In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'.  At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 27.3 degrees and the kennel temperature was 16.2 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy. 

All persons (both Essential Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore face-masks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Tingle was slow to begin.

Eagle Boy and Tingle collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

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

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Mr S. Courts, lure driver did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Mr R. Glass, parade did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Twilight Rouge, Kraken Presto and Dennehy collided on the first turn. Twilight Rouge and Kraken Presto collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Little Nando and Man Cave collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds. Just Admit It and Man Cave collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds. Kraken Presto and Dennehy collided in the home straight.

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

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Run Machine was slow to begin.

All Inn Pearl and Lilly Patch collided approaching the first turn checking Lilly Patch severely checking All Inn Pearl, Tzar's Ghost and Run Machine; causing Tzar's Ghost to fall as a result. All Inn Pearl and Run Machine collided on the home turn. Suntanned and Hacker collided entering the home straight.

All Inn Pearl underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent inury was reported.

Tzar's Ghost underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injuries to the left biceps, left back muscle, a left tarsal sprain and an abrasion to the the left wrist. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Tin Can Sam with trainer Ms Julie Ward and noted their comments.

Token Supreme - New declared weight of 33.0 kgs, last raced at 31.9 kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Marley.

Token Supreme was slow to begin. Token Supreme checked off Miss Marley approaching the first turn. Tin Can Sam checked off Kraken Storm on the home turn.

Tin Can Sam underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

A pre-race sample was taken from New Lad.

All Inn Zoe checked off Broken Promise soon after the start. All Inn Abby galloped on All Inn Zoe on the first turn checking both greyhounds. All Inn Zoe lost ground approaching the home turn. New Lad and Two Metre Peter collided entering the home straight.

All Inn Zoe underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 8. All Inn Zoe was found to have injuries to the left bicep, right bicep and left hamstrings. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Cash Currency was slow to begin.

All Inn Dungee checked off Oh Mary on the first turn. Meatball Soup and Kraken Jonny collided approaching the home turn.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Following the running of this event Stewards removed the hot weather requirement for greyhounds to remain on course for an extra 15 mins, as the outside temperature had dropped below 24 degrees.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Mr S. Courts, lure driver did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Winlock Newbolt was slow to begin.

Havelock Fire checked off Dominus approaching the first turn. Havelock Fire checked off Winlock Newbolt approaching the home turn.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Mr R. Glass, parade did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Aston Santana was slow to begin.

Wrangle checked off Aston Champagne soon after the start. Lance Link checked off Aston Santana on the first turn.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Mr S. Courts, lure driver 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 Got Me Smarty.

Got Me Smarty and Freakish Talent were quick to begin.

Freakish Talent checked off Lembor on the first turn

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Mr S. Courts, lure driver did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Itchy Kaala was very slow to begin - 3 lengths.

Mystery Talent contacted the running rail on the first turn.

Mystery Talent underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left biceps. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

Kraken Thunder checked off Trout on the first turn checking Flaming Moses and severely checking Ramona. Send It Tucker checked off Adesanya entering the home straight.

No head-on vision was available for this race.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lektra Swing.

Jump The Bar and Aston Verve collided soon after the start. Jump The Bar, Aston Verve and Quicker Than Joe collided on the first turn. Zoe's Intention and Quicker Than Joe collided approaching the home turn checking Zoe's Intention. Quicker Than Joe and Aston Verve collided entering the home straight. Aston Verve turned its head outwards and collided with Jump The Bar in the home straight checking Jump The Bar.

Aston Verve underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr Jye Formosa, the representative of Aston Verve regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Aston Verve was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Formosa pleaded guilty to the charge, Aston Verve was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

No head-on vision was available for this race.