Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Saturday, 24 February 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: T. Flymen, J. McIntosh

Veterinarian: Dr. D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MAIDEN (1) 380m

 

1 Lyn Knows – Lost considerable ground approaching and rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr J. Reid regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next. Mr Reid stated that it is his intention to retire the greyhound.

 

 

Race 2 - PUG WASH PAINTING MAIDEN (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY NOVICE (1) 380m

 

8 Hara’s Mickey – Muzzle broke in the early stages of the event and raced with a loose muzzle throughout.

 

 

Race 4 - V & M DRILLING NOVICE (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - WOOLER RACING PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m

 

1 Sudoku Girl – Tightened for racing room exiting the first turn and clipped the heels of another runner and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

 

Race 6 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m

 

5 Aston Cash – Late scratching at 5:45am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

 

 

Race 7 - JEFF LYNCH MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - PREH WE WIN RACING 1-3 WINS FINAL 1-3 WINS 380m

 

8 Caviar – (Beaten favourite) Raced wide throughout the back straight and was checked approaching the first turn. Checked exiting the first turn.

 

 

Race 9 - SHELLY DENNIS MIXED 4/5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - BROOK HEATH PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - TAB PATHWAYS HEAT 4 5PW 380m

 

4 Warbel Tony – Bumped with other runners in the back straight. Raced with an awkward action rounding the first turn and thereafter for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to offside wrist, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 12 - SKY RACING MA5 380m

 

6 Malligan Bale – Late scratching at 7:09am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nominations will be accepted.

 

8 Like A Lorry – (Beaten favourite) Bumped with another runner in the back straight. Bumped heavily with another runner rounding the home turn and became momentarily unbalanced. Bumped with another runner throughout the home straight.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R5 Bodhi – Injury, offside hip

R8 Helsinki Rico – Injury, offside wrist

R11 Penguin Doug – Injury, chest muscle

Late Scratchings

R6 Aston Cash – Injury, nearside front toe

R12 Malligan Bale – Illness, scours

Re-Weigh Information

R2 My Resolution – Previous weight 25.0kg, today’s weight 23.5kg

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

My Resolution – 166 days, seasonal and change of kennels.

 

Animal Actions

R1 – Lyn Knows – GAR 124 – 28 days stand down @ Townsville plus satisfactory steward’s trial – Failure to pursue 1st offence

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

11

Warbel Tony

Offside wrist

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.