Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 22 December 2023

Track Condition: Slow

Weather: Showers/Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: T. Flymen, C. Bew

Veterinarian: Dr. D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: J. Hartwell

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

General: Prior to race 1 all races were pushed back one time slot due to transport difficulties experienced by a race day official. Race 12 rescheduled to start at 4:20pm.

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Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MDNPW 380m

3 Daddy’s Money – Severely checked by another runner shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 2 - PUG WASH PAINTING MAIDEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY NOVICE 380m

1 Hara’s Grace – Turned in the boxes, taking no competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no significant findings. Stewards invoked GAR 106(1) turned in the boxes and the greyhound must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing next.

2 Granville – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound to the nearside hind, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

4 Balt’s Shadow – Appeared to ease and turn its head towards another runner to the outside in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside wrist, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Ms. B. Chaffey regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 10 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 4 - V & M DRILLING GRADE 4 380m

2 Salah’s Goal – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 5 - WOOLER RACING 0-3 WINS 498m

8 Set To Roll – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 498m

1 King Amar – Collided with another runner rounding the second turn and was checked and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

2 Elaine Danced – Checked by another runner rounding the second turn, became unbalanced and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - JEFF LYNCH MIXED 3/4 380m

1 Here Wolfe – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. B. Belford regarding the greyhound’s performance. Mr. Belford stated that he was very disappointed with the run today and believes the greyhound may not have handled the back-up from Tuesday 19/12/2023 498m event. Stewards requested that Mr. Belford report back should anything come to light in the coming days that could have affected the greyhound’s performance.

Race 8 - PREH WE WIN RACING BEST 8 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - SHELLY DENNIS MIXED 4/5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - BROOK HEATH GRADE 5 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 – TAB GRADE 5 (2) 380m

9 Sir Panama – Late scratching at 7:15am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

Race 12 - SKY RACING MA5 380m

4 Danyo’s Clint – Checked and dragged down severely approaching the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R5 Balt’s Ordeal – Injury, offside back muscle R7 Night Buttons – Injury, nearside leg R10 All Up – Injury, offside shoulder R11 No Such Thing – Stewards permission R12 Starlight Belle – Ineligible, Injured 19/12 R12 Bonnie Goes Bang – Stewards permission
Late Scratchings	R11 Sir Panama – Injury, nearside wrist – TAB notified 7:15am
Animal Actions	R3 – Hara’s Grace – GAR106(1) – Satisfactory trial – Turned in the boxes R3 – Balt’s Shadow – GAR125(1)(a) – 10 days stand down at Townsville plus satisfactory trial – Failure to pursue by reason of injury

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
3	Granville	Nearside hind spike wound	10
3	Balt’s Shadow	Nearside wrist	10 plus satisfactory 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.