Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday, 27^th September 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: A. Spence, C. Ferguson

General: Trainer Mr. Robert Lound was reminded of his obligations in relation to nominating greyhounds to race when within the vaccination exclusion period. 

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Race 1 - A-MECH SEVICES MAIDEN (1) 380m

1 Hara’s Daisy – Late scratching on 26/09/2024 pursuant to GAR 77(1) due to being in season, the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.

5 Fable Bale – Checked shortly after the start. Conceded ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hip support, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.

Race 2 - PHIL O'SULLIVAN MAIDEN (2) 380m

4 Cash Manager – Put in an awkward stride and lost ground exiting the first turn.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 3 - HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD MAIDEN (3) 380m

1 Mr Kaplan – Late scratching on 26/09/2024 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

4 Curra Girl – Shifted inwards towards another runner and eased for several strides in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to a right front toe, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 14 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr. Gary Farrell regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 14 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

5 Ant Music – Late scratching on 26/09/2024 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

Race 4 - IN MEMORY OF PETER GROVES NOVICE (1) 380m

2 Canya Scarlet – Made contact with the running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the tail, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 21 days.

Race 5 - BOODY'S RACING NOVICE (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES NPW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - LOUND SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - PREH WE WIN RACING PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - HICKMOTT KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - SIC AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 5 (3) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - JUSTIN REID GRADE 5 (4) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - PARKSIDE MEATS MA5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R8 Shine On Ski – Ineligible, vaccination R10 Top Notch Scotch – Runner elsewhere
Late scratchings	R1 Hara’s Daisy – Seasonal, 28 days stand down R3 Mr Kaplan – Injury, left shoulder 10 days stand down R3 Ant Music – Illness, scours 10 days stand down
Re-Weigh Information	R10 Arapaho Malt – Previous weight 31.1kg, today’s weight 30.0kg
Animal Actions	R3 – Curra Girl – GAR125 – 14 days stand down at Townsville, must complete satisfactory trial – Failure to pursue by reason of injury
Person Actions	Robert Lound – R8 – Shine On Ski – GAR25(6) – Reminded of obligations
Stewards Trials	Sippy Cup Emu – Passed weight trial – Time of 22.43 – 28.2kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Fable Bale	Right hip support	7
3	Curra Girl	Right front toe	14
4	Canya Scarlet	Tail	21

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.