The Stewards declared this event a “No Race” in accordance with GAR 56 (1) due to ducks crossing the path of the oncoming greyhounds in the home straight, which in turn caused several greyhounds to baulk, which in turn effected the natural finishing positions and order of the placings.

Due to this race being the second leg of a two (2) race series, the Stewards turned their mind to the provisions of GAR 57 (2) and whether or not any greyhounds would have qualified to participate further in the series and be exempt from the ballot. The Stewards formed the opinion that (4) Whisky Hans, (3) Easy Choice, (5) Volcanic Lava & (2) Jimmy Turbo would have all qualified to participate further in the series and were exempt from the ballot. These four greyhounds will proceed to the final next week without entering the ballot.

The remaining greyhounds were balloted in accordance with the rules. The ballot was conducted in accordance with GRV Stewards Standard Operating Procedures.  My Name's Wally (8) was the next greyhound balloted and is allocated 5th position. As times are not a factor under the rules, My Name's Wally becomes the second reserve (position 10) for the final. For the record, Kraken Jane Babe (1) was the next greyhound balloted and the last position balloted was Scissor King (7).

The prizemoney will be distributed equally amongst the greyhounds who competed in the race. Betting will be subject to refunds. Weights recorded for the greyhounds are void and will not be used for future events.