stressful Day – Incorrectly drawn, trainer wanted no heats. R5 Train Station – Ineligible, scratched 12/8. R6 Warbel Logan – Injury, nearside shoulder. R8 Deck Franky – Injury, nearside front foot.
Late Scratchings	R7 Tail’s Up – GAR76(2) Steward’s permission.
Re-Weigh Information	R1 Schooner Glass – Previous Weight 27.0 Today’s Weight 25.4
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R3 Miss Dutton – 105 days – Injury, both wrists. R10 Lusty Lovin' – 95 days – Injury, drive muscles.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
4	Ritza Pete	Off-hind back muscle	28 days plus 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.