Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

Date: Friday, 8 May 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), D. Broxham & C. Bew

 

General:

 

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Race 1 – AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL MAIDEN (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 2 – CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MAIDEN (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 3 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 4 – SIC AIR CONDITIONING GRADE 6 (1) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 5 – ALL RIG LIFTING & ENGINEERING GRADE 6 (2) 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 6 - GET ON A GOOD THING WITH BET NATION 0-3 WINS 498m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 7 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES MA5 380m

 

3 George Jetson – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer Ms. B. Chaffey stated that the greyhounds performance was unexpected, adding that the greyhound has had a spell and had not undertaken any hard work in the last two weeks, further adding that she did not support the runner in wagering.  Stewards noted the explanation. 

 

 

Race 8 - WOOLER RACING 1-3 WINS FINAL 1-3 WINS 380m

 

1 Roman Party – Fell in the catching pen after the event had concluded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 9 - PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION 5TH GRADE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 380m

 

5 Opal Emgrand – Faltered in its action entering the first turn and lost ground. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside fore leg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 21 days.

 

 

Race 10 – BET NATION 5TH GRADE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 380m

 

2 Boom Smacking – Checked rounding the first turn and lost significant 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.

 

3 Canya Stella – Checked rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 11 – DON HOBSON PLUMBING 5TH GRADE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 380m

 

No matters of concern to Stewards.

 

 

Race 12 – BETNATION.COM.AU 5TH GRADE HEAT 4 GRADE 5 380m

 

6 Go The Blues – Lost ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards directed trainer Ms. C. Pickard to report back to Stewards should any abnormalities become apparent in the coming days. Trainer Ms. C. Pickard advised Stewards on Saturday 09/05 that the greyhound was sore in the hip region and intends to give the greyhound a short spell.

 

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                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R2 Muppet Central – Runner elsewhere

R3 Miss Brimley – Injury, offside hind leg

R8 Reckless Ruby – Injury, nearside paw

R9 Harms Best – Runner elsewhere

R11 Hollywood Shadow – Injury, offside hind toe

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

9

Opal Emgrand

Offside fore leg

21

10

Boom Smacking

Offside hip support

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.