Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: W Maher

Stewards: R Jackson, J Philp

Veterinarian: C Welch

Swab Official: R Fedrick

Starter: N Briggenshaw

Judge: T Blacka

Lure Driver: N Powell

General:

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

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 431m

5 Panama Power – Through the home turn was checked off heels. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM NOVICE (1) 431m

1 Disorderly – Entering the home straight was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

Race 4 - DOVER & SONS NOVICE (2) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS MIXED 3/4 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - WEST MORETON PET FOODS MIXED 4/5 520m

1 Lula’s Ruby – Entering the back straight hit the running rail and lost significant ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

Race 7 - GREYHOUND GEAR NMW 520m

5 Becky Cairn Do – After the line was severely checked and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries.

7 Hara’s Olivia – After the line was severely checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist. Under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down from racing for 10 days.

Race 8 - M & K BUTCHERS 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - TREMBATH TYRES MIXED 4/5 431m

1 Stone Cold Blue – Entering the home turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries. Stewards spoke to trainer B Adams regarding the greyhound’s performance. He stated he had concerns with the greyhound on the home turn, however, believes that was due to the small spike wound he received during the event. Stewards took no further action against the greyhound.

Race 10 - TAB GRADE 5 (1) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 – WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 5 (3) 431m

1 Spring Tara – Beaten favourite. Through the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injury.

2 Columbian Diva – Through the first turn was severely checked and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injury.

8 Tarawi Minnie – Approaching the finish line turned and made head contact with the runner to the inside. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant injuries. Steward’s spoke to trainer P O’Reilly regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring (3rd offence) – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete two satisfactory steward’s trials prior to racing next.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	R3 Ambivalent – Injury, off back R6 Eli’s Mate – Illness, Scours R7 Titan Rhea – Injury, off hip R11 Springvale Chip – Illness, dehydration R12 Springvale Coco – injury, off hip
Re-Weigh Information	R7 Shea Natural – Was 28.0kg, today 29.7kg, up 1.7kg.
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	Ambivalent – 140 Days
Animal Actions	Race 12 – Tarawi Minnie – GAR123 - Marring – 3 months stand down from racing at all tracks + 2 satisfactory steward’s trials prior to returning to racing.
Stewards Trials	She’s A Cracker – RTR Injury/weight trial – Failed in 18.65, weighing in at 27.8kg Impetuous Lad – RTR Injury/weight trial – Failed in 18.25, weighing in at 34.2kg Giddy Up Ted – FTP first offence Capalaba – Failed in 21.18, weighing in at 33.8kg Hot Tyson – FTP first offence Capalaba – Passed in 17.30, weighing in at 32.2kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
7	Hara’s Olivia	Offside wrist injury	10 days

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.