Moose Banner – Late scratching at 3:15pm by Order of Stewards, in accordance with GAR 19(4)(b).

Pass Mark and Sippy Cup Emu were slow to begin.

Polyjuice Potion lost ground over the concluding stages of the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stewards spoke to representative Lisa Cockerell regarding Polyjuice Potion's overall performance in the event. In accordance with GAR 122, the Stewards requested Ms Cockerell to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Polyjuice Potion in the event, which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event.

Magic Dark Star, Rooney Bale and Burn Bright were quick to begin.

Magic Dark Star - shifted out abruptly when entering the home straight and collided with Burn Bright, causing Magic Dark Star to lose ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a strain to the right monkey muscle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Greg Johnson regarding the racing manners of Magic Dark Star in the home straight. After hearing submissions viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no further action.

A post-race sample was taken from Burn Bright - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Steward Ms. Callie Wilson did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Steward Ms. Callie Wilson did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre–race sample was taken from Two Boo Hook.

Tully Luna, Two Boo Hook and Internal Affairs were slow to begin.

Internal Affairs raced wide throughout.

A sample was taken from Rumour Confirmed upon arrival at the course.

Here Comes Blue, Madalia Snoopy and Mepunga Luna were quick to begin. Rumour Confirmed and Rev Rose were slow to begin.

Pre–race samples were taken from Dewana Fernando and Hector Fawley.

Fred Rose fell when rounding the turn out of the back straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an injury to the right hind fibula. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from American Queen - winner of the event

A post–race blood sample was taken from Dewana Fernando – placed 3rd in the event. A post-race hair sample was unable to be obtained.

Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry regarding a hair sample being unable to be obtained from the greyhound Dewana Fernando. Stewards advised handler Darryl Hamilton that Dewana Fernando would be ineligible from competing in an event until a hair sample was provided which was not in breach of any rules, pursuant to GAR 139(4)(b).

Supplementary Report 22/02/24: Stewards concluded their inquiry into the circumstances of the greyhound Dewana Fernando having hair removed from a majority of its body and tail at Sandown Park on 18/01/2024 and the provisions ofGAR 156(i)(ii). Urine and blood samples were taken from Dewana Fernando at the race meeting at Sandown Park on18/01/2024 but a hair sample was unable to be taken. A hair sample was later able to be obtained on 25/01/24 and the stand-down imposed on Dewana Fernando pursuant to GAR 139(4)(b) was lifted permitting Dewana Fernando to return to racing. All samples have now returned Not Detected results.Stewards re-commenced the inquiry on 22/02/24 at Sandown Park and heard verbal and written submissions from Trainer Brendan Dewan and Mr Matthew Dewan. After considering the circumstances of the hair removal, Mr Dewan's forthright manner and cooperation with the Stewards, his new understanding of his obligations under the relevant rules and his excellent record, Stewards issued an official warning under GAR 156(i)(ii) and provided Mr Dewan with a detailed outline of participants obligations when removing hair from any greyhound. 

Winston Town was quick to begin.

Piscopo Bale and Oregon Durant were quick to begin.

Udita Bale and Rhino Bale were quick to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Succeed.

Ailee Bale was quick to begin. Succeed was slow to begin.

Cain Bale and Stomping were slow to begin. 

A post-race sample was taken from Cain Bale - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Steward Ms. Callie Wilson did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Aston Michigan was slow to begin.