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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: Friday 2nd May 2025 |
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Track: Good |
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Weather: Overcast |
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Officials |
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Stewards: T. Flymen, J. McIntosh & C. Bew |
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Race 1 - HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD MAIDEN (1) 380m |
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7 Explosive Balboa – Turned in the boxes and as a result came out a distant last, taking no competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor laceration on the off-hind foot. No stand down time was given by the on-course veterinarian. Stewards spoke to trainer’s representative Mr Chris Scifleet regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at box rise. After reviewing the race footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards invoked GAR106(1) Turning in the starting boxes and advised Mr Scifleet that Explosive Balboa must trial prior to racing next. |
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Race 2 - RAMBUTAN RACING MAIDEN (2) 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 3 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 380m |
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3 Beastly Princess – Contacted the running rail approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
4 Empty Sky – Checked off heels rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the tail and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days. |
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Race 4 - KEYFLO PACIFIC PTY LTD GRADE 6 (1) 380m |
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4 Martini Beach – Contacted the running rail when rounding the first turn and fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound had sustained a fracture to its nearside radius and ulna. Due to the catastrophic nature of this injury, the greyhound was euthanised on humane grounds. |
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Race 5 - JACK LYNCH GRADE 6 (2) 380m |
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2 Ellen Rose – Commenced to lose ground and shifted outwards rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hip support and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days. |
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Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 0-3 WINS (1) 498m |
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3 Classic Emgrand – Commenced to lose ground in the back straight, finishing the race tailed off last. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside triceps and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days. |
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Race 7 - POSTMAN'S RIDGE GREYHOUNDS 0-3 WINS (2) 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 8 - IN MEMORY OF EDWARD SAMSON 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 9 - GARBUTT NEWS & POST OFFICE PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m |
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2 Cash Pirate – (Beaten favourite) Slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start. |
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Race 10 - MPL REFRIGERATION PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 11 – NQ MARINA SEAFOOD PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards. |
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Race 12 - CORAL COAST SEAFOODS CAIRNS MA5 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 |
R3 Natural Tony – Ineligible, won maiden. R10 Showtime Hunter – Injury, nearside shoulder. R12 Redshift Mike – Injury, off-hind toe. |
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Late Scratchings |
R3 Field Pistol – Seasonal. TAB notified at 10:45 am. R7 Canya Sunset – Injury, off fore toe. TAB notified 01/05. R9 Penny Girl – Steward’s permission. TAB notified at 10:50am. R10 Matriarch Shell – Steward’s permission. TAB notified at 10:50am. R12 Wild Rumour – Steward’s permission. TAB notified at 10:50am. |
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Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling |
Race 2 - Explosive Jem – 127 days – Change of trainer. |
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Animal Actions |
R1 Explosive Balboa – GAR106(1) Turned in Boxes. 1 x satisfactory trial. |
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VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
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Empty Sky |
Tail laceration |
5 |
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Martini Beach |
Nearside radius and ulna |
Euthanised |
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Ellen Rose |
Offside hip support |
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Classic Emgrand |
Nearside triceps |
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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.