Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards:  R.Pedersen

Stewards:  D.Broxham, W.Maher

Race 1 - HIGGINS COATING PTY LTD MAIDEN HEAT 1 MAIDEN 2 520m

2 Giverny – On numerous occasions turned its head to the outside runner through the back turn and to the inside runner in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside forelimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 7 days. Steward’s spoke to trainer S.Ellis regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 125 Failing to pursue by reason of injury – 7 days stand down Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

3 Kerb Stone Cool – Checked and fell entering the home straight taking no further competitive part in the event.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 2 - TRADE BUILDERS SUPPLIES MAIDEN HEAT 2 MAIDEN 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 3 - CA STRATEGIC ENGINEERING SERVICES PTY LTD MAIDEN HEAT 3 MAIDEN 2 520m

4 Karma Chaos – Shifted in soon after the start.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 10 days. Stewards spoke to trainer K.Davies regarding the greyhounds’ actions. Stewards noted the explanation.

8 Barefoot Betty – Checked and fell through the first turn taking no further competitive part in the event.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

Race 4 - THE PEOPLES GYM NOVICE 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - CORPORATE DOLLARS CHALLENGE HEAT 1 GRADE 5 2 520m

8 Blue Art – Turned its head to the outside taking its attention away from the lure through the back turn.  Turned its head to the outside runner and made muzzle contact in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to trainer R.Ayres regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 123 Marring – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 6 - CORPORATE DOLLARS CHALLENGE HEAT 2 GRADE 5 2 520m

3 Born To Rave – On numerous occasions turned its head to the outside runner in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Stewards spoke to trainer M.Bourke regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to pursue – 3 months stand down at all tracks and must complete 2 satisfactory steward’s trials prior to racing next.

Race 7 - VINCE CURRY MEMORIAL (G3) FINAL MAIDEN 2 520m

2 Satoshi – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the nearside forelimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

3 Apex – Severely checked through the first turn and commenced to give ground.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 8 - CORPORATE DOLLARS CHALLENGE HEAT 3 GRADE 5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - ADAM JOHNS PLUMBING PTY LTD GRADE 5 3 630m

2 Mum’s Tiger – Turned its head towards the inside runner in the back straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.  Stewards spoke to trainer D.Bailey regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR 124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at Ipswich and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 10 - AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MANAGEMENT MA5 2 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 11 – STAR REALTY MIXED 4/5 2 431m

8 Spring Ned – Commenced to give ground through the back turn appearing injured.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the offside hindlimb and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down from racing for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 12 - MCMILLANS BUS CHARTER TOWERS GRADE 5 2 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (Post-race)	All winners & R7 2^nd place
Scratchings	R3 - Blue Smartie – Ineligible R3 – Joy Moo Moo – Injury – Offside pin R5 – Big Timer – Injury – Nearside front pad R6 – Becky Dutton – Injury – Offside pin R6 – Goodness Baby – Ineligible R10 – Comical Travis – Injury – Spike wound R10 – New Design – Injury – Nearside shoulder R11 – Gold Dynamite – Scours R11 – Slippery Witch – Illness – Insect bite
Animal Actions	R1 – Giverny – GAR 125 – FTP with injury – 7 days stand down Ipswich + trial R5 – Blue Art – GAR 123 – Marring - 28 days stand down Ipswich + trial R6 – Born To Rave – GAR 124 – FTP – 3 months stand down all tracks + 2 trials R9 – Mum’s Tiger – GAR 124 – FTP – 28 days stand down Ipswich + trial
Stewards Trials	Rio Valour – Passed 288m RTR Injury & Weight Trial – 16.83 – 31.9kg Transient – RTR 288m & Weight Trial - 17.05 – 34.6kg

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 3 3 7 11	Giverny Barefoot Betty Karma Chaos Satoshi Spring Ned	Nearside forelimb injury Nearside hindlimb injury Nearside hindlimb injury Nearside forelimb injury Offside hindlimb injury	7 14 10 14 90 + trial

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.