Samples were taken from Bullecourt and Kid Luck upon arrival at the course.

Pre-race samples were taken from Where's My Cash, Benny Jet and Buildin' Rolls.

Strum The Banjo was quick to begin.  Kid Luck was slow to begin.

Strum The Banjo lost ground and faded approaching the home turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg hamstrings injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Calven Russell regarding Strum The Banjo’s performance and racing manners over the last 200m of the race.  After hearing submissions from Mr Russell, viewing the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards deemed the performance of Strum The Banjo unsatisfactory.  Strum The Banjo must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.   

A post–race sample was taken from Strum The Banjo – unplaced in the event.

A sample was taken from Oswald's Delight upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Last Unicorn and Not Afraid.

Call Me Thor was quick to begin.  Rushworth was slow to begin.  Rainbow Nan was very slow to begin (3L).

A post–race blood sample was taken from Rushworth – placed third in the event.

Samples were taken from Swift Energy and Typhoon Missile upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Caledonian and French Quarter.

Caledonian underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

Louie Zeus underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

The start was delayed by approximately one and a half minutes due to operational matters.

Typhoon Missile, Madison Rose and Louie Zeus were quick to begin.  French Quarter was slow to begin.

Caledonian faltered on the first turn, lost ground, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have left foreleg monkey and deltoid muscle injuries.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

A post–race sample was taken from Speedy Coconut – unplaced in the event.

Samples were taken from Mini Minion, Fernbank Flyer and Barry Allan upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Money Provider and Dusty Sugar.

Alligator Black was quick to begin.  Mini Minion and Barry Allan were slow to begin.

Money Provider turned its head inwards in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Cameron Taylor regarding Money Providers’ racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Money Provider was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Taylor pleaded guilty to the charge, Money Provider 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.

Dusty Sugar turned its head inwards in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re–examined following race six.  Dusty Sugar was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Ms Paris Borserio regarding Dusty Sugars racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Dusty Sugars was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms Borserio pled guilty to the charge, Dusty Sugars 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.

Barry Allan lost ground entering the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg split webbing injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A post–race sample was taken from Alligator Black – the winner of the event.

Samples were taken from Phoenix Flight and Trending Power upon arrival at the course.

Maggie Pie – New declared weight of 29.0 kg, last raced at 27.5 kg.

Pre–race samples were taken from Mercury Icon and McIvor Jack.

Trending Power was quick to begin.  Mercury Icon and Maggie Pie were slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Magic To Burn – placed second in the event.

Samples were taken from Trendy Universe, Who Told Mel, Perfect Willow, Studley and Spearhead Joe upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Cool Militant and Major China.

Perfect Willow and Jupiter Town were quick to begin. 

Cool Militant lost ground entering the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg split webbing injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Samples were taken from Zilker Park, Fayetteville, Eileen Jay and She's Something upon arrival at the course. 

Pre–race samples were taken from Sylvan Lake and Argyle Lilly.

Major Bandit was slow to begin.

A post–race blood sample was taken from Fayetteville – the winner of the event. 

Samples were taken from McIvor Jill and Lights Strike upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Let Fly and Jayla Strike.

Meet Joe Black McIvor Jill were quick to begin. 

Jayla Strike lost ground approaching the home turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg triangle muscle injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

A post–race sample was taken from Meet Joe Black – the winner of the event. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Calven Russell regarding his conduct in the kennel area after Race 8.  After considering the circumstances of the matter, an official warning for his conduct was issued, pursuant to GAR 165 (a).

Samples were taken from Neptune Town, Arkansas, Galaxy Oasis and Roxy Eggnog upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Ready To Launch and Manson.

Ready To Launch was quick to begin.

Samples were taken from Stormy Trench, Con Cabang, Change and Cookie Delight upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Cookie Delight and Call The Fairies.

The start was delayed by approximately four minutes due to operational issues.

Twenty Two Black and Stormy Trench were slow to begin.

Change turned its head inwards in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.  Mr Gary Hansen declined the option to have the greyhound re–vetted.  Stewards spoke to Mr Gary Hansen regarding Change’s racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 Change was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Hansen pled guilty to the charge, Change was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Bendigo 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 blood sample was taken from Con Cabang – the winner of the event.

Ms Deb Carr was reminded of her responsibilities under GAR156 (f) for negligence after the greyhound Jono's Eagle was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.

Kennel Staff were reminded of their responsibilities after the greyhound Jono's Eagle was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.  This matter was referred to the Club Manager for further consideration and remediation.

An inquiry was opened and adjourned into the circumstances surrounding the taking of the pre-race sample from Cookie Delight.

A sample was taken from Alvin Delight upon arrival at the course.

Pre–race samples were taken from Jayville Crew, Maverick Biggy and Riverside Lily.

Smiling Quartile, Jayville Crew and Maverick Biggy were quick to begin. 

Jayville Crew eased in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to be displaying thumps and have a sore right groin.  A five day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Jeffrey Abela regarding Jayville Crew’s racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Jayville Crew was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Abela pleaded guilty to the charge, Jayville Crew 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.

Pre–race samples were taken from Major Sentence, Cullquin Vincent and Emma's Double.

Cullquin Vincent and Emma's Double were slow to begin.

Ombra underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have right foreleg shin soreness. A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Satisfactory Trials:

Magnificence – Cramp – Solo, Distance 425m, Weight 31.2kg, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 24:19 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy BEN WED 31 AUG 22 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.