In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'.  At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 26.2 degrees, and the kennel temperature was 18.0 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

During kennelling Stewards conducted a carpark check on all trainers’ vehicles engaged in today’s meeting. Stewards were satisfied that all transport had adhered to the GRV Hot Weather Policy and the GRV Transportation of Greyhounds Policy.

A pre-race sample was taken from Woodleigh Bluey. 

Pulse was quick to begin. Condor Avenue and Woodliegh Blue were slow to begin.

Acapulco underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a left hindleg laceration injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Condor Avenue pulled up approaching the winning post, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg carpal sprain injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Michael Callanan regarding Condor Avenue's racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Condor Avenue was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury. Mr Callanan pled guilty to the charge, Condor Avenue 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. 

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

On The Mint – Late scratching at 2:49 pm due to weight variation (GAR 101). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Ms Susan Richards was fined $100.

Sassy Brooke was quick to begin. Foxy Lady Song and Parumba Mighty were slow to begin.

Sassy Brooke was severely checked in the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hind foot spike wound injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.  

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6) Judge, Ms Wendy Collins did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

This event was delayed by approximately 1 minute to remove plovers from the track.

She's Not Right was quick to begin. Atomic Jax and Black Pistol were slow to begin. Lovely Romeo and Tiger Zone were very slow to begin (3 lenghts).

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6) Judge, Ms Wendy Collins did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Soda Felix and Starter's King were slow to begin.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hurricane Miami. 

Keira Spolly was quick to begin. Mt View Dodger, Anita's Special and Take A Sunflower were slow to begin.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Nixon Bale – The frequency of racing was discussed with Ms Tammy Kennedy-harris , the comments were noted.

Lady Wendy Hook was quick to begin. 

Nixon Bale (Frequency of racing), underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Devon Lass was quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Devon Lass – the winner of the event. 

Big Buddha lost ground in the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg tarsal sprain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  

Stewards spoke to Mr. Tony Cortese regarding Big Buddha's overall performance in the event. In accordance with GAR 122, the Stewards requested Mr. Cortese to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Big Buddha in the event, which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Cunnamulla was quick to begin. 

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Whizbang Gordon and East On Henry were quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Brandeen Jerry – the winner of the event.  

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

An out of competition sample was taken from Honeycomb on 16/02/2023 pursuant to GAR 139.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gero Lads. 

Five Cougars was quick to begin.

Honeycomb severely checked in the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg triceps injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Mike's Tiger was quick to begin. Coalville Flyer was slow to begin.

Max Minnie faltered on the home turn and tailed off, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hock injury and left metatarsal fracture. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Prior to the running of this event, Stewards inspected the track on the home turn and deemed it satisfactory for racing.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.

Little Amelia and Magic Bee were quick to begin.

There was no head-on vision available in the back straight for this event.