In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed ‘Heat Affected’. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 22.6 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.8 degrees. Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue, as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

During kennelling, Stewards conducted a carpark check on the vehicles of all trainers engaged in today’s meeting. Stewards noted that not all vehicles were compliant with the GRV Hot Weather Policy and the GRV Transportation of Greyhounds Policy. Appropriate action was taken in accordance with GAR156 (w).

Stewards spoke to Mr. Corey Jennings in relation to the GRV Hot Weather Policy and the GRV Transportation of Greyhounds policy. Stewards found that Mr Jennings was not compliant with the policies and was fined $250 pursuant to GAR 156(w).

Stewards spoke to Mr. Brad Sands in relation to the GRV Hot Weather Policy and the GRV Transportation of Greyhounds policy. Stewards noted Mr. Sands comments and took no further action.

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Quota Bale – Late scratching at 11:39 am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to a left toe injury. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Princess Barona and Blue Opal Rocks were quick to begin.

Ms. Yvonne Andrews failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Last Burst for racing. A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 97(2).

A sample was taken from Tyrant Tyrian upon arrival at the course.

Tyrant Tyrian and Plastic Gangster were slow to begin.

Stewards issued a warning pursuant to GAR 81(1) to Mr Graham Julian, after Aston Advance escaped the handler shortly after leaving the kennel block prior to the running of this race. The greyhound underwent an examination by the On-Track Veterinarian and passed fit to race. After hearing submissions from Mr Julian, a warning was issued in accordance with GAR 81(1).

Dollar Short and Kentucky King were slow to begin.

Brick was quick to begin. Dr. Kenneth was slow to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Jayville Molly.

Why Not Lylah and Gretel's Girl were quick to begin. Valdivian and Cash Now were slow to begin.

Mandingo – Late scratching on 5/3/24 at 5:17pm when Mr. Matthew Clark reported the greyhound to have a tendon 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.

Willful Bale, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right wrist and triangle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Whisper Pie was quick to begin. Harry The Hood was slow to begin.

Starlit Fantasy was quick to begin. Dr. Zeppelin was slow to begin.

High Emotion raced wide throughout the event.

A pre–race sample was taken from Mayday Mayday.

Jackpot Jamie was quick to begin. Soda Hawk was slow to begin.

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

Harley - Late scratching at 11:15 due to weight variation (GAR 101). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Mr. Gregory Mills was fined $100.

Paris Calling and Inter Mary were quick to begin. Kevin Go Easy was slow to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Mr. Bartender.

Winking Willie was quick to begin. Targan Bale was slow to begin.

Hard On Me was quick to begin.