In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 26.4 degrees and the kennel temperature was 19.7 degrees. 

Ultra Lightbeam was quick to begin. Cayden Bale was very slow to begin - 4 lengths.

Fab's Winnie and Isotope collided on the first turn checking Isotope. Polly's Yohanna checked off Ultra Lightbeam on the home turn.

Cayden Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left deltoid muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Yellowtail Bear at the Trainer’s kennel earlier today. 

Agent Rocket was slow to begin.

Yellowtail Bear brushed the running rail on the first turn. Polly's Wilma contacted the running rail on the third turn and lost ground as a result. Bowled Underarm and Agent Rocket collided approaching the winning post.

Polly's Wilma underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left monkey and left pectoral muscles. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Yellowtail Bear. Stewards directed a post-race urine sample to be taken.

Stewards were unable to obtain a post-race urine sample from Yellowtail Bear and a post-race blood sample was subsequently taken.

Polly's Blair was slow to begin. Paradise Pippa went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Paradise Pippa and Polly's Blair collided soon after the start. Polly's Blair checked off Majestic Way approaching the home turn.

Vigorous – New declared weight of 35.8kgs, last raced at 37.3kgs.

Ragnar Bale and Wenona Bale collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Lost Property and Novo Ollie collided soon after the start. Wenona Bale and Novo Ollie collided on the first turn. New Punchline checked off Novo Ollie on the second turn. Wenona Bale and Novo Ollie collided approaching the home turn. New Punchline and Wenona Bale collided entering the home straight. Wenona Bale and Lost Property collided in the home straight.

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

Nadli and Sparky Girl were slow to begin.

Nadali, Sparky Girl, Screen Shot and Nessa's Ex Teddy collided soon after the start checking Nadali and Sparky Girl. Enya Bale, Nadli and Wonderful World collided on the first turn checking Enya Bale, Sparky Girl and Wonderful World, severely checking Screen Shot and causing Nadali and Wonderful World to fall. Sparky Girl and Enya Bale collided on the second turn. Screen Shot and Nessa's Ex Teddy collided on the home turn.

Nadali underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left pectoral muscle and a spike wound to the left hind paw. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Wonderful World underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Midnight Titan.

Mitch Bale, Jayville Roman and Olson Bale were slow to begin. 

Jayville Roman and Olson Bale collided soon after the start. King Gristle, Blue Hunter and Pure Cool Titan collided on the first turn checking Blue Hunter and Pure Cool Titan. Midnight Titan, Olson Bale and Mitch Bale collided approaching the second turn. Mitch Bale checked off Blue Hunter on the second turn. Midnight Titan checked off Olson Bale in the back straight. Mitch Bale and Pure Cool Titan collide on the third turn. Midnight Titan checked off Jayville Roman on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Midnight Titan checked off Olson Bale entering the home straight checking Jayville Roman.

Fast Izzi and Yindi Girl Turbo were slow begin.

Yindi Girl Turbo and So Amazing collided soon after the start checking Yindi Girl Turbo. Fast Izzi, Mepunga Debbie, Yindi Girl Turbo and So Amazing collided on the first turn. Yindi Girl Turbo and So Amazing collided entering the front straight. Fast Izzi and Mepunga Debbie collided in the front straight. Fast Izzi and So Amazing collided on the second turn. Nicmac Paddywack and Yindi Girl Turbo collided entering the back straight. Yindi Girl Turbo and Fast Izzi collided in the back straight. Nicmac Paddywack checked off Yindi Girl Turbo on the fourth turn. So Amazing checked off Mepunga Debbie on the fourth turn.

Philadelphia Pip, Mimstar and Go Seek Fernando were slow to begin.

Philadelphia Pip checked off Kracken Bam Bam approaching the first turn. Philadelphia Pip and Go Seek Fernando collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn checking Philadelphia Pip. Weeona Pete and Kracken Bam Bam collided entering the back straight. Philadelphia Pip and Mimstar collided in the back straight causing Philadelphia Pip to fall.

Philadelphia Pip underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left eye. No stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Incredible Hero - the winner of the event.

Cindy's Oliver, King Of Swing, Bad Bay Barry and Arielle Bale were slow to begin. 

Bad Bay Barry and Arielle bale collided soon after the start. Aston Peroni crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Debbie's Destiny. Arielle Bale checked off Bad Boy Barry approaching the first turn. Our Manny, King Of Swing and Debbie's Destiny collided approaching the first turn checking Debbie's Destiny, Cindy's Oliver and Bad Boy Barry, causing Bad Boy Barry to race wide. Arielle Bale, Debbie's Destiny and Cindy's Oliver collided on the second turn checking Debbie's Destiny and Cindy's Oliver. Our Manny checked off King Of Swing on the third turn, Debbie's Destiny fell as a result. Arielle Bale and Cindy's Oliver collided on the third turn. Bad Boy Barry and Arielle Bale collided approaching the home turn. Bad Boy Barry marred the running of Arielle Bale on the home turn and again in the home straight severely checking Arielle Bale.

Debbie's Destiny underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injuries to the left and right monkey muscle, and left chest muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Bad Boy Barry underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a toe laceration on the right hind leg. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs J. McDowall, the handler of Bad Boy Barry regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn and in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Bad Boy Barry was charged with marring. Mrs McDowall pleaded guilty to the charge, Bad Boy Barry is suspended for 28 days at The Meadows and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Kratos, Why Not Luv, Tim Tam Sam and Super Nat were slow to begin. 

Kratos checked off Why Not Luv soon after the start. Super Nat and Tim Tam Sam collided approaching the first turn. Aston Corinna checked off Couture approaching the first turn. and collided with Scatterbox. Tim Tam Sam checked off Scatterbox on the first turn checking Super Nat. Aston Corinna and Scatterbox collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Kratos checked off Scatterbox on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Kratos checked off Scatterbox entering the back straight checking Super Nat. Tim Tam Sam and Kratos collided on the third turn. Super Nat and Scatterbox collided in the home straight. Aston Corinna and Kratos collided approaching the winning post.

Tim Tam Sam underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left groin. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Quick Finance.

Double Tactic was quick to begin.

Dreamy Eyes and Zoro Bale collided soon after the start checking Dreamy Eyes. Miss Heart and Dreamy Eyes collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, Miss Heart contacted the running rail as a result. Double Tactic and Peas And Carrots collided on the first turn. 

Miss Heart underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right triangle muscle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Quick Finance – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 52. 

Stewards spoke to the trainer of Quick Finance, Mr Theodotou, and catcher Ms C Brinsley, regarding the greyhound not having a catcher engaged for this event. After taking evidence from both parties, stewards were unable to progress the matter and subsequently no action was taken against either party.

A pre-race sample was taken from Una Star.

Major Bourbski was quick to begin. Oshkosh Nar was slow to begin. Gazza's Pick went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Steel Magnolia crossed to the rail soon after the start and collided with Flossy Lee. Major Bourbski crossed to the outside approaching the first turn checking Steel Magnolia and Oshkosh Nar. Una Star checked off Flossy Lee approaching the first turn. Steel Magnolia and Oshkosh Nar collided on the first turn and again entering the back straight.

Una Star underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left hamstring. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.