Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Ladbrokes Q1 Lakeside

 

 

Date: Tuesday 31st March 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Stewards: M Fernholz, C Ferguson & P McLean

 

General:

 

_______________

 

Race 1 - ENGINEERING BY STP CONSULTANTS MAIDEN 457m

 

1. Thunder Shazam – Leaving the boxes shifted out sharply and was checked and then turned its head outwards towards the outside runners. Along the home straight checked off heels and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Q1 Lakeside and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Race 2 - THE LIDS FLY HOSTED POTS GRADE 5 (1) 352m

 

The start of this race was delayed by approximately 4 minutes due to an issue with an alarm within the kennel block.

 

3. Key Change – Along the home straight commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hamstring injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days

 

Race 3 - GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND 6PW 352m

 

1. Goldstar Vogue – Stewards spoke to trainer representative Maddie Houtos regarding his greyhounds’ actions leaving the starting boxes. After considering all available evidence no further action was taken.

 

3. Bombastic Lola – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside pin muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 6 (1) 352m

 

3. Go Blanchett Go – Entering the first turn was tightened. Entering the home straight was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside dew claw injury and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

 

Race 5 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE GRADE 6 (2) 352m

 

1. Pass The Peppa – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed it had cramped in the catching pen and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 6 - LADBROKES BIG BETS GRADE 6 390m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 6 457m

 

2. Lady Shazam – Along the back straight faulted in its action. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 8 - ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE MIXED 4/5 457m

 

6. Professor Samson - Proved difficult to box at the start of the race. Stewards acting under the provisions of GAR 106(2) advised trainer Vanessa Heather that the greyhound will now be boxed first for future race starts.

 

Race 9 - INDEPENDENT LIQUOR GROUP GRADE 5 457m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - GORSKI ENGINEERING 1-5 WINS HEAT 1 1-5 WINS 457m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - GORSKI TRUCK & TRAILER 1-5 WINS HEAT 2 1-5 WINS 457m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - WWW.THEQ.AU GRADE 5 (2) 352m

 

4. Go Wild Gypsy – Entering the first turn was dragged down and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian revealed no significant findings.

 

8. Strawberry Crush – Entering the first turn was checked and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 13 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 (3) 352m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

_______________

 

                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

Race 7 – Golden Art – Injury, near fore webbing.

Race 13 – Riva Twist – Stewards permission, 10 days.

Animal Actions

Race 1 – Thunder Shazam – Failing to pursue – 28 days & satisfactory Stewards trial.

Person Actions

Sidney Goodwin – GAR76(7) – Unacceptable reason for scratching – Reprimand.

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

3

4

5

7

Key Change

Bombastic Lola

Go Blanchett Go

Pass The Peppa

Lady Shazam

Offside hamstring

Offside pin muscle

Offside dew claw

Cramped in catching pen

Nearside wrist

7

7

5

7

10

 

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.