Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 29th July 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Stewards: M Fernholz, K Dean & J McIntosh

 

General:

 

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Race 1 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MIXED 4/5 498m

 

2. Maxwell Rhodes – Along the back straight was checked. Entering the turn out of the back straight contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip support injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 2 - KEYFLO PACIFIC PTY LTD MIXED 5/6 (1) 498m

 

4. Good Odds Jojo – Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the back straight gave ground taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

8. Hara’s Poh – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near hind split webbing and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

 

Race 3 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MIXED 5/6 (2) 498m  

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 4 - GARBUTT NEWS & POST OFFICE MIXED 5/6 (3) 498m

 

8. Uncommon – Exiting the first turn gave ground and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hind leg injury and was stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

Stewards inspected the track after the running of the event near the entry to the back straight and deemed it suitable for racing.

 

Race 5 - MPL REFRIGERATION MIXED 3/4 380m

 

5. Sweet Child – Entering the first turn was checked. Entering the home straight raced wide. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed bruising to the near-hind leg and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

 

Race 6 - NQ MARINA SEAFOOD 5/6 GRADE FINAL MIXED 5/6 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 7 - CORAL COAST SEAFOODS CAIRNS FFA 380m

 

2. Hara’s Cookie – Along the back straight was checked and stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 10 days,

 

Race 8 - ARABON SEAFOODS BOWEN OPEN 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 9 - PARKSIDE MEATS GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 10 - I.M.S ELECTRICAL GRADE 4 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

Race 11 – T&T BUILDERS GRADE 4 (3) 380m

 

9. Shine On Ski - Late scratching at 6:10pm due to the greyhound not being presented to Stewards within the required kennelling time. In accordance with GAR86(3)(b) Shine On Ski is prohibited from competing in any Event for a period of 10 days. Robert Lound was fined $200 pursuant to GAR 76(7).

 

Race 12 - CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOOD GRADE 4 (4) 380m

 

7. Hara’s Meryl – Through the first turn was checked and then dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

Race 4 – Flaming Comet – Injury, nearside hamstring.

Race 11 – Canya Sparkle – Injury, offside triceps.

Late Scratchings

Race 11 – Shine On Ski – Non-Arrival, 10 days.

Person Actions

Robert Lound - GAR76(7) - Unacceptable reason for scratching - $200.00

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

2

2

4

5

7

Maxwell Rhodes

Good Odds Jojo

Hara’s Poh

Uncommon

Sweet Child

Hara’s Cookie

Offside hip support

Off-hind leg

Near-hind dew claw

Off-hind leg

Near-hind leg bruising

Offside wrist

10

90 + Trial

7

90 +Trial

10

10

 

 

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.