Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhounds

Friday 1 April 2022

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: S Barr (Chair), M Fernholz, C Sutton

Officials: Dr C Welch (Vet), T Blacka (Judge), N Brigginshaw (Starter), L Bobeszko (Samples), R Greensil (Lure)

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Race 1 - TAB MAKE A DATE WITH PLAY MDNPW 431m

1 Dark Shot – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn, checked rounding the home turn.

2 Fleur De Belle – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

3 Brodie's Dream – Checked on the first turn, checked entering the back straight, checked entering the home turn.

4 Wild Hux – Checked on the first turn.

6 Better Shuffle – Bumped with another runner soon after the start.

7 Sent From Heaven – Slow to begin, checked entering the home turn.

8 Hachey Boy – Bumped with another runner soon after the start, checked off heels rounding the first turn.

9 Dandy Battler (5) – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN 431m

1 Adventure Queen – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

2 Fever Lee – Slow to begin, checked rounding the first turn, checked off heels rounding the home turn.

3 Samson's Delilah - Bumped rounding the first turn, checked and lost ground entering the back straight, bumped with another runner rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards had concerns with the greyhound’s actions leaving the boxes, but after reviewing all available evidence deemed that the greyhound was anticipating the lure and no further action was taken.

4 Samson Power - Bumped rounding the first turn, checked entering the back straight, checked in the back straight, checked rounding the home turn then bumped with another runner.

5 Lincoln's Mercy – Checked entering the first turn, checked rounding the first turn, checked entering the back straight, checked entering the home turn.

6 Oreo Dreaming – Slow to begin, checked off heels entering the first turn, checked rounding the home turn.

7 Farmor Cochise – Checked rounding the first turn.

8 Showtime Gus – Checked off heels rounding the first turn, checked entering the back straight, checked entering the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near side pin injury. Steward’s spoke to trainer Brent Kline regarding the greyhound’s racing actions in the back straight and approaching the home turn. Stewards viewed the video replay and considered submissions from the trainer and the veterinary report. Stewards deemed that Showtime Gus had eased and turned its head outwards towards another runner, therefore stewards invoked GAR 69b Fail to Pursue with injury the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE 431m

1 Bogie Lightning – Checked entering the back straight.

2 Gloria's Legacy – Checked entering the back straight.

4 Gold Fillings – Checked rounding the first turn.

7 Little Miss Vane – Checked rounding the first turn.

8 Selwood Hayze – Checked rounding the first turn.

10 Bill's Way (5) – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a chest muscle injury. Steward’s spoke to trainer Michael Geraghty regarding the greyhound’s racing actions in the back straight. Stewards viewed the video replay and considered submissions from the trainer and the veterinary report. Stewards deemed that Bill’s Way had eased, therefore stewards invoked GAR 69b Fail to Pursue with injury the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS GRADE 5 (1) 431m

1 Country Girl – Checked rounding the first turn, checked off heels in the front straight.

2 Hot Options - Faulted in its action and gave ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an offside hind back muscle injury the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

3 Pole Inspector – Checked in the back straight.

5 Spring Gault – Slow to begin.

6 Hop Along Warren – Slow to begin.

8 Samson Brockie – Shifted in abruptly in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainers representative Paul Cauchi regarding the greyhounds racing action in the home straight. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.

Race 5 - GREYHOUND_DATA.COM GRADE 5 (2) 431m

1 Majestic Man – Checked entering the first turn.

2 Spring Luna – Checked entering the first turn.

3 Yosemite Sam – Checked entering the first turn.

4 Barcelona Lana – Checked entering the back straight.

6 Emerald Dragon – Checked entering the first turn.

7 Farmor Stealth – Checked entering the first turn.

Race 6 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5 431m

1 Hopeful Hope – Checked on the first turn, bumped with another runner on several occasions in the home straight.

2 Resonate – Checked on the first turn.

3 Chasing Boodie - Bumped with another runner on several occasions in the home straight.

6 Some Idea – Checked soon after the start.

10 New Variety (7) – Checked soon after the start.

Race 7 - WHITE ROSE BOARDING KENNELS MIXED 3/4 431m

1 Lynney Sure Can – Bumped with another runner entering the first turn, bumped with another runner entering the home straight.

4 Spring Bowler – Slow to begin, checked entering the first turn, checked rounding the home turn.

5 Special Cyndie – Bumped with another runner entering the first turn, bumped with another runner then checked entering the home straight.

