Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 24^th October 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

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

General:

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Race 1 - BET NATION MAIDEN 380m

6 Hara’s Sonya – Late scratching on 23/10/2025 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to illness the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

7 Hara’s Collar – A post-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.

Race 2 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP GRADE 6 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - BURDEKIN VETERINARY SERVICES GRADE 6 (2) 380m

4 Harkle Road – Late scratching at 11:27am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a left hind leg injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

7 Panadom – Late scratching at 11:27am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a right back muscle injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

8 Pierre D’Arcy – Faltered for a stride rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the left hind foot, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. H. Wooler regarding the greyhound’s action rounding the first turn. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule. Stewards directed Ms. Wooler to report back should any further abnormalities become apparent in the coming days.

Race 4 - KAREN OLSEN MIXED M/6 498m

7 Birdie’s Charm – Late scratching on 23/10/2025 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

8 Zero Limerick – Conceded ground from the first turn. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right back muscle, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.

Race 5 - AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL GRADE 5 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - BET NATION SAME RACE MULTI GRADE 5 (2) 380m $

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - ESSERY RACING GRADE 5 (3) 380m

1 Located – Late scratching at 11:27am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a right hind leg injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

7 Lenard Clyde – (Beaten favourite) Checked rounding the first turn.

Race 8 - BET NATION TOWNSVILLE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m  

1 Forner’s Reign – Slow to begin. Checked rounding the first turn. Checked across the heels of another runner exiting the first turn.

Race 9 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 10 - DYLAN GOODGER PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 – BETNATION.COM.AU PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 12 - PARTY'S CREEK KENNELS PATHWAYS HEAT 4 5PW 380m

1 Hara’s Esme – (Beaten favourite) Checked shortly after the start

4 Cleo Blazer – Late scratching at 11:27am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a left wrist injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners
Late Scratchings	R1 Hara’s Sonya – Illness, scours. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 23/10/2025 R3 Harkle Road – Injury, left hind leg. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 11:27am R3 Panadom – Injury, right back muscle. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 11:27am R4 Birdie’s Charm – Injury, laceration left side body. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 23/10/2025 R7 Located – Injury, right hind leg. 7 days stand down. TAB notified 11:27am R12 Cleo Blazer – Injury, left wrist. 7 days stand down. TAB notified 11:27am
Re-Weigh Information	R10 Isinbayeva – Previous weight 29.5kg on 22/08/2025, today’s weight 28.0kg (-1.5kg) R12 Aston Elijah – Previous weight 34.2kg on 25/07/2025, today’s weight 35.8kg (+1.6kg)
Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling	R12 Aston Elijah – 91 days due to change of trainer

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1	Hara’s Collar	Laceration left hind foot	7
3	Pierre D’Arcy	Abrasion left hind foot	7
4	Zero Limerick	Right back muscle	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.