Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 17 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: K. Dean, C. Bew, M. Jacobs

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: J. Hartwell

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

Race 1 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN (1) 380m

7 Gracie Matilda – Checked across heels rounding the home turn. Shifted inwards and turned its head towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Brad Belford regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. After reviewing all available footage, Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR124 stood Gracie Matilda down for 28 days at all tracks for Failing to Pursue (1^st offence). The greyhound must complete a satisfactory trial prior to any future nomination being accepted.

Race 2 - TOWNSVILLE GBOTA MAIDEN (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - PREH WE WIN KENNELS NOVICE 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - POSTMAN'S RIDGE GREYHOUND COMPLEX GRADE 5 (1) 380m

10 Secret Hustle – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. Finished the race tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 5 - NQ GAME MEATS MIXED 4/5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - CAIRNS GREYHOUND OWNERS & TRAINERS MIXED 3/4 380m

1 Plum Tuckered – Beaten favourite starting at $1.35. Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room approaching the first turn. Checked across heels at the top of the home straight.

Race 7 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 498m

3 Willies Fury – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Bumped heavily with another runner rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 No Regrets – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Bumped heavily by another runner and fell rounding the home turn taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 - NQ VAC TRUCKS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - WOOLER RACING FFA 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - ALL RIG LIFTING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - ETHAN MALONEY GRADE 5 (3) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 5 (4) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R4 All Up – Ineligible, injured 13/10. R4 Stripey Two – Injury, offside tibia. R5 Trixie Rigatoni – Injury, offside groin. R5 Greysynd Brockie – Injury, offside back muscle. R6 New To Me – Injury, nearside shoulder. R9 Phoenix Luck – Injury, off hind leg. R10 Time Wasn’t Free – Injury, offside pin muscle. R10 Lusty Lovin’ – Injury, hip support. R12 Bush Wookiee – Injury, offside back.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R10 Can’t Catch Her -154 Days – Seasonal.
Animal Actions	R1 Gracie Matilda – GAR124 Failing to Pursue (1^st offence) 28 days at all tracks plus a satisfactory trial.
Stewards Trials	Devil’s Waltz – FTP and Blinkers Trial. Passed in 22.24 Weight 34.5

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
		Nil

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.