The closing time of kennelling was altered in accordance with GAR 86 due to the late arrival of several trainers who experienced significant traffic delays on–route to the track. The kennels closed at 6:41pm.

Tribeca was quick to begin. Monkey Riot, Westar Leo, Tommy Sparkle and Seek To Claim were slow to begin.

Aston Yamato raced ungenerously shortly after the start, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr Craig Treherne regarding the greyhound’s racing manners shortly after the start. After hearing evidence from Mr Treherne, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards issued a warning to connections. 

A post–race urine sample was taken from Tribeca – the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Steward Roslyn Fazulla did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre–race urine sample was unable to be obtained from University, a post–race urine sample was subsequently taken.

My Rules and Aston Vicotoria were slow to begin.

Aston Victoria (checked and lost ground approaching the first turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left calf and a right back muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post–race urine sample was taken from Doongalla Rocket – the winner of the event.

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Exhibition Trial Results:

Late Night News – Exhibition Trial – Distance: 730m, Weight: 31.6kg, Box 3, Time Run 42.89. A sample was taken in accordance with GAR 136, having been presented for an exhibition trial.

To watch this exhibition rrial, copy MEA WED 05 FEB 25 EX1 into the search engine of YouTube.

Gold Class Cool was quick to begin. Smooth Blast and Desired Range were slow to begin.

Aston Bondi collided, checked and fell on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right pencil injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Star Sixty Seven collided, checked and fell on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left radius/ulna injury. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

A post–race urine sample was taken from Gold Class Cool – the winner of the event.

Without A Trace was quick to begin. 

A post–race urine sample was taken from Ethanol Secret – the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Lure Driver Mr C. Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

A urine sample was taken from Sunset Wisp upon arrival at the course.

Sunset Wisp was slow to begin.

Paldron Bale underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right toe injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to representative Mr A. Onley regarding Paldron Bale's racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Paldron Bale was charged with marring. Mr Onley pleaded guilty to the charge. Paldron Bale was suspended for 28 days (1st offence) at Meadows 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 Sunset Wisp – the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Lure Driver Mr C. Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

An out of competition urine sample was taken from Big Tuna on 4 February 2025 pursuant to GAR 139.

Aviation was quick to begin. Glorious Glory stumbled at box rise and was very slow to begin. 

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Kennel Attendant Mr S. Brincat did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Paw Imperial and Tappet were slow to begin.

A post–race urine sample was taken from Upset Sunset – the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Starter Mr J. Nicholls did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Cuthbert Binns was slow to begin.

A post–race urine sample was taken from Nizhoni – the winner of the event.

Turbo Terror was slow to begin.

Lady Montana – Late scratching at 1:14pm when Trainer Mr P. Recipi reported the greyhound to have a foot injury (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.

Been Gifted – New declared weight of 32.7kg, last raced at 34.5kg.

Snitch Adams was slow to begin.

Navy Blue Buzz was slow to begin.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Starter Mr J. Nicholls did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Aston Bamford was slow to begin.

A post–race urine sample was taken from Oaklyn Bale – the winner of the event.