Inter Robin – Late scratching at 10:24AM on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to right shin soreness. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Perfect Stranger was slow to begin. 

Whiskey Splash lost ground over the concluding stages, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have left wrist sprain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Aussie Savannah - the winner of the event. 

Venom Express and Cyclone Summer were slow to begin. 

The announcement of the All Clear was delayed for the Stewards to review the race footage at the boxes after the starter inadvertently switched the amber light off before turning the light to green shortly after. After viewing the footage and acting on their own observations, the Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no greyhounds were materially affected so as to affect the outcome of the event. The All Clear was posted.

The finish time for this event was hand timed. There was no split time available due to a timing system error.

The starter was reminded of their responsibilities due to a delay between amber and green light being switched on. This matter was referred to the Club Manager for further consideration and remediation.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Geoff Smith regarding the racing manners of Maddie's Domain approaching the 50m mark. After hearing submissions from Mr. Smith, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, the Stewards issued a warning to connections.

Stewards spoke, via telephone, to Mr. Smith, the trainer of Maddie's Domain after they left the course today without the permission of Stewards and without having the greyhound examined by the On-Track Veterinarian following the event. Mr. Smith was issued with a fine of $200 pursuant to GAR 94(2), and directed to produce Maddie's Domain at The Meadows Greyhound Racing Club for a veterinary examination.

A post-race sample was taken from Cyclone Summer - the winner of the event. 

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Supplementary Report:

Following the close of kennels at The Meadows race meeting on Saturday, 09 September 2023, trainer Mr. Geoff Smith presented Maddie's Domain for a veterinary examination. Maddies Domain was found to have no apparent injury.

The start was delayed by approximately four minutes due to wildlife on track.

Big Kell was slow to begin. 

Sweathy Hand and Golden Coast were slow to begin. 

Sweaty Hand underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left long head triceps muscle injury and left back muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to kennel representative Ms Kaylah Thorburn regarding the racing manners of Sweaty Hand approaching the winning post. After hearing submissions from Ms Thorburn, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no further action.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mav's Magic.

The start was delayed by approximately two minutes due to operational activities.

Mav's Magic was quick to begin. Lexi The Star was slow to begin. 

Mr. Tony Galea failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Mystic Love for racing. A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 97(2).

Mystic Love was quick to begin. Superior Swanny was slow to begin. 

A post-race sample was taken from Invisible Light - the winner of the event. 

Buckle Up – Late scratching at 1:50AM when trainer Mr. Peter Knott reported the greyhound 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.

She Can Talk and Perfect Sal were quick to begin. 

Tomida was slow to begin. 

Ocean Legend raced wide from the 100m mark. 

Baldo and Super Sketchy were slow to begin. 

Speedy Magpie underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury and right hindleg abrasion. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Selma Slick.

The start was delayed by approximately two minutes due to operational activities.

Pacific Surf was quick to begin. Inter Slade and Commera Lad were slow to begin.

A post-race blood sample was taken from Pacific Surf - the winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Wingman.

Rapidfire Marlin and Distracting were quick to begin.

Aussie Annie, Rothwell Najo and Shrinking Violet raced wide thoughout.

Red Sunset was quick to begin.