Whisky Tail was quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Whisky Tail – the winner of the event.

Baby Sugar Loud and Spirit Of Panama were quick to begin. 

Short Talk visibly eased and turned its head to the outside at the 150m mark, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have soreness to the left shin. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Ms. Angela Galea regarding Short Talk’s racing manners at the 150m mark. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Short Talk was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms Galea pled guilty to the charge, Short Talk was found guilty and 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.

Supplementary Report:

On Sunday, 7 May 2023 at the Ballarat GRC meeting, - GRIU Stewards - Ms. Lee Fahry and Mr. Jaden Smith concluded an Inquiry following an incident involving licensed Trainer - Mr. J Uglietta following the running of Race 2 at Healesville on 21 April, 2023.  At today's Inquiry, Stewards charged Mr. J Uglietta pursuant to GAR 165(a) for engaging in conduct detrimental to the image of greyhound racing after he behaved in an aggressive verbal manner at the starting boxes following Event 2 and his continuance in the washbay area.  Mr. J Uglietta pleaded not guilty to the charge.  Stewards found Mr. Uglietta guilty as charged and fined him the sum of $500 ($250 wholly suspended for 12 months pending no further breaches under GAR 165(a).  In assessing penalty, Stewards took into consideration evidence taken from a licensed participant and Statements from GRV Stewards - Ms. D. Barber and Mr.C. Curtis.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spotty Can Run.

Who's Nanna Pat and Perfect Stranger were slow to begin. 

Blazing Sal and Buck Knife were quick to begin. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Skye Patrol.

Modest and Hillbilly Joker were slow to begin.

Bruree Town and Ocean Mist were quick to begin. 

Inter Barty – Late scratching at 10:22am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to Dehydration. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from No Anchoves.

Geoff's Stories was quick to begin. Thunder Struck was slow to begin. 

Little Nellie went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Apollo One faltered at the 300m mark and tailed off, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left back muscle and right triangle. A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

Encrypted – New declared weight of 31.9kg, last raced at 33.4kg.

Dakoda Sunset – New declared weight of 29.8kg, last raced at 28.6kg.

Superior Hope and Cyclone Nick were slow to begin.

Marionvale Lass underwent a post–race veterinary examination due to frequency of racing and was found to have injuries to the right groin, right shin and a spike wound to the right hind foot. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Checkout Chick was quick to begin. Let's Play Tip was slow to begin. 

Devine Sal – New declared weight of 26.9kg, last raced at 25.5kg.

Milo Rose, Wonder Jab and Yeah Sweetie were slow to begin. 

Wonder Jab marred Devine Sal approaching the winning post, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury and a spike wound to the right hind metatarsal. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Scott Melville regarding Wonder Jab’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123 Wonder Jab was charged with marring. Mr. Melville pled guilty to the charge, Wonder Jab was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Winklee Sprite – New declared weight of 27.4kg, last raced at 28.6kg.

Mystic Love was quick to begin. 

Satisfactory Trial:

Gero Lads - Blinkers ON – Field of 5, Distance 300m, Weight 31.4kg, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 17.34 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks. Cleared to race in blinkers.

Pippy Squiggles - Fail to chase (by reason of injury) - Field of 5, Distance 300m, Weight 24.7kg, Box 5, Placed 5th, Time Run 17.89 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks. 

Bollard Bobby - Blinkers ON - Field of 5, Distance 300m, Weight 30.4kg, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 17.52 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks. Cleared to race in blinkers.

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