Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 3rd September 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: T. Flymen, A. Spence, J. McIntosh

 

General: Prior to the running of Race 1, Stewards ordered all races be pushed back one timeslot to allow for remedial work to be conducted on the lure.

 

 

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

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - B & M DRILLING MAIDEN (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - NQ GAME MEATS MAIDEN (3) 380m

 

6 Ricolina Jam – Fell after passing the finishing line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside pin muscle, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

 

8 Judy Ann – Eased approaching the finishing line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside pin muscle, under the provision of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. H. Wooler regarding the racing manners of Judy Ann. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 4 - CORAL COAST SEAFOODS NOVICE 380m

 

2 Herbie Jenkins – Fell rounding the first turn, took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside pin muscle, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.

 

6 Shaq Owes – Shortened stride and eased entering the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. B. Chaffey regarding the racing manners of Shaq Owes. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. Ms Chaffey stated that it is her intention to retire Shaq Owes.

 

7 Showtime Cher – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside stopper, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 5 - SIMLEC ELECTRICAL GRADE 4 380m

 

5 Booming Boo Boo – Fell in the catching pen after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

 

 

Race 6 - CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOODS MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - PUG WASH PAINTING MIXED 2/3 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - INGHAM ROAD SEAFOODS MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 9 – TGBOTA GRADE 5 498m

 

10 Princess Toes (8) – Late scratching at 10:20am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

 

 

Race 10 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

3 Poppy Ed – Late scratching at 3:58pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

 

 

Race 11 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

2 Move Lightly – Fell rounding the first turn, took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

 

10 Fan Mail – Fell rounding the first turn, took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R1 Stilton Molly – Injury, nearside leg

R4 Singapore Silk – Injury, offside foot

R8 Lush Ice – Injury, offside hip

R8 Tarawi Magic – Stewards permission

R9 Big Brain – Injury, nearside wrist

R8 Weona Smiley – Injury, offside pin

R11 Showtime Dirk – Injury, stomach cyst

R11 Sticker Book – Injury, nearside wrist

R12 Delivery Mail – Illness, heat stress

R12 Idyllic Patch – Injury, offside hip

Late scratchings

R9 Princess Toes – Scours, 10 days stand down

R10 Poppy Ed – Injury nearside fore toe, 10 days stand down

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R5 Look At Lenny – 98 Days, Injury, groin

Animal Actions

R3 – Judy Ann – GAR124 – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete satisfactory trial – Failure to Pursue (1st offence)

R4 – Shaq Owes – GAR124 – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete satisfactory trial – Failure to Pursue (1st offence)

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Ricolina Jam

Offside pin muscle

10

3

Judy Ann

Offside pin muscle

10

4

Herbie Jenkins

Offside pin muscle

7

4

Showtime Cher

Offside stopper

28 plus satisfactory trial

 

 

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.