In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed ‘Heat Affected’. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 22.3 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.5 degrees. Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue, as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

Little Gladys - Late scratching at 10.37am with permission of Stewards, pursuant to GAR 76.

Ms Kathryne Tabb was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for Thai Rocket, pursuant to GAR 88.

Staggering Rose and Urana Nimble were slow to begin.

Staggering Rose (marred Thai Rocket approaching the 200m mark and pulled up approaching the winning post) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr Jay Robinson regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the 200m mark. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Staggering Rose was charged with marring. Mr Robinson pleaded guilty to the charge. Staggering Rose was suspended for 28 days at Healesville and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Thai Rocket (checked and lost ground from the 250m mark, and subsequently tailed off) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right quadriceps and right pencil muscles. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Matthew Tabb regarding Thai Rocket’s performance and racing manners approaching the winning post. After hearing submissions from Mr. Tabb, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, the Stewards issued a warning to connections. When assessing penalty, Stewards took into consideration the injury sustained and Thai Rocket being severely hampered approaching the 200m mark and again approaching the winning post. 

Black Cabang - Late scratching at 7:51am when Mr Greg Berry 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 unable to be obtained from Albus Dumbledore; a post-race sample was subsequently taken. 

Albus Dumbledore was slow to begin. 

Zoom Call and Pretty Panama were quick to begin. Aston Cayenna was slow to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from Aston Cayenne - the winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Mr. Dazzling.

In Lights was slow to begin. 

Daytona was slow to begin. 

Tokyo Heist - Late scratching at 6:25am when Mr Harry Manolitsis reported the greyhounf 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. Stewards spoke to Mr Manolitsis regarding the withdrawal of Tokyo Heist and accepted his explanation.

Sir Capulet was quick to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from Sir Capulet - the winner of the event. 

Malo Magic was slow to begin.

The announcement of the All Clear was delayed for the Stewards to review the positioning of the lure on the soon after the start. After viewing the footage and having their own observations of the incident, the Stewards were comfortably satisfied that whilst the lure was less than 5 metres ahead of the leading greyhound soon after the start, no greyhounds were advantaged or disadvantaged so as to affect the outcome of the Event. The All Clear was posted.

There were no reportable incidents in this event.

A post-race sample was taken from Move Away - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Olaf.

Zipping Olaf was slow to begin.

Myola Thunder and Yum Cha Jack were quick to begin. 

Tommy's Hitman was slow to begin.