Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday 19 December 2023

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: K. Dean & C. Bew

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst & M. Dennis (training)

Judge: J. Hartwell

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

General: The track was power harrowed yesterday to a depth 50mm. As a result, race times for tonight’s races may be slower than normal.

Race 1 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY MAIDEN 380m

2 Scale Up Time – (Beaten favourite) Checked rounding the first turn and lost ground. Bumped by another runner in the home straight becoming momentarily unbalanced.

Race 2 - PUG WASH PAINTING NOVICE (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES NOVICE (2) 380m

3 Hara’s Mickey – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside shoulder and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 4 - PREH WE WIN RACING GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Target Girl – Turned her head inwards towards the runner on its inside for several strides shortly after entering the home straight. Stewards spoke to trainer Miss Hayley Wooler regarding Target Girl’s racing manners in the home straight. After reviewing the available footage and hearing Miss Wooler’s submissions, Stewards invoked GAR124 (3^rd offence) and therefore the greyhound will be stood down from racing for 3 months at all tracks and must complete 2 x Stewards trials prior to any future nomination being accepted.

Race 5 - BROOK HEATH GRADE 5 498m

3 Hidden Radar – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a minor laceration to the off-hind toe. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian.

7 Luxy Nova – Faltered in its action in the back straight when appeared to have sustained an injury taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside triceps muscle and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS FFA 498m

3 Plum Tuckered – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Checked off heels rounding the first turn and lost ground.

Race 7 - WOOLER RACING BEST 8 380m

1 Billy Buttons – Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 - ANNIVERSARY CUP FINAL MIXED 4/5 498m

6 She’s Some Fox – Checked rounding the first turn. Severely checked rounding the turn off the back straight losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed split webbing to the near-hind leg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 9 – TAB MIXED 3/4 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - COREY HEATH GRADE 4 380m

8 Starlight Belle – Checked off heels shortly after the start. Finished the race in tailed off in last place. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside shoulder injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

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

8 Where’s The Ship – Faltered in its action shortly after the start when appeared to have sustained an injury, failing to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a nearside hock injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound Injury Review Panel.

Race 12 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (3) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R1 – Mali’s One Up, Injury, offside wrist. R1 – Granville, Ineligible, won maiden. R2 – Party At Harpers, Ineligible, won novice. R2 – Run Millie Run, Injury, nearside drive muscle. R6 – Wild Rumour, Illness, scours. R7 – Lush Ice, Injury, offside hip. R8 – Ferocious June, Injury, offside wrist. R9 – Sugar Hit Lenny, Injury, offside drive muscle. R10 – Lady Luck, Injury, wrists. R11 – Canya Revamp, Stewards’ permission. R11 – Lusty Lovin’, Injury, drive muscle.
Follow-up	R11 Where’s The Ship (Bobbie-Jean Chaffey)
Animal Actions	R4 Target Girl – GAR124(1) Failing to Pursue (3^rd offence) – 3 months stand down at all tracks plus 2 satisfactory trials.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
3	Hara’s Mickey	Offside shoulder	10 days
5	Luxy Nova	Offside triceps muscle	10 days
8	She’s Some Fox	Near hind split webbing	10 days
11	Starlight Belle	Offside shoulder	10 days
11	Where’s The Ship	Nearside hock	90 days plus trial

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.