Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhounds

Tuesday 24 January 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: B McErlean (Chair), D Broxham, C Ferguson

Officials: Dr A Lobb (Vet), T Blacka (Judge), D Brennan (Starter), R Fedrick (Samples), N Powell (Lure)

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Race 1 - TAB VENUE MODE MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 431m

1 Sirius Dawn – Checked in the first turn. Checked approaching the top turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. A secondary post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side hip and was subsequently stood down for 7 days.

2 Whispering Abbey – Checked in the first turn.

3 Shian Kelly – Checked in the first turn.

4 My Queen – Checked in the first turn.

5 Just As Nice – Checked in the first turn. Severely checked rounding the home turn.

6 Rio Desperado – Checked in the first turn.

8 Snake Eyes Senna – Checked in the first turn.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 431m

4 Token Pass – Checked entering the top turn.

8 My Shrek – Slow to begin.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 431m

1 Tuta Storm – Checked in the first turn.

3 My Lassie – Shifted out entering the back straight.

4 Ms. Complicit – Checked shortly after the start. Turned its head to the inside towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards spoke to Mr S Galloway trainer of Ms. Complicit regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 Ms. Complicit was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. As this was Ms. Complicit’s 1st offence the greyhound was suspended for 28 days at Ipswich and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 124, before any future nomination will be accepted.

7 Hayley Shian – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced by another runner in the back straight and again in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (1) 431m

2 White Claw – Checked in the first turn. Checked approaching the top turn.

6 It's Time Lionel – Bumped entering the first turn. Checked in the first turn.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE (2) 431m

5 Top Trip Pam – Checked approaching the top turn.

6 Uzman Dutton – Bumped after the start

7 Velocity Nicole – Bumped after the start.

Race 6 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (1) 431m

2 Bundy Traveller – Checked in the first turn.

5 Top Shelf Toby – Slow to begin. Checked across heels approaching the home turn.

6 Showtime Caesar – Checked entering the back straight.

7 Go Katie Go – Made contact with the running rail in the top turn. Turned its head outwards towards another runner rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards spoke to Mr J Geoghegan trainer of Go Katie Go regarding the greyhound’s racing manners rounding the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 Go Katie Go was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. As this was Go Katie Go’s 1^st offence the greyhound was suspended for 28 days at Ipswich and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 124, before any future nomination will be accepted.

8 Nandina – Checked approaching the home turn.

Race 7 - JUST GREYHOUND PHOTOS MIXED 3/4 431m

2 Morton's Jilliby – Checked in the first turn.

4 Mutton's Mates – Checked entering the back straight.

5 Chance – Checked shortly after the start.

6 Fleet Feet Pete – Checked shortly after the start.

7 Pokie Payout – Checked shortly after the start.

Race 8 - CHASE NEWSPAPER NMW 520m

2 Don't Tell Helen – Checked after the start. Checked in the first turn.

5 My Melanie – Checked approaching the first turn.

6 Cyclone Molly – Checked after the start. Checked approaching the first turn. Checked rounding the home turn.

7 Courageous Carol – Slow to begin.

9 Out Of Aussie – Checked after the start.

Race 9 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM MIXED 4/5 431m

1 Tequila Worm – Checked in the first turn.

3 White Snake – Checked in the first turn. Gave ground approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the offside hind leg. Subsequently, the greyhound was stood down for 90 days and will be required to complete an injury trial prior to returning to racing. This matter will be referred to the Greyhound injury review panel.

5 Swift Zach – Checked in the first turn.

7 Federal Power – Inconvenienced rounding the home turn.

8 Go Wild Ethan – Checked in the first turn.

9 Identity Thief – Slow to begin.

Race 10 - LOCAL IPSWICH NEWS GRADE 5 (2) 431m

4 Maywyn's Victory – Checked in the first turn.

6 Spot On Mate – Checked in the first turn.

7 Repeat Dose – Checked in the first turn.

Race 11 - M & K BUTCHERS GRADE 5 (3) 431m

1 Pirate Patchy – Checked in the first turn.

2 Shot Of Gold – Tightened for racing room and then was marred by another runner in the home straight.

3 Boxing On – Checked in the first turn. Turned its head outwards and made head and muzzle contact with another runner in the home straight. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr L Topping regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123 Boxing On was charged with marring. The greyhound was suspended for 3 months at all tracks and must perform two satisfactory trials pursuant to GAR 123, before any future nomination will be accepted.

4 Bundy Bounce – Severely checked and fell in the first turn. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have sustained an injury to the near side sesamoid and was subsequently stood down for 21 days.

6 Fingal Bay – Checked entering the first turn.

7 Showtime Bobby – Checked entering the home straight.

8 Big Apatite – Checked entering the home straight.

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SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R2 Keep You Posted – Ineligible, Won maiden R3 Spot Me – Injury, Near wrist R3 Cosmic Tom Tom – Injury, Nearside triangle muscle R4 Dam Slipperiest – Injury, Tail R8 Booming Myah – Ineligible, Injured 22/01 R8 Whiskey Sour – Injury, Near front toe R8 Petite Swagger – Illness, Fatigue R9 Godges – Ineligible, Tore nail off
Injuries	R1 Sirius Dawn – Near side hip, 7 days R9 White Snake – Off side hind leg, 90 days + injury trial R11 Bundy Bounce – Near side sesamoid, 21 days
Animal Actions	R3 Ms. Complicit – GAR124 – 28 days at Ipswich and 1 trial – failing to pursue R6 Go Katie Go – GAR124 – 28 days at Ipswich and 1 trial – failing to pursue R11 Boxing On – GAR123 – 3 months at all tracks and 2 trials - marring
Trials	Cake Is Bad – Passed – 17.07 – 29.2kg
The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s 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.