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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
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Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Townsville Greyhound Racing Club |
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Date: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 |
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Track Condition: Good |
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Weather: Fine |
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Officials |
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Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen |
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Stewards: K. Dean |
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Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero |
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Swab Official: M. Braunberger |
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Starter: C. Longhurst |
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Judge: A. Boyd |
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Lure Driver: J. Bouffler |
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General: The start of Race 6 was delayed for approximately 5 minutes to allow a bolt to be replaced in the lure arm after the bolt broke during the preview for Race 6 making the lure arm shift backwards and hang in a downwards position from the lure carriage. |
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Race 1 - WOOLER RACING 0-2 WINS (1) 498mWOOLER RACING 0-2 WINS (1) 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 2 - PUG WASH PAINTING 0-2 WINS (2) 498m |
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3 Tony Rocket – Very slow to begin, missing the start by several lengths. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. |
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Race 3 - COREY HEATH GRADE 4 380m |
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6 Come On Darcy – Fell in the catching pen after the race had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. |
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Race 4 - PREH WE WIN RACING MIXED 4/5 380m |
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2 Cuban Eight – (Beaten favourite) Checked off the heels of another runner shortly after the start. Checked off heels rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near-hind foot and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days. |
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Race 5 - KB SEAFOOD COMPANY BEST 8 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 6 - SKY RACING GRADE 5 (1) 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 7 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 498m |
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2 Showtime Prissy – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Raced in restricted room rounding the first turn. Didn’t run on from the tail of the field and finished in a rearwards position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Brad Belford regarding the greyhound’s seemingly disappointing performance. Mr Belford stated that Showtime Prissy missed the start and needs to be able to lead to win. Mr Belford also stated that the greyhound was having her first run over 498m and would benefit from the run. Mr Belford further stated that he didn’t support the runner in tonight’s race. Stewards noted Mr Belford’s comments. |
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Race 8 - QGOLD FINAL OPEN 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 9 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 5 (1) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 10 - B & M DRILLING GRADE 5 (2) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 11 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS GRADE 5 (3) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 12 - TAB GRADE 5 (4) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Samples (Post-race) |
All Winners. |
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Scratchings |
R2 - Balt's Ordeal – Injury, offside hip. R9 – Malligan Bale – Ineligible, injured 15/03. R10 – Powered Up – Injury, offside groin. |
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Late Scratchings |
R4 – Harlem Shuffle – Illness scours, 10 days. TAB notified at 4:15 pm R6 – We Are Kings – Illness scours, 10 days. TAB notified at 8:45 am |
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Re-Weigh Information |
R4 – Cuban Eight – Previous Weight 29.4 Today’s Weight 28.1 |
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Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days) |
R11 - Heidi Heart 162 Days – Change of kennels. |
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VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
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Cuban Eight |
Near-hind foot laceration |
5 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.