Half A Minya was a late scratching at 6.17pm due to non arrival (GAR 31).  Stewards will determine a penalty upon recieving a written explanation from Mr Burnett.

Stylish Missile was checked off Weeona Gina approaching the first turn causing Stylish Missile and Tasvilla to collide.  Weeona Gina and Tasvilla  collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds.  Always Alone and Pietra Allen collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Pietra Allen.  Lingua Franca and Pietra Allen collided on the home turn causing Lingua Franca and Stylish Missile to collide.  Stylish Missile eased on the home turn.

Weeona Gina was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Kyriacopoulos the trainer of the greyhound Stylish Missile regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn.  Stylish Missile was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 6, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left monkey muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) Stewards charged Stylish Missile with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Kyriacopoulos pleaded not guilty to the charge, Stylish Missile 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 nominiation will be accepted.