The start of this event was delayed by approximately 13 minutes due to an issue with the lure. All greyhounds were removed from the starting boxes, vetted by the on-track Veterinarian and passed fit to race. The race then commenced at 3:31 pm.

Diva's Lass was quick to begin.

Mini Sandwiches was slow to begin.

Stewards spoke to Ms Maria Barber, the trainer of Matchbox Lady, after the greyhound stayed in the starting boxes and took no competitive part in the event. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 129, Matchbox Lady must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Belair Bale– The frequency of racing of was discussed with Ms Tammy Kennedy-Harris, the comments were noted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Behind Greywalls.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 8 minutes due to race 1 being delayed, the race then commenced at 3:41 pm.

Renegade Ruslie was quick to begin.

Reality Jewel and Cailah's Crew were slow to begin.

Mr Damian Meade was reminded of responsibilities under GAR 156(f) (negligence) for failing to catch East On Henry at the conclusion of the race.

Ms Terri-Maree Morris was reminded of responsibilities under GAR 156(f) (negligence) for failing to catch Belair Bale at the conclusion of the race.

Belair Bale marred Behind Greywalls on the home turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left tarsal sprain and a right hamstring injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Ms Tammy Kennedy-Harris, the representative of Belair Bale regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123 Belair Bale was charged with marring. Ms Kennedy-Harris pleaded guilty to the charge, Belair Bale was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon and must performa Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Renegade Ruslie visibly eased in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re-vetted following race 5 and was found to have a left hamstring injury; a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Russell Edwards,regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Renegade Ruslie was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Edwards pleaded guilty to the charge, Renegade Ruslie was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 125, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dark Night visibly eased in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re-vetted following race 7 and was found to have a left groin injury; a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Ms Maria Barber, the representative of Dark Night regarding the greyhound’s racing manners. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 Dark Night was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms Barber pleaded guilty to the charge, Dark Night was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Ava Sarah was quick to begin.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Morbius was slow to begin.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

An out of competition sample was taken from Built Different on 05 July 2022 pursuant to GAR 139.

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

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

There were no reportable incidents in the event.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Neesa Giblet was quick to begin.

Chilly Bin was slow to begin.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Zipping Demi was quick to begin.

Defined Benefit was slow to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from Coulter Bale.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tangerine Sands.

Never Sweet and Zipping Bear were quick to begin.

Devil's Spirit was slow to begin.

Lilly Rush – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 106.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Charizard was slow to begin.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

Castle sween was quick to begin.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

There were no reportable incidents in the event.

No head-on vision available on the back straight.

.Satisfactory Trial 1:

Clyde Jakit – 6 Months – Solo, Distance 395m, Weight 35.5 kg, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.945 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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Satisfactory Trial 2:

Sneaky Mojo – 6 Months – Solo, Distance 350m, Weight 32.2 kg, Box 5, Placed 1st, Time Run 19.992 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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Satisfactory Trial 3:

Jonah Alcatraz – FTC – Field of 4, Distance 350m, Weight 32.5 kg, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 20.401 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Warragul and Sale.

Here Comes Pie - FTC –  Field of 4, Distance 350m, Weight 34.2 kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 19.925 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Alpine Butterfly – Marring – Field of 4, Distance 350m, Weight 31.1 kg, Box 6, Placed 1st, Time Run 19.815 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.

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