In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 32.0 degrees and the kennel temperature was 19.3 degrees.

Acting in accordance with the GRV Lightning and Thunderstorm Safety Procedure, racing was suspended at 2:17pm due to continuous lightning strikes within the designated safety zone around the Bendigo venue. Due to safety concerns the meeting was delayed by 35 minutes and races re-scheduled accordingly.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 2:52pm due to the storm activity in the area prior to race one.

Kraken Tyson was slow to begin. Cruising Ruby crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Chillout George and Barellen Pearl. Dundee Dancer and Kenita collided soon after the start. Kraken Tyson turned it's head to the outside and visibly eased approaching the first turn checking Zetland County, Barellen Pearl and Chillout George.

Kraken Tyson underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right hock and right quadraceps, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. T. Wark, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Kraken Tyson was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Wark pleaded guilty to the charge, Kraken Tyson must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 3:09pm due to the storm activity in the area prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Stewards suspeneded the Hot Weather Policy following this race due to the outside temperature decreasing to 24.1 degrees.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 3:28pm due to the storm activity in the area prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Silver Compass, More Wit and Exford Lass were quick to begin. Joking Bear and Plain Name were slow to begin. Silver Compass, More Wit and Plain Name collided approaching the first turn checking More Wit and Plain Name.

A post-race sample was taken from Exford Lass, winner of the event.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 3:46pm due to the storm activity in the area prior to the commencement of the meeting.

All Ablaze and Fawkner Park were slow to begin. April Joon and Mia's Hand collided approaching the first turn checking April Joon. All Ablaze galloped on April Joon approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Tinker Craig, winner of the event.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 4:04pm due to the storm activity in the area prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Coco Baroque and Gamboa were slow to begin. Selynya Teddy checked off Inter Helen on the first turn checking Extra Gear and Meehan Poppy. Selynya Teddy checked off Gamboa on the second turn. Aston Valkyrie and Inter Helen collided entering the home straight.

The start of this race was rescheduled to 4:22pm due to the storm activity in the area prior to the commencement of the meeting.

No Degree and Kullaroo were slow to begin.

Houlio and Eastside collided soon after the start. Eastside, All In Christy and Kullaroo collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds, causing Kullaroo to tail off.

Kullaroo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hock injury. Kullaroo was humanely euthanased.

Stewards walked the track following this event and deemed it suitable for racing.

A post-race sample was taken from Man Absconded, winner of the event.

Apex Within and Zipping Dodge were slow to begin. Cruisy's Rose was very slow to begin (3L). Militant Spirit and Dyna Bonnay collided on the first turn. Zipping Dodge and Cruisy's Rose collided on the home turn. Apex Within and Bush Blossom collided on the home turn.

Madame Pookie – Late scratching at 9:04am when Mr. C. Webb reported the greyhound to have illness (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Aston Astro was quick to begin. Panel One and Dayana Blue collided approaching the first turn. Sharkey Dragon galloped on Aston Coopers approaching the first turn. Dayana Blue galloped on Panel One causing Panel One, Cherokee Cash and Dayana Blue to fall. Aston Coopers faltered on the home turn.

Panel One underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured radius/ulna. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Cherokee Cash underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist injury, spike wound to the left hind toe and bruises to the left shoulder and left wrist. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Dayana Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have split webbing to the left fore paw. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Coopers underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury and a spike wound to the left hind limb. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Erolo Bale was quick to begin. Dewana Be Sure, Bad Words and Cailah Thai collided soon after the start checking Cailah Thai. Aston Cosmo, Miss Heart and Dewana Be Sure collided approaching the second turn. Cailah Thai checked off Prince Mark in the home straight.

Blur and Wrangle were slow to begin. Gallant Toby and Cee Jay Ace collided soon after the start. Wrangle checked off Cee Jay Ace soon after the start. Blur, Gallant Toby and Cee Jay Ace collided approaching the first turn. Walk On Bye and Magic Bulldozer collided on the first turn. Blur checked off Magic Bulldozer on the first turn checking Cee Jay Ace. Unwanted Lady and Walk On Bye collided in the home straight. Broken Pieces and Gallant Toby collided in the home straight.

Flash Fernando and You Blue were quick to begin. Omar Little and Boston Quay collided soon after the start. New Cross Gate, You Blue and Flash Fernando collided on the first turn. Kid Callum and Step Aside collided on the first turn. Jonty Bale and Kid Callum collided approaching the second turn checking Kid Callum. Omar Little checked off Step Aside approaching the home turn. New Cross Gate, You Blue and Flash Fernando collided entering the home straight.