Ripplebrook Rory and Lady Lagertha collided approaching the first turn.  Lady Lagertha eased approaching the first turn and subsequently pulled up.  Aston Fraiche and Soda Prince collided entering the home straight.

Lady Lagertha underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left monkey muscle.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. E. Lieshout, the trainer of Lady Lagertha regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Lady Lagertha was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Lieshout pleaded guilty to the charge, Lady Lagertha was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69A(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

There was a delay to the All Clear in order for the Stewards to review the positioning of the lure approaching the finishing line. This occurred due to Lady Lagertha pulling up approaching the first turn and running back in the opposite direction and the Lure Driver being instructed to activate the finish on lure safety procedure for concluding the race. However, Lady Legertha was subsequently secured by track staff at the 460m start, thus alleviating the need for the alternate finish. The Lure Driver was instructed to abort the finish on procedure and perform a normal catching pen finish. After watching all available video footage and acting on their observations, the Stewards were satisfied that no runner was substantially inconvenienced so as to affect the outcome of the Event, and permitted the variance in accordance with GAR 55 (1). The All Clear was given on 8-7-4-2. 

The photo finish camera failed to opperate for this event. The judge confirmed placings from their own observations and use of the back up photo finish camera.