In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed ‘Heat Affected’. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 33.4 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.3 degrees. Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue, as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

County Tyrone – Late scratching at 15:17 when Trainer Ms. Donna Knight reported the greyhound to have a wrist 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.

In Secret was quick to begin. Canya Dream was slow to begin. 

Tiger Stripes raced wide turning out of the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Squiggle.

Squiggle and Rev Olive were quick to begin. Cabao Lapis was slow to begin. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Hanny Darrison.

Dashing Jeff and Push Up King were quick to begin. Zipping Olaf was slow to begin. 

Stewards spoke to handler Mrs Debbie Bewley regarding her difficulty in boxing Hanny Darrison in this event. After considering the matter, Stewards took no action on this occassion. 

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), lure driver C. Chicott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Hustle Hustle was quick to begin. 

All About Ivy and Misses Easy were slow to begin. Cornhill Prince was slow to begin. 

A post-race sample was taken from All About Ivy - winner of the event.

Beach Bourbski and Tully Luna were quick to begin. Joan's Gem was slow to begin. 

Zipping Arlo (lost ground over the concluding stages) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Aston Mead was slow to begin. 

A post–race sample was taken from Aston Mead – the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), lure driver C. Chicott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Penny's Jade was quick to begin. Dark Label was slow to begin.

Penny's Jade (commenced to lose ground from entering the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re–examined following race 10. Penny's Jade was found to have shin soreness to the left fore, a right hock sprain and a right triangle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cabao Jasper.

Hadwin Bale (commenced to lose ground turning out of the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Miss Korie Heinrich regarding the racing manners of Hadwin Bale approaching the home turn. After hearing submissions from Miss Heinrich, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no action. 

Sharp Thief (marred Hadwin Bale entering the home straight and approaching the winning post) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left carpal sprain and right back muscle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative Mr Joe Barbara regarding Sharp Thief's racing manners in the home straight and approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Sharp Thief was charged with marring, Mr Barbara pleaded guilty to the charge. Sharp Thief was suspended for 28 days at The Meadows only and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lyrical Lassy.

Ari Dumbledore was quick to begin. 

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), starter Mr. J. Nicholls did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Aston Zulu and Hot Shuffle were slow to begin.

Inner Rush raced wide in the home straight.

Exotic Beauty and Learned Lesson were quick to begin. Lala Quick was slow to begin.