Lektra Phyliss – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from split webbing to the left front paw.

Haidee Bale was quick to begin.  Lara Lad was slow to begin.  

Parry Allen and Lektra Phyliss collided approaching the first turn checking Lektra Phyliss.  Bayside Bourbski and Lektra Rebel collided approaching the first turn checking Lektra Rebel.  Lektra Phyliss checked off Lektra Bear approaching the home turn.  Haidee Bale failed to pursue the lure with due commitment entering the home straight, checking Bayside Bourbski.  Parry Allen and Lektra Phyliss raced wide entering the home straight.  Haidee Bale clipped the heels of Lektra Bear in the home straight, checking Haidee Bale.  Haidee Bale and Lektra Bear collided on several times in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

Haidee Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. Mr G. Dailly, representative of Haidee Bale declined to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mr G. Dailly, the handler of Haidee Bale regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Haidee Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Dailly pleaded guilty to the charge, Haidee 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.

A post-race sample was taken from Bayside Bourbski - the winner of the event.

Gettin' Bale – Late scratching at 3.27 PM when Ms. A. Dailly reported the greyhound to have diarrhoea (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Cappy Morgan was slow to begin.

Kessler Bale and Major Bourbski collided soon after the start, checking Major Bourbski.  Fab Bourbski, Kessler Bale, Pacey Bale and Nella Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Kessler Bale and Pacey Bale.  Kessler Bale galloped on the heels of Pacey Bale approaching the first turn, checking Cappy Morgan, Pacey Bale and Kessler Bale. Major Bourbski checked off Fab Bourbski on the home turn.  Cappy Morgan checked off Pacey Bale entering the home straight. 

Goofey Express was quick to begin. 

Belt Up Ronny, Go The Force and Battered Sav collided soon ater the start, checking Go The Force.  Dyna Darius and Belt Up Ronny collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Darius. Aston Talks, Belt Up Ronny and Dyna Xarvel collided approaching the first turn, checking Belt Up Ronny and Battered Sav.  Dyna Darius checked off Aston Talks collided approaching the home turn, checking Belt Up Ronny and Battered Sav.  Aston Talks and Dyna Xarvel raced wide in the home straight and collided approaching the winning post, checking Aston Talks.

A post-race sample was taken from Goofey Express - the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Moody, regarding the manner in which he boxed the greyhound Goofey Express. Mr. Moody stated that it is his usual routine to lift the greyhound to allow it to view the track from behind the boxes. Stewards noted his explanation.

A pre-race sample was taken from Weetbix Jester. 

Stewards announced  "Hold All Tickets" to allow them to view the official footage of the start of this event. Shortly thereafter, this race was declared a "No Race" pursuant to GAR 56(1), due to the starting boxes opening prematurely before the lure had reached the starting trip. 

Stewards along with the Ballarat Track Manager inspected the 660m boxes and trip and could not determine the reason behind the boxes opening prematurely. Following this, the boxes were tested on several occasions and were deemed operational.

Hua Hin underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the pad on the left hindleg . A 10 stand down period was imposed.

Cherokee Thunder – Late scratching at 3.49 PM when Mr. J. Forbes reported the greyhound to have kennel cough (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

This race was delayed by approximently 4 minutes due to the 660m boxes being tested. 

Got Some Wheels was quick to begin. 

Hooked On You, Nervous An Weird and Counting Pennies collided soon after the start, checking Counting Pennies.  Hooked On You, Crackerjack Jase and Little Samara collided approaching the first turn, checking Crackerjack Jase and Little Samara. Crackerjack Jase and Little Samara collided approaching the home turn, checking Little Samara.  Nervous An Weird and Got Some Wheels collided entering the home straight, checking Got Some Wheels. 

Barry Bomber and Connor Allen were slow to begin. 

