In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 32.4 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.8 degrees. 

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 3 minutes to hold for Donald thoroughbreds.

Black Maserati and Cursed collided on the first turn.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Mr. S. Waycott did not act in any official capacity for this event that may have had an effect on the outcome.

Phone Me was slow to begin. Aston Martini and Muza's Gift collided approaching the first turn. Aston Martini brushed the running rail approaching the home turn.

Last Hurrah and Maina Honey were slow to begin. Rocket Jax, Last Hurrah and Aston Ledger collided soon after the start. Tickle My Fancy and Happy Rage collided approaching the first turn checking Happy Rage. Rocket Jax and Last Hurrah collided on the first turn. Happy Rage and Maina Honey collided on the home turn and again in the home straight. Rocket Jax raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Tickle My Fancy, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hit 'N' Split.

Why Not Archie, Blazin' Ruby and Hit 'N' Split collided approaching the first turn checking Blazin' Ruby. Big Barra crossed to the rail approaching the first turn severely checking Stylish Bree and Miss Booming. Moon Phase, Stylish Bree, Miss Booming and Big Barra collided on the first turn. Blazin' Ruby clipped the heels of Hit 'N' Split approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Scott Confused - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Henessey Venom.

Henessey Venom, Chill Out Al and Cranberry Miss were slow to begin. Kraken Lightning, Percy's Empire and Dragonstone collided soon after the start checking Percy's Empire. Chill Out Al and Sandy's My Name collided approaching the first turn. Percy's Empire, Sandy's My Name and Chill Out Al collided on the first turn checking Sandy's My Name. Chill Out Al raced wide entering the home straight and again in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Broken Promise - the winner of the event.

Tat James and Huxley collided soon after the start checking Tat James.

Huxley underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left shoulder joint injury. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dewana Jayden.

Zipping Bolt and Faraday were slow to begin. Wynburn Lucifer, Hua Hin and Disgruntled collided on the first turn. Faraday and Wynburn Lucifer collided on the first turn checking Wynburn Lucifer. Tasvilla and Faraday collided on the second turn checking Tasvilla. Dewana Jayden and Faraday collided on the third turn. Hua Hin and Zipping Bolt collided on the third turn checking Zipping Bolt. Dewana Jayden and Disgruntled collided approaching the home turn checking Disgruntled.

Tasvilla underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected.

A post-race sample was taken from Micmac Paddywack - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Booming Zulus.

So Say and Tat Scooby collided soon after the start checking Tat Scooby. Chill Out Webby and Quick Session collided approaching the first turn.

Quick Session underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected.

So Much Mojo was slow to begin. Roger That and Gotta Jump Start collided soon after the start. So Much Mojo brushed the running rail approaching the first turn and lost ground as a result. Gotta Jump Start and Having Words collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn. So Much Mojo clipped the heels of Having Words on the home turn. Gotta Jump Start and Having Words collided entering the home straight and several times in the home straight.

So Much Mojo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on the left elbow. No stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Kraken Champ - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Typhoon Tessie.

Desiree Dancer was quick to begin. Awesome Shep, Typhoon Tessie and Magic Shianne collided approaching the first turn.

Blur – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from an extended spell. 

Blur – New declared weight of 36.9 kg's, last raced at 35.5 kg's. 

Winlock Blue Boy was slow to begin. Shady Thief and Atlas Shiralee collided soon after the start. Atlas Shiralee and Blur collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Dewana Be Sure, Winlock Blue Boy, Atlas Shiralee and Blur collided on the first turn checking Atlas Shiralee and Blur. Shady Thief and Tat Warby collided on the home turn. Lightning Ben clipped the heels of Shady Thief entering the home straight checking Lightning Ben. Shady Thief and Dewana Be Shaw collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Jasper Beardly - the winner of the event.

Erupt Eve Lad was quick to begin. Line Trike and Erupt Eve Lad collided approaching the first turn checking Line Trike. Lost love and Daytona Fernando collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Daytona Fernando. Trophy Trophy clipped the heels of Vitaliser in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Amber's Dolly – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at the Healesville for failing to pursue the lure. Weighing 26.7kg and beginning from box 1, Amber's Dolly completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22:50. Amber's Dolly placed 4th in a field of four starters beaten by 9.75L. Amber's Dolly has been cleared to race at all tracks except Healseville. Connections wish to apply blinkers to the greyhound Amber's Dolly has been cleared to race in blinkers.