Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Capalaba

Date: Sunday 31^st August 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Stewards: T. Flymen, W. Maher & R. Jackson

Race 1 - BET NATION MAIDEN 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 -BET NATION AT CAPALABA MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 366m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - RACE REVOLUTION GRADE 6 366m

2 Federal Master – Took an awkward stride leaving the starting mat. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside foreleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

Race 4 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP FFA 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - WE STAND WITH TASSIE GRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - MICHAEL MILLER MEMORIAL FINAL GRADE 5 366m

4 Rose Of Alabama – Checked shortly after the start. Severely checked at the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 7 - BET NATION SAME RACE MULTI MIXED 4/5 366m

4 Let’s Go Boom – Checked off heels shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed split webbing to the offside foreleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

8 Salute – Showed signs of aggression towards another runner in the catching pen after the race had concluded. Stewards advised trainer Gloria Fella that the greyhound will require 2 x catches for future race starts pursuant to GAR131(1)(b).

Race 8 - ANNUAL PEST MANAGEMENT GRADE 4 366m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - MAX'S MAGIC MILLIONS PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 366m

8 Ellie Rhee Court – Commenced to weaken from the 200m finishing the race tailed off last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hip support and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 10 - SWOOSH FINANCE PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 – PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION PREFERENTIAL BOX DRAW 5TH GRADE HGRADE 5 366m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - BET NATION AT CAPALABA MA5 366m

3 Future Ethics – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

8 Emerald Dragon – Visibly eased and shortened stride in the final 100m of the event, finishing tailed off last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Charlie Cauchi regarding the greyhound’s actions approaching the finishing line. After reviewing the video footage, Stewards invoked GAR124(1) Failing to Pursue (1^st offence) and stood down Emerald Dragon for 28 days at Capalaba plus a satisfactory trial.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R6 Rushforth Ally – Injury, nearside front wrist.
Late Scratchings	R8 Blue Blend – Injury, nearside groin. TAB notified 30/08 at 5:22 pm.
Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling	Race 7 - Let's Go Boom – 182 days – Spelling.
Animal Actions	R7 Salute – GAR131(1)(b) – 2 x catches required for future events. R12 Emerald Dragon – GAR124(1) Failing to Pursue (1^st offence) 28 days at Capalaba plus a satisfactory trial.
Stewards Trials	Tallahasse Miss – Injury Trial. Passed 20.41 – Weight 26.4 Mister Abernathy – RTR/ 6 Months Trial. Passed 19.82 – Weight 32.0

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
3	Federal Master	Offside foreleg	5
7	Let’s Go Boom	Offside foreleg split webbing	14
9	Ellie Rhee Court	Nearside hip support	14

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.