Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 19^th November 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: A. Spence, J. McIntosh

General:

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Race 1 - IN MEMORY OF PETER GROVES GRADE 5 498m

1 Canya Dominate – (Beaten favourite) A pre-race sample was obtained. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.

Race 2 - JASON JOHNS MIXED 4/5 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING NORTH QUEENSLAND CUP (L) HEAT 1 OPEN 498m

This event finished as a follow on lure due to a runner turning around in the back straight and returning towards the catching pen.

6 Lektra Bolt – Checked off another runner shortly after the start and lost considerable ground. Failed to complete the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind leg, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 4 - BOODY'S RACING NORTH QUEENSLAND CUP (L) HEAT 2 OPEN 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - ESSERY RACING NORTH QUEENSLAND CUP (L) HEAT 3 OPEN 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES NORTH QUEENSLAND CUP (L) HEAT 4 OPEN 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES NORTH QUEENSLAND CUP (L) HEAT 5 OPEN 498m

6 Grinch – A post-race veterinary examination conducted at the trainers request revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 - STARLINE EXPRESS AT STUD NORTH QUEENSLAND CUP (L) HEAT 6 OPEN 498m

2 Diva Signal – A post-race sample was obtained.

Race 9 - CHRIS SCIFLEET BEST 8 380m

3 Jimmy Roo – (Beaten favourite) Bumped in the back straight. Checked entering the first turn. Raced wide rounding the home turn.

7 Salah’s Goal – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left stopper bone, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

Race 10 - ARABON SEAFOODS-BOWEN MIXED 3/4 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - ROBERT OLSEN GRADE 4 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - T.G.B.O.T.A GRADE 4 (2) 380m

4 Golden Snitch – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer Mr. Gary Farrell stated that he was at a loss to explain the greyhounds winning performance tonight and that he did not prepare the greyhound any different to usual. Mr Farrell further stated that although he had not been disappointed with the previous runs he did not expect the greyhound to win in a 4^th grade event tonight, adding that being able to lead suits the greyhound. Mr Farrell stated he did not support Golden Snitch in wagering. Stewards noted the explanation.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (pre-race)	R1 Canya Dominate
Samples (post-race)	All winners R8 Diva Signal (2^nd place)
Scratchings	R5 Shouting Gunn – Injury, spike wound left hind
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R11 Canya Captivate – 109 Days, wrist injury R12 Home Game – 158 Days, seasonal
Follow-up	R3 Lektra Bolt (Mr. P Ruddall)
Stewards Trials	Super Emma – Failed blinkers off trial in time of 22.92 at a weight of 26.6kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
3	Lektra Bolt	Right hind leg	90 plus satisfactory trial
9	Salah’s Goal	Left stopper bone	3

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.