Stewards opened an inquiry into the unacceptable conduct of Mr Paul Hammerstein following Race 11 on 05.11.2024. A charge under GAR 165(a) was issued to Mr Paul Hammerstein for engaging in conduct that is detrimental and/or prejudicial to the image and/or interest of greyhound racing. Mr Paul Hammerstein was found guilty and was fined $500 (third offence in one month).

Paw Eden was quick to begin. Blackl Noveau was slow to begin.

Solar Ebony, severely checked and fell turning out of the back straight, completed course, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have an abraded paw and webbing to the left front foot. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Hectic Harry, severely checked and fell completed course, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right metatarsals and a spike wound to the left hind toe. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Black Noveau, trainers request, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hind metatarsal. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Aero Express, racing manners first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr. Kevin Mugavin regarding Aero Express performance and racing manners on the turn out of the back straight. After hearing submissions from Mr. Mugavin, viewing the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards deemed the performance of Aero Express unsatisfactory. Aero Express must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Buffalo Cowboy was quick to begin. Paw Pasadena and Auntie Amber were slow to begin. Solar Kate raced wide throughout.

Maybe Rain was quick to begin. Bag Of Snags was slow to begin.

Cindy's Fire racing manners in the home straight underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Inguanti regarding Cindy's Fire's performance and racing manners in the home straight. After hearing submissions from Mr Inguanti viewing the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards deemed the performance of Cindy's Fire unsatisfactory. Cindy's Fire must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Perfect Tonight, Nolan Bale and In Their Honour were slow to begin.

Spaghetti Arms, severely checked and lost ground first turn underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have left foreleg split webbing. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Unknown Ability, severely checked and fell first turn, pulled up home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hock fracture. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Sharp Thief – New declared weight of 30.1kg, last raced at 31.6kg.

A urine sample was taken from Big Buckets upon arrival.

Talkin' Bluey and Brutality were quick to begin. Big Buckets and Sharp Thief were slow to begin.

A pre-race urine sample was taken from War Time Novelty.

Cortez Bale and Seats Two were quick to begin. Lala Turbo was slow to begin.

A urine sample was taken from Napeir Bale upon arrival.

Blue Falcon and Napier Bale were quick to begin. Is He Lucky raced wide in the home straight.

Internal Affairs was quick to begin. Zipping Kerr was slow to begin.

Moonlight Sid, trainers request, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured left fore toe. A 60 day stand down period was imposed

Zipping Kerr, checked turning out of the back straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the right hindleg. A 14 day stand down period was imposed

A urine sample was taken from Moraine Gloria upon arrival.

Clifford Bale – New declared weight of 33.0kg, last raced at 31.8kg.

Time For Tea was quick to begin. Clifford Bale was slow to begin.

Clifford Bale, lost ground home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have spike wounds to the left hock and right metatarsals. A 7 day stand down period was imposed

A pre-race urine sample was taken from Tinker Lee.

Enzola and Tinker Lee were quick to begin. Charli Marley and Big Boy Cooper were slow to begin.

Charli Marley, checked and lost ground home turn, and underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

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

Idyllic Bale was slow to begin.

Lagertha, checked and  lost ground home turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right wrist and left gracilis. A 28 day stand down period was imposed

Tinker Crystal was quick to begin. Koutaki raced wide in the home straight.

Blue Vendetta, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left gracilis muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to trainer Mr S Bauer regarding Blue Vendetta’s performance and racing manners on the first turn and approaching the home turn. After hearing submissions from Mr S Bauer, viewing the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards deemed the performance of Blue Vendetta unsatisfactory. Blue Vendetta must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.