In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 29.6 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.8 degrees.

Angel's Prophet - new declared weight of 27.6kg, last raced at 26.3kg.

Leo Rose and Angel's Prophet were slow to begin.  Rockin' Richard and Bellafonte collided soon after the start.  Play Win and Leo Rose collided approaching the first turn checking Play Win and Bellafonte.  Angel's Prophet and Bellafonte collided on the first turn checking Bellafonte.  Leo Rose and Rockin' Richard collided on the first turn checking Rockin' Richard and Play Win.  Snooker Que and Leo Rose collided entering the home straight.  Bellafonte visibly eased in the home straight and again approaching the winning post and collided with Angel's Prophet.  Zambora Lulu visibly eased approaching the winning post.

Rockin' Richard underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a split webbing on the left hind foot.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Zambora Lulu underwent a post race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 4.  Zambora Lulu was found to have an injured right monkey muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.   Stewards spoke to Mr. L. Rowe the trainer of Zambora Lulu regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Zambora Lulu was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Rowe pleaded not guilty to the charge, Zambora Lulu must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Bellafonte underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right pencil muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Pollutro the representative for Bellafonte regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight and approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Bellafonte was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Pollutro pleaded guilty to the charge, Bellafonte must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Hurry Harry was quick to begin.  Madalia Brodie and Outlaw Legend were slow to begin.  Panda Rose was checked off Hurry Harry approaching the first turn and collided with Ishmy Dozer and Pedda Pal checking Ishmy Dozer.  Panda Rose and Pedda Pal collided on the first turn checking Pedda Pal and severely checking Panda Rose.  Panda Rose was checked off Pedda Pal approaching the home turn and raced wide.

Panda Rose underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Madalia Brodie underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right hind leg.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Here Runs Emilia was quick to begin.  Madalia  Champ was slow to begin.  Darnum Dodger and Here Runs Emilia collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn checking Here Runs Emilia.  Darnum Dodger and Tristian Rose collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Darnum Dodger was checked off Madalia Champ approaching the home turn.  Here Runs Emilia and Frosty Paradise collided approaching the winning post.

Destini Trucker was quick to begin.  Hot Pies was slow to begin.  Weeona Gina and Hot Pies collided entering the home straight.

Kingfisher Rose and Weeona Pete were slow to begin.  Slingshot Hammer was checked off Duce Royal on the first turn.  Kingfisher Rose was checked off Slingshot Hammer entering the home straight checking Delta Rhode.

A post race sample was taken from Peter Galo - winner of the event and Slingshot Hammer - second placegetter in the event.

Mepunga Daniel was slow to begin.  Strada and Leon Bale collided soon after the start checking Strada.  Awesome Catch, Lots Of Chatter and Leon Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Strada was checked off Henessey Venom approaching the home turn.  Submission was checked off Mepunga Daniel approaching the home turn.  Mepunga Daniel and Awesome Catch collided approaching the home turn.

A post race sample was taken from Whiskey Riot - winner of the event and Awesome Catch - second placegetter in the event.

Stewards dispensed with the Hot Weather Policy as the outside temperature went below 27 degrees.

A pre-race sample was taken from Start A Riot.

Bush Blossom was quick to begin.  Cee Jay's Boy was slow to begin.  Jaro Bale, Cee Jay's Boy and Start A Riot collided soon after the start checking Cee Jay's Boy.  Start A Riot raced wide on the home turn.

A post race sample was taken from La Grand Quality - winner of the event and Wears Woodleigh - second placegetter in the event.

Speed Star and Crimson Vixen were quick to begin.  Weeona Bulldozer was slow to begin.  Mepunga Wonder was checked off Curnow Keats soon after the start.  Weeona Bulldozer galloped on Mepunga Wonder approachng the home turn.  Mepunga Wonder and Curnow Keats collided approaching the winning post.

Mepunga Wonder underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left front toe and right metacarpals.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Britton the trainer of Mepunga Wonder and issued a warning regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

A post race sample was taken from Hooked On Scotch - winner of the event and Crimson Vixen - second placegetter in the event.

Mia's Hand was quick to begin.  Speed Force and Nan Moffitt collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Grab That Earn, Speed Force and Nan Moffitt collided approaching the first turn.  Skinny La La and Can't Say That collided approaching the first turn checking Skinny La La.  Speed Force was checked of Bag Of Tricks on the first turn checking Bag Of Tricks and Grab That Earn.  Grab That Earn was checked off Bag Of Tricks approaching the home turn.  Speed Force raced wide on the home turn.

Macy Lee was quick to begin.  Silky Success was slow to begin.  Buddy Goes Bang and Tinker Bess collided approaching the first turn checking Tinker Bess.  Buddy Goes Bang was checked off Podim approaching the first turn.  Silky Success raced wide in the home straight.

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

My Mate Flash was quick to begin.  Carter Senor was slow to begin.  Ultimate Poison and Sabakat collided approaching the first turn checking Sabakat.  Sabakat and Shakalaka collided approaching the first turn.  Ultimate Poison, Shakalaka and Carter Senor collided on the first turn checking Shakalaka and Carter Senor.  Shakalaka was checked off My Mate  Flash on the home turn.  Nicholas Rose raced wide in the home straight.

Crakalakin Caity, Voluptuous Blue and Quick Finance collided soon after the start.  Gracelands, Owlette and River Crossing collided approaching the first turn checking Owlette.  Gracelands and Maximum Trina collided approaching the first turn.  Maximum Trina and Quick Finance collided approaching the home turn.   River Crossing and Maximum Trina collided on the home turn.  Owlette turned its head and visibly eased in the home straight and collided with Gracelands checking Gracelands.  Owlette, River Crossing and Gracelands collided approaching the winning post.

Owlette underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right deltoid muscle and left chest muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Pollutro the representative for Owlette regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Owlette was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Pollutro pleaded guilty to the charge, Owlette is suspended for 28 days at Waragul and must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks)  pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post race sample was taken from Josie's Entity - winner of the event.

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Warragul Toyota Cup to be held on 11 January 2020.  The official box draw is as follows:-

1.                   Wears Woodleigh

2.                   Peter Galo

3.                   Awesome Catch

4.                   Slingshot Hammer

5.                   Crimson Vixen

6.                   La Grand Quality

7.                   Whiskey Riot

8.                   Hooked On Scotch

9. 1st    Res   Speed Star

10. 2nd Res  Duce Royal