Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 14^th June 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: B. McErlean & J. McIntosh

General: The track was harrowed to a depth of 40mm yesterday. As a result, race times today may be slower than normal.

Race 1 – TAB MAIDEN (1) 380m

6 Ginger Jess – Contacted by another runner in the catching pen after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near foreleg injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 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 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MAIDEN (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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

1 Pink Car – Checked off heels and fell rounding the first turn failing to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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

3 War Admiral – Checked off heels approaching the first turn and lost ground. Checked off heels approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 6 – TGBOATA NPW 380m

1 – Awesome Benny – Checked off heels and fell rounding the first turn failing to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 Panadom – Inconvenienced by the fallen runner rounding the first turn losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 7 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 0-3 WINS 498m

1 Angelic Zaphera – Began to weaken and bumped heavily with another runner in the home straight to finish the race at the tail of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY VERSATILITY FINAL GRADE 5 498m

1 Home Game – Checked off heels rounding the first turn and lost ground sharply, failing to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hip support and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days

Race 9 - ETHAN MALONEY PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - HEATH ARDLE PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - PREH WE WIN KENNELS PATHWAYS HEAT 4 5PW 380m

9 Sandy’s Heart – Faltered in its action in the back straight losing considerable ground 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.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All Winners
Scratchings	R12 Senor Brumby – Injury, nearside wrist.
Late scratchings	R10 Two Wives – Injury, near-hind foot laceration. TAB at 9:29 am
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	Race 1 Showtime Laverne 91 days – Spelling. Race 4 – Showtime Cher – 105 days – Spelling. Race 11 – Wild Rumour – 94 days – Spelling.
Follow-up	R1 Ginger Jess (Joan Newnham)
Person Actions	Jay Schafer GAR 99 – No catcher R7 Showtime Bailey – $100 fine

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Ginger Jess	Near foreleg	28 days plus trial
8	Home Game	Near hip support	10 days
12	Sandy’s Heart	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.