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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, 22nd November 2024 |
Track Condition: Good |
Weather: Overcast & Showers. |
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Officials |
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Chairman of Stewards: J.McIntosh. |
Stewards: A.Spence & K.Dean. |
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General: Stewards monitored weather conditions and forecasts as well as track conditions during the meeting to be satisfied it was satisfactory to continue. |
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Race 1 - PAT GROVES MAIDEN (1) 380m |
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6 Judy Ann – the greyhound visibly eased and turned its head on multiple occasions from the turn out of the back straight and through the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a left groin muscle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Steward’s spoke to trainer Hayley Wooler regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (2nd offence) – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. |
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Race 2 - IN MEMORY OF JOHN STRACHIN MAIDEN (2) 380 |
1 Freddy Dodge - Was slow away.
8 Tobias Ivy – Contacted the rail on the bend and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. |
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Race 3 - T & T BUILDERS NOVICE (1) 380m |
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2 Ring Ring - Was slow away.
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Race 4 - PARTY'S CREEK KENNELS NOVICE (2) 380m |
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8 Whitney Girl – Was slow away, then was checked and lost ground on the turn out of the back straight.
4 Daniel Sparkles – Was checked on the turn out of the back straight and lost ground.
6 Mendocino – A pre-race sample was unable to be taken. A post-race sample was subsequently taken. |
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Race 5 - SUNNY HUSSEY SMITH NOVICE (3) 380m |
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3 Go Forward Cathy – Checked on turn out of the back straight. 5 Jed The Turtle – Checked on turn out of the back straight. |
Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
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Race 7 - GARBUTT NEWS & POST OFFICE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
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Race 8 - JUSTIN REID 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
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Race 9 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
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Race 10 - OCEAN WORLD SEAFOOD 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
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Race 11 - BROOKE HEATH 5TH GRADE HEAT 6 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
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Race 12 - BILLY RUDD 5TH GRADE HEAT 7 GRADE 5 380m |
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No racing incidents of concern. |
Samples (pre-race) |
Nil
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Samples (post-race) |
All winners.
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Scratchings |
R8 Lyn’s Watching – Injury, nearside toe, 10 days
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Late scratchings |
R1 Bad Not Mad – 10:24am, Injury, left hind toe, 3 days
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Re-Weigh Information |
N/A |
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days) |
Race 12 - Apache Malt – 182 Days
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Follow-up |
N/A |
Animal Actions |
Judy Ann – Stood down for 28 days from all tracks and must perform satisfactorily in a steward’s trial before being allowed to race again.
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Person Actions |
N/A |
Stewards Trials |
N/A |
VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
Greyhound
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
1 |
Judy Ann |
Left groin muscle injury. |
7 |
1 |
Bad Not Mad |
Left hind toe (Late Scratching) |
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. |
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