Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

 

Rockhampton Greyhound Racing Club

 

 

Date: Monday 24th February 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

 

Officials

 

Chairman of Stewards: R.Doss

Stewards: R.Liverton, S.Larkins

 

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Race 1 - DYNAMIC ELECTRICAL MAIDEN 407m

 

1. Into The Unknown - Stewards spoke to trainer regarding the improved performance of greyhound Mr Ben Davey stated, It was the greyhounds first start with his kennel and had not been overly impressive in recent trials but given the start from box 1 and the form depth of other runners was pleasantly surprised with the performance. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

 

Race 2 – DYNAMIC REFRIGERATION NOVICE 407m

 

1.General Shylock – Checked heavily in the catching pen. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

 

Race 3 - REGGIES PODCAST MA5 407m

 

Tiger Mum – Checked on the second turn and gave ground A post-race veterinary examination revealed a neck muscle strain and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

Race 4 - BECKETT FAMILY MIXED 4/5 510m

 

1.Loveless – Gave ground entering the second turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a shoulder muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

Race 5 - A2Z DENTAL ROCKHAMPTON GRADE 5 407m

 

Shamrock Lady - Stewards spoke to trainer representative Andrew Suli regarding the improved performance of greyhound Mr Suli stated, after being able to settle closer into the first turn, was then aided significantly when able to obtain inside runs over the final 200m. Stewards noted the explanation.

 

 

Race 6 - PARKHURST QUALITY MEATS MIXED 4/5 407m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 7 - LOVE A GREYHOUND GRADE 4 407m

 

·       No matters of concern to stewards.

 

Race 8 -SKY RACING 0-3 WINS 510m  

 

1.Quinlan – Checked soon after the start. Checked entering the first turn. Checked entering the front straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed shoulder muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 14 days.

 

Race 9 - DINKY DI WEB DESIGN 5PW 407m

 

6. Hooked On Dean – Checked on the first turn. Checked off the heels of another runner entering the back straight and gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed nearside and offside fore shoulder muscle injury and under the provisions of GAR 41(1) the greyhound has been stood down for 5 days.

 

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                                                         STEWARDS SUMMARY

Samples (post-race)

All winners.

 

Scratchings

R1 Rosa’s Rocks – injury – 24/2

R2 Miss Shylock – ineligible – 22/2

Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)

Race 7 – Beryl’s Pride – 139 days.

 

 

VETERINARY SUMMARY

Race

Greyhound

 

Injury

Stand down period (days)

3

Tiger Mum

Neck muscle injury

5

4

Loveless

Shoulder muscle injury

5

8

Quinlan

Shoulder muscle injury

14

9

Hooked On Dean

Nearside and offside front shoulder muscle injury

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.