Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville

Track:(Good)

Weather: (Fine).

Stewards: D.Broxham, K.Dean, C.Bew

Race 1 - WENDY "OLD DUCK" WOOLER MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m

1 Rose Belle – Hit the running rail in the 1^st turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

2 Tobias Ivy – Checked approaching the 1^st turn. Eased and turned head inwards approaching the turn into the front straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms Chaffey on the actions of the greyhound during the event and after reviewing all available evidence the greyhound was stood down under GAR124 Failing to Pursue 3 months at all tracks and required to completed two satisfactory steward’s trials.

6 Rui’s Rocket – Checked approaching the 1^st turn.

7 Harry Boy – Checked approaching the 1^st turn.

8 Mizuki Starline – Checked approaching the 1^st turn.

Race 2 - HAPPY RETIREMENT BLAZING INFRARED MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

7 Electra Shadow – Tightened for racing room shortly after the start.

Race 3 - THANK YOU JUDY OLSEN MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 380m

Stewards delayed all clear after a photo finish system failure, after reviewing all available evidence and stewards comfortably satisfied with the correct placing all clear was given.

Race 4 - BET NATION GRADE 6 (1) 380m

No matters of concern for stewards.

Race 5 - HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD GRADE 6 (2) 380m

1 Jimmy Jax – Tightened for racing room in the 1^st turn.

2 Bernardo’s Mate – Tightened for racing room approaching the 1^st turn.

3 Hara’s Scarlett – Checked and hit the running rail approaching the 1^st turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

Race 6 - BURDEKIN VETERINARY SERVICES 0-3 WINS 498m

7 Honey Bunny – Tightened for racing room and became unbalanced entering the front straight.

8 Mercurial Dancer – Clipped heels, shifted in and hit the running rail. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

Race 7 - GET ON A GOOD THING WITH BET NATION MA5 380m

No matters of concern for stewards.

Race 8 - GET ON A GOOD THING WITH BET NATION MA5 380m

1 Forner’s Reign – Dragged down by another runner approaching the 1^st turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

Race 9 -BETNATION.COM.AU 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m  

1 Black Rifle - Checked another runner approaching the 1^st turn. Clipped heels in the 1^st turn. Hit the running rail approaching the turn into the front straight. Raced wide rounding the turn into the front straight. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

2 Ivy’s Girl – Checked in the 1^st turn.

Race 10 - PREMIUM GLASS FENCING PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m

No matters of concern for stewards.

Race 11 – PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m

6 Hit After Hit - Checked and forced wide approaching the 1^st turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

Race 12 - BET NATION TOWNSVILLE PATHWAYS HEAT 4 5PW 380m

3 Rambutan Beast – Tightened for racing room and checked another runner approaching the 1^st turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.

6 Popular monster – Checked and forced wide approaching the 1^st turn. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. A secondary vet inspection was conducted and a spike wound to the offside hind and stood down for 10 days

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R3 Hara’s Oscar – Injury, neck 10 days R9 Half Day Hero – Injury, Offside toe 10 days
Animal Actions	R1 Tobias Ivy – GAR124 Failing to Pursue 3 months all tracks, 2 steward’s trials.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
12	Rambutan Beast	Offside hind spike wound	10 days

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.