Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

Date: Friday, 1 May 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Overcast

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), R. Neal & C. Ryan

 

General:

 

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Race 1 – IN MEMORY OF JOE OLSEN MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 380m

 

4 Oklahoma – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor spike wound to the nearside fore paw, no stand down time was issued.

 

5 Miss Emma May – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

6 Dashing Damiro – Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. S. Dodd regarding the improved performance of the greyhound. Mr Dodd stated that he believed the greyhound would perform well today based on recent trials, adding that despite having sustained interference in previous races he has always had confidence in the greyhound’s ability. Mr. Dodd advised he placed a minor wager on the greyhound today. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

 

Race 2 – CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 380m

 

1 Miss Brimley – (Beaten favourite) Checked in the back straight and became unbalanced.

 

6 Puddin’ Time – Made contact with the inside running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a split webbing to the offside hind paw, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

 

 

Race 3 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE FFA 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 – KEYFLO PACIFIC PTY LTD GRADE 6 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 6 (2) 380m

 

6 Tiger Bailey – (Beaten favourite) Bumped shortly after the start. Hampered rounding the first turn.

 

 

Race 6 - BETNATION.COM.AU 0-3 WINS 498m

 

4 Sky By Night – Dragged down rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hip support, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.  

 

 

Race 7 - MPL REFRIGERATION GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

5 Flying In Style – Began to concede ground in the back straight. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hind paw, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 28 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to future nominations being accepted.

 

7 Hara’s Scarlet – Checked rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.  

 

 

Race 8 - NQ MARINA SEAFOOD GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

5 Ouch My Franky – Clipped the heels of another runner in the back straight and became extremely unbalanced. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside fore paw, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 21 days.

 

 

Race 9 - CORAL COAST SEAFOODS CAIRNS PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 10 - GET ON A GOOD THING WITH BET NATION 1-3 WINS HEAT 1 1-3 WINS 380m

 

6 Hara’s Bluey – Displayed signs of lameness in the offside foreleg post-race in the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside shoulder, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 7 days.

 

 

Race 11 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP 1-3 WINS HEAT 2 1-3 WINS 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 - PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION MA5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

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                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling

R2 Miss Brimley – 105 days due to left fore toe injury

R7 Federal Cash – 118 days due to change of kennel

Stewards Trials

Three Hearts – Passed FTP trial in a time of 21.99 at a weight of 26.5kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

ST

Harry Boy

Mouth laceration

0

1

Oklahoma

Spike wound nearside fore

0

2

Puddin’ Time

Split webbing offside hind

3

6

Sky By Night

Offside hip support

7

7

Flying In Style

Offside hind paw

28 + trial

7

Hara’s Scarlet

Offside wrist

7

10

Hara’s Bluey

Offside shoulder

7

 

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