Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: K. Dean

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: M. Dennis

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

 

General: After the running of race 4, Stewards inspected the track due to several of the track lights not working. After remedial works to fix the lights that had failed, Stewards deemed there to be sufficient light to continue racing.

 

Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 5 (1) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 - CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOODS GRADE 5 (2) 498m

 

5 Shine On Bruiser – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the turn off the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 3 - PUG WASH PAINTING GRADE 5 (3) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - B & M DRILLING MIXED 4/5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 5 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY GRADE 4 380m

 

4 Mister Rambutan – Underwent post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

Race 6 - SIMLEC ELECTRICAL MIXED 3/4 380m

 

6 Harlem Shuffle – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination that revealed a minor laceration to the tail. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian.

 

Race 7 - CORAL COAST SEAFOODS BEST 8 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - NQ GAME MEATS GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

1 Denim – Checked off the heels of another runner approaching the first turn and lost ground. Shifted inwards in the home straight and bumped with the runner to its inside. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Glen Olsen regarding the racing manners of Denim in the home straight. After watching the replay available and hearing submissions from Mr Olsen, Stewards couldn’t be comfortably satisfied that the greyhound had contravened any rule and therefore gave the greyhound the benefit of the doubt.

 

4 She’s Athletic – Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

9 Winter Skye – Contacted the catching pen gate after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

Race 10 - INGHAM ROAD SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - MPL REFRIGERATION GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS GRADE 5 (4) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All Winners.

Scratchings

R7 Night Buttons – Injury, offside groin.

R9 Free At Night – Injury, chest muscle.

R11 Nyngan Tiger – Illness, scours.

Stewards Trials

Lyn’s Watching – RTR Trial over 380m. Passed in 22.76 Weight 25.8

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

5

Mister Rambutan

Offside wrist

10 days

6

Harlem Shuffle

Tail laceration

Nil

 

 

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.