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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: Friday, 9 October 2026 |
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Track: Good |
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Weather: Fine |
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Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), C. Bew & C. Ryan |
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General: |
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Race 1 – CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MAIDEN (1) 380m |
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6 Target Point – Contacted the outside barrier padding in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
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Race 2 – BET NATION MAIDEN (2) 380m |
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3 Hara’s Delta – Contacted the running rail in the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
4 Federal Noodle – Faltered in its action in the back straight and tailed the field for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside shoulder, a stand down period of 7 days was imposed.
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Race 3 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES GRADE 6 (1) 380m |
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2 Mia More – Dragged down and lost ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.
3 Global Choice – When asked to comment on the improved performance of the greyhound, trainer Mr. J. Reid stated that he had confidence in the greyhound today, adding that the greyhound was able to jump and lead the field which was to its benefit. Mr Reid stated that he did support the runner in wagering.
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Race 4 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE GRADE 6 (2) 380m |
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5 Harry’s Coffee – Dragged down shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both hind legs, a stand down period of 7 days was imposed.
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Race 5 – NEWS EXPRESS GARBUTT 0-3 WINS 498m |
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3 My Fairy Bread – Appeared to turn its head in towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. M. Craig regarding the greyhounds’ racing manners in the home straight. After considering all available evidence, the greyhound was given the benefit of the doubt if it had contravened any rule.
6 Rocket Tattoo – Bumped rounding the first turn. Conceded ground from the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound to the offside fore leg, a stand down period of 5 days was imposed.
8 Quest For Buzz – Turned its head out towards another runner rounding the second turn and turned its head in towards another runner in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions and lacerations to both hind feet and a spike wound to the nearside hind leg, a stand down period of 7 days was imposed. Steward’s spoke to trainer Mr. L. Stokes regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Fail to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.
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Race 6 – PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION 1-3 WINS HEAT 1 1-3 WINS 380m |
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No apparent reportable incidents.
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Race 7 – DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP 1-3 WINS HEAT 2 1-3 WINS 380m |
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No apparent reportable incidents.
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Race 8 – BETNATION.COM.AU 1-3 WINS HEAT 3 1-3 WINS 380m |
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No apparent reportable incidents.
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Race 9 – MURRAY BRIBBUS LAWYERS WOLLONGONG MA5 380m |
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4 Mendocino – A post-race veterinary examination revealed injuries to the nearside shoulder and offside wrist, a stand down period of 14 days was imposed.
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Race 10 – PARKER RACING NQ GRADE 5 (1) 380m
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No apparent reportable incidents.
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Race 11 – ESSERY RACING GRADE 5 (2) 380m
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1 Cotton Ball Buzz – Contacted the inside running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to both hind feet, no stand down time was imposed.
8 Beep – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hind leg, a stand down period of 5 days was imposed.
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Race 12 – BET NATION GRADE 5 (3) 380m
No apparent reportable incidents.
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Samples (pre-race) |
R6 Teleporter |
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Samples (post-race) |
All winners |
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Scratchings |
R2 Handsome Harry – Injury, offside hind toe R2 Mali’s Sweet Pea – Injury, nearside wrist R7 King And I – Ineligible R8 Add A Zero – Ineligible |
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Re-weigh |
R9 Striking Miss – Previous weight 25.4kg on 31/05/26, today’s weight 26.6kg (+1.2kg) |
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Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling |
R9 Striking Miss – 131 days due to seasonal |
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Animal Actions |
R5 Quest For Buzz – Failure to pursue (1st offence) – 28 days stand down at Townsville, satisfactory steward’s trial required. |
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VETERINARY SUMMARY |
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Race |
Greyhound
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Injury |
Stand down period (days) |
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2 |
Federal Noodle |
Nearside shoulder |
7 |
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5 |
Rocket Tattoo |
Spike wound offside fore leg |
5 |
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Quest For Buzz |
Abrasions & lacerations both hind feet, spike wound nearside hind leg |
7 |
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9 |
Mendocino |
Nearside shoulder & offside wrist |
14 |
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11 |
Beep |
Offside hind leg |
5 |
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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. |