In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'.  At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 37.6 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.5 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy. 

Tarranginnie was slow to begin.

Masalki and Oreo Lady collided on the first turn; checking both greyhounds.  Manila Dusk and Rosie Posie collided on the first turn, checking Rosie Posie.  Rosie Posie galloped on Manila Dusk approaching the home turn; checking both greyhounds.  Rosie Posie checked off Manila Dusk entering the home straight.  Impress Us checked off Manila Dusk approaching the winning post.

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

Sneaky Kiss was slow to begin.

Sneaky Kiss and Shaw's Smother collided approaching the first turn.  Go Lexi Go, Sneaky Kiss and Shaw's Smother collided on the first turn; checking Sneaky Kiss, Shaw's Smother and Sugar Boloney.  Shaw's Smother lost ground approaching the home turn and trailled the field for the remainder of the event.

Shaw's Smother underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Mr M Johnson, the trainer of Shaw's Smother who declined a re-vet of the greyhound, regarding its performance in this event.  Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Shaw's Smother must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race sample was taken from Son Of Suri - the winner of the event.

Alabama Cruise and Rockin' Diamonds were slow to begin.

I'm Not Barry and Minnie Banjo collided approaching the first turn, checking I'm Not Barry.  Batman's Dreams and Star Of Jasmine collided on the first turn; checking Batman's Dreams, Star Of Jasmine and Minnie Banjo.  Impress Them raced wide on the first turn; checking Batman's Dreams and Star Of Jasmine.  Alabama Cruise raced wide on the home turn.  Star Of Jasmine checked off Minnie Banjo entering the home straight.  Minnie Banjo and Batman's Dreams collided several times approaching the winning post.

Minnie Banjo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race six, no apparent injury could be detected. 

Stewards spoke to Mr G Harding regarding the racing manners of Minnie Banjo approaching the winning post.  After hearing evidence from Mr Harding and  viewing all the available race footage, both lateral and head-on vision, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.  Stewards established that Minnie Banjo and Batman's Dreams collided on several occassions approaching the winning post, which contributed to Minnie Banjo becoming unbalanced for a number of strides.

A post-race sample was taken from Batman's Dreams - the winner of the event.

Ernie All Sorts – Late scratching at 2:51 pm under GAR 37(4) on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian after the greyhound was found to be infested with fleas.  A three day stand down period was imposed Stewards will require a veterinary certificate of clearance stating the condition no longer exists before any future nomination will be accepted.

Giant's Flash was slow to begin.

Not Arandt checked off Fab Nine soon after the start.  Memory Lass and Fab Nine collided on the first turn, checking Fab Nine.  Rakesh and Nova To Burn collided on the first turn; checking Nova To Burn and Giant's Flash; Nova To Burn raced wide as a result.  Not Arandt and Fab Nine collided on the home turn and again in the home straight, checking Not Arandt. Rakesh and Giant's Flash collided several times approaching the winning post. 

Giant's Flash underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg triangle injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Mr R Clark regarding the racing manners of Giant's Flash approaching the winning post.  After hearing evidence from Mr Clark, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pride Into Power.

Aston Zephyr was slow to begin.

Dim Sim and Posterior Chain collided soon after the start; checking both greyhounds.  Posterior Chain and Jabba Bolt collided approaching the first turn, checking Posterior Chain.  Crackerjack Kane and Pride Into Power collided on the first turn, checking Pride Into Power.

Don's Scolari was slow to begin.

Kraken Tex and Oriental Jade collided soon after the start.  Charley Davidson, Kraken Tex and Oriental Jade collided on the first turn; checking Charley Davidson and Kraken Tex.  Don's Scolari checked off Kraken Tex on the first turn.  Cyberpunk Tokyo crossed to the rail in the home straight, checking Oriental Jade.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spring Value.

Crazy Old Duck was quick to begin.  Winlock Newbolt was slow to begin.

Spring Value and Tin Can Sam collided approaching the home turn, checking Spring Value.  Spring Value and Winlock Newbolt collided entering the home straight, checking Spring Value.

Lachie's Legacy was slow to begin.

Vice Grip, Lethal Image and Havilah Kid collided on the first turn; checking all three greyhounds.  Robin's Choice tired over the concluding stages.

Robin's Choice underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

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

Six And Out and Create A Scene were slow to begin.

Rower's Rule checked off Our Brinni on the first turn, checking Create A Scene.  Our Brinni checked off Rockstar Jelfs approaching the home turn.  Lara Diamond checked off Gypsy Cinnamon on the home turn.

Tiger Blurton and Sister Annie were slow to begin.

Crackerjack Ads and Six Big Boys collided soon after the start.  Six Big Boys checked off Tiger Blurton approaching the first turn.  Tiger Blurton and Sister Annie collided on the first turn, checking Tiger Blurton.  Jono's Express tired over the concluding stages and collided with Tiger Blurton.

Jono's Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Heidi.

Fawn Illusion and Rostered Off were slow to begin.

Rev Up Angel and Aston Heidi collided approaching the first turn.  Horizon Princess checked off Crackerjack Fish approaching the first turn.  Rev Up Angel and Aston Heidi collided on the first turn, checking Horizon Princess.  Rev Up Angel and Aston Heidi collided approaching the home turn, checking Rev Up Angel.  Rev Up Angel checked off Fawn Illusion entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Crackerjack Carr.

Tigers Nineteen was quick to begin.  Crackerjack Carr was slow to begin.

Graphic Design and Quicker Than Joe collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn; checking Quicker Than Joe and Crackerjack Carr.  Crackerjack Carr and Quicker Than Joe collided entering the home straight.  Crackerjack Carr and Tigers Nineteen collided in the home straight.