Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 23 January 2024

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

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

 

 

Race 1 - ROBERT OLSEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - ROBERT OLSEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

 

4 Showtime Katy – Severely checked shortly after the start and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 3 - ROBERT OLSEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - ROBERT OLSEN HEAT 4 MAIDEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - ROBERT OLSEN HEAT 5 MAIDEN 380m

 

2 Mr. Sapphire – Checked off heels rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside wrist and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

8 Mini Coin Babe – Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 6 - SKY RACING NOVICE 380m

 

4 Shimmer Red – Stumbled shortly after box rise and was very slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - COUNTRY CUP SEMI-FINAL OPEN 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - BROOK HEATH MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 – TAB GRADE 4 380m

 

2 Ebby Von Late scratching at 7:46 pm due to scours GAR 76(2). A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

 

5 Luxy Nova – Severely checked rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hip support and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

6 Canya Currency – Inconvenienced by the fallen runner rounding the first turn and was checked losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed split webbing to the near foreleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

Race 11 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners.

Scratchings

R3 Woogaroo Lazer – Ineligible, won maiden.

R3 Platinum Deal – Seasonal.

R4 Hara's Zoey – Injury, nearside foot.

R7 Alert – Ineligible, injured 19/01.

R7 Canya Revamp – Stewards permission.

Late Scratchings

R10 Ebby Von – GAR76(2) Scours, 10 days. TAB 7:46 pm

Re-Weigh Information

R4 Gem Sapphire – Previous Weight 26.9 Today’s Weight 25.6

R12 Mad Maxine – Previous Weight 23.5 Today’s Weight 25.3

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R12 Mad Maxine – 105 Days – Seasonal.

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

Mr. Sapphire

Nearside wrist

10 days

10

Luxy Nova

Offside hip support

10 days

10

Canya Currency

Near fore split webbing

10 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.