In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 33 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.5 degrees. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Super Group.

Super Group was slow to begin.

Zambezi Icon and You Sunshine collided on the first turn. Super Group and Dundee Amber collided approaching the home turn.

Treasure's Danae – Late scratching at 6.30pm due to the greyhound not being presented (GAR 31). No stand down period was imposed. Trainer Ms P.Boots was fined $250.

A pre-race sample was taken from Backhand Basile.

Magic Oyster was slow to begin.

Sylvia's Delight checked off Dartin' Through on the first turn. Sylvia's Delight and Magic Oyster collided on the home turn. Sylvia's Delight raced wide entering the home straight. Dartin' Through marred All Inn Jason in the home straight. Magic Oyster turned its head in the home straight. 

Magic Oyster underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury, a 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr W Elson, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Magic Oyster was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr W Elson pleaded guilty to the charge, Magic Oyster must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dartin' Through underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Mr C Webb, the trainer of Dartin' Through regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Dartin' Through was charged with marring. Mr C Webb pleaded guilty to the charge, Dartin' Through is suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lady Gotham.

Wendy Maria and Lisa's Edge collided approaching the first turn. Wendy Maria, Lisa's Edge and Burrawonga Girl collided on the first turn checking Lisa's Edge.

Cast underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left track leg injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Miss S Evans did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ginny Woolf.

Ha Ha Gotcha was slow to begin.

New Sense, Shimmy Dat Ray and Ginny Woolf collided on the first turn checking Kraken Roger, New Sense, Shimmy Dat Ray, Quando Quando, Ginny Woolf and Ha Ha Gotcha. Kraken Roger and Quando Quando collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from You Blast.

Following this event Stewards dispensed the GRV Heat Policy as the outside temperature was 26 degrees.

Cullquin Marcel was slow to begin.

Ben Doon checked off Secret Thoughts soon after the start. Silver Compass checked off Aston Soho on the first turn. You Blast and Secret Thoughts collided entering the home straight. Pontiac Icon and Ben Doon collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mi Roma.

Another Vader was very slow to begin, 3 lengths.

Rynell Bale and Mi Roma collided approaching the first turn. Main One checked off Uprising on the first turn. Deep Blue and Rynell Bale raced wide entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Carl.

Dyna Carl was slow to begin.

Burrawonga Miss, Dyna Carl and Tekidanto collided on the first turn checking Burrawonga Miss and Dyna Carl. Burrawonga Miss raced wide entering the home straight.

Burrawonga Miss underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hip injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ivalise Allen.

Sarcasmic was slow to begin.

Krisbar Blue Fox and Sarcasmic collided soon after the start checking Krisbar Blue Fox. Sarcasmic checked off Blazin' Bulla approaching the first turn and entering the home straight. Spyfection checked off You Blue entering the home straight checking Ivalise Allen and Blazin' Bulla. Ivalise Allen and Blazin' Bulla collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lil Snooze.

Sheza Code Blue checked off Lil Snooze approaching the first turn. Young Jebrynah and Cryptic collided on the first turn checking Young Jebrynah, Aston Malibu, Cryptic and Awesom Asset. Young Jebrynah and Aston Malibu collided entering the home straight checking Young Jebrynah, Sheza Code Blue and Aston Malibu. Sheza Code Blue and Aston Malibu collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nimble Nala.

Nimble Nala was quick to begin.

Janray Rastus and Cool Rage were slow to begin.

Cullquin Elijah and Mustered Courage collided soon after the start. Super Switch, Cool Rage and Lana's Image collided on the first turn severely checking Super Switch which fell as a result. Cullquin Elijah and Mustered Courage collided on the home turn. Cool Rage checked off Lana's Image on the home turn.

Super Switch underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hip injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Miss S Evans did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Inter Joe.

Inter Joe and Kraken Courage collided soon after the start checking Inter Joe. Inter Joe and Kraken Courage collided in the home straight.

Inter Joe underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Jordan Formosa, after reviewing the head on and side on footage, Steward’s own observations and Mr Formosa's submissions, Inter Joe was issued with a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Luka's Choice.

Only Us, Scott Pizzazz, All Inn Tara and Murrabit Benny collided approaching the first turn. Scott Pizzazz and Murrabit Benny collided on the first turn checking Murrabit Benny. Scott Pizzazz and Luka's Choice collided approaching the home turn.

Meeting Comments:

Jumbo Zeal – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 33.6kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 21:92 Jumbo Zeal Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sale.

Tex Kingdom – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 31.2kgs, Box 4, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22:45 Tex Kingdom Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Maddox Bale – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 28.0kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22:50 Maddox Bale Cleared, Comment: Blinkers On. Cleared All Tracks except Warragul and Bendigo