Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards: K. Dean (Chair), C. Ryan & A. Cox

 

General: Club staff advised that the track was ripped to a depth of 40mm on Monday 12/10/2026.

 

Prior to race 3 the semaphore board failed and was unable to be rectified. Placings, margins and race times were confirmed by the Stewards prior to being broadcast.

 

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Race 1 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE MAIDEN 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 2 – PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION GRADE 6 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 3 – SUNNY HUSSEY SMITH GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

3 Demister – Clipped on the heels approaching the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to a nearside hind toe, a stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

 

 

Race 4 – BURDEKIN VET SERVICES 5/6 GRADE HEAT 1 MIXED 5/6 498m

 

3 Raccoon Roger – When asked to comment on the improved performance of the greyhound, Ms. G. Thomson stated that she was pleased with the run today, adding that the greyhounds’ previous runs over the distance were hindered by interference. Ms Thomson stated that she did not support the greyhound in wagering.

 

 

Race 5 – ESSERY RACING 5/6 GRADE HEAT 2 MIXED 5/6 498m

 

1 First On Base – Contacted the inside running rail when rounding the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside shoulder, a stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

 

4 Navabi – Fell in the catching pen at the conclusion of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 6 – DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP 5/6 GRADE HEAT 3 MIXED 5/6 498m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 7 – TONY GLOVER 5/6 GRADE HEAT 4 MIXED 5/6 498m

 

2 Wong Glass – Trainer Mr. G. Thomson was reprimanded pursuant to GAR 99 for failure to ensure a catcher was present in the catching pen at the conclusion of the event.

 

Race 8 – BET NATION 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 498m

 

2 Weather Report – Checked shortly after the start and checked rounding the first turn. Conceded ground from that point. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside lumbar region, a stand down period of 10 days was imposed.

 

 

Race 9 – BETNATION.COM.AU FFA 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 10 – CHEAPA AUTO SPARES MIXED 3/4 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 11 – NEWS EXPRESS GARBUTT GRADE 4 380m

 

1 Eternal Winter – Clipped on the heels rounding the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside wrist, a stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

 

7 Holly Magic – Late scratching at 5:33pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have an offside back muscle injury during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days.

 

 

Race 12 – PARKER RACING NQ MIXED 4/5 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 13 – PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

2 Dashing Damiro – Checked exiting the first turn and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to the offside fore leg, no stand down period was imposed.

 

3 Swanky Franky – Checked and then dragged down exiting the first turn, lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hind leg, a stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

 

7 Pizza Thief – Checked and then dragged down exiting the first turn, lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 14 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE GRADE 5 (3) 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

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                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (pre-race)

R3 Miss Rosalea

R6 Golden Envy

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R1 Hara’s Delta – Injury, nearside hind leg

R1 Mali’s Angel – Injury, lame

R1 Hara’s Ocean – Ineligible

R1 Target Point – Injury, offside hind leg

R2 Murcia – Ineligible

R2 Harry’s Coffee – Under penalty 09/10

R2 Global Choice – Ineligible

R4 Rocket Tattoo – Under penalty 09/10

R5 Take Aim – Injury, bruising leg

R6 She’s Spirited – Injury, nearside wrist

R7 Raccoon Rusty – Injury, offside hip

R11 Hopefully Fast – Injury, offside fore toe

R12 No Power – Injury, hip support

R14 Tau Ceti – Injury, nearside wrist

R14 Beep – Under penalty 09/10

Late scratchings

R11 Holly Magic – Injury, offside back muscle. 7 days stand down. TAB notified 5:33pm.

Person Actions

Graham Thomson – GAR 99 No catcher – Reprimand

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Demister

Laceration nearside hind toe

7

5

First On Base

Nearside shoulder

7

8

Weather Report

Offside lumbar region

10

11

Eternal Winter

Nearside wrist

7

13

Dashing Damiro

Abrasions offside fore

Nil

13

Swanky Franky

Offside hind leg

14

 

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