Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Ladbrokes Q Straight

 

 

Date:  Monday 20 April 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards:  T. Flymen, B. McErlean & C. Spry

 

 

 

Race 1 – ENGINEERING BY STP CONSULTANTS MDNPW 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 2 – BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 3 – GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 – THE LIDS FLY ON LADBROKES LIVE CHANNELS MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 300m

 

6 Yamal – Faltered in its action at the 200m when appeared to have sustained an injury. A post-race veterinary examination revealed soreness in the lumbar region and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days. Trainer’s representative Mr Josh Priest advised Stewards that the greyhound will be retired after tonight’s race.

 

Race 5 – ROSEWOOD VETERINARY SERVICE GRADE 6 (1) 300m

 

6 Tahitian Star – Took an awkward stride at the 200m and shortly after lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound to the nearside foreleg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.

 

Race 6 - LADBROKES TOP 2/3/4 BETTING GRADE 6 (2) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - LADBROKES QUICK MULTI GRADE 6 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 8 - GORSKI SEMI TIPPERS PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 300m

 

3 Zabdon Skippy – Late scratching at 5:57pm due to weight variation GAR 101(1). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Barry Kitchener was reprimanded pursuant to GAR 101(3)(b). When considering penalty, Stewards considered his unblemished record in relation to the rule.

 

Race 9 - THE LIDS FLY HOSTED POTS GRADE 5 (1) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - THE Q - ENGINEERED BY STP CONSULTANTS GRADE 5 (2) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 - LADBROKES POPULAR SRM GRADE 5 (3) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 12 - GORSKI TRUCK & TRAILER GRADE 5 (4) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 13 – GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (5) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 14 – GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (6) 300m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

Scratchings

R2 Go Gem Go – Injury, offside back foot.

R3 Front Man – Ineligible, won maiden. 

R4 Envy Aces – Illness, fatigue.

R5 Federal Joey – Injury, hind foot laceration.

R9 In Absentia – Illness, scours.

R10 Swift Ethics – Injury, offside back foot.

R10 Scout Bobber – Injury, toe.

Late scratchings

R8 Zabdon Skippy – GAR101(1) Weight variation. TAB 5:57 pm

Re-weigh

R7 Groovy Georgie – Previous Weight 27.0 – Today’s Weight 25.9

R11 You Tell Her – Previous Weight 28.6 – Today’s Weight 26.8

R12 Released – Previous Weight 27.9 – Today’s Weight 26.4

R14 Bindi Boodie – Previous Weight 26.1 – Today’s Weight 24.5

Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling

R11 Son Of Bob – 133 days – Injury, off-hind back muscle.

R12 Tuta Queen – 124 days – Injury, tail.

Person Actions

R7 Marie Westwood – GAR99 No Catcher – Reprimand

R8 Barry Kitchener – GAR101(3)(b) Weight Variation – Reprimand

Stewards Trials

Trial 1

Coal Crusher – RTR/6 Months Trial – Passed 16.75 – Weight 30.5

Borrowed Love – RTR/6 Months Trial – Passed 17.33 – Weight 27.3

 

Trial 2

Gold Dynamite – Injury Trial – Passed 16.68 – Weight 28.2

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

Yamal

Lower lumbar soreness

14

5

Tahitian Star

Nearside foreleg spike wound

3

 

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.