Matty Mateusz, Cavatron and Ima Mystery Girl collided soon after the start, checking Cavatron and Ima Mystery Girl.  Ima Mystery Girl and Barry Bomber collided approaching the first turn, checking Ima Mystery Girl. Matty Mateusz and Connor Allen collided on the second turn, checking Matty Mateusz. Cavatron, Matty Mateusz and Barry Bomber collided approaching the home turn, checking Matty Mateusz.

A post-race sample was taken from Connor Allen - the winner of the event. 

Faraday – Late scratching at 1.39 PM when Mr. P. Abela reported the greyhound to have a virus (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 Super Blu.

Prior to this event, the 660m boxes were further tested and on one occasion the lids failed to open. Stewards were not satisfied that the boxes were completely operational and ordered the race to be started manually. Stewards will refer this matter to GRV for further investigation. 

Wynburn Lucifer was slow to begin. 

Unique Quality and Celestial Jewel collided soon after the start, checking Unique Quality.  Celestial Jewel checked off Super Blu on the first turn.  Super Blu and Tessa Allen collided approaching the second turn, checking Tessa Allen. Unique Quality and Wynburn Lucifer collided on the second turn, checking Wynburn Lucifer.  Tessa Allen and Angry Trip collided entering the back straight, checking Tessa Allen. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Streak Ahead.

Magin Lantern was quick to begin.  Streak Ahead was slow to begin.  

Cloud Clover and Zelzer Allen collided soon after the start, checking Cloud Cover. Chief Long Face crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Pat Malone, Zelzer Allen and and Coolan Flash. Dyna Saurus and Pat Malone collided on the home turn and again in the home straight, checking both greyhounds. 

Chief Long Face underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Magri, the handler of Chief Long Face, regarding the greyhound's performance over the concluding stages. Mr. Magri stated that Chief Long Face tired in the final stages of the race and felt that the greyhound failed to run out the 450m. Mr. Magri added that it was the kennels intention to race Chief Long Face over shorter distance in the future. Stewards noted Mr. Magri's explanation.

No Excuse was slow to begin. 

Brocky checked off It's A Diva approaching the home turn.  Sisco Bella and It's A Diva collided on the first turn, checking It's A Diva and No Excuse.  Great Success and Sisco Bella collided entering the back straight, checking Sisco Bella.  Great Success and No Excuse collided approaching the home turn.  Sisco Bella and Brocky collided on the home turn, checking Sisco Bella.  Brocky checked off Great Success on the home turn, checking No Excuse. 

A post-race sample was taken from Sisco Bella – unplaced in the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Galea, the trainer of Sisco Bella, regarding the significant market move on fixed odds betting. Mr. Galea stated that he was unaware of the betting movement surrounding Sisco Bella and added that he did not support the greyhound in tonight's event. Mr. Galea further added that he was unsure as to why there was support for the greyhound, taking into account it's recent form. Stewards noted his explanation.

Ballistic Yaala was slow to begin. 

Emerald Rainbow and Fernando's Flare collided approaching the first turn, checking Fernando's Flare. Emerald Rainbow and Fernando's Flare collided on the first turn, checking Wilbur Deeds. Fernando's Flare checked off Wilbur Deeds approaching the home turn. Fernando's Flare raced out and collided with New Lass entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds. 

Weeping Angel and Discovered were quick to begin. 

Discovered crossed outside soon after the start, checking Lucille Dior, My Mate Wally and Cricket's Dash. Discoveed checked off Kung Fu Hustle approaching the first turn, checking Cricket's Dash. Discovered checked off Cricket's approaching the first turn. Deano's Mojo and Flash Angel collided approaching the winning post, causing Flash Angel to brush the running rails as a result. 

Chucka Khan was quick to begin. Spot The Ghost was slow to begin.  

Whatta Lady checked off Harley Merrett approaching the first turn. Seabrook Indi and Que Allen collided on the first turn, checking Que Allen. Seabrook Indi checked off Whatta Lady approaching the home turn, checking Que Allen. Spot The Ghost raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.