Toe, Peaky Cone and Bree Cabang were slow to begin.

A pre race sample was taken from Bounding Chief. 

Bounding Chief, In Secret and Jaxon's Ruby were slow to begin.

Aston Wrapper (severely checked on the first turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. 

Gossip Girl (racing manners in the home straight) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left calf. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr P.Frost regarding the racing manners of