Crackerjack Cook – Late scratching at 6.48am when Mr. Jordan Cooper reported the greyhound to have diarrhoea (GAR 76). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

Westside Wizard – Late scratching at 6.50am when Mr. Nick Lecchino reported the greyhound to have vomitting (GAR 76). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

This event was delayed by one minute due to operational activities.

Pip was quick to begin. Tonka Bale was slow to begin.

Chief Reaper underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. Mark Johnson regarding Chief Reaper’s racing manners turning into the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Chief Reaper was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Johnson pleaded guilty to the charge. Chief Reaper was found guilty and suspended for 28 days (1st offence) at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race urine sample was taken from Pip - the winner of the event.

A pre–race urine sample was taken from Smackdown Shaka.

Candles was quick to begin. Oakover Road and Super Mabior were slow to begin.

Moraine Demon underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion and a split webbing. A 10 day stand period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Ms. Briana Robertson-Leech regarding the racing manners of Moraine Demon in the home straight. After hearing submissions from Ms. Robertson-Leech, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, a warning was issued. 

Just Want Pizza was slow to begin. 

Havana Magic raced wide in the home straight.

Burn The Witch was quick to begin.

Aston Arielle was quick to begin. Aviswood was slow to begin.

Targan Bale and My Boy Harvey raced wide in the back straight.

Scotch Neat was slow to begin.

A post-race urine sample was taken from My Name's Evelyn

In accordance with LR 40.2, Mr. Zhen Liu was issued with a warning regarding non–compliance with the GRV Dress Standards.

A pre–race urine sample was taken from Nacho Problem.

A pre–race urine sample was taken from Belle Extra.

Shaka Big Chief was quick to begin.

Hurricane Bert (lost ground turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right calf and back muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

An out of competition urine sample was taken from Here's Bruce on 25/09/2024 pursuant to GAR 139.

Ablett Flyer and Millers Road were slow to begin.

Penguin Pat (galloped on turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg toe injury. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A post–race urine sample was taken from Our Last Hope.

Ruxton Shine was quick to begin. Wasn't Easy was slow to begin.

Canya Ignite (severely checked and fell turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Squeegee's Ride (checked and lost ground turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have bruising to the distal hamstrings. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Crocodile Roll and Spicy Madam were quick to begin. Horatio Bale and Classy Mustang were slow to begin.

Classy Mustang (lost ground in the home straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Danyo's Chad and Paw Penelope were quick to begin. Hustle Nina was slow to begin.

Dernancourt (checked and fell turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a small abrasion to the left side of the mouth. No stand down period was imposed.

Crackerjack Bern was quick to begin. Shiny New Toy was slow to begin.

Aberdeen Grange, Head Bin and Little Poppet were quick to begin. Absolutely Frank was slow to begin.

Aberdeen Grange (severely checked and fell turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on the left thigh. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Head Bin (checked and lost ground turning off the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hock. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Satisfactory Trial:

Paper Shredder - Cramping – Field of 1, Distance: 390m, Weight: 31.6kg, Box 1, Time Run 22.216 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy BAL MON 30 SEP 24 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.

Acacia Rocket - marring/6 months – Field of 5, Distance: 390m, Weight: 30.9kg, Box 1, Time Run 22.660 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Geelong.

Olivia Express - FTP – Field of 5, Distance: 390m, Weight: 26.1kg, Box 2, Time Run 22.804 – Comment: Not Cleared.

Aussie Can - FTP – Field of 5, Distance: 390m, Weight: 32.6kg, Box 4, Time Run 22.982 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Healesville and Shepparton.

Donnington Girl - marring & blinkers on – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 28.5kg, Box 7, Time Run 22.807 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown Park, The Meadows, Meadows (MEP), Warrnambool, Mount Gambier.

Shes Magical - marring – Field of 5, Distance: 390m, Weight: 28.7kg, Box 8, Time Run 22.783 – Comment: Not Cleared.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy BAL MON 30 SEP 24 ST2 into the search engine of YouTube.

Olivia Express underwent a post–trial veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.