Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

Date: Friday, 6 February 2026

Track: Slow (R1-6), Good (R7-12)

Weather: Showers (R1-6), Overcast (R7-12)

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), J. McIntosh & C. Bew

 

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

 

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.

 

 

Race 2 – T.G.B.O.T.A MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE GRADE 6 380m

 

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.

 

 

Race 4 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 0-3 WINS 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 – HAYLEY WOOLER 1-3 WINS HEAT 1 1-3 WINS 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - BET NATION 1-3 WINS HEAT 2 1-3 WINS 380m

 

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.  

 

 

Race 7 - PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION 1-3 WINS HEAT 3 1-3 WINS 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 8 - THANK YOU JUDY OLSEN PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

 

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.

 

 

Race 9 - BOOTHS RURAL GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

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.

 

 

Race 10 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 11 - HAPPY RETIREMENT BLAZING INFRARED GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

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                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R7 Matriarch Shell – Injury, left wrist

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

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

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

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

Nil

Nil

Nil

Nil

 

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.