Mr D. Burnett was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for Silver Mack, pursuant to GAR 88.

Bun Volcano was quick to begin. Bun Exhale was slow to begin.

Tessa Denmark - Faltered in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Bun Volcano - underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr T Dailly regarding Bun Volcano escaping the catching pen. The Stewards noted that Bun Volcano had demonstrated this same practise at Ballarat on the 20/12/2023 and was issued with a warning on that occasion. Acting in accordance with GAR 129 and being mindful of the safety of Bun Volcano, other greyhounds in the race and staff that triage these types of incidents, the Stewards were not satisfied with the performance and placed Bun Volcano on a satisfactory trial under GAR 129, and in accordance with GAR 132, with the condition that Bun Volcano needs to remain in the catching pen in order to pass the trial.

Tessa England and Bun Ridge were quick to begin. Zipping Citino and Primo Tonic were slow to begin.

Bun Wildfire - Contacted the running rail on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Shima Style - Checked and lost considerable ground on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Aston Valour was quick to begin. Aston Angelo was slow to begin.

It was noted that the muzzle of Aston Valour became partially dislodged during the running of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr K. Howat regarding the boxing of Runaway Deal. After hearing submissions from Mr Howat, viewing the available footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no further action.

Daisy May was quick to begin. Kentucky Gus was slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Fearsome Flirt – the winner of the event.

Tinker Conall and Kayden's Cuddles were quick to begin. Lala Rapid was slow to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Lucky Fernando.

Fayetteville and Smooth Cruiser were slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from You Done –the winner of the event.

Big Cone Tone was quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Shima Dream –the winner of the event.

An out of competition sample was taken from Alpha Zulu on 13/12/23 pursuant to GAR 139.

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

Courteous Reiko was slow to begin.

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

Moraine Baloo and Life's A Riot were quick to begin. Minty Box was slow to begin.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Club Official Mr S Boag did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Curry Classified, Slingshot Sudoku and Quilla Reef were quick to begin. Tinker Pete and Bay Tudor were slow to begin.

Slingshot Sudoku - Checked on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have an abraded right hind pad. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Regal Rhode - Checked and fell on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to the right elbow and left front of paw. No stand down period was imposed.

Shanlyn Scout - Checked and fell on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a Cervico-thoracic injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the improper conduct of Trainer - Mr. B. Marshall after Stewards directed greyhound, Regal Rhode undergo a veterinary examination on two occasions.  A charge under GAR 156(f)(ii) was issued to Mr. Marshall for engaging in conduct detrimental to the image and interest of greyhound racing  Mr. Marshall pleaded guilty to the charge.  Mr. Marshall was found guilty and fined the sum of $200 with $100 wholly suspended pending no further charges pursuant to GAR 156(f)(ii) for a 12 month period from today's date.  In assessing the matter, Stewards took into consideration Mr. Marshall's history and record in the industry, his remorse for his actions and apologies to the Stewards.

A pre–race sample was taken from Miss Cosmic Lee.

Moraine Mario was slow to begin.

Aston Sheriff was quick to begin. Ragin' Ablett, Tinker Chris, Chain Drive and Tinker Mike were slow to begin.

Tinker Mike raced wide in the home straight.