Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 3RD December 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: J. McIntosh, D. Griffiths

 

General: Stewards inquired into an alleged incident reported to have taken place after the running of race 8. After taking evidence Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date and time to be fixed.

 

 

_______________

 

 

Race 1 - STARLINE EXPRESS AT STUD GRADE 3 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - FUEL PT TRAINING SOLUTIONS GRADE 5 (1) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 - RAMBUTAN RACING GRADE 5 (2) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MIXED 4/5 643m

 

2 Venice Bale – (Beaten favourite) A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the left stopper pad, no stand down time was issued. When questioned regarding the performance of Venice Bale, trainer Mr. K. Boody said he thought that the greyhound raced flat tonight and stated that he was disappointed with the run, and although the bitch travelled well to the race meeting today, he believes the greyhound did not back up from last Tuesday’s run. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

 

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - POSTMANS RIDGE GREYHOUNDS MIXED 1/2 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - CITY COUNCIL MAYORS TROPHY FINAL OPEN 498m

 

5 Farmor Fired Up – A pre-race sample was obtained.

 

 

Race 9 - PREH WE WIN RACING GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - MPL REFRIGERATION GRADE 4 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - NQ MARINA SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - CORAL COAST SEAFOODS CAIRNS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (pre-race)

R8 Farmor Fired Up

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R5 Zipping Perry – Injury, left hip

R9 Ivy’s Girl – Injury, left deltoid

R10 Shirl’s Memory – Injury, right chest muscle

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

Venice Bale

Left stopper pad abrasion

Nil

 

 

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.