Spin – Late scratching at 6:30am when Trainer, Grant Walker reported the greyhound to have an elevated temperature (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 20(3)(v) before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Wicked Missile and Inga Harry collided soon after the start checking Wicked Missile.  Bruree Fairy and Combat Mission collided soon after the start and again at the 300mtr mark causing to Combat Mission to fall.  Ava's Prediction, Jerry Buzzard and Inga Harry collided at the 300mtr mark checking Ava's Prediction and Inga Harry.  Bruree Fairy, Maddingley Magic and Ava's Prediction collided approaching the 250mtr mark checking all three greyhounds.  Bruree Fairy checked off Jerry Buzzard at the 250mtr mark.  Jerry Buzzard marred Bruree Fairy approaching the winning post checking Bruree Fairy.  

Combat Mission underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have bruising/contusion over left shoulder.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Wicked Missile underwent a post-race veterinary examination due to an incident in the catching pen. No apparent injury was reported.

Jerry Buzzard underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.  Stewards spoke to Mr Kevin Tirchett, the trainer regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Jerry Buzzard was charged with marring.  Mr. Tirchett pleaded not guilty to the charge, Jerry Buzzard was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr Edmund Dollery regarding the racing manners of Bruree Fairy at the 50mtr mark.  After hearing evidence from Mr. Dollery, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners.