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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: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 |
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Track: Good |
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Weather: Fine |
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Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), R. Neal, J. McIntosh & C. Ryan |
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General: The following licensed persons were reminded of their obligations regarding the Racing Queensland Dress Code – H. Ardle, M. Partland, G. McDougall & M. Hickmott. |
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Race 1 – AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL MAIDEN 380m |
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9 Harada – Late scratching at 8:45am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to an injury to the offside wrist, the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days.
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Race 2 – T.G.B.O.T.A MIXED 4/5 498m |
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The starter and trainee starter were admonished regarding incorrect procedures at the starting boxes.
After the running of this event, the Judge semaphored the placings as
Winner: 1 Second: 2 Third: Dead heat between 4 and 7
Upon review of the photo finish capture by the Stewards, the placings were amended to 1-2-7-4 on which the Stewards declared All Clear.
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Race 3 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES OPEN 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 4 – ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 5 – ERROL WATERS MEMORIAL 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 498m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 6 - PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION MIXED 3/4 380m |
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1 Move Lightly – Upon retrieval from the kennels, was displaying symptoms of a bloated stomach. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a distended abdomen, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 21 days.
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Race 7 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP FFA 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 8 - BET NATION EASTER SPRINT TROPHY FINAL OPEN 380m |
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 9 - ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 4 380m |
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6 Villain Of Fire – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed clear to start.
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Race 10 - BETNATION.COM.AU MIXED 4/5 380m
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No matters of concern to Stewards.
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Race 11 - BELFORD KENNELS GRADE 5 (1) 380m
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1 Exotic Ruby – (Beaten favourite) Marginally slow to begin. Hampered rounding the first turn.
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Race 12 - ESSERY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 380m |
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5 Reckless Ruby – Late scratching at 6:27pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a nearside fore toe injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.
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Samples (post-race) |
All winners |
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Scratchings |
R1 Puddin’ Time – Injury, nearside foot R1 Oklahoma – Injury, offside foot R1 Harada Train – Injury, offside wrist R6 Lemon Slice – Injury, groin R6 Gidgee Bug – Runner elsewhere R6 Verruckt – Under penalty 02/04 R7 Zina Cortez – Injury, nearside pin muscle R8 Total Franky – Injury, offside wrist R9 Bug Me More – Injury, nearside fore toe R9 Fuel The Fire – Under penalty 02/04 R10 Black Falcon – Injury, nearside back muscle R10 Mad Attitude – Under penalty 02/04 R11 Bridge Up Baby – Injury, offside wrist |
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Late scratchings |
R1 Harada Train – Injury, offside wrist. 10 days stand down. TAB notified at 8:45am R12 Reckless Ruby – Injury, nearside fore toe. 3 days stand down. TAB notified at 6:27pm |
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Person Actions |
Heath Ardle – Reminder of obligations: Dress code – GAR 156(w) Mark Partland – Reminder of obligations: Dress code – GAR 156(w) Gavin McDougall – Reminder of obligations: Dress code – GAR 156(w) Michael Hickmott – Reminder of obligations: Dress code – GAR 156(w) |
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VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Greyhound
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
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6 |
Move Lightly |
Distended abdomen |
21 |
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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. |