Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday 19 September 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

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

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

General: Stewards concluded an inquiry into an alleged incident between trainers Miss Hayley Wooler and Ms Greta Thomson on Friday 15^th September at the Townsville Greyhound Club. After hearing both trainer’s submissions and considering all evidence taken from named witnesses, Stewards deemed that there was insufficient evidence to take the matter any further.

Race 1 - PETER JEPSON MEDIA SERVICES MAIDEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKIPS TRANSPORT NOVICE (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - HUNNY POT NQ NOVICE (2) 380m

2 Panama Lad – Checked shortly after the start and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 4 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 5 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - TOWNSVILLE FUTURITY HEAT 1 OPEN 498m

8 Plum Tuckered – (Beaten favourite) Bumped heavily by another runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing forward momentum.

Race 6 - TOWNSVILLE FUTURITY HEAT 2 OPEN 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - TOWNSVILLE DERBY FINAL OPEN 498m

6 Jimmy Roo – (Beaten favourite) Marginally weakened in the concluding stages of the race to finish second. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.  Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Heath Ardle after the race. Mr Ardle stated that Jimmy Roo was having his first attempt at the 498m and was happy with his run overall especially his race time. Mr Ardle also stated that he intends to start Jimmy Roo over 498m at his next start. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 9 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE BEST 8 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - HICKORY INDUSTRIES GRADE 4 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 – TAB MIXED 4/5 380m

3 Daicos Dynasty – Marginally slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hip support and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 12 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

8 Federal Gold – (Beaten favourite) Bumped several times shortly after the start. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R2 – Likes A Barney, Ineligible, won novice. R2 – Elarbee Leo, Ineligible, won novice. R4 – Ramsay’s Rocket, Injury, split webbing. R4 – Impress Rolls, Injury, offside shoulder. R5 – Rose Target, Ineligible, injured 15/09. R5 – Pacific Holly, Injury, offside shoulder. R8 – Sandy’s Heart, Injury, offside hind toe. R9 – Sugar Hit Lenny, Ineligible, rear drive muscles. R12 – Formula Ebby, Ineligible, injured 15/09.
Late Scratchings	R9 Senor Yogi – GAR92(2) Illness, scours 7 days. TAB 6:07 pm
Re-Weigh Information	R3 Willies Fury – Previous Weight 36.4 Today’s Weight 34.6 R12 Warbel Logan – Previous Weight 33.1 Today’s Weight 31.6

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
11	Daicos Dynasty	Nearside hip support	10 days

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.