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 16.8 degrees. 

GRV Investigative Stewards conducted an inspection of all vehicles in accordance with the GRV Transport Policy, all were compliant. 

Witchie's Gas was quick to begin.  Golden Charm was slow to begin.

Elite Mia and Weslyn Bale collided soon after the start.  Blackfish Fozz, Elite Mia and Weslyn Bale collided on the first turn, checking Weslyn Bale; and severely checking Elite Mia, which lost considerable ground.

Elite Mia underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Levi was quick to begin.

G'Day Muscles and Super Normal collided approaching the first turn, checking G'Day Muscles.  Permit Granted and Al's Vixen collided approaching the first turn, checking Al's Vixen.  Permit Granted and Al's Vixen collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Super Normal, Levi and Athena's Warrior collided on the first turn, checking Levi and Athena's Warrior.  Athena's Warrior and Super Normal collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Athena's Warrior - the winner of the event.

Amigo Two was slow to begin.

Lektra Caution and Pandero King collided on the first turn, checking Panadero King.

Don't Tell Pappa and Chill Out Webby collided soon after the start, checking Don't Tell Pappa.  Giveaway Fury and Chill Out Webby collided on the first turn, checking Giveaway Fury and Don't Tell Pappa.

A post-race sample was taken from Kathleen's Kiss - the winner of the event.

Smart Knocka was slow to begin.

One Brew, Thomeli Boy and Quest Allen collided on the first turn, checking One Brew and Thomeli Boy.  Thomeli Boy checked off One Brew approaching the home turn.

Big Sam Marjen and Nessie Bale were slow to begin.

Nimble Jackson and Chloe Louise collided soon after the start.  Nimble Jackson and Nessie Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Bowled Harro checked off Big Sam Marjen on the first turn.  Nimble Jackson checked off Nessie Bale on the first turn.  Big Sam Marjen faltered approaching the home turn, lost considerable ground and tailed off.  Chloe Louise eased approaching the winning post.

Chloe Louise underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg back muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to handler, Mr G Turnbull regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Chloe Louise was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Turnbull pleaded guilty to the charge, Chloe Louise must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Big Sam Marjen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg hock injury.  A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Chloe Louise - the winner of the event.

Bronte Jakit and Fast Trapper collided soon after the start, checking Fast Trapper.  Gallant Toby crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Banjo Lass, Psycho Star, Dyna Elise and Bronte Jakit.  Psycho Star, Dyna Elise and Bronte Jakit collided approaching the home turn, checking Dyna Elise.  Banjo Lass and Dyna Elise collided entering the home straight.

Flo Lava and Greysynd Blue were quick to begin.  Master Cosmic and Bob's Brew were slow to begin.

Galloping Flash checked off Greysynd Blue on the first turn.  Flo Lava raced wide approaching the home turn.  Galloping Flash and Bob's Brew raced wide approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Showboat Capers.

Showboat Capers and Maximum Tiff collided approaching the first turn, checking Maximum Tiff.  Simmo Gogolac and Dusseldorp collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Showboat Capers turned its head outwards and collided with Simmo Gogolac in the home straight.

Showboat Capers underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr J Stemmer regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Showboat Capers was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Stemmer pleaded guilty to the charge, Showboat Capers must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Ravenous Rex and Sofie Gogolac were slow to begin.

Lektra Rebel and Raylene Bale collided soon after the start.  Maximum Oaks checked off Lektra Rebel on the first turn and collided with Raylene Bale; resulting in Maximum Oaks and Sofie Gogolac being checked.  Raylene Bale and Ravenous Rex collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Moraine Nicky.

Hollywood Donuts and Blue Phantom were quick to begin.

Precisely and Kurtis Pandora collided soon after the start, checking Kurtis Pandora.  Hollywood Donuts and Blue Phantom collided on the first turn, checking Hollywood Donuts.  Hollywood Donuts and Precisely collided entering the home straight, checking Hollywood Donuts.