Queensland Racing Integrity Commission
Race Meeting Stewards’ Report
Townsville Greyhounds
Friday, 16 September 2022
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Stewards Panel: T. Flymen (Chairperson), K. Dean
Officials: Dr L. Groth (Veterinarian), A. Boyd (Judge), S. Auer (Starter), M. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)
Race 1 - TAB MAIDEN (1) 380m
2 Sunshine Girl – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and lost forward momentum.
7 That's Hectic – Marginally slow to begin. Bumped by another runner rounding the first turn and became momentarily unbalanced.
Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) 380m
1 Shiro Kuma – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground. Raced wide in the home straight.
2 Hara's Bones – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost considerable ground.
3 Calibration – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked losing ground.
7 Wahroonga Girl – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.
Race 3 - LOVESY & WAWA NOVICE 380m
2 Sixty Dollars – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.
3 Sonic Blue – Dragged down by another runner leaving the first turn and was checked losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
4 Return To Me – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. 5 Potato Cake – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of the trainer that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
7 Tokin Beach – Very slow to begin. Shifted out and improved onto the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and was checked. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Brad Belford regarding Tokin Beach’s racing manners rounding the first turn. After reviewing the video footage and acting under their own observations, Stewards could not be satisfied that Tokin Beach had contravened any rule and therefore no further action was taken.
Race 4 - NQ MARINA FRESH SEAFOOD MA5 380m
2 Princess Barcia – Took the first turn awkwardly and began to weaken shortly after finishing the race in last place. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke with trainer’s representative Mr Keith Blanchard regarding Princess Barcia’s racing performance. Mr Blanchard stated that the greyhound was having its second run back from a lengthy spell due to injury. Princess Barcia is still lacking peak racing fitness and combined with today’s warm conditions did not finish the race off as well as expected. Stewards noted the explanation and will monitor the greyhound in her future race starts.
4 Canya Moonshine – Marginally slow to begin.
8 Astor – Slow to begin.
Race 5 - CIGNALL GARBUTT 0-3 WINS (1) 498m
2 Endless Summer – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.
3 Barry Cool – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight and lost ground.
6 Blazing Infrared – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the turn off the back straight.
Race 6 - MATTHEW ASHELFORD 0-3 WINS (2) 498m
2 Saruman – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.
4 Wild Rumour – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground. Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight.
6 Downtown Boy – Improved onto the heels of another runner leaving the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the race. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
7 Yuri Magic – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Clipped on the heels by another runner entering the back straight and became momentarily unbalanced. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Race 7 - LACHLAN ALBION MIXED 3/4 380m
2 Aston Rupiah – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.
3 Rev Up Zeus – Slow to begin.
6 Savage Victor – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
7 Time To Roll – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced.
Race 8 - JEFF LYNCH BEST 8 380m
3 Samshu – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing ground.
4 Gnarley Time – Marginally slow to begin. Shifted out and raced wide through the home turn.
6 Stratford – Marginally slow to begin. Raced wide in the home straight.
7 Quinn Bale – Improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the home turn.
Race 9 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING & RESTORATION GRADE 5 (1) 380m
2 Call Me Quits – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked.
4 Amarillo Slim – Tightened for racing room approaching the first turn and was checked losing ground.
7 Patty's Regret – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked losing considerable ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Race 10 - PARKER RACING KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 380m
2 Jack's Rose – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked.
4 Free At Night – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.
5 Waking Smile – Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start.
6 Showtime Bobby – Raced wide through the home turn.
7 Going To Town – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground.
8 Showtime Caesar – Forced to race wide leaving the first turn through to the home straight.
Race 11 - TAB 5PW 380m
1 Ramsay's Rocket – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground.
4 Danni's On Fire – Checked off the heels of another runner in the home straight.
5 Flat Tyre – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked.
6 Hypo Harry – Very slow to begin.
7 Sunset Bardot – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the home straight.
	SUMMARY
	Samples (Post-race)	All Winners. R11 Mystical Zeal.
	Scratchings	R1 Showtime Heather – Ineligible, injured 13/09. R1 Illegal Tender – Ineligible, won maiden.
	Late Scratchings	R8 Miss Priddle – Injury, offside wrist.
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	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.