Retro Agogo – Late scratching at 13:09 when Mr Matthew Tabb reported the greyhound to have to have an illness.(GAR 76). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

A pre–race sample was taken from Numerous

Numerous and Saint Jade were slow to begin. 

The announcement of the All Clear was held to enable the Stewards to review the start of this race after there was a noticeable delay between the green light being activated until the start occurring. Of note, all greyhounds were visually inspected post-race, and no abnormalities were observed. After reviewing the start of the race and reconciling that the provisions of GAR 108 were carried out correctly (in that the starting boxes did open approximately 7 seconds after the lure being set into motion) the Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no greyhound; nor the outcome of the race were affected by the delay in setting the lure into motion, and declared All Clear on the race.

The Stewards do note that there was a delay between the green light being activated and the lure being set into motion and sought explanation from the Lure Driver for this happening. The explanation was noted; with the lure driver being reminded of their responsibilities to commence driving the lure promptly upon the green light signal being issued. The matter was referred to the Lure Driver's Manager for further consideration.