Moraine Bella – Late scratching at 11:41am when Ms. B. Robertson-leech 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.

Last Crack was quick to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from Last Crack - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sugar Bowl Rose

Princess Gypsy, Kraken Ace and Crymelon Ivy were quick to begin. Iliopsoas was slow to begin.

Crackerjack Maxy was quick to begin.

Crackerjack Maxy (severely checked on the first turn), underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Redeem This (severely checked and fell on the first turn), underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right shoulder injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Solar Lock (visably eased approaching the home turn), underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a torn nail. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. V. Millington regarding Solar Lock’s racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Solar Lock was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr. Millington pleaded guilty to the charge. Solar Lock 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.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Abdominis.

Butternut was quick to begin. Abdominis was slow to begin.

Joliet Bale, Kanji Quebec and Maximum Ava were quick to begin. Fleur Bale and Buildin' Rolls were slow to begin.

Maximum Gracie and Perfect Willow were quick to begin. Big Brew and Tribute Bale were slow to begin.

Omaha Bale and Anna You Pest were quick to begin. Seebohm Bale was slow to begin.

Dimora Jet (faltered and lost ground approaching the home turn), underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a split webbing. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Crackerjack Nick – Late scratching at 9:34am when Mr. J. Cooper reported the greyhound to have a hock injury (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 form Zipping Crusader.

Go Jet Go and Crackerjack Aret were quick to begin. Burdock and Spring Casper were slow to begin.

Beard Stroker underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a torn nail. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Go Jet Go (checked and lost ground in the home straight), underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re–examined following race 9. Go Jet Go was found to have a left triangle muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Spring Bart – Late scratching at 10:49am when Mr. M. Delbridge reported the greyhound to have a metacarpal injury (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.

Slick Lass was slow to begin.

Kabuto Bale – Late scratching at 2.40pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to swelling on the throat. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Elite Jet was quick to begin.

Yanic Bale – New declared weight of 34.4kg, last raced at 32.6kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dimora Cruz.

Dimora Cruz was slow to begin.