Wild And Easy and Shaka Goes Bang were slow to begin.

Adam's Choice and Shaka Goes Bang raced wide in the home straight.

Quest For Fame underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to representative Mr Graham Julian regarding Quest For Fame’s racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Quest For Fame was charged with marring, Mr Julian pleaded guilty to the charge. Quest For Fame is suspended for three months at all tracks and must perform two satisfactory trials in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Yatri Bale underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to representative Mr J. Bryce regarding Yatri Bale’s racing manners entering the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Yatri Bale was charged with marring, Mr Bryce pleaded guilty to the charge. Yatri Bale is suspended for 28 days at Ballarat only 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 sample was taken from Misses Easy – placed 4th in the event.

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

Versatile and Destructively were quick to begin. Wild Armani, Shima Deb, Dante Bale and White Brew were slow to begin.

Fernando Zoom underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right hind toe. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Awesome Avenger and Urana Zoom were quick to begin.

Squiggly Gus, Glaceon Bale, Shima Lite, Urana Zoom and Mystic Brae raced wide in the home straight. 

Jack Disney (checked back straight and lost ground home straight) and underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

A post–race sample was taken from Awesome Avenger – the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Raven Owl.

Trending Xara, Untapped and Sunnyside Zeus were quick to begin. Valor Bale, Raven Owl and Aston Pablo were slow to begin.

Raven Owl underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to representative Ms Rikki Church regarding Raven Owl's racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Raven Owl was charged with marring, Ms Church pleaded guilty to the charge. Raven Owl is 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.

Aston Honey and Selynya Blue were quick to begin. Slick Lass and Shima Stripe were slow to begin.

Selynya Blue raced wide in the home straight.

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

Dr. Falkor (checked and fell on the first turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right shoulder, left triangle muscle injury and right hock sprain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A race day sample was taken from Bay Tudor at the trainer's property earlier today.

Explosive Debt, Exothermic and Shima Steel were quick to begin.

Exothermic (faltered on the home turn and tailed off as a result) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock injury. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

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

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

Claretown Ann, Squiggly Bob and Bella Beauty were quick to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from Slingshot Snoop - winner of the event.

Melina Vella, Gunai Princess and Burn The Witch were quick to begin. Anna Rhode and Lissy Fernando were slow to begin.

Cashed Out raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

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

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

Tiggerlong Gas, Nineteen Crimes and Gypsy Yankee were quick to begin. Air Race Ace, Zilker Park and Mr. Anderson were slow to begin.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Starter Ms D. Robertson 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 Lily Crackers.

Slingshot Sudoku was quick to begin. Reiko Cleo was slow to begin.

Slingshot Sudoku raced wide on the home turn.

A race day sample was taken from White Crest at the trainer's property earlier today.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rev Up Freddy.

He Will Shine and Glory Boy were quick to begin. White Crest and Majestic Bale were slow to begin.

Creditor and Rev Up Freddy raced wide in the home straight.

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Satisfactory Trial Results:

Minty Freshman – FTP – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 32.0 kg, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.888 Comment: Cleared all tracks except, Geelong & Warrnambool.

Buster Harley – Blinkers OFF – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 29.8 kg, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.684 Comment: Cleared all tracks except, Meadows, Geelong & Sandown. Cleared to race without blinkers.

Project Mayhem – FTP – Field of 4, Distance: 390m, Weight: 26.2 kg, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.694 Comment: Not cleared - unsatisfactory in home straight.

To watch this satisfactory trial, copy BAL WED 30 AUG 23 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.