Raining Rainbows – Late scratching at 8:35am when Mr J. Bosnich reported the greyhound to have a tibula injury. (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

The Stewards opened and finalised an inquiry into the late scratching of Raining Rainbows at 8.35am this morning, a short time after scratchings closed. After hearing submissions, Mr J.Bosnich acknowledged he had failed to scratch greyhound prior to scratching time. 

Mr.Bosnich pleaded guilty to an offence under GAR 86(o), in that he negligently failed to withdraw the greyhound 'Raining Rainbows' before the appointed scratching time despite being aware that it was not fit to race.  A fine of $200 was issued with $100 suspended for 12 months.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Royal upon arrival at the course.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Lawson Drive.

Jamo and West Of Westeros were slow to begin.

West Of Westeros checked off Fernando Frank soon after the start.  Jamo and Fernando Frank collided approaching the first turn checking Jamo.  Lawson Drive and Jamo collided on the first turn turn checking both greyhounds; checking West Of Westeros which raced wide.  Mepunga Royal checked off Estrella Starr on the first turn checking Fernando Frank.  Lawson Drive and Jamo collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  Well Grounded and Mepunga Royal collided on the second turn.  Well Grounded and Mepunga Royal collided on the third turn checking Well Grounded.