Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Bundaberg Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Monday, 1 April 2024

Track Condition: (Good)

Weather: (Overcast)

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

Stewards: M.Mann (assistant) J.Randall (assistant)

Veterinarian: A.Thomas

Swab Official: W.Michalk

Starter: C.Budgen

Judge: J.Jansen

Lure Driver: C.Gear

 

 

 

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Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN 315m

 

6.Jilliby Junior – Slow to Begin. Shifted very wide and checked on the first turn and entering the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 2 - BUNDABERG MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 1 MAIDEN 460m

 

6.Untrained Eye – Shifted abruptly to avoid fallen runner and gave ground on the first turn and in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Triceps muscle and Shoulder muscle strains. and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

7. Go Go Cambla – Shifted towards running rail checked heavily and fell soon after the start. Regained footing and completed the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 3 - BUNDABERG MAIDEN 1000 HEAT 2 MAIDEN 460m

 

7. Tiger Mime – Checked and fell on the first turn. Regained footing and completed the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside and nearside wrist sprains. and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

 

8.Bonny Boy – Checked and knocked off balance on the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 4 - RACE REVOLUTION NOVICE 460m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 315m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 6 - GLOBAL TURF GRADE 5 (1) 460m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 7 - CRAFT RENTALS GRADE 5 (2) 460m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 8 - EASTER CUP FINAL OPEN 460m

 

3. Sisu – Hampered by another runner on the second turn and gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

4. Cardi Rocks – Shifted wider and deviated attention from the lure to a runner on the outside on the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Louise Cameron regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to purse 3rd or subsequent offence – 3 months stand down at all tracks and must complete two satisfactory steward’s trials prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 9 - UNCLE RUSTY'S PHOTOS GRADE 5 (3) 460m

 

4. Canoe Paddler – Checked and disadvantaged by fallen runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a hip muscle strain. and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

5. Mr. Mister – Checked and fell heavily on the first turn and failed to finish the event A post-race veterinary examination revealed offside bruising. and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

Race 10 - SKY RACING MIXED 4/5 460m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 11 - WALKER ST WHOLESALE BAKERY MIXED 4/5 315m

 

6. Shirin – Checked on the first turn, faulted in its actions, and gave ground before pulling up in the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hind leg injury, under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 60 days and must complete a veterinary clearance trial prior to racing next. This matter will be referred to the injury review panel.

 

Race 12 - CARVE INDUSTRIES MA5 315m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners.

R8 Sherman

Scratchings

R2 Victory Heights – injury

R6 Ragin’ Fire – injury

Late Scratchings

R5 Arthello Bale – weight variation – TAB notified 10:53am

Re-Weigh Information

R3 Bonny Boy – 31.3 – 29.8 down 1.5kg – 61 days

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

R10 Jay Mac – 107 days – injured & spelling

 

Follow-up

R11 Shirin (Mark Bube)

 

Animal Actions

R5 – Arthello Bale – GAR 101(1) – 10 days – weight variation

R8 – Cardi Rocks – GAR 124 – fail to pursue 3rd or subsequent offence – 3 months all tracks – 2 x stewards trials

Person Actions

Will Warner – R5 Arthello Bale – GAR 101(3)(b) – Fine $100:00 – weight variation

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

Untrained Eye

Shoulder & Triceps muscle strain

7

3

Tiger Mime

Nearside and offside wrist sprains & bruising

14

9

Canoe Paddler

Hip strain

5

9

Mr. Mister

offside bruising

5

11

Shirin

Offside hind leg injury

60

 

 

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.