Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: T. Flymen

Stewards: K. Dean

Veterinarian: Dr D. Viero

Swab Official: M. Braunberger

Starter: C. Longhurst

Judge: A. Boyd

Lure Driver: J. Bouffler

Race 1 - ETHAN MALONEY NOV/M 498m

1 Mercurial Dancer – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Checked off heels rounding the turn off the back straight.

Race 2 - B & M DRILLING 5PW 498m

6 Hidden Torpedo – Slipped on the mat at box rise. Commenced to lose ground when racing in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards requested that trainer Mr Graham Thomson reports back any abnormalities over the next few days should any arise with the greyhound. Mr Thomson stated to Stewards that he will consider Hidden Torpedo’s racing future after tonight’s run.

Race 3 - CAIRNS GREYHOUND OWNERS AND TRAINERS GRADE 5 (1) 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - LOUISE PARTLAND PHOTOGRAPHY GRADE 5 (2) 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - EASTER TROPHY HEAT 1 OPEN 380m

2 Grinch – Checked approaching the first turn, losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 6 - EASTER TROPHY HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - EASTER TROPHY HEAT 3 OPEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - LOUNDS FRESH SEAFOOD FFA 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - HEATH ARDLE GRADE 4 380m

5 Come On Darcy – Took evasive action to avoid the fallen runner rounding the first turn losing considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the near-hind leg and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

8 Awesome Oscar – Clipped heels rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside wrist and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

Race 10 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MIXED 4/5 380m

4 Penny Girl – Severely checked shortly after the start and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 11 – TGBOTA GRADE 5 (1) 380m

1 Stand Easy – (Beaten favourite) Marginally slow to begin.

3 Aurora Damiro – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound to the off-hind foot. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian.

Race 12 - ALL RUMOUR KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All Winners.
Scratchings	R7 Barcia Beach – Injury, nearside wrist.
Late Scratchings	R4 Angel’s Rage – GAR76(2) Injury, nearside shoulder. TAB @ 7:34pm R4 Sunshine Island – GAR76(2) Illness, scours. TAB @ 3:13 pm R11 Shian Fire – GAR86(1) Not presented, 10 days. TAB @ 5:54 pm
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)	R5 Three Tries – 105 Days – Injury, back.
Person Actions	Mr Robert Lound – GAR86(1) – $200 fine – Failed to present Race 11 Shian Fire to race.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
9	Come On Darcy	Near-hind leg	10 days
9	Awesome Oscar	Nearside wrist	10 days
11	Aurora Damiro	Spike wound to the off-hind foot	0 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.