Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday, 20 December 2024

Track Condition: Slow

Weather: Rainy

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: J. McIntosh, D. Griffiths

 

General: Club staff advised that the track was harrowed to a depth of 30mm yesterday 19/12/2024, as a result today’s race times may be slower.

 

 

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Race 1 - DREW WOOLDER MAIDEN 380m

 

1 Swing On By – Late scratching at 9:53am on 19/12/2024 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

 

6 Tilly’s Rocket – Gave ground from the turn off the back straight. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed heavy bruising on right hindleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 2 - ALUMINIUM INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA NOV/M 498m

 

9 Stilton Molly (2) – Eased for several strides when racing through the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left wrist, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr. M. Partland regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 3 day stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 3 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES NOVICE 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 - BILLY RUDD MA5 380m

 

2 Instant Gold – Gave ground from the turn off the back straight. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left elbow, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 5 days. Trainer Mr. M. Hickmott advised Stewards that it is his intention to retire Instant Gold.

 

 

Race 5 - I.M.S ELECTRICAL GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

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

 

4 Volcan Baru – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a split webbing injury to the left hind, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.

 

5 Farmor Fired Up – Late scratching at 9:41am pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission.

 

 

Race 7 - HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - GARBUTT NEWS & POST OFFICE TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS FINAL OPEN 380m

 

1 Canya Dominate – Late scratching at 9:41am pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission.

 

6 Oorah – Late scratching at 9:41am pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission.

 

7 Back Again – Late scratching at 9:41am pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission.

 

 

Race 9 - GIANTS SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

1 Federal Mickey – Severely checked and fell rounding the first turn. Took no further competitive part. A post-race veterinary examination report revealed an injury to the right shoulder, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 14 days.

 

3 Lucky Llama – Made contact with the running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left shoulder, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 10 - WEE WIN KENNELS GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - ROBERT OLSEN GRADE 5 (4) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - STARLINE EXPRESS AT STUD GRADE 5 (5) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R2 Half Strength – Illness, ear infection

R3 Super Pickle – Injury, right wrist

R7 Mischke – Deceased

R8 Jungle On Fire – Ineligible

R9 Poppy Ed – Runner elsewhere

Late Scratchings

R1 Swing On By – Illness, scours

R6 Farmor Fired Up – Stewards permission

R8 Canya Dominate – Stewards permission

R8 Oorah – Stewards permission

R8 Back Again – Stewards permission

Animal Actions

R2 – Stilton Molly – GAR125 – 3 days stand down at Townsville must complete satisfactory trial – Failure to pursue by reason of injury

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

Tilly’s Rocket

Heavy bruising right hind leg

10

2

Stilton Molly

Left wrist

3

4

Instant Gold

Left elbow

5

6

Volcan Baru

Split webbing left hind

7

9

Federal Mickey

Right shoulder

14

9

Lucky Llama

Left shoulder

10

 

 

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.