Stewards spoke to Mr. Gerald Lanigan in relation to the bona fides of the withdrawal of Snake Season from this race. Mr. Lanigan's comments were noted.

Anchor Belle and Good Boy Boy were quick to begin. Western Bale was slow to begin.

A post–race blood sample was taken from Good Boy Boy – the winner of the event.

Dr. Ivor – Late scratching at 10:10am due to weight variation (GAR 101). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Mr. Marcus Mcmahon was fined $100.

Myall Meg and Whisper Pie were quick to begin. River King was slow to begin.

Alice From Venus was checked entering the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

On High Alert – Late scratching at 11:38 pm on 26/12/23 when Ms. Karen Pitt 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.

Canya Supersonic, Crowning Glory and Fiddles were quick to begin. Rusty Pie was slow to begin.

Mr. Ian Dann failed to kennel Bankrupt by the appointed kennelling time. A fine of $100 was issued pursuant to LR 39.1.

Bourbon Barrels and Washington Blue were slow to begin.

Bankrupt was severely checked and tailed off, subsequently underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Sakura Ryker was severely checked and fell, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg long head tricep injury and a left hindleg torn nail. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Nibiru and Nature Strip were quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Nibiru - Unplaced.

Dr. Zeppelin – Late scratching at 09:58am due to weight variation (GAR 101). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Mr. Marcus Mcmahon was fined $100.

Charlize – Late scratching at 10:00am due to weight variation (GAR 101). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Ms. Jennifer Gill was fined $100.

Shine On Mikado was quick to begin. Black Viper was slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Mighty Hannibal – the winner of the event.

Black Viper contacted the running rail, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have multiple abrasions. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Burn Along was quick to begin. Abysmal was slow to begin.

No first split times were avaliable for this race.

Halloween – Late scratching at 11:39 pm on 26/12/23 when Ms. Karen Pitt 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.

Targan Bale was quick to begin.

Fire Hose underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Vitality Blast was quick to begin. Begonia Bell was slow to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from Better Banjo - the winner of the event.

Flying In Hot was quick to begin.

Cool Blue Star severely checked on the home turn and subsequently fell. Cool Blue Star underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have left back muscle injury . A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Cook Model underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock sprain. A 21 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr. Brian Alford regarding the racing manners of Cook Model entering the home straight. Stewards took into account the nature and placement of the injury and that the injury may have contributed to the racing manners of Cook Model. Stewards took no further action.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Gary Joske regarding the difficulty in boxing Daintree Damage in this event. A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 106(2) and Stewards will continue to monitor the box manners of Daintree Damage at future starts.

A pre–race sample was taken from Rocket Ralph.

Steele Jakit and Projector were quick to begin. Majestic Bale and My Juanita were slow to begin.

Stewards held the All Clear in order for Stewards to review the positioning of the lure in the vicinity of entering the home straight, with reference to GAR 109(2). After reviewing all available footage and acting on their observations, Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no runner was advantaged nor disadvantaged so as to affect the outcome of the event. Therefore, the variance was permitted in accordance with GAR 109(2), and the All Clear was given on 6-8-7-5.

Dr. Slats – Late scratching at 09:53am due to weight variation (GAR 101). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Ms. Emily Mcmahon was fined $100.

Mike's Tiger was quick to begin.