Moraine Marco, Federal Flash and Rothwell Whinny were slow to begin.

Jilliby Jeff collided with the running rail, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right calf injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Rothwell Whinny underwent a post–race veterinary examination due to frequency of racing - no apparent injury was reported. Trainer Mr. Ronald Dunne advised Stewards that he had not expected the greyhound to gain a start in the final after being second reserve, and this was the reason for the greyhound having a start at the Shepparton race meeting on 01 December 2022.

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

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), lure driver Mr. Chris Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Lunar Star, Lucky Molly, Trenzalore and Golden Quest were quick to begin.

My Father's Son marred the running of Wheel And Go and underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Michael Chilcott regarding My Father's Son’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, My Father's Son was charged with marring. Mr. Chilcott pleaded guilty to the charge and My Father's Son was suspended for 28 days at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), lure driver Mr. Chris Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

A sample was taken from Sher Zany upon arrival at the course.

Tinker Fran was quick to begin. Udita Bale was slow to begin.

Mr. Daniel Gibbons was issued with a warning under GAR156(f) for negligence after he momentarily lost control of the greyhound Emani Bale in the stir-up yard prior to the start of the event.

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

Lovaz Bale was quick to begin. Mepunga Raider was slow to begin.

Mepunga Raider marred the running of Elite Alex in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Kennel Representative Ms Angela Langton regarding Mepunga Raider’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Mepunga Raider was charged with marring. Ms Langton pleaded guilty to the charge and Mepunga Raider was suspended for 28 days at The Meadows and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dewana Scotch fell entering the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Die Hard fell on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

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

The start of ths event was delayed by approximately 5 minutes due to an issue with closing a gate in the back straight.

Good Chat Wispy and Rejuvenate were quick to begin. Deadly Class was slow to begin. 

Deadly Class faltered in the front straight and subsequently pulled up, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle and left hamstring injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Following the running of this event, Stewards became aware of an altercation occurring in a public area of the racecourse between a member of the public and a registered participant. The member of the public was identified as Mr Vince Tullio and the registered participant as Mr Ibrahim Kama. Stewards subsequently opened and adjourned an inquiry into the incident and ordered the removal of both persons from the course, pursuant to GAR 19(3)(o).

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

A sample was taken from Chappy's Big Boy upon arrival at the course.

Blue Demon fell on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound. No stand down period was imposed.

Electrified was severely checked on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound. No stand down period was imposed.

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

Shadow Riot was slow to begin.

King Con marred the running of Chappy's Cosmog, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right calf muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Ms Michelle Mallia regarding King Con’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, King Con was charged with marring. Ms Mallia pleaded guilty to the charge and King Con was suspended for 28 days at The Meadows and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Elite Jet was quick to begin.

Roman Blazer – proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 106.

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

Fiorano was quick to begin. Ludo Bagman was slow to begin. 

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

Natteo Bale and Boomburst were slow to begin. 

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

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Steward Ms R. Fazulla did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Quinlan Bale was slow to begin. 

Hot Scotch lost ground entering the back straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right calf muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Handler Mr Clayton King was issued with a warning under GAR156(f) for negligence after he momentarily lined up behind the wrong box at the start of the event whilst handling the greyhound Tobin Frost.

Chic was quick to begin.

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

Meeting Comments:

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Sportsbet Silver Chief Final to be held on 10 December 2022. The official box draw is as follows:

1. Landyn Bale

2. Rejuvenate

3. Amron Boy

4. Amron Dan

5. Scofflaw

6. False Confidence

7. Triumph

8. Euler Bale

9. (1st Res) Showman Jack

10. (2nd Res) Tinker Norm

Stewards conferred with the judges regarding the finishing times to determine the second reserve in the Sportsbet Silver Chief Final. As FastTrack is limited to displaying three decimal places, the finishing times of Salad Dodger and Tinker Norm were both automatically rounded to 30.114. The actual four decimal finishing times were as follows: Salad Dodger (2nd placed in Heat 6 - 30.1139) and Tinker Norm (2nd placed in Heat 8 - 30.1135). As a result, Stewards confirm that the second reserve (Rug 10) is Tinker Norm.