Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025

Track: Slow

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), C. Bew & J. McIntosh

 

General: The track was harrowed to a depth of 50mm on Saturday 10/05/2025, as a result tonight’s race times may be slower.

 

 

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Race 1 - QGOLD HEAT 1 OPEN 380m

 

2 Jimmy Roo – (Beaten favourite) Marginally slow to begin. Bumped throughout the back straight. When asked to comment on the greyhound’s performance trainer Mr. H. Ardle stated that the track conditions tonight did not suit the greyhound.

 

 

Race 2 - QGOLD HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

 

6 Shouting Gunn – Checked shortly after the start. Made contact with the running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 3 - QGOLD HEAT 3 OPEN 380m

 

7 Showtime Isaac – (Beaten favourite) Checked shortly after the start. Checked across heels making the home turn. When asked to comment on the greyhound’s performance trainer Mr. T. Parker stated he was pleased with the run tonight being the first start over the distance since racing consistently over the 498m.

 

 

Race 4 - JEFF LYNCH MIXED 3/4 380m

 

3 Ashy Bear – Made contact with the running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 5 - GARBUTT NEWS & POST OFFICE MIXED 5/6 (1) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MIXED 5/6 (2) 498m

 

4 Dulciphobia – Late scratching at 1:35pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

 

 

Race 7 - ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA MIXED 5/6 (3) 498m

 

1 Instinctively – Late scratching at 1:35pm pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

 

 

Race 8 - LOUND SEAFOOD OPEN 498m

 

Prior to the declaration of all clear Stewards reviewed the photo finish capture with the Judge’s. After reviewing, the Judges changed the semaphored placings from 7-4-3 to 8-7-4-3 and the all clear was declared.

 

 

Race 9 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - T.G.B.O.T.A GRADE 4 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 – OCEAN WORLD SEAFOOD MIXED 4/5 380m

 

2 Mad Attitude – Checked rounding the first turn. Appeared awkward in its action in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to the right hind leg, no stand down time was issued.

 

 

Race 12 - PARTY CREEK KENNELS GRADE 5 380m

 

Prior to the declaration of all clear Stewards reviewed the photo finish capture with the Judge’s. After reviewing, the Judges changed the semaphored placings from 1-2-4-7 to 2-7-8-4 and the all clear was declared.

 

1 Tangelo Tornado – Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr. T. Parker regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring (2nd offence) – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R4 Eugene – Injury, left front toe

R8 Jackknife – Injury, left hind foot

R11 Bad Not Mad – Injury, right back muscle

Late Scratchings

R6 Dulciphobia – Injury, left hind toe. TAB notified 1:35pm

R7 Instinctively – Injury, groin muscle. TAB notified 1:35pm

Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling

R2 Shouting Gunn – 105 days due to pad injuries

Animal Actions

R12 Tangelo Tornado – Marring 2nd offence – GAR123 – 28 day stand down at all tracks, 1 satisfactory trial

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

11

Mad Attitude

Right hind bruising

Nil

 

 

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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.