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23.01.2022 Glad to have racing back at the Tweed

22.01.2022 From QRIC today Hair sample testing of racing animals set to improve integrity The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) has commenced testing the hair of racing animals for prohibited substances.... Testing hair samples determines if there has been any use of prohibited substances in the lead up time well before a race. QRIC Racing Science Centre (RSC) Director Dr Shawn Stanley said historically, anti-doping laboratories test blood, urine and saliva to detect substance abuse through pre and post-race testing, but the use of some prohibited substances in the weeks leading up to a race cannot be detected. Hair sampling leaves the cheaters with nowhere to hide, he said. The Commission does out of competition testing of body fluids, but with our current approach we have to rely on intelligence gathering to determine which animals to test, and the ideal time to collect the sample, this is much less of an issue if the substance suspected of being used can be detected in hair. Banned substances including anabolic agents such as anabolic androgenic steroids along with hormones and metabolic modulators will be targeted with hair testing. Hair retains the traces of prohibited substances for months, acting like a reservoir for drugs that have been administered over time. Hair samples will be collected and tested across the three codes of racing with hair taken from Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Greyhound racing animals. Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett said blood, urine and hair all provided a different window for the detection of prohibited substances in racing animals and the welcome addition of hair sampling to the Commission’s testing arsenal will enhance the integrity of racing in Queensland. The Commission is always looking for new and innovative ways to ensure there is a level playing field for participants and for the betting public and this is our latest innovation in the testing space, he said. This is a simple, non-invasive test, but it could have far reaching implications for anyone planning to use prohibited substances to avoid the Commission’s testing regime. If prohibited substances are proven through hair testing it is a breach of the rules and participants will be charged. We have commenced taking a small number of out of competition samples from greyhounds and we will start taking hair samples from racehorses shortly. Following an initial sampling and testing phase the RSC will supervise the full implementation of hair sampling as a regular procedure for Queensland’s racing animals.

20.01.2022 It is with deep sadness that the QGBOTA shares the passing of Emma Bryant. Emma and her husband, Arthur, worked tirelessly for the Cairns Greyhound Club before its closure. Emma was a vocal advocate for Greyhound Racing in Northern Queensland and added strength to the industry. The QGBOTA sends the sincerest sympathy's to the family, as we remember Emma. Funeral Details are not known at this time. https://qgbota.com.au/2020/08/16/emma-bryant-rip/

20.01.2022 The commissioner of QRIC announced in the August edition of the Chase News of "New raceday rules". This flies in the face of the commissioners belief, that those employed to uphold rules should not be tasked with making rules. The new "Rules" are not Greyhound Australasia or Racing Queensland rules. In fact, they are not rules at all. They are a 'Standard Operating Procedure' (SOP), to direct QRIC staff on how they shall proceed in a given circumstance. [ 186 more words ] https://qgbota.com.au/2020/08/31/rti-for-qric-sop/

20.01.2022 Well done to SA for giving participants a real share of their worth.

16.01.2022 Racing Queensland has release a media statement showing that the Greyhound code has reached the one billion dollar mark. This is another year on year increase of 18.7%. https://qgbota.com.au/2020/08/20/minor-code-increases-again/

12.01.2022 Further to our post yesterday as a response to the Race Meeting Injury Scheme, the QGBOTA requested a copy of the QRIC Standard Operating Procedure relating to race day directives to on track veterinarians (and participants) by stewards. This request was made to inform participants of possible action that could occur and arise as a result of this SOP. This request has been refused by QRIC stating that [ 67 more words ] https://qgbota.com.au//qric-policy-not-available-to-parti/

11.01.2022 The QGBOTA wishes the family of Lancelot Waldron its sincerest condolences. Photo credit: Just Greyhound Photography "Lance" as he was known to his mates, had a colourful life with his devoted wife (Joan) and family always at his side. Lance will always be remembered for giving Greyhounds every chance at a race track. Funeral details are not yet known https://qgbota.com.au/2020/08/25/passing-of-an-ipswich-icon/

08.01.2022 The ultimate test of speed!

05.01.2022 Minister for Local Government, Minister for Racing and Minister for Multicultural AffairsThe Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe16th Sept 2017 The Palaszczuk Government will set up a Racing Appeals Panel within the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) and stays of certain decisions will not be permitted, following a review of the Queensland Racing Integrity Act. Announcing the commitment to the racing industry, Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the review found opportunities for a range of reforms, including how some decisions made by racing stewards were subsequently dealt with. [ 325 more words ] https://qgbota.com.au//palaszczuk-government-expands-comm/

02.01.2022 Dear Members Please be advised that the QGBOTA will hold a General Meeting and Annual General Meeting on, Saturday 5th September 2020 Start time 10am Lawnton Track Agenda and order of proceedings General Meeting Open the meeting Read minutes from the last GM Accept/Reject/Amend minutes Treasurers General Report Special Resolution for constitutional/rule changes. These proposed Changes will bring the QGBOTA inline with modern standards, including language and references. [ 96 more words ] https://qgbota.com.au//07/notice-of-qgbota-gm-and-agm-2020/

01.01.2022 No one goes to the track wanting any type of injury. However, are you prepared for when something goes wrong? Are you ready to face the worse type of scenario? We all have plans for the flood or fire season. We even have back up plans when someone can't pick up the kids from school. Do you have a plan for your dogs at the track? [ 488 more words ] https://qgbota.com.au/2020/09/21/are-you-prepared/