Nichelle Bale was quick to begin.

A sample was taken from Shankhill Shandi upon arrival at the course.

Stormin' Frank, Winona Roselee, Vlasta Bale and Blame Billy were slow to begin.

Winona Roselee eased approaching the winning post, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.  Mr James Forbes declined the option to have the greyhound re–vetted.  Stewards spoke to Mr James Forbes, the trainer of Winona Roselee regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 Winona Roselee was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Forbes pleaded guilty to the charge, Winona Roselee was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr James Forbes regarding Winona Roselee pulling up prior to the return gate and failing to enter the catching pen.  After hearing evidence from Mr Forbes, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued against the greyhound for failing to enter the catching pen.

Blame Billy severely checked on the first turn and lost ground, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re–examined following race five.  Blame Billy was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Summer Riot – New declared weight of 29.5 kg, last raced at 28.4 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Muttley's Crew.

Cause Havoc was slow to begin.

Rojo Silver Fox fell soon after the start, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg sesamoid injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Madam Magnus escaped from the kennel block during the kennelling process an ran some 150m on the course proper before being restrained.  The greyhound was vetted subsequently withdrawn at 8:22 am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to cervico-thoracic injury.  A three day stand down period was imposed.  After hearing submissions from Ms Creed, a warning was issued in accordance with GAR 156(f). In assessing the matter, Stewards took into due consideration that all enclosures leading to the track were open.

Sanp Second was quick to begin.  Ten Pineapples and Canya Liston were slow to begin.

Yeah Sweetie severely checked on the first turn and tailed off, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg calf muscle injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

My Shout was slow to begin.

Big Cohuna underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a left hindleg torn nail injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Chanko Girl and Ripper Reiko were quick to begin.  Mad Brax was slow to begin.

Mad Brax faltered on the first turn and tailed off, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pacific Express.

Freddie Fox Trot fell approaching the home turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg sesamoid injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Pre-race samples were taken from Gamblin' Ways and Change Of Habit.

Ratified, Gamblin' Ways, King Of All and Big Brew were slow to begin.

Too Much Trifle, Aston General and Aston Mead were slow to begin.

Ms Briana Robertson-Leech failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Aston General for racing.  A fine of $100 was issued pursuant to GAR 97(2).

A pre-race sample was taken from Together We Can.

Henry The Hawk and Together We Can were quick to begin.  Emma's Double was slow to begin.

It's Garrie Time – New declared weight of 33.3 kg, last raced at 31.6 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from It's Garrie Time.

Zipping Spencer was quick to begin.

Naughty Shorty was slow to begin.

Miss Marlee Moo faltered on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg deltoid muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.