Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhounds

Date: Friday 21^st February, 2020

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: C Ferguson (Chairman) │ D Broxham | E Little| J Collins

Officials: Dr C Welch (Veterinarian) │ T. Blacka (Judge) │ N. Briggenshaw (starter) │ J Crompton (Swab Official) │  R Greensil (Lure Driver)

Other Comments / Explanations:

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Race 1 - IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 1 OPEN 2 431m

2 Troy Of Orange Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

3 Got It Mum Checked shortly after the start.

4 Magie O'grady Shifted in shortly after the start.  Stewards spoke to trainer S Hunt regarding the actions of the greyhound out of the boxes.  Stewards took the view that the greyhound was searching for the lure on box rise.  After taking in consideration the greyhound’s lack of experience stewards placed a warning on the greyhound and would monitor future runs closely.

6 Circle The Wagon Checked at the entrance of the back straight.

Race 2 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 2 OPEN 2 431m

3 Roman Rebound Checked shortly after the start.  Checked at the end of the back straight.  Turned its head on a number of occasions in the home straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from no apparent injuries.  Charged under rule 69A Failure to pursue and stood down for 28 days and 1 satisfactory trial.

4 Big Whiskey Checked shortly after the start.

6 Key West Checked shortly after the start.

Race 3 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 3 OPEN 2 431m

1 Rough Nut Bumped with another runner at the first turn.

3 Maywyn Lots Checked at the end of the back straight.

6 Fireball Sam Checked at the first turn.

7 Somerset Jewel Checked at the first turn.

Race 4 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 4 OPEN 2 431m

1 Little Jerry Slow to begin.

4 Bubbles And Brie Ran wide in the back straight.

8 Lady Burner  Checked at the first turn.

Race 5 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 5 OPEN 2 431m

1 Ringbark Bound Slow to begin.

2 Wabble On Improved onto the heels of another at the end of the back straight losing ground.

5 Fire Drill Ran wide in the back straight. Checked at the turn after the back straight.  Checked off heels approaching the home straight.

6 Double Return Checked at the first turn.

7 Inspired Hope Galloped on from behind at the end of the back straight causing the greyhound to lose significant ground.  The greyhound underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering a back strain and stood down for 7 days.

Race 6 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 6 OPEN 2 431m

2 All Spades Checked at the first turn. Checked at the entrance of the back straight

3 Misty Haze Checked at the entrance of the back straight

4 Fab Femme Checked at the first turn.  Checked at the first turn.

5 Minnie Jojo Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.  Checked at the entrance of the back straight

6 Messy Man Bumped by another runner shortly after the start.

7 Clover Gracie Checked at the first turn.

8 Princess Rarity  Checked at the entrance of the back straight

Race 7 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 7 OPEN 2 431m

1 Roulette Tightened for room at the end of the back straight.

2 Double Digit Slow to begin.  Ran wide in the back straight.

3 Just Gary Checked shortly after the start.

4 Wicked Collision Checked shortly after the start.

7 Major Blip Checked at the entrance of the home straight.

8 Ringbark Reign Checked at the entrance of the home straight.

Race 8 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 8 OPEN 2 431m

1 Lady Boomalay Bumped heavily with another runner shortly after the start.  Checked at entrance of the back straight.

2 Bonus Only   Checked off heels in the home straight.

3 Burns Like Gas Slow to begin. Bumped heavily with another runner shortly after the start.  Checked at the entrance of the back straight

5 Alpine Flight Checked in the back straight.

Race 9 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 9 OPEN 2 431m

1 Dark Bandit Shifted out abruptly at the first turn bumping heavily with another runner.

3 Earn And Return  Checked shortly after the start.

4 Abby Jazzy Checked at the first turn.  Checked at the turn after the back straight.  Dragged down from behind at the entrance of the home straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from an injury to the greyhounds near side hip and stood for 7 days.

6 Ringbark Clancy Slow to begin.

7 Ultra Dior Checked shortly after the start.  Improved on the heels of another greyhound at the entrance of the back straight losing considerable ground.  Improved onto the heels of another runner at the entrance of the home straight.

8 Magical Revival  Checked at the first turn.

Race 10 – IPSWICH AUCTION SPRINT SERIES HEAT 10 OPEN 2 431m

2 Dark Zorro Checked in the back straight.

3 Double Slayer Checked in the back straight.  Clipped from behind at the turn after the back straight.  Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be suffering from near hind leg injury and stood down for 10 days.

4 Awesome Dream Checked off heels at the first turn, Checked at turn after the back straight.

Swabs samples taken for analysis

Pre-race

Post-race

All winners

Race day Summary

Scratchings

R1        Hey Macarena – injury, offside hip

R3        Brae Bear – illness, virus

R4        Welcome Light – injury, nearside hip

R5        Maywyn Onyx – illness, virus

R5        Credit Wise – stewards permission

R8        Terror Turtle – illness, virus

R10      Frosty Fella – injury, nearside fibula

Licensee Actions

Animal Actions

            R2        Roman Rebound Rule 69A Failure to pursue 28 days at Ipswich and 1 trial

R5        Inspired Hope Back strain 7 days.

r           R9        Abby Jazzy  Near side hip 7 days.

            R10      Double Slayer Near hind leg 10 days

Trials

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.