Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday, 10 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: T. Flymen, C. Bew

Veterinarian: Dr. D. Viero

Swab Official: Dr. D. Viero (R1-11), K. Dean (R12)

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

General:

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Race 1 - SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - TAB MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

8 Hara’s Zoey – Contacted the rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 3 - BROOK HEATH MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - SHELLY DENNIS NOVICE 380m

1 Enchanted Lola – Severely checked and fell approaching the first turn. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

4 Tap Out Mia – Dragged down severely by another runner approaching the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside foreleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down 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 5 - PREH WE WIN RACING NPW 380m

5 Chasing Cars – Bumped with another runner throughout the back straight. Raced with an awkward action rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside triceps, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

Race 6 - JEFF LYNCH GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Gledhill Junior – Checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 3/4 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - WOOLER RACING MIXED 4/5 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - V & M DRILLING GRADE 5 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY GRADE 5 (3) 380m

8 Time Wasn’t Free – Went up with the lids at box rise.

Race 11 - PUG WASH PAINTING GRADE 5 (4) 380m

3 My Blue Ivy – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 12 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MA5 380m

5 Daisy Moments – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request which revealed a split webbing to the offside hind, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

7 Greysynd Brockie – Raced around the home turn with an awkward action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R7 Lottie Bear – Injury, nearside toe R10 Baguette – Injury, offside toe R12 Stressful Nut – Injury, hock soreness
Re-Weigh Information	R6 Oscar Esther – Previous weight 27.1kg, today’s weight 25.8kg
Follow-up	R4 Tap Out Mia (C. Pickard)

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
4	Tap Out Mia	Nearside foreleg	90 plus satisfactory trial
5	Chasing Cars	Nearside triceps	10
12	Daisy Moments	Offside hind split webbing	10
12	Greysynd Brockie	Offside hindleg	10

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.