Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Thursday, 29 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: S Barr

Stewards: C Ferguson, M Fernholz, P McLean

Veterinarian: Dr R Geisel 

Swab Official: R Fedrick, A Challen

Starter: J Williamson

Judge: R O’Seighin

Lure Driver: B Skurrie

 

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Race 1 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND NOVICE 520m

 

2 Pickle And Jean – Bumped with another runner entering the back straight, checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side hip injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Stewards spoke to trainer Cecil Druery regarding the greyhounds racing action entering the back straight. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.

 

 

Race 2 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE FFA 710m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MA5 (1) 520m

 

2 Where’s The Ford - Slow to begin, checked entering the first turn, checked entering the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

3 Hopeful Bella – Severely checked entering the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside pin injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 4 - TAB - VENUE MODE 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - FABREGAS @ METICULOUS LODGE 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - SKY RACING 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - NEWHAVEN STUD FARM BEST 8 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 600m

 

1 Pursuer – Performed below market expectations. Began awkwardly, checked on the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side elbow injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

 

Race 9 - TIGGERLONG TONK @ STUD GRADE 4 520m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - CARINA LEAGUES CLUB MA5 (2) 520m

 

5 Hopeful Lana – Severely checked entering the first turn, gave ground in the back straight and trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside back muscle injury under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 21 days.

 

 

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

R1 Whistle Away

R2 Mystical Beck

R3 Where’s The Ford

R4 Waikarie Molly

R5 Glen’s Wish

R6 Watch The Franky

R7 Big Town Hero

R8 Doing Fine

R9 Magical Cyndie

R10 My Genie

 

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

 

Scratchings

R1 Simply Express – Injury, Offside hip

R1 Blue Steel - Ineligible, won Novice 26/2

R6 Stone Cold Blue – Injury, Near Side hip

R7 Scarlatti – Injury, Near side hind leg

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

3

8

10

Pickle And Jean

Hopeful Bella

Pursuer

Hopeful Lana

Near side hip injury

Offside pin injury

Near side elbow injury

Offside back muscle injury

10 days

10 days

7 days

21 days

 

 

 

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.