Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday 7th June 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: C. Bew & J. McIntosh

 

 

General: Stewards delayed the All Clear of Race 3 due to the track irrigation sprinklers coming on in the front straight during the running of the race. After reviewing the race footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no runner had been materially affected and therefore declared All Clear on the judge’s semaphored numbers.

 

Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 - CAIRNS GREYHOUND OWNERS & TRAINERS MAIDEN (3) 380m

 

Stewards delayed the All Clear of Race 3 due to the track irrigation sprinklers coming on in the front straight during the running of the race. After reviewing the race footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no runner had been materially affected and therefore declared All Clear on the judge’s semaphored numbers.

 

Race 4 - LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD NOVICE (1) 380m

 

2 Mr Dubai – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

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

 

Race 5 - B & M DRILLING NOVICE (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 6 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY MA5 380m

 

7 Ramsay’s Rocket – Faltered in its action approaching the home turn taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the off-hind toe and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

Race 7 – TGBOATA 0-3 WINS 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - PREH WE WIN KENNELS VERSATILITY HEAT 1 GRADE 5 380m

 

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

 

Race 10 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS VERSATILITY HEAT 2 GRADE 5 380m

 

4 Hidden Torpedo – Lost ground in the back straight and finished the race at the tail of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer Mr Graham Thomson advised Stewards that Hidden Torpedo will be retired after today’s race.

 

Race 11 - ETHAN MALONEY VERSATILITY HEAT 3 GRADE 5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - HEATH ARDLE VERSATILITY HEAT 4 GRADE 5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners.

Scratchings

R1 Federal Blonde – Illness, virus.

R1 Federal Belle – Illness, virus.

R3 Federal Emeran – Illness, virus.

Stewards Trials

No Billy Tea – FTP Trial 380m. Passed in 22.52 Weight 26.8

Fan Mail – RTR/6 Months Trial 380m. Passed in 22.73 Weight 29.1

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

6

Ramsay’s Rocket

Off-hind toe

7 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.