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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
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Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Townsville Greyhound Racing Club |
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Date: Saturday 9 December 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, M. Jacobs |
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Veterinarian: Dr. V. Di Benedetto |
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Swab Official: M. Braunberger |
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Starter: C. Longhurst |
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Judge: J. Hartwell |
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Lure Driver: J. Bouffler |
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General: |
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Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m |
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5 Lyn’s Watching – Late scratching at 6:30am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a nearside hindleg injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.
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Race 2 - HEATH ARDLE MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 3 - SHELLY DENNIS MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 4 - COREY HEATH MAIDEN HEAT 4 MAIDEN 380m |
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5 In A Minute – Stewards inquired into the greyhounds’ action at box rise. Taking into account it is In A Minute’s first race start and the lure being positioned to the inside, Stewards were in agreeance with trainer Mr. J. Reid that the greyhound was pursuing the lure with commitment and declined to take any further action.
6 Fussy One – Checked off the heels of another runner entering the home straight and became extremely unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
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Race 5 - PUG WASH PAINTING NOVICE 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 6 - PREH WE WIN RACING NOV/M 498m |
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2 Four Rangers – Raced in restricted room through the first turn and was checked. Shortened stride thereafter and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside foreleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.
9 Devil’s Waltz (3) – Checked by another runner exiting the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hip, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.
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Race 7 - V & M DRILLING MIXED 4/5 498m |
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1 Hidden Fury – (Beaten favourite) Raced in restricted room rounding the first turn. Beaten 1 ¼ lengths.
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Race 8 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 4 380m |
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1 Where’s The Ship – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.
5 Hello Ernie – Raced in restricted room approaching the first turn. Checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hip injury, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.
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Race 9 - JEFF LYNCH BEST 8 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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3 Bar One Smokers – Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. Bobbie-Jean Chaffey regarding the improved performance of greyhound. Ms Chaffey stated that despite being unable to get a run with Bar One Smokers, she has made no change in the training and preparation of the greyhound and was not expecting the greyhound to perform strongly today. Ms Chaffey advised that she did not support the greyhound in wagering. Stewards noted the explanation.
7 Winston The Wolf – Bumped with another runner and shortened stride exiting the first turn and lost considerable ground. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound Injury Review Panel.
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Race 11 – TAB MIXED 4/5 380m |
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3 Downpipe – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside foreleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.
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Race 12 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY MA5 380m |
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1 Saruman – Shortened stride after passing the finishing line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 60 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound Injury Review Panel. |
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Samples (Post-race) |
All winners |
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Scratchings |
R2 – Deeragun Prince, Injury, torn webbing offside front foot R6 – Balt’s Ordeal, Injury, offside hip R9 – Senor Yogi, Injury, offside shoulder R9 – Paulie Walnuts, Injury, offside wrist |
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Late Scratchings |
R1 Lyn’s Watching – Injury, Nearside hindleg, 10 days stand down. TAB notified 6:30am. |
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Follow-up |
R10 Winston The Wolf (H. Wooler) R12 Saruman (M. Pandelakis) |
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VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
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Four Ranger |
Offside foreleg |
10 |
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Devil’s Waltz |
Offside hip |
7 |
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Hello Ernie |
Offside hip |
10 |
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Winston The Wolf |
Offside hindleg |
60 |
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Downpipe |
Offside foreleg |
10 |
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Saruman |
Offside hindleg |
60 |
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.