Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Ipswich Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday 1st April 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: M Fernholz

Stewards: C Ferguson & W Maher

General:

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Race 1 - LADBROKES BLACKBOOK MAIDEN (1) P 431m

5. Lizzy Legs – Entering the first turn was checked then gave ground taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an offside hip injury and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

6. Canya Ursula – Entering the back turn was checked. Along the front straight turned its head inwards towards the inside runner. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings. Steward’s spoke to trainer representative Jackie Belford regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. After considering all available evidence, Stewards invoked GAR124 Failing to pursue – 28 days stand down at all tracks and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to racing next.

Race 2 - SKY RACING MAIDEN (2) P 431m  

3. Joyful Boodie – Shortly after the start was checked. Entering the back turn was tightened and checked. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a near-hind foot laceration and was stood down from racing for 14 days.

Race 3 - WWW.IPSWICHGREYHOUNDS.COM GRADE 6 P 431m  

5. It’s My Cash – Entering the first turn was checked then shortly after was checked and dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed a nearside pin injury and was stood down from racing for 7 days

Race 4 - QGRC NMW P 520m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 5 - PAST MEMBERS HEAT 1 OPEN P 431m

2. My Holiday Fund – After the winning post was checked and dragged down and then fell. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 6 - PAST MEMBERS HEAT 2 OPEN P 431m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 7 - PAST MEMBERS HEAT 3 OPEN P 431m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 8 - GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 P 520m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 9 - BOOK A TABLE FOR 5TH OF APRIL MIXED 4/5 P 431m

5. Midnight Queen – Exiting the first turn was checked and dragged down and then fell taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed no significant findings.

Race 10 - QUEENSLAND GREYHOUND RACING CLUB GRADE 5 (1) P 431m  

6. Daintree Tommy – Along the back straight was checked and turned sideways then shortly after was checked. Entering the back turn was checked and dragged down. A post-race veterinarian examination revealed an off-hindleg injury and was stood down from racing for 5 days.

Race 11 - TREMBATH TYRES GRADE 5 (2) P 431m   

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (post-race)	All winners.
Scratchings	Race 1 – All Breezed Up – Injury, offside hip. Race 2 – Federal Tonka – Ineligible, raced 31/3/25. Race 5 – Federal Emeran – Ineligible, raced 31/3/25. Race 6 – Swift Ethics – Ineligible, raced 31/3/25. Race 7 – Nana Marie – Injury, offside wrist. Race 11 – Frequency – Injury, offside pin.
Greyhound returning from 90 day spell	Race 5 – My Holiday Fund – 139 days, Season.
Animal Actions	Race 2 – Canya Ursula – GAR124 – 28 days stand down all tracks + satisfactory Stewards trial – Failing to pursue.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
1 2 3 10	Lizzy Legs Joyful Boodie It’s My Cash Daintree Tommy	Offside hip Near-hind foot laceration Nearside pin Off-hindleg	14 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.