Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Townsville 24 October 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: K. Dean, M. Jacobs

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: Dr D. Viero

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

 

 

Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MAIDEN (1) 380m

 

 No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - HEATH ARDLE MAIDEN (2) 380m

 

4 Waikikamukau – Checked off the heels approaching the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

6 Canya Currency – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner approaching the home turn becoming momentarily unbalanced.

 

Race 3 - SHELLY DENNIS NOVICE 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - COREY HEATH GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - BRIAN PALMER MEMORIAL GRADE 5 (1) 498m

 

1 Canya Revamp – (Beaten favourite) Very slow to begin. Raced wide rounding the first turn through to the front straight.

 

Race 6 - PUG WASH PAINTING FFA 498m

 

8 Young Rob – Checked shortly after entering the back straight and lost ground. Checked off heels rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 7 - QGOLD HEAT 1 OPEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - QGOLD HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - JEFF LYNCH GRADE 5 (2) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - PREH WE WIN RACING MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - V & M DRILLING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

3 Lottie Bear – Checked off the heels of another runner and fell, taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 12 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

3 Federal Remark – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners.

Scratchings

R1 – Dazzling Zoe, Ineligible, won maiden.

R3 – Balt’s Shadow, Injury, offside hind leg.

R3 – Winston The Wolf, Ineligible, won novice.

R3 – Hara’s Tricky, Injury, shoulder.

R11 – Molly Emgrand, Injury, offside hip.

R11 – Dulciphobia, Injury, offside hind leg.

R12 – Baguette, Incorrectly drawn.

Re-Weigh Information

R1 What Style – Previous Weight 33.1 – Today’s Weight 31.8

Stewards Trials

Going To Town – FTP Trial over 498m. Passed in 29.14 – Weight 33.4

 

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.