Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 10^th May 2024

Track Condition: Slow

Weather: Overcast

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: T. Flymen, J. McIntosh

General:

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Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m

6 Ambrosia – Fell in the catching pen after the event had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

7 Shelby’s Boy – Bumped with another runner several times rounding the home turn, turning its head outwards towards that runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hamstring, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.  Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. M. Partland regarding the racing manners of Shelby’s Boy rounding the home turn and in the home straight. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 10 day stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

3 Underbelly Miss – Dragged down rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 3 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 380m

4 Gas It Up – Checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

7 Fable Bale – Checked rounding the first turn 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 10 days.  

Race 4 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MAIDEN HEAT 4 MAIDEN 380m

7 Awesome Cleo – Commenced to lose ground shortly after the start. Failed to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. H. Wooler regarding Awesome Cleo’s racing performance. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1^st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 5 – TGBOTA NOVICE (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD NOVICE (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY NOVICE (3) 380m

4 Monkey Pants – Extremely slow to begin.

Race 8 - B & M DRILLING 0-3 WINS 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - CAIRNS GREYHOUND OWNERS & TRAINERS MIXED 4/5 498m

4 Federal Remark – (Beaten favourite) Clipped on the heels by another runner exiting the first turn. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. B. Belford regarding the greyhound’s performance. Mr. Belford stated that after being checked Federal Remark lost some of his forward momentum and lost the lead, which is where the greyhound races best. Stewards noted the explanation.

Race 10 - HEATH ARDLEGRADE 5 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - ETHAN MALONEY PATHWAYS FINAL5PW 380m

1 Can’t Catch Her – Dragged down by another runner entering the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

2 Hooded Robin – Improved onto the heels of another runner entering the first turn and was severely checked and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 12 - PREH WE WIN KENNELS MA5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R6 Shaq Owes – Injury, offside wrist R11 Wild William – Under penalty 07/05 R12 Daisy Moments – Runner elsewhere
Animal Actions	R1 – Shelby’s Boy – GAR125 – Failure to pursue by reason of injury – 10 days stand down at Townsville plus satisfactory trial R4 – Awesome Cleo – GAR124 – Failure to pursue 1^st offence – 28 days stand down at Townsville plus satisfactory trial
Stewards Trials	Nobu Lad – Passed failure to pursue trial in 22.18 at a weight of 30.1kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Shelby’s Boy	Nearside hamstring	10 plus satisfactory trial
3	Fable Bale	Nearside hamstring	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.