Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday 24th May 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: D. Broxham & C. Bew

 

 

Race 1 - HEATH ARDLE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m

 

5 Come On Franky – Checked off heels approaching the home turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the near hindleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

Race 2 - ETHAN MALONEY MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

 

4 Flying Jordan – Bumped heavily by another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration to the near hind foot. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian.

 

Race 3 - PREH WE WIN KENNELS MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 380m

 

5 Pink Car – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 4 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS NPW 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES NOVICE 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 – TGBOATA NOV/M 498m

 

5 Awesome Benny – Checked off heels rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 7 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - B & M DRILLING 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

6 Zambora Beach – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 10 - CAIRNS GREYHOUND OWNERS & TRAINERS GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (4) 380m

 

1 Showtime Poppet – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn.

 

Race 12 – TAB MA5 380m

 

5 Free At Night – Checked off heels shortly after the start and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners

Late Scratchings

R2 Sky’s Gambit – GAR77(1) Seasonal. TAB notified at 8:05 am

R4 Secret Hustle – GAR76(2) Injury, foot. TAB notified at 8:05 am

R12 Malligan Bale – GAR77(1) Seasonal. TAB notified at 9:02 am

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

Come On Franky

Near hindleg

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.