Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ladbrokes Q2 Parklands

Date:  Thursday, 8 January 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards: A. Spence (Chair), D. Broxham, B. Mcerlean & W. Maher

General: Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into a social media video. The inquiry will be continued at a time and date to be fixed.

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Race 1 – LABROKES FAST PAYOUTS 6^TH GRADE 520M

Maggie’s Song – was contacted heavily on the hindquarter by She Reacts when approaching the first turn causing Maggie’s Song to be severely unbalanced and almost fall, taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stewards advised trainer Peter O’Reilly to report to stewards should anything become apparent of the greyhounds’ condition or post-race recovery after this race meeting.

Race 2 – BOX ONE PHOTOGRAPHY GOLDEN SANDS OPEN HEAT 1 600M

No incidents to report.

Race 3 – BOX ONE PHOTOGRAPHY GOLDEN SANDS OPEN HEAT 2 600M

No incidents to report.

Race 4 – BOX ONE PHOTOGRAPHY GOLDEN SANDS OPEN HEAT 3 600M

No incidents to report.

Race 5 – BOX ONE PHOTOGRAPHY GOLDEN SANDS OPEN HEAT 4 600M

No incidents to report.

Race 6 - ROSEWOOD VET BOGIE LEIGH FUTURITY (G2) FINAL OPEN 520M

No incidents to report.

Race 7 - STP CONSULTANTS - CAIRNS & MACKAY FFA 520M

Stewards questioned trainer Colin Graham regarding the circumstances of his late arrival to the kennels to retrieve Sweetest Of All for this race – GAR 97(2). After considering Mr Graham’s explanation, his good record and his remorse, the Stewards issued a reprimand. A sample was taken from Sweetest Of All.

Race 8 - GARRARDS QUEENSLAND DERBY (G2) FINAL OPEN 520M

No incidents to report.

Race 9 - THE LIDS FLY HOSTED POTS OPEN 710M

Kushti Bok – faltered when rounding the turn out of the back straight and tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind leg with a 28 stand down period imposed. The greyhound must complete a satisfactory trial prior to racing again.

Unreal Speed – the Stewards permitted a weight variance in accordance with GAR 101(2). Today’s weight of 35.5kg was a variance of -1.7kg.

Race 10 - LADBROKES ODDS SURGE MIXED 4/5 520M

Tagovailoa – checked approaching the turn out of the front straight and lost ground. Trailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left hind leg with a 7 day stand down period imposed.

Race 11 - THE Q - ENGINEERED BY STP CONSULTANTS MASTERS 5^th GRADE 520M

Howdy Elise – contacted by runners after the finish causing Howdy Elise to fall. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Race 12 - GORSKI HARDOX TOUGH TIPPERS MASTERS 5^th GRADE 520M

Johnny Ice – galloped on the heels over the concluding stages and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (pre-race)		Miss Envy, Zig Zag Man, Canya Nuclear, Valenzuala, Sooty Keeping, Cumbria Chrissy.
Samples (post-race)		All winners, & R1 Nangar Wally (2^nd) R2 Electrify (2^nd) R3 Zig Zag Man (2^nd) R4 Warm Cockles (3^rd) R5 Brunswick Bullet (2^nd) R6 Tempting Dash (2^nd) & Zipping Ariel (3^rd) R7 Sweetest Of All (Unplaced) R8 Dashing Jordy (2^nd) R10 Oliver Go (4^th)
Scratchings		R2 Great Terms – Illness R3 Brunswick Flyer – Injury R7 Aidan’s Queen – Injury R11 Mean Girl - Retired
Late scratchings		Nil
Re-weigh		R9 Unreal Speed – From 37.2kg to 35.5kg (-1.7kg)
Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling		Nil
Animal Actions		Kushti Bok – Satisfactory Trial
Person Actions		Colin Graham – reprimand GAR 97(2); Failed to retrieve greyhound by appointed time prior to race.
Stewards Trials		Nil
VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
9	Kushti Bok	Right Hind Leg	28 days
10	Tagovailoa	Left Hind Leg	7 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.