Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday, 15 December 2023

Track Condition: Slow

Weather: Showers

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: T. Flymen, M. Jacobs

Veterinarian: Dr. D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: J. Hartwell

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

General:

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Race 1 - WOOLER RACING MAIDEN (1) 380m

7 Shirl’s Memory – Dragged down by another runner exiting the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 2 - BROOK HEATH MAIDEN (2) 380m

3 Trip’s Memory – Severely checked and lost ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

4 Painter Dave – Severely checked and lost ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 3 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 380m

1 Hara’s Mickey – (Beaten favourite) Checked rounding the first turn and lost ground.

2 Pacific Storm – Severely checked by another runner rounding the first turn, became extremely unbalanced and heavily contacted the outside rail safety padding. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

3 Granville – Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. M. Hickmott regarding the improved performance of Granville, Mr. Hickmott stated that Granville appreciated the inside box draw and jumped well today, further starting that the greyhound was able to avoid the severe interference that affected other runners when leading the field around the first turn. Mr. Hickmott added that today’s race time is only a minor improvement on the greyhound’s previous form.  Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 4 - V & M DRILLING NOVICE 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 0-3 WINS 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - PREH WE WIN RACING MIXED 4/5 498m

3 Tessa Poppy – Bumped and checked by another runner exiting the second turn, falling, and taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - SHELLY DENNIS MIXED 4/5 380m

7 Zena Arena – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration to the muzzle region, no stand down time was issued.

Race 8 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MIXED 3/4 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - HEATH ARDLE GRADE 5 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - PUG WASH PAINTING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

4 Fire Up Tina – Late scratching at 7:10am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

Race 11 - TAB MA5 380m

3 Danyo’s Clint – Contacted the catching pen gate after the event had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

6 Petite Gingin – Faltered in its action approaching the first turn when in clear running and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside triceps, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days. Trainer Mr. T. Parker stated that it is his intention to retire Petite Gingin.

Race 12 - JEFF LYNCH 5PW 380m

2 Spike The Punch – Faltered in its action in the back straight and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hamstring, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 28 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R2 Poppy Ed – Runner elsewhere R3 Barney – Ineligible, won maiden R6 Crypto Queen – Injury, wrist
Late Scratchings	R10 Fire Up Tine – Illness, scours, 10 days stand down. TAB notified 7:10am

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
7	Zena Arena	Superficial laceration muzzle region	NIL
11	Petite Gingin	Offside triceps	10 days
12	Spike The Punch	Nearside hamstring	28 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.