In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed ‘Heat Affected’. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 23.3 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.7 degrees. Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue, as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

Zipping Duffin,Twilight Digger and Flying Nardo were slow to begin.

The announcement of the All Clear was delayed for the Stewards to review the positioning of the lure at the winning post, due to the lure losing power shortly after passing the winning post. After viewing the footage and having their own observations of the incident, the Stewards were comfortably satisfied that whilst the lure lost power and decreased in speed, no greyhounds were advantaged or disadvantaged so as to affect the outcome of the Event. The All Clear was posted. 

A post-race urine sample was taken from Zipping Duffin - placed 5th in the event.

Thermal Heat was quick to begin. Blue Rock was slow to begin. Transponding went up with the lids and was slow to begin (3 lengths).

Blame Karissa – Late scratching at 9:03am due to non–arrival (GAR 86 and LR 39). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Mrs. Debbie Bewley informed Stewards that she had a vehicle breakdown on–route to the track. Stewards advised Mrs. Bewley that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 72 hours of the occurrence that caused the non–arrival. The matter will be re–evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

Aston Plot was quick to begin. Oriental Luna was slow to begin.

Supplementary Report – 6/2/2026: The 28 day stand down was removed from Blame Karissa after Mrs. Bewley provided Stewards with sufficient evidence of the vehicle breakdown.

Bullseye Bob was slow to begin.

Golden Lady (checked in the home straight, fell and was tailed off) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound. No stand down period was imposed.

Bree Cabang (checked in the home straight) and underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Spruiking and Zara Bettina were slow to begin.

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

A pre-race urine sample was taken from Auntie Amber.

Aston Hooked and Auntie Amber were slow to begin.

Ice Sculptress was slow to begin. Blues Train raced wide in the home straight.

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

Stormy Secret – Late scratching at 9:04am due to non–arrival (GAR 86 and LR 39). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Mrs. Debbie Bewley informed Stewards that she had a vehicle breakdown on–route to the track. Stewards advised Mrs. Bewley that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 72 hours of the occurrence that caused the non–arrival. The matter will be re–evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

Mira Bale was quick to begin.

Jayden (visibly eased approaching the winning post) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left carpal sprain. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative Mr. Jye Formosa regarding Jayden’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Jayden was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr. Formosa pleaded guilty to the charge. Jayden must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 125, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Supplementary Report – 6/2/2026: The 28 day stand down was removed from Stormy Secret after Mrs. Bewley provided Stewards with sufficient evidence of the vehicle breakdown.

Shaggy Bear, Nokhbah and Perfect Jenny were slow to begin.

A pre-race urine sample was taken from Sonali.

Wallan Ace and Cobra were quick to begin.

Another Beverage – New declared weight of 31.6kg, last raced at 30.4kg.

Red Turtle was slow to begin.

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Judge Mr. Brad Purcell did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Lainey Jane and Ascend Hibiscus were slow to begin.

Nicky's Secret – Late scratching at 9:04am due to non–arrival (GAR 86 and LR 39). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Mrs. Debbie Bewley informed Stewards that she had a vehicle breakdown on–route to the track. Stewards advised Mrs. Bewley that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 72 hours of the occurrence that caused the non–arrival. The matter will be re–evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

Moe Patty and Paw Kattia were quick to begin. John Boy and Paw Forrester were slow to begin. 

Supplementary Report – 6/2/2026: The 28 day stand down was removed from Nicky's Secret after Mrs. Bewley provided Stewards with sufficient evidence of the vehicle breakdown.

Dim Sim Rixi and Point The Finger were quick to begin. Radar's Patrol and Like A Blaze were slow to begin.