Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Friday 25^th September 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards: M Fernholz (Chair), D Broxham & K Dean

General:

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Race 1 – BETNATION.COM.AU MAIDEN 380m

6. Valentine Mover – Approaching the first turn was awkward in its action. Through the first turn commenced to give ground and took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside back muscle injury and was stood down from racing for 60 days and the greyhound must complete a satisfactory Stewards trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 – MURRAY BRIBBUS LAWYERS WOLLONGONG MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 380m

No apparent reportable incidents.

Race 3 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 6 380m

8. Connecticut – Entering the first turn was checked and then stumbled. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 4 – PARKER RACING NQ 0-3 WINS 498m

No apparent reportable incidents.

Race 5 – ESSERY RACING MA5 380m

1. Enzola – Along the back straight bumped with another runner on multiple occasions. Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

5. Black Falcon - Late scratching at 11:30am pursuant to GAR 76(2) due to injury the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards have received a veterinary certificate.

Race 6 - DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP GRADE 5 (1) 380m

5. Quest For Buzz – Entering the first turn contacted the running rail. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 7 - PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION MIXED 3/4 380m

1. Advika – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside wrist injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

5. Aston Elisha – Stewards note the greyhound raced the entire event with a dislodged muzzle.

Race 8 - NEWS EXPRESS GARBUTT PATHWAYS FINAL 5PW 380m

4. Sally Said – A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside wristy injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

6. Smoking Ace – Entering the first turn was checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near-hind foot laceration and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 9 - BET NATION TOWNSVILLE GRADE 5 (2) 380m

No apparent reportable incidents.

Race 10 - BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 1-3 WINS (1) 380m

2. Utah Saint – Along the back straight bumped with another runner on several occasions. Entering the first turn checked around heels. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

6. Mizuki Magic - Late scratching at 10:53am pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 11 - BET NATION 1-3 WINS (2) 380m

No apparent reportable incidents.

Race 12 - CHEAPA AUTO SPARES 1-3 WINS (3) 380m

No apparent reportable incidents.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (pre-race)		Race 2 – Cocoa Express. Race 4 – Chivas Choice.
Samples (post-race)		All winners
Scratchings		Race 1 – Raging Party – Runner elsewhere. Race 2 – Dash Stratus – Under penalty 22/9. Race 2 – Hara’s Jade – Ineligible. Race 4 - Mali’s Big Boy – Runner elsewhere.
Late scratchings		Race 5 - Black Falcon – Injury, nearside groin, 10 days. Race 10 – Mizuki Magic – Injury, near-fore toe, 14 days.
Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling		Race 1 – Quick To Party -126 days, spelling.
VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 7 8 8	Valentine Mover Advika Sally Said Smoking Ace	Offside back muscle Offside wrist Offside wrist Near-hind foot laceration	60 + trial 14 7 5

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.