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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Townsville Greyhound Racing Club |
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Date: Friday 25th October 2024 |
Track Condition: Good |
Weather: Fine |
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Officials |
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Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean |
Stewards: A. Spence, D. Broxham |
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General: Following an incident in the catching pen at the conclusion of race 6, Stewards ordered that Fingal Bay wear an aggression muzzle in all future events and for trainer Mr. C. Wilcox to have an additional catcher for the greyhound. |
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Race 1 - LOUND SEAFOOD MAIDEN (1) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 2 - ROSS WILKIE CRABS MAIDEN (2) 380m |
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1 Aviator – Declared a late scratching at 10:40am due to a weight variation pursuant to GAR 101(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Trainer Mr. D. Taylor was fined the sum of $250 pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b).
5 Hara’s Holly – (Beaten favourite) Forced wide in the back straight. Raced wide rounding the first turn and home turn. Hampered by another runner on entering the home straight.
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Race 3 - MPL REFRIGERATION NOVICE (1) 380m |
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2 Project Alice – A pre-race sample was obtained.
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Race 4 - PAT GROVES NOVICE (2) 380 |
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2 Velocity Jelissa – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. Failed to complete the course. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right wrist and the greyhound was subsequently humanely euthanised.
5 Cleo Blazer – Severely checked rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
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Race 5 - AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL NOV/M 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MA5 380m |
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3 Free At Night – Shortened stride in the back straight. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left gluteal muscle, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood for 7 days.
7 Mister Rambutan – Late scratching at 8:31am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.
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Race 7 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MIXED 3/4 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 8 - GLEN HARRIS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 9 - HICKMOTT KENNELS MIXED 4/5 380m |
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2 Table Topper – (Beaten favourite) Tightened for racing room and was checked shortly after the start.
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Race 10 - HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 11 - BOODY RACING PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 12 - FUEL PT TRAINING SOLUTIONS PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Samples (pre-race) |
R3 Project Alice |
Samples (post-race) |
All winners |
Scratchings |
R5 Showtime Elsa – Injury, left hip |
Late scratchings |
R2 Aviator – Weight variation. TAB 10:40am R6 Mister Rambutan – Injury, left hindleg. TAB 8:31am |
Person Actions |
Darren Taylor – R2 – Aviator – GAR101(3)(b) – $250 fine – Weight variation |
Animal Actions |
R6 – Fingal Bay – Aggression muzzle and two catchers for future events |
VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
Greyhound
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
4 |
Velocity Jelisa |
Right wrist |
Humanely euthanised |
6 |
Free At Night |
Left gluteal strain |
7 |
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.