Acting on a confirmed phone call from trainer Mr K. Stephens, Beer On Tap was a late scratching at 5.56pm due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Jaydee Lomar.

Proven Tone and My Name's Polly were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Caitlin Louise, Bowon Approach, Jaydee Lomar and Mr. Late collided approaching the first turn.  My Name's Polly checked off Proven Tone on the first turn.  My Name's Polly and Jaydee Lomar collided on the first turn.  Bowon Approach and My Name's Polly collided approaching the home turn.  Caitlin Louise and Bennelong collided in the home straight.

Proven Tone was vetted following the event and was revetted following Race 6.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left back muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr S. Van Taarling, Handler of the greyhound. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Proven Tone with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Taarling pleaded guilty to the charge, Proven Tone was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

 A sample was taken from Mr. Late, the winner of the event.