In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed ‘Heat Affected’. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 30.0 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.0 degrees. Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue, as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

Kruger Icon, Crypto Princess and Masai Mara Icon were quick to begin.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), kennel attendant's Ms A. Manning and Mr S. Manning did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Ricochet Berry – New declared weight of 32.1kg, last raced at 30.6kg.

Alonzo Thrills – New declared weight of 27.2kg, last raced at 25.3kg.

Major Allen was quick to begin. He's All That was slow to begin.

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

He's Got Swag was slow to begin.

Myall Mannered (severely checked and fell on the first turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a Thoraco-lumbar injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Acting in accordance with the GRV Lightning and Thunderstorm Safety Procedure, racing was suspended at 2:59pm due to continuous lightning strikes within the designated safety zone around the Bendigo Greyhound Racing Club. Due to safety concerns, the meeting was delayed at 3:00pm and races re–scheduled accordingly.

Luka Magic and Crypto Royalty were slow to begin. Step On Air raced wide in the home straight.

All races were amended to the following times:

Race 4: 3:32pm

Race 5: 3:54pm

Race 6: 4:18pm

Race 7: 4:37pm

Race 8: 4:53pm

Race 9: 5:12pm

Race 10: 5:28pm

Race 11: 5:49pm

Race 12: 6.06pm

Race 13: 6:25pm

This Event was rescheduled to 3.54pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), kennel attendant Ms J. Hooke did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Rowdy's Beast was quick to begin. Miss Luna was slow to begin.

This Event was rescheduled to 4.18pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Bun Wildfire was quick to begin. Tudor Peak was slow to begin.

Evie's Promise (incident in the catching pen) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

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

This Event was rescheduled to 4.37pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Mr. Ha Ha was slow to begin. Sacrificial raced wide throughout.

This Event was rescheduled to 4.53pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Mr. President – Late scratching at 12:37pm due to weight variation (GAR 101). Mr. President is not permitted to compete for 10 days in any other event. Trainer, Ronald Kenworthy was fined $100.

Penguin Pat and Chappy's Thief were quick to begin. Rev Michael was slow to begin.

This Event was rescheduled to 5.12pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Happy Buddha was quick to begin. My Boy Harvey was slow to begin.

This Event was rescheduled to 45.28pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Swanky Chic was quick to begin. Our Alamo was slow to begin.

Coffee Buddies raced wide throughout the event.

Little Gladys (checked and fell turning off the back straight) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hind toe injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Coffee Buddies (checked by the fallen Little Gladys and raced wide) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury reported.

This Event was rescheduled to 5.49pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

A pre-race urine sample was taken from Roxy Smirnoff.

Roxy Smirnoff was quick to begin. 

Nala's Ghost went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin   In Secret was slow to begin.

This Event was rescheduled to 6.06pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Trainers and attendants with runners in this Event were given the opportunity to allow their greyhounds to refresh and empty out prior to the running of Race 10 due to the racing program being rescheduled after Race 3.

A pre–race urine sample was taken from Sassy Panama.

Trianer Mr. David Plumridge requested an early race endorsement for Love A Bourbski. Stewards approved the request after an extensive examination prior to racing by the On–Track Veterinarian. Love A Bourbski will compete in early races until further notice.

Small Demeanour was quick to begin.  Special Sian and Sassy Panama were slow to begin.

This Event was rescheduled to 6.25pm following the delay prior to the running of Event 4.

Trainers and attendants with runners in this Event were given the opportunity to allow their greyhounds to refresh and empty out prior to the running of Race 10 due to the racing program being rescheduled after Race 3.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Kennel Attendants - Ms A. Manning and Mr S. Manning did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Speedy Fynn – New declared weight of 32.6kg, last raced at 31.5kg.

Alice From Venus and Major Franky were quick to begin.  Balloon Head and Speedy Fynn were slow to begin.

Sheila's Wait (marred home straight), underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Trainer - Mr. S.Manning regarding the racing manners of of Sheila's Wait in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Sheila's Wait was charged with marring.  Mr. Manning pleaded guilty to the charge. Sheila's Wait was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Bendigo 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 Major Franky – the winner of the event. 

Satisfactory Trial - 

Demon Maxy – Marring – Field of 4, Distance: 425m, Weight: 32.4kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 24.59 – Comment: Cleared all Tracks

To watch this satisfactory trial, copy BEN WED 06 NOV 24 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.