General Meeting Comments: 

Stewards reminded participants to cease wearing the Dream Chasers Festival polos, as the 17 December 2022 exemption will no longer apply and the usual GRV dress code attire (white collared polo shirt) must be worn when handling. Failure to comply with this request may result in fines being issued.

Today, 01 January 2023, Stewards finalised an adjourned inquiry with Mr. Trevor Whitford from the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club Meeting held on 24 October 2022. The subject of the inquiry involved Mr. Whitford's conduct toward GRV Stewards and conduct in the kennel building/wash bays following the running of Race 3. Mr. Whitford pleaded guilty to a charge of GAR 165(a) in that he engaged in conduct that was detrimental to the image and control of greyhound racing. Stewards imposed a penalty of $500.00, with $250.00 wholly suspended for a period of 24 months pending no similar offences or further breaches of the relevant rule.

In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 33.8 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.2 degrees. The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

A pre–race sample was unable to be obtained from Fortune Master, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

Cool Summer and Miss Artemis were slow to begin.

In accordance with GAR 156(w), Mr. Jake Dean was issued with a warning regarding non–compliance with the GRV Dress Code.

A pre–race sample was taken from Hasko Bale.

Smooth Cruiser, Dark Horse and Tudor Folk were slow to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Rothwell Whinny.

Rothwell Whinny was slow to begin.

Mepunga Roxy lost ground turning into the home straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist fracture. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Ohana Elsa lost ground turning off the back straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist sprain and right hamstrings injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Raymond Floyd regarding Ohana Elsa's overall performance in the event. In accordance with GAR 122, the Stewards requested Mr. Floyd to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Ohana Elsa in the event, which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event.

A pre–race sample was taken from Bruce's Ruslie.

Blazer Edition and Infra Lady was quick to begin.

Blazer Edition lost ground turning into the back straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist sprain. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Trevor Whitford regarding Blazer Edition's overall performance in the event. In accordance with GAR 122, the Stewards requested Mr. Whitford to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Blazer Edition in the event, which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event.

Brutal Power lost ground turning into the home straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Peter Knott regarding Brutal Power's racing manners turning into the home straight. After hearing submissions from Mr. Knott, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no further action.

Just Vic underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer's request and was found to have lacerations to both metatarsals. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Ohana Brockie lost ground turning off the back straight, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following the running of Race 6. Found to have injuries to the left thigh and right triangle muscle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre–race sample was taken from Mazikeen Smith.

Victory Fire and Kalbarri were quick to begin. Quill Bale went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. Beware Bob was slow to begin.

Mr. Correy Grenfell was fined $50.00 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound Quill Bale, pursuant to GAR 88.

A pre–race sample was taken from Bumpy's Dad Roy.

Baby Jaycee was quick to begin. Tiggerlong Nibel and Fitzroy Bale were slow to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from You Ember.

Danintree Lad was slow to begin.

Mr. Jason Caley was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 99 in that they failed to ensure a catcher was engaged for the greyhound You Ember.

A pre–race sample was taken from Mepunga Raider.

Zipping Aura and Lucky Molly were quick to begin.