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Queensland Racing Integrity Commission |
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Race Meeting Stewards’ Report |
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Townsville Greyhound Racing Club |
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Date: Friday, 6 February 2026 |
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Track: Slow (R1-6), Good (R7-12) |
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Weather: Showers (R1-6), Overcast (R7-12) |
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Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), J. McIntosh & C. Bew |
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General: Prior to the running of race 1, a delay was issued to allow for heavy rainfall to cease. Race 1 was subsequently re-programmed for 11:33am and race 2 for 11:50am. |
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Race 1 – AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m |
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7 Brother Boris – Mr. G. Pickard was reminded of his obligations when boxing greyhounds pursuant to GAR105(10)(c).
8 Cattywampus – Late scratching at 5:00pm on 05/02/2026 pursuant to GAR 77(1) due to being in season, the greyhound has been stood down for 28 days.
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Race 2 – T.G.B.O.T.A MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 3 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE GRADE 6 380m |
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3 Harry Boy – Steward’s spoke to trainer Ms. R. Essery regarding the greyhound’s performance, noting that the greyhound performed poorly in its previous start due to interference, however won the start before. Ms Essery stated she was pleased with the performance today although expected a strong performance from the greyhound due to a change of kennel environment. Ms. Essery further stated she did not support the greyhound in wagering. Stewards noted the explanation.
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Race 4 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 0-3 WINS 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 5 – HAYLEY WOOLER 1-3 WINS HEAT 1 1-3 WINS 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 6 - BET NATION 1-3 WINS HEAT 2 1-3 WINS 380m |
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7 Villain Of Fire – In the catching pen post-race, was found to have damaged its muzzle. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
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Race 7 - PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION 1-3 WINS HEAT 3 1-3 WINS 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 8 - THANK YOU JUDY OLSEN PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m |
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7 Mendocino – Late scratching at 10:40am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a right fore foot injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.
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Race 9 - BOOTHS RURAL GRADE 5 (1) 380m |
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8 Hara’s Serena – Dragged down by another runner after passing the finishing line and fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
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Race 10 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP GRADE 5 (2) 380m
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 11 - HAPPY RETIREMENT BLAZING INFRARED GRADE 5 (3) 380m
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Samples (post-race) |
All winners |
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Scratchings |
R7 Matriarch Shell – Injury, left wrist |
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Late scratchings |
R1 Cattywampus – Seasonal. 28 days stand down. TAB notified 5:00pm 05/02/2026 R8 Mendocino – Injury, right fore foot. 7 days stand down. TAB notified at 10:40am |
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Person Actions |
Greg Pickard – GAR105(10)(c) – Attract attention of greyhound in starting box – Reminder of obligations Michael Pandelakis – GAR92(4)(c) – Presentation of greyhounds – Reminder of obligations |
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Stewards Trials |
Tobias Ivy – Passed 380m in a time of 22.59 at a weight of 32.9kg – Failure to pursue White Car – Passed 380m in a time of 23.02 at a weight of 25.6kg – Failure to pursue with injury |
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VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
Greyhound
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
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Nil |
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Nil |
Nil |
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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. |