Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday 5^th August 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 FFA 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 498m

All clear was delayed to allow Stewards to view the available replay footage in relation to the distance of the lure to the lead greyhound, after doing so Stewards were comfortable that no greyhound was effected and the all clear signal was given on the Judges semaphored numbers.

Race 3 - ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 498m

2 Moustache Mick – Checked shortly after the start and conceded ground from the first turn. Finished a distance from the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right elbow, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

Race 4 - ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 498m

2 Federal Mercedes – A pre-race sample was obtained. On being loaded into the starting boxes the muzzle of this runner became detached. After being alerted, the starter ordered all greyhounds removed from the boxes. All runners underwent an assessment by the on-track veterinarian and passed fit to start. The muzzle was refitted and all runners loaded without further issue. Stewards questioned attendant Ms. S. Birchfield regarding this incident, after considering all available evidence no action was taken.

Race 5 - ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 498m

5 Farmor Bacardi – Slow to begin. Lost ground sharply when racing through the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left thigh, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days. Stewards questioned kennel representative Mr. K. Boody regarding the greyhound’s actions in particular when racing through the catching pen. After considering all available evidence including Stewards observations the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.

Race 6 - ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 5 GRADE 5 498m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 4 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - T & T BUILDERS OPEN 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - GRANNY GARROW MIXED 3/4 380m

8 Drink Shiraz – Escaped from the handler on the way to the track after the preview had completed. Galloped a short distance before being recaptured. A pre-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the left hind foot, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days and subsequently declared a late scratching with the TAB notified at 9:53pm.

Race 10 - WESEAL GRADE 4 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 – CLEVELAND BAY SEAFOOD GRADE 4 (2) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - SCOTT DUFFY RACING GRADE 5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Pre-race)	R4 Federal Mercedes
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R3 Canya Goose – Injury, right hind leg
Late Scratchings	R9 Drink Shiraz – Injury, laceration left hind foot. TAB notified 9:53pm

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
3	Moustache Mick	Right elbow	10
5	Farmor Bacardi	Left thigh	3
9	Drink Shiraz	Laceration left hind foot	7

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.