In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, today’s meeting was deemed Heat Affected. The outside temperature when the kennels opened was 31.3 degrees, the inside kennel temperature was 18.5 degrees. 

During kennelling a severe thunderstorm passed over the track. Stewards inspected the track shortly thereafter and were satisfied that the surface was safe for racing. 

At approximately 6.05pm the temperature was recorded at 21 degrees. As a result, Stewards dispensed of the Hot Weather Policy. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Figment.

Figment and Gentleman Jock were slow to begin.

Lonesome Sam, Elsa Victorem and Gentleman Jock collided on the first turn severely checking Lonesome Sam and Elsa Victorem. Figment and Lonesome Sam collided entering the home straight. Nana Denise raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Yandi.

Stewards suspended racing due to lighting and thunder activity breaching the safety zone around the venue. Racing was initially rescheduled to go back one race, however due to storm activity continuing to breach the safety zone racing was put back a further race. Stewards after observing a safety period to pass without lightning being observed in the area, and in consultation with Sky Channel, rescheduled Race 10 to commence at 10:40pm and Race 11 at 10:57pm.

Sacre Bleu, Yandi and Kamchatka Lenny collided soon after the start checking Kamchatka Lenny. Yandi and Hollywood Donuts collided approaching the second turn. Kamchatka Lenny galloped on the heels of Yandi approaching the second turn severely checking both greyhounds.

Brave Hearted and Playlord were slow to begin. Zipping Simon, Crystal Bling and Brave Hearted collided soon after the start checking Brave Hearted. What Bill and Saucy Sav collided on the first turn checking Saucy Sav. Brave Hearted raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Zipping Simon - winner of the event.

Manila Mist was slow to begin. Theme Tune and Aston Lily collided soon after the start. All Inn Handles, Theme Tune and Shazza Weetbix collided on the first turn checking Manila Mist and Shazza Weetbix and severely checking Theme Tune. Theme Tune and Manila Mist collided on the home turn checking Manila Mist. Wicked Reason and All Inn Handles collided several times in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Aston Lily was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hock sprain and abrasions and bruising over the left whip. A stand down period of 5 days was imposed.

Short Leash, Our Turbo Girl and Hannibal Spectre collided soon after the start checking Our Turbo Girl. Our Turbo Girl galloped on the heels of On Billy's Wings approaching the home turn checking On Billy's Wings. On Billy's Wings and Super Stoked raced wide in the home straight.

On Billy's Wings was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left metacarpals. No stand down period was imposed.

Our Turbo Girl was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the right fore leg. A stand down period of 3 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Boehmke trainer of Hannibal Spectre, regarding the greyhound performing above market expectations in tonight's event.  Mr. Boehmke stated that Hannibal Spectre was suited to a drop in grade tonight. Mr. Boehmke added that the greyhound has recently suffered interference in its previous starts and was afforded a clearer run in tonight's event.  Stewards noted Mr. Boehmke's explanation.

A sample was taken from Hannibal Spectre, winner of the event.

Emgee Sprinter was slow to begin. Diamond Bling, Onya Prankstar and Hammer Red collided on the first turn checking Diamond Bling. Hagrid Grange raced wide in the home straight. Hammer Red and See Ya Mate collided in the home straight.

Diamond Bling was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abruising over the left achilles. No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Kerro.

Little Dynamo was quick to begin. Dubai Prince and Red Lagoon collided soon after the start checking Red Lagoon. Dyna Kerro and Spring Shower collided approaching the first turn. Red Lagoon lost ground on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Little Dynamo, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Micky Rads.

Joycee Rae was slow to begin. Top Alcohol, Micky Rads, Southwood Ace and Jackie Jai collided on the first turn checking Jackie Jai. Top Alcohol and Awesome Freckles collided approaching the second turn. Top Alcohol and Micky Rads collided on the second turn. Southwood Ace and Awesome Freckles collided on the second turn checking Awesome Freckles. Micky Rads raced ungenerously in the home straight.

Micky Rads was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Awesome Freckles was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left wrist. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 3 minutes due to operational matters.

Punt Road Girl was quick to begin. Why Not Dean was slow to begin. Bob's Hammer, Punt Road Girl and Flying Rose collided on the first turn checking Punt Road Girl. Bad Words lost ground entering the home straight. Why Not Dean raced wide in the home straight.

Bad Words was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Mckenzie the trainer of Bad Words regarding the greyhounds racing manners, in particular from the first turn to the home turn. Mr. Mckenzie could offer no explanation except that it was the greyhounds first start on rain effected ground tonight. Mr. Mckenzie added that Bad Words was having its eighth start and in his opinion is relatively inexperienced. Stewards noted his explanation and advised Mr. Mckenzie pursuant to GAR 75(2) to notify Stewards as soon as practicable of anything that may have had a bearing on the greyhounds performance tonight. 

Rube's Ablaze was quick to begin. Akut and Mini Sticka collided approaching the first turn. Emerley Giggler and Pyrenees Classic collided approaching the home turn checking Emerley Giggler. Rube's Ablaze and Mexican Ned collided in the home straight.

Markinch Maid was slow to begin. Honestly Bob and Scarlet Magic collided soon after the start. Cosmic Yessam checked off Honestly Bob on the first turn checking Scarlet Magic.

Honestly Bob was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.