Johnny Runaway and West On Beattie were quick to begin. Eat Less Junk, Whistling By and Sassy Stokes were slow to begin.

Johnny Runaway (marred West On Beattie in the home straight) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury reported. Stewards spoke to Mr. Matthew Clark regarding Johnny Runaway's racing manners. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Johnny Runaway was charged with marring. Mr. Clark pleaded guilty to the charge. Johnny Runaway was suspended for 28 days (1st offence) at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

West On Beattie underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury reported. Stewards spoke to Ms. Adele Powell regarding the racing manners of West On Beattie subsequent to being marred by Johnny Runaway. Stewards also noted that West On Beattie's muzzle became partially lodged in the greyhound's mouth during the running of the event. After hearing submissions from Ms. Powell, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no further action. In arriving at this decision, Stewards took into consideration the significance of the interference caused to West On Beattie by Johnny Runaway and the likely effect this interference had on the racing manners of West On Beattie. 

Whistling By (ran wide and severely collided with Magic Scotch turning off the back straight) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was reported to have sustained a spike wound on the right fore. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Kennel Representative Mr. Joshua Duncan regarding Whistling By's performance and racing manners turning off the back straight. After hearing submissions from Mr. Duncan, viewing the available race footage, and acting on their observations, Stewards issued a warning. Stewards will monitor Whistling By's racing manners in future events. 

Sassy Stokes (raced wide entering the home straight and turned its head outwards in the home straight) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury reported. Mr. David Shovan declined the opportunity to have the greyhound re-examined. Stewards spoke to Mr. Shovan regarding Sassy Stokes' racing manners. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Sassy Stokes was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Shovan pleaded guilty to the charge. Sassy Stokes was found guilty and suspended for 28 days (1st offence) at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Minnie Magna was quick to begin. Aeroplane Fury and Hot Rocker were slow to begin.

Dave The Fencer (lost ground over the concluding stages) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury reported. 

Aeroplane Arrow was quick to begin. Magic Sock and Brielle were slow to begin.

Aeroplane Arrow raced wide entering the home straight. Viking Rick raced wide in the home straight. 

A pre-race urine sample was taken from Joey Two Times. 

Zero Killer was quick to begin. 

Solo Man was slow to begin.

Check It Out (checked and faltered on the first turn, lost ground thereafter and subsequently tailed off) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 8. Check It Out was found to have sustained a laceration on the right hind as well as left hamstring, left wrist and left shoulder injuries. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race urine sample was taken from Talk Is Cheap - winner of the event. 

Delatite Beast was slow to begin.

Delatite Beast (checked and fell on the first turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left gracilis muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Ritza Mel – Late scratching at 1:02PM due to the greyhound being on season [GAR 76]. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Bun Wildfire was quick to begin.

A post-race urine sample was taken from Pat's Boy - winner of the event. 

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

Acquisition was quick to begin.

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

Financial News was quick to begin. One Hand Clap was slow to begin.

Valletta Dash – Late scratching at 1:35PM on the advice of the On– Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to a left wrist sprain. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. A urine sample was taken from Valletta Dash. 

Riendo and Imani were quick to begin.

Eat Your Spinach was slow to begin.

A pre-race urine sample was taken from Settlement Day. 

Believing and Happy Buddha were quick to begin. Mates Gully was slow to begin. 

Satisfactory Trial:

Mepunga Tilly – Marring – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 29.9 kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.695 – Comment: Satisfactory; Greyhound must satisfactorily complete one more Satisfactory trial. 

Magric Tigress – Fail To Chase (Injury) – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 26.1 kg, Box 5, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.779 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks, except Healesville. 

Raging Elsa – Blinkers On – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 29.1 kg, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.527 – Comment: Cleared to race in blinkers. 

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