Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: R. Neal, J. McIntosh

 

General: Stewards concluded an inquiry into an incident that took place on Tuesday 03/12/2024 at the Townsville Greyhound Racing Club. After reviewing available evidence Stewards reminded Mr. A. Wooler of his obligations to conduct himself appropriately at all times.  

 

 

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Race 1 - HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 1 OPEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - MORRIS & ANNETTE PELUCHETTI TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

 

2 Mendocino – A pre-race sample was obtained.

 

 

Race 3 - PARTY'S CREEK KENNELS TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 3 OPEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 - AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 4 OPEN 380m

 

6 Federal Mickey – Made contact with the rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left triceps, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

8 Southpaw Mcgraw – (Beaten favourite) Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn. Improved onto the heels of another runner entering the home straight and was checked.

 

 

Race 5 - PHIL O'SULLIVAN TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 5 OPEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 1 MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - KEYFLO PACIFIC PTY LTD ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 2 MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - ETHAN MALONEY ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 3 MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 9 - JAYSON JOHNS ANNIVERSARY CUP HEAT 4 MIXED 4/5 498m

 

6 Butter My Toast – Eased and lost considerable ground when racing through the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left shoulder, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 5 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr. S. Atkinson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 5 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 10 - WOOLER RACING BEST 8 380m

 

3 Jimmy Roo – (Beaten favourite) Marginally slow to begin. Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

 

 

Race 11 – A-MECH SERVICES MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - KAREN OLSEN GRADE 4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

R2 Mendocino

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R12 Sugar Hit Lenny – Injury, left shoulder

R12 Tail’s Up – Injury, right wrist

Animal Actions

R9 – Butter My Toast – GAR125 – 5 days stand down at Townsville plus satisfactory trial required – Failure to pursue by reason of injury

Person Actions

Andrew Wooler – GAR156(f)(ii) – Reminded of obligations of appropriate conduct

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

Federal Mickey

Left triceps

3

9

Butter My Toast

Left shoulder

5

 

 

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.