Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Tuesday 12th August 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), J. McIntosh & P. Warren

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - BETDELUXE MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

4 Eugene – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration on the left fore foot, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

 

Race 3 - BETDELUXE GRADE 4 (2) 380m

 

2 Souvlaki George – Hampered by a fallen runner exiting the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left shoulder, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

4 Heidi Heart – Checked rounding the first turn, becoming extremely unbalanced and almost falling. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hip support, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

6 Hara’s Serena – Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the left hind leg, no stand down time issued.

 

8 Emmy Panama – Checked rounding the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 4 - LOUND SEAFOOD GRADE 4 498m

 

1 Total Media Ban – Late scratching at 6:00pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a left hind toe injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.

 

 

Race 5 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MIXED 5/6 (1) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - T.G.B.O.T.A MIXED 5/6 (2) 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - BETDELUXE MIXED 5/6 (3) 498m

 

5 Gifted Jasper – Appeared awkward in its action in the back straight. Conceded ground from the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hip support, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

 

Race 8 - ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL FINAL 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 9 - PARTY CREEK KENNELS OPEN 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - BETDELUXE FFA 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 – PETER GROVES MIXED 4/5 380m

 

1 Mad Bunch – (Beaten favourite) Dragged down another runner into the first turn, lost momentum and was carried wider on the track.

 

 

Race 12 - BETDELUXE GRADE 5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R1 Sugar Hit Lenny – Injury, left drive muscle

R1 Perfect Willow – Injury, split webbing

R7 Federal Mercedes – Illness, scours

Late Scratchings

R4 Total Media Ban – Injury, left hind toe. 3 days stand down. TAB notified 6:00pm

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

2

Eugene

Laceration left fore foot

3

3

Souvlaki George

Left shoulder

3

3

Heidi Heart

Right hip support

3

3

Hara’s Serena

Left hind leg abrasion

Nil

7

Gifted Jasper

Right hip support

3

 

 

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.