Boney Power – Late scratching at 4:18pm when Ms J Power reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Pyrenees Daisy was quick to begin.

Kiarni Jack raced greenly approaching the first turn. Kiarni Jack checked off Mount Ida Miss approaching the home turn. Pyrenees Daisy and Kiarni Jack collided on the home turn. Zenish Bale and Mount Ida Miss collided on the home turn. Zenisha Bale visibly eased and turned it's head outwards in the home straight severely checking Mount Ida Miss. 

Zenisha Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 6, no apparent injury could be detected. Stewards spoke to handler Ms. R. Kenyon, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Zenisha Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms. Kenyon pleaded guilty to the charge, Zenisha Bale is suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to representative Mr C. Mazzonetto regarding Kiarni Jack's race manner approaching the turn off the back straight. Mr Mazzonetto explained that it was the greyhound's first time racing under lights and first time in a field, and these factors may have contributed to its change in action. After reviewing both camera angles Stewards noted Mr Mazzonetto's comments.