Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 27th May 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

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

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - I.M.S ELECTRICAL GRADE 5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES GRADE 5 (1) 498m

 

The lure failed to trigger the starting boxes for this event. All runners underwent a veterinary examination at the boxes and were passed fit to start. The boxes were tested manually and with the lure, subsequently the field was re-loaded and the race was started without further issue.

 

 

Race 3 - CHRIS SCIFLEET GRADE 5 (2) 498m

 

1 Maxwell Rhodes – (Beaten favourite) Tired over the concluding stages.

 

3 Madeline Rupee – When questioned regarding the greyhound’s performance trainer Mr. J. Schafer stated that he was confident the greyhound would perform well over this distance, having trialled very well over the distance recently. Mr Schafer stated he did not support the greyhound in wagering.

 

 

Race 4 - COREY HEATH FFA 380m

 

5 Hara’s Cookie – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have cramped post race, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

8 Jimmy Roo – (Beaten favourite) Marginally slow to begin.

 

 

Race 5 - TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 1 OPEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 2 OPEN 380m

 

3 Maisie Moo Moo – When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance, trainer Mr. T. Parker stated that he believes the greyhound to be performing according to its potential, noting that the greyhound’s ability has been apparent since winning a 498m event on 06/05 but not yet realised over the 380m.

 

 

Race 7 - TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 3 OPEN 380m

 

2 Black Rifle – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

7 Federal Bullet – (Beaten favourite) Checked shortly after the start. Hampered rounding the first turn.

 

 

Race 8 - TOWNSVILLE YOUNG GUNS HEAT 4 OPEN 380m

 

Prior to the all clear signal being given, Stewards reviewed the photo finish capture with the Judge’s. After reviewing, the Judges changed the semaphored placings from 2-4-1 to 5-2-4-1 and the all clear was given.

 

8 Canya Sunset – A pre-race sample was obtained.

 

 

Race 9 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

4 Arka Rain – Dragged down by another runner rounding the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind leg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to future nominations being accepted.

 

6 Showtime Imogen – Improved onto the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and was checked and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

8 Tuta Storm – Severely checked rounding the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a compound fracture to the right radius.  Due to the catastrophic nature of this injury the greyhound was euthanised on humane grounds.

 

 

Race 11 – T.G.B.O.T.A GRADE 4 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - PREH WE WIN RACING MIXED 4/5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Pre-race)

R8 Canya Sunset

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R1 Big Mover – Injury, left wrist

R4 Billy Buttons – Injury, left wrist

R4 Silver Starline – Injury, left chest muscle

R8 Good Odds Jojo – Injury, both hind pad abrasion

R12 Half Day Hero – Injured 23/05

Animal Actions

R10 Arka Rain – Satisfactory trial required

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

4

Hara’s Cookie

Cramping

3

10

Arka Rain

Right hock

28

10

Tuta Storm

Right radius

Euthanised

 

 

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.