Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 25^th July 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast

Officials

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

General:

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Race 1 - I.M.S ELECTRICAL MDNPW 380m

2 Hara’s Collar – (Beaten favourite) Appeared awkward in its action throughout the event. Lost contact with the field rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. When asked to comment on the greyhound’s performance, Ms. H. Wooler stated that the run today was disappointing and is of the opinion that having trialled on Wednesday 23/07, the greyhound did not back up for today’s event. Ms Wooler further stated that her kennel did not support the runner in wagering.

Race 2 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MAIDEN 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - CHRIS SCIFLEET GRADE 6 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - COREY HEATH GRADE 6 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 6 498m

1 Zero Limerick – (Beaten favourite) Marginally slow to begin. Checked shortly after the start. Hampered by another runner exiting the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left triceps, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 -T.G.B.O.T.A PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - T.G.B.O.T.A PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m

Following the running of this race Stewards inspected an area of the track around the first turn and deemed it suitable to continue racing.

5 Lots Of Bugs – Faltered in its action in free running when exiting the first turn. Checked rounding the home turn and became unbalanced. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hindleg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory trial prior to future nominations being accepted.

Race 9 - PARKSIDE MEATS PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards

Race 10 -NQ MARINA SEAFOOD PATHWAYS HEAT 4 5PW 380m  

8 Denim – Became awkward in its action entering the first turn and conceded significant ground. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right groin muscle, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

Race 11 –STARLINE EXPRESS AT STUD PATHWAYS HEAT 5 5PW 380m  

2 Tommy From Mars – Checked and fell rounding the first turn. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Final Storm – Checked and fell rounding the first turn. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the right fore foot, no stand down time issued.

Race 12 - PATRICIA GROVES MA5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners R12 Hidden Fury
Scratchings	R9 Emgrand Express – Injury, left shoulder
Re-Weigh Information	R1 Barnsley – Previous weight of 31.1kg on 29/05/2025, today’s weight 29.5kg (-1.6kg) R4 Psycho Fury – Previous weight of 33.6kg on 01/04/2025, today’s weight 31.6kg (-2.0kg)
Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling	R4 Psycho Fury – 115 days due to injury right fore foot.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
5	Zero Limerick	Left triceps	3
8	Lots Of Bugs	Right hock fracture	90
10	Denim	Right groin muscle	10
11	Final Storm	Laceration right fore foot	Nil

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.