Bennachie Lane – Mr. Arthur Bonat was queried as significant betting fluctuations were observed by Stewards. The comments of Mr. Bonat were noted and a sample was taken for analysis.

Bennachie Lane was slow to begin.

Misses Easy was quick to begin. Aston Image was very slow to begin.

Swooping Swan – Late scratching at 06:35am when Mr. Gary Mcmillan 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.

Jebediah was slow to begin. Turbulent raced wide at the 100m mark.

Quilla Reef – Late scratching at 09:30am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to split webbing on the right foreleg. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Smart Talk was slow to begin.

Smart Talk underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right pencil injury - A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr. Martin Galea regarding the racing manners of Smart Talk approaching the winning post. After hearing submissions from Mr. Galea, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, the Stewards issued a warning to connections

Mr. Paul Ellul was issued with a $200 fine (wholly suspended for 12 months) pursuant to GAR 156(f)(ii) for negligence, in that the incorrect race rug was placed on Sailplane.

Sailplane was quick to begin. Humidity was slow to begin.

The start was delayed by approximately one minute due to operational issues.

Sydney Show was quick to begin.

Due to technical issues with the judges equipment, no 1st split time was recorded for this event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Minnie Rocks.

Soda Helen was slow to begin.

Acid Test [turned it's head outwards and eased following the 100m mark], underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. Kennel representative Mr. Brandon Mackie declined the option to have the greyhound re–examined. Stewards spoke to Mr. Mackie regarding Acid Test’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Acid Test was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Mackie pleaded guilty to the charge. Acid Test is 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.

Pre-race samples were taken from Mini Star and Wild Alice.

Rob The Butcher was quick to begin. Zipping Olaf was slow to begin.

Gretel's Girl was quick to begin.

Redshift Alpha underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have split webbing on the right hind leg. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Lyndl Said No was quick to begin. Major China was slow to begin.

Master Zorra – New declared weight of 36.7kg, last raced at 35.4kg.

Gunai Princess was quick to begin. Major Phantom was slow to begin.

Paddy Almighty – Late scratching at 06:36am when Ms. Elaine Wood 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.

Whatever Tess – Late scratching at 06:21am when Mr. Adam Helleren reported the greyhound to have diarrhoea (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 Golden Eye.

Mr. Trevor Gottsche was issued with a $200 fine (wholly suspended for 12 months) pursuant to GAR 156(f)(ii) for negligence, in that the incorrect race rug was placed on Firebird Flyer.

Into Obscurity was quick to begin. Cashing Cheques went up with the lids and was slow to begin.

Cashing Cheques (contacted the rail in running and tailed off), underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have bruising to the left leg and inguinal area. A 28 day stand down period was imposed. A veterinary follow up has been ordered for Cashing Cheques and Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

Supplementary report 21/05/24: Stewards spoke to Mr. Craig Treherne regarding Cashing Cheques' performance and racing action approaching the 200m mark. The Stewards deemed the performance of Cashing Cheques' unsatisfactory. Cashing Cheques' must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 129, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted. Trainer Craig Treherne notified Stewards in accordance with GAR 122 that Cashing Cheques was found to have a torn left hip support.

Satisfactory Trial:

Without Reason – 6 month – Solo, Distance: 300m, Weight: 32.1kg, Box 1, Time Run 17:290 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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