Donna Knight failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Capauno for racing. A $100 fine was issued pursuant to GAR 97(2).

American Angel was quick to begin. Fascinate Lacey was slow to begin. 

Dynamic Plough (turned its head inwards in the home straight and marred Super Potato). Dynamic Plough underwent a post–race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr. Mark Giddings regarding dynamic plough racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 123, Dynamic Plough was charged with marring. Mr. Giddings pleaded guilty to the charge. Dynamic Plough was suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

In accordance with LR 40.2, Mr. Jimmy Holt was issued with a warning regarding non–compliance with the GRV Dress Standards.

Lisa Intention and Spicy Mix was quick to begin. Bun Quake was slow to begin. 

Pertinacious raced wide in the home straight. 

Assume Floppy (turned its head outwards in the home straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr. Dale Dawson regarding Assume Floppy racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Assume Floppy was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Dawson pleaded not guilty to the charge. Assume Floppy was found guilty and was suspended for 28 days at Ballarat 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 Slingshot Sudoku. 

Ravenna Bale, Gas Man and Slingshot Sudoku were quick to begin. 

Suplementary Report 27/2/24: Trainer Alfred Debattista notified stewards that upon inspection in the carpark when leaving course last night, Son Of Brock was found to have a minor spike wound.

Reiko Cleo was quick to begin. Crawbourne Group was slow to begin. 

Reiko Cleo raced wide entering the home straight subsequently colliding with Love A Bourbski and checking both greyhounds. 

Reiko Cleo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration on the right forearm. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Love A Bourbski underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a split webbing on the left hind. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Strike A Night, Rusty Flyer and Golden Scotch were quick to begin. 

Thank You Tommy was quick to begin. Aston Arielle was slow to begin. 

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Starter Ms. D. Robertson, did not act in any official capacity that may have, in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Gucci Green - New declared weight of 28kg, last raced at 29.2kg. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Gucci Green.

Aston Daisy, La La Missouri and Style Key were quick to begin. Cindy's Kyle was slow to begin. 

Gucci Green (was checked and tailed off turning out of the back straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have left bicep injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Blue Bale proved awkward to box. Connections advised that a different handler will handle Blue Bale at future starts. Stewards were satisfied with this course of action.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Starter Ms. D. Robertson, did not act in any official capacity that may have, in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Fiery Duel and Crackerjack Bern were quick to begin. Miss Gravity was slow to begin. 

A post–race sample was taken from Spartan Legend – the winner of the event.

Gogo Skye was quick to begin. Beryl The Peril, Max Inferno and Arctic Glamour were slow to begin. 

Beryl The Peril raced wide in the home straight 

A post–race sample was taken from Gogo Skye – the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Starter Ms. D. Robertson, did not act in any official capacity that may have, in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spicy Madam. 

Aston Monarchy and Quick Biscuit were quick to begin.  

An out of competition sample was taken from Workout on 21/02/2024, pursuant to GAR 139.

A pre-race sample was taken from Man Of Fire. 

Man Of Fire and Workout were quick to begin. Jumbuk Star was slow to begin. 

Chasing Thunder – Late scratching at 5.50pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to pyrexia. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Sunshine Gold was quick to begin. Crackerjack Pa and Lala Speed was slow to begin. 

Sassy Skye raced wide entering the home straight.

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Meeting Comments:

Stewards issued a warning to Ms. Rosalie Kerr, pursuant to GAR 81(1), after the greyhound Spicy Siren escaped the handler prior to the race meeting. 

Satisfactory Trial:

Bang Bang Banjo – 6 Months – Field of 2, Distance: 390m, Weight: 30.2 kg, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22:794 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks 

Spicy Siren – 6 Months – Field of 2, Distance: 390m, Weight: 22.8 kg, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 23:084 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks 

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