Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Friday, 07 November 2025

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), S. Nosworthy & J. McIntosh

 

General:

 

 

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Race 1 - BET NATION TOWNSVILLE MAIDEN (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 - BET NATION MAIDEN (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 -CHEAPA AUTO SPARES GRADE 6 (1) 380m  

 

4 Super Pickle – Turned its head outwards towards another runner and eased exiting the first turn and rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Steward’s spoke to trainer Ms. B. Chaffey regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failure to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 4 - BURDEKIN VETERINARY SERVICES GRADE 6 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 - AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL 0-4 WINS 498m

 

1 Gas It Up – Late scratching on 06/11/2025 pursuant to GAR 76(2) with Stewards permission, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

6 Navabi – Late scratching on 06/11/2025 pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to a right groin muscle injury, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

 

 

Race 6 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

7 Gengar Wave – (Beaten favourite) Bumped shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

8 Good Odds Raven – Late scratching at 11:06am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to be dehydrated during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.

 

 

Race 7 - GLEN HARRIS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

3 Ringwald – Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. B. Chaffey regarding the improved performance of Ringwald, Ms Chaffey stated the greyhound jumped well today and was able to lead the field and sustain no interference which contributed to the improved race time; Stewards noted the explanation.

 

 

Race 8 - BELFORD KENNELS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 380m

 

1 Willow’s Witch – Dislodged the muzzle in the starting boxes. Made contact with the running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 9 - ESSERY RACING MA5 380m

 

8 Canya Revamp – Went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin as a result. Trailed the field throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to the right hind leg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 10 days.  

 

 

Race 10 - GET ON A GOOD THING WITH BET NATION PATHWAYS HEAT 1 5PW 380m

 

1 Rambutan Beast – Dragged down in the back straight and conceded considerable ground. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left wrist, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.

 

 

Race 11 – BETNATION.COM.AU PATHWAYS HEAT 2 5PW 380m

 

4 Hara’s Esme – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed clear to start.

 

 

Race 12 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP PATHWAYS HEAT 3 5PW 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (Post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R11 Final Storm – Injury, right hind leg

Late Scratchings

R5 Gas It Up – Stewards permission. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 06/11/2025

R5 Navabi – Injury, right groin muscle. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 06/11/2025

Animal Actions

R3 – Super Pickle – GAR124 – Failure to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville, satisfactory trial required.

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

9

Forner’s Reign

Bruising right hind leg

10

10

Rambutan Beast

Left wrist

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.