Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday, 16^th August 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: D Broxham, K Dean, C Bew

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Race 1 - PREH WE WIN KENNELS MAIDEN (1) 380m

6 Feather Soft – Shifted in and turned its head inwards towards another runner taking it’s attention away from the lure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side triceps injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Steward’s spoke to trainer Hayley Wooler regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to purse by reason of injury - 10 day stand down and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

8 Pass The Glass – Turned its head inwards making contact with another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hamstring injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Steward’s spoke to trainer John La Rosa regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring 1^st offence – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 - CAIRNS GREYHOUND OWNERS & TRAINERS MAIDEN (2) 380m

3 Mint Benelli - Late scratching at 11.35am under the provisions of GAR 86(1) not being presented the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Jake Keymes was fine $200 pursuant to GAR 86(3).

Race 3 - B & M DRILLING NOV/M 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES NOVICE (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - SIMLEC ELECTRICAL NOVICE (2) 380m

1 Jed The Turtle – Shifted out and bumped with another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - TGBOTA MA5 380m

6 Fingal Bay – Fell entering the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

4 Penny Girl – Severely checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

8 Idyllic Storm – Began awkwardly, severely checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 8 - INGHAM ROAD SEAFOODS MIXED 3/4 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - TAB GRADE 5 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (3) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS GRADE 5 (4) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R4 Showtime Elsa – Injury, near side shoulder
Late scratchings	R2 Mint Benelli – Not presented – 10 days
Animal Actions	R1 Feather Soft – GAR 125 FTP with injury – 10 days + trial R1 Pass The Glass – GAR 123 Marring – 28 days at Townsville + trial
Person Actions	Jake Keymes – GAR 86(3) Not presented – Fine $200.00

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 1	Feather Soft Pass The Glass	Near side triceps Offside hamstring	10 days 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.