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER BEST 8 431m

1 Elastic Bairn – Gave ground in the back straight and trailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a near hind back muscle injury the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. Trainer Serena Lawrance advised that the greyhound will now be retired.

2 Chance – Checked on the first turn.

3 Expat Hellcat – Checked on the first turn.

4 What A Debacle – Checked on the first turn.

5 Spring Rock – Checked entering the first turn, checked and gave ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an off side wrist injury, the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 10 days.

6 Remember Col – Checked on the first turn, checked in the back straight.

8 Spring Curly – Checked on the first turn.

Race 9 - GREYHOUND GEAR GRADE 5 (3) 431m

1 Socks Sure Can – Bumped with another runner on the first turn.

2 Betty Jo – Slow to begin, bumped with another runner entering the first turn.

3 Jerry Pop – Checked on the first turn, checked entering the home turn.

4 Farmor Toyota's – Checked on the first turn.

5 Cincinnati Hope – Bumped with another runner on the first turn.

7 Rising High – Slow to begin, bumped with another runner entering the first turn, checked on the first turn. Underwent post-race veterinary examination after falling heavily entering the catching pen, which revealed no significant findings.

Race 10 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (4) 431m

2 Calla Avatar – Checked entering the first turn, checked entering the back straight, checked in the home straight.

3 Spring Release – Checked entering the first turn, checked approaching the home turn.

4 Jedi Miss – Checked in the home straight.

5 Manila Fred – Checked entering the first turn, gave ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an off hind leg injury, the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 10 days.

6 Duelling Banjos – Checked entering the first turn, bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

7 Stardust Dreams – Dragged down from behind entering the back straight.

8 Poker Alice – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 11 - GARRARD'S HORSE & HOUND GRADE 5 (5) 431m

2 Beers And Tears – Checked on the first turn.

3 Referral – Checked on the first turn.

5 Spring Lilli – Checked on the first turn, checked in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Stewards spoke to trainer Karen Tribe regarding the greyhound’s racing manners rounding the home turn and in the home straight. After viewing the video footage and considered submissions from the trainer, Stewards deemed the greyhound had turned its head outwards making contact with another runner. Therefore, Steward’s invoked GAR 69(1) marring 1st offence - 28 day stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

6 Ritza Rebel – Checked on the first turn, taken wide by another runner on the home turn, marred by another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

7 Jet Burner – Checked on the first turn, faulted in its action and gave ground in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an off side pin muscle injury the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. Trainer Philip Shaxson advised the greyhound will now be retired.

9 Morning Mocha (1) – Bumped with another rounding the first turn, checked in the back straight.

Race 12 – TAB MA5 431m

1 Fluro Fella – Checked rounding the first turn, checked entering the home turn, checked off heels in the home straight.

4 Stick Hunter – Raced wide in the back straight and home straight.

6 Spring Paris – Checked off heels rounding the home turn, raced wide in the home straight.

7 Key Key – Checked entering the first turn, checked in the back straight.

9 Bill's Out (5) – Checked rounding the first turn, checked in the back straight.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)		All winners.
Scratchings		R1 Dodgy Mick – Illness, scours R3 Cindy Cairn Do – Injury, sore wrist R3 Thea’s Angel – illness, scours R6 Country Boy – Injury, off front toe R11 Deb’s Desire – Injury, off pin R12 Dynamite Daisy – Injury, near hock
Weight Variations		R6 Just A Sort – 32.2 – 33.4 R9 Jerry Pop – 29.8 – 28.6
Injuries		R2 Showtime Gus – Near side pin injury – 10 days R3 Bill’s Way – Chest muscle injury – 14 days R4 Hot Options – Off hind back muscle – 28 days + trial R8 Spring Rock – Off side wrist injury – 10 days R8 Elastic Bairn – Near hind back muscle – 28 days + trial R10 Manila Fred – Off hind leg injury – 10 days R11 Jet Burner – Off pin injury – 28 days + trial
Animal Actions		R2 Showtime Gus – FTP injury R3 Bill’s Way – FTP injury R11 Spring Lilli – Marring 1^st offence
Trials		431m King Of Cakes – FTP - Passed Yuko Blaq – Marring - Passed Not Right – FTP - Failed Totally Focused – FTP - Failed
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