Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Townsville Greyhound Racing Club

Date: Tuesday 22^nd April 2025

Track Condition: Good

Weather: Fine

Officials

Chairman of Stewards: K. Dean

Stewards: J. McIntosh, C. Bew

General:

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Race 1 - LONE PINE GRADE 4 (1) 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 2 - D DAY GRADE 5 498m

Prior to the all clear signal being given, Stewards reviewed all available footage in relation to the distance of the lure from the leading greyhound in particularly around the home turn. After reviewing available footage, Stewards were satisfied no runner had been affected and therefore declared all clear on the Judges semaphored placings.

1 Canya Atomic – (Beaten favourite) Contacted the running rail rounding the first turn and was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed lacerations to both hind feet, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

Race 3 - KOKODA TRAIL MIXED 4/5 498m  

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 4 - RWANDA-SOMALIA MIXED 5/6 (1) 498m

9 Amber Annie – A pre-race sample was obtained.

Race 5 - TIMOR LESTE MIXED 5/6 (2) 498m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

Race 6 - EASTER SPRINT TROPHY FINAL OPEN 380m

4 Cuban Eight – Contacted the running rail rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 7 - OPERATION CATALYST FFA 380m

3 My Magic Man – Late scratching at 6:03pm pursuant to GAR 92(2) when the greyhound was found to have a laceration to the right hind foot during kennelling, the greyhound has been stood down for 3 days.

Race 8 - ANZAC DAY TROPHY FINAL OPEN 498m

8 Saintly Highway – Clipped on the heels rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to a left hind toe, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

Race 9 - CORAL BALMORAL GRADE 4 (2) 380m

1 Maxwell Rhodes – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.  

2 Hopefully Fast – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. 

5 Go Forward Cathy – Checked across heels rounding the home turn and became unbalanced. On entering the home straight, faltered in its action and lost ground sharply. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind leg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to future nominations being accepted.

Race 10 - ANZAC DAY GRADE 4 (3) 380m

4 Victory Roll – Clipped on the heels by another runner in the back straight. Checked rounding the first turn and faltered in its action and lost ground sharply. Finished tailed off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind leg, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 90 days and must complete a satisfactory steward’s trial prior to future nominations being accepted.

Race 11 - OPERATION SLIPPER MIXED 4/5 380m

6 Sister Emgrand – Lost ground rounding the first turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the left back muscle, under the provisions of GAR41(1) the greyhound was stood down for 3 days.

Race 12 - BATTLE OF GALLIPOLI GRADE 5 380m

No matters of concern to Stewards.

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STEWARDS SUMMARY
Samples (pre-race)	R4 Amber Annie
Samples (post-race)	All winners
Scratchings	R3 Gigantor – Injury, left hind foot R4 Martini Beach – Injury, bruising left hip R9 Sugar Hit Lenny – Injury, right hip support R9 Sandave Richie – Injury, left fore foot
Late scratchings	R7 My Magic Man – Injury, right hind foot laceration – 3 days stand down
Follow-up	R9 Go Forward Cathy (M. Rajan) R10 Victory Roll (M. Hickmott)
Stewards Trials	Tangelo Tornado – Passed BLKS on / satisfactory trial at a weight of 26kg. No time taken.

VETERINARY SUMMARY
Race	Greyhound	Injury	Stand down period (days)
2	Canya Atomic	Both hind feet lacerations	3
8	Saintly Highway	Left hind toe	3
9	Go Forward Cathy	Right hind leg	90
10	Victory Roll	Right hind leg	90
11	Sister Emgrand	Left back muscle	3

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.