Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

 

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

 

Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Stewards: K. Dean, C. Ryan & A. Cox

 

General:

 

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Race 1 – BET NATION TOWNSVILLE MAIDEN 380m

 

8 Lorna Milly – Failed to muster speed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hind leg, a stand down period of 28 days was imposed and the greyhound must complete a satisfactory Steward’s trial prior to future nominations being accepted.

 

 

Race 2 – WOOLER RACING GRADE 6 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 3 – HARA'S HERBIE AT STUD GRADE 4 (1) 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 4 – DOWNLOAD THE BET NATION APP 0-3 WINS 498m

 

6 Hara’s Brian – Checked off the heels of another runner rounding the first turn and fell. Took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed bruising to both hind legs, a stand down period of 10 days was imposed.

 

 

Race 5 – BURDEKIN VET SERVCES MIXED 3/4 380m

 

8 Hara’s Milly – Eased for several strides prior to the finishing line. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside wrist, a stand down period of 14 days was imposed. Steward’s spoke to trainer Ms. H. Wooler regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Fail to pursue by reason of injury – 14 day stand down at Townsville and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

 

 

Race 6 – AUSSIE PET & ANIMAL TRAVEL GRADE 5 (1) 380m

 

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

 

8 Simulation – When asked to comment on the greyhound’s performance, trainer Ms. H. Wooler stated she was pleased with today’s performance, noting that the greyhound has been performing consistently since being received into the kennels. Ms. Wooler stated that she did not support the runner in wagering.

 

 

Race 7 – BETNATION.COM.AU FFA 380m

 

3 Gidgee Bug – Appeared awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

 

 

Race 8 – BETNATION 4/5 GRADE FINAL MIXED 4/5 498m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 9 – JUSTIN BOWE HOMES OPEN 498m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 10 – ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES AUSTRALIA MIXED 5/6 (1) 498m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 11 – ALL RIG LIFTING MIXED 5/6 (2) 498m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 12 – PLACE A SRM WITH BET NATION GRADE 4 (2) 380m

 

8 Mishawaka – Checked off the heels of another runner exiting the first turn and lost ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a spike wound to the offside hind, no stand down period was imposed.

 

 

Race 13 – SANDWICH EXPRESS GARBUTT GRADE 4 (3) 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

 

Race 14 – PARTY CREEK KENNELS GRADE 5 (2) 380m

 

No apparent reportable incidents.

 

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                                                                  STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (pre-race)

R5 Tiger Bailey

R7 Organised Kaos

Samples (post-race)

All winners

Scratchings

R1 Blue Moon Gold – Under penalty 06/11

R2 Hara’s Sonya – Ineligible

R2 Harry’s Coffee – Under penalty 06/11

R4 Pizza Thief – Ineligible

Late scratchings

R8 Red Hot Penny – Injury, back. 10 days stand down. TAB notified 5:32pm

Re-weigh

R12 Hayden’s Gift – Previous weight 34.3kg on 23/09/26, today’s weight 32.7kg (-1.6kg)

Greyhounds returning from 90+ day spelling

R3 Good Odds Raven – 154 days due to offside fore leg injury

Animal Actions

R5 Hara’s Milly – GAR125 Failure to pursue by reason of injury – 14 days stand down, satisfactory trial required.

Stewards Trials

Pizza Thief – Passed 498m FTP injury distance clearance trial at a weight of 29.7kg in a time of 29.15

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

1

Lorna Milly

Offside hind leg

28 + trial

4

Hara’s Brian

Bruising both hind legs

10

5

Hara’s Milly

Offside wrist

14

12

Mishawaka

Spike wound offside hind

Nil

 

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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.