Pursuant to GAR 75(6) Kennel Attendant, Mr A.Blake did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Paluma – New declared weight of 24.2kg, last raced at 23.1kg.

A sample was taken from Paluma upon arrival at the course.

Meehan Archie and Aaron Alpaca were slow to begin. 

Oswald's Delight (checked on the first turn and lost ground) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. 

A post–race sample was taken from Meehan Archie –  the winner of the event. 

A pre–race sample was taken from Nourish.

Absolute Flyer was quick to begin. Rushworth, Speedy Quokka and Down Under Miss were slow to begin. 

Pursuant to GAR 75(6) Kennel Attendant, Ms G.Moate did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Sawyer Bale and Jet Fighter were quick to begin. 

Vlasta Bale (turned its head inwards approaching the winning post) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left hind toe. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr C.Hudson regarding Vlasta Bale’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Vlasta Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Hudson pleaded guilty to the charge, Vlasta Bale 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.

Ramblin' Man – New declared weight of 32.6kg, last raced at 31.4kg.

Draconian and French Quarter were slow to begin. 

Cool Whip was slow to begin.

Olivia Twist and Pacific Express were slow to begin.

Devil's Water was slow to begin. 

Our Danny underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have cramped. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Acting in accordance with GAR 130, Our Danny was ordered to undertake a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 130, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Kanji Length was quick to begin. Hot Diamond was slow to begin. 

A post–race sample was taken from Kanji Length –  the winner of the event. 

Stormy Trench was quick to begin. 

A post–race sample was taken from Bonnie's Beast –  the winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Patchy Walloper upon arrival at the course.

Donny Rocks – New declared weight of 36.7kg, last raced at 35.1kg.

Trainer Mr L.Jones failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Patchy Walloper for racing. A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 97(2).

Trainer Mr L.Jones requested an early race endorsement for Patchy Walloper. The Stewards approved the request after an examination prior to racing by the on–track veterinarian. Patchy Walloper will compete in early races until further notice.

Cookie Delight was quick to begin. 

Patchy Walloper (marred Donny Rocks approaching the winning post) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right toe injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr L.Jones regarding Patchy Walloper’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123 Patchy Walloper was charged with marring. Mr Jones pleaded guilty to the charge, Patchy Walloper 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.

Donny Rocks (unsatisfactory in the event) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. 

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr A.Debattista regarding Donny Rock’s performance and racing manners approaching the winning post. After hearing submissions from Mr Debattista, viewing the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards deemed the performance of Donny Rocks unsatisfactory. Donny Rocks must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6) Kennel Attendant, Mr A.Blake did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

A pre–race sample was taken from Mcivor Bluey.

Yeah Send It (fell soon after the start) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. 

Savannah Lee (lost ground on the first turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have split webbing. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Anytime At All – Failing To Chase – Field of four, Distance 425m, Weight kg, Box 8, Placed 1st Time Run 23.81. Anytime At All– Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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Track Curator Advice:

The Stewards were advised that the track was medium harrowed on 25 August 2022.