Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhounds

Saturday 11 March 2023

Track: Good

Weather: Fine R1-2, R5-11, Showers R3-4

Stewards Panel: K. Dean (Chairperson), T. Flymen, C. Bew

Officials: Dr. D. Viero (Vet), A. Boyd (Judge), J. Hartwell (Starter), M. Braunberger (Samples), J. Bouffler (Lure)

General: Trainer M. Pandelakis was reminded of his obligations under GAR97(2) to appear in the kennelling area and retrieve the greyhound to be handled at the appointed time.

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Race 1 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING MAIDEN 380m

1 That's Hectic – Marginally slow to begin.

3 Eris Lucy – Marginally slow to begin. Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

5 Hard To Style – Bumped with another runner in the back straight.

7 Ritza Benny – Bumped with another runner in the back straight,

8 Ava Supreme – Marginally slow to begin. Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 2 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS NOVICE 380m

1 Here's Howie – Marginally slow to begin.

2 Federal Ghost – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

4 I'm A Dancer – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

5 King Amar – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

6 Jingalong Lotte – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 3 - TAB MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 380m

1 Mulgrave Miller – Marginally slow to begin.

2 Aussie Bullseye – Checked off another runner rounding the home turn.

3 Formula Ebby – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

4 Gordon – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside wrist, subsequently Gordon was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days.

6 Federal Target – Bumped with another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 4 - # JCOOL AIR CONDITIONING MA5 380m

2 Good Boy Lloyd – Checked across another runner rounding the home turn.

3 Jazz Party – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Astor – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn. Checked across the heels of another runner rounding the home turn.

7 Henryk Bale – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

8 Saint Bluey – Slow to begin. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the home turn.

9 Jack's Rose – Slow to begin.

Race 5 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING 0-3 WINS 498m

1 Ponte Santangelo – Crossed by another runner in the home straight.

2 Stone – Crossed another runner in the home straight.

4 Miss Von Strudel – Checked off the heels of another runner in the back straight.

5 National Swirl – Bumped with several other runners rounding the first turn and was checked. Checked off another runner rounding the second turn.

6 Conor Pass – Bumped with several other runners rounding the first turn and was checked.

7 Saruman – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the back straight. Checked off another runner rounding the second turn. Crossed and checked another runner rounding the home turn.

8 Baguette – Crossed and checked by another runner rounding the home turn.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICE GRADE 5 (1) 380m

2 All Up – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

3 Fat Jack – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Zena Arena – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

6 Aston General – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

7 Winter Skye – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

8 Spike The Punch – Shortened stride and lost considerable ground rounding the first turn when appearing to have sustained an injury. Finished tailed off. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the offside foreleg, subsequently Spike The Punch was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days.

9 Where's The Pub – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 7 - MAGIC CARPET CLEANING GRADE 4 (1) 380m

3 Petite Gingin – Dragged down by another runner rounding the first turn and fell, taking no further competitive part in the event. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed an injury to the nearside foreleg, subsequently Petite Gingin was stood down from racing for a period of 10 days.

5 Ebby Von – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

6 Balts Orson – Bumped between runners shortly after the start.

7 Gamblin' Ethics – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Checked heavily off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 8 - SKIPS TRANSPORT GRADE 4 (2) 380m

1 Federal Phantom – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

4 Austin Dutton – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn.

5 All Ford – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

7 More Sensation – Checked off another runner rounding the first turn.

Race 9 - HUNNY POT NQ BEST 8 380m

3 Jackie Chiles – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

4 Trixie Rigatoni – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

Race 10 - LOUNDS SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (2) 380m

3 Balt's Flying – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

4 Burn Rate – Tightened for racing room rounding the first turn and was checked.

5 Amarillo Slim – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

6 Young Yank – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

9 Balts Assassin – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. Raced wide through the home turn and throughout the home straight.

Race 11 - SHOWTIME LODGE @ CHURCHABLE GRADE 5 (3) 380m

2 Chasing Charli – Slow to begin. Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.  

5 Flat Tyre – Clipped on the heels by another runner rounding the first turn.

7 Mary Now Knows – Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)	R10 Burn Rate
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R1 Aroona Belle – Injury, chest muscle R2 Yellow Car – Ineligible, won novice R4 Aston Rupiah – Injury, nearside hind muscle R5 Piazza Farnese – Injury, offside hock R6 Narkunda – Injury, offside hip R8 Drop Anchor – Injury, nearside hind leg R10 Gold Mate – Illness, dehydration R11 Patty's Regret – Injury, nearside hind toe
Late Scratchings	R6 Jilliby Tina – Illness, scours – TAB notified @ 9:06am R11 Claretown Mac – Illness, dehydration – TAB notified @ 5:46am R11 Skedaddle Tommy – Illness, scours – TAB notified @ 8:46am
Injuries	R3 Gordon – Nearside wrist, 10 days stand down R6 Spike The Punch – Offside foreleg, 10 days stand down R7 Petite Gingin – Nearside foreleg, 10 days stand down
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R2 Federal Ghost – 134 days, change of trainer R11 Chasing Charli – 116 days, seasonal
Trials	Cudal Coyote – Passed – 22.37 – 25.6kg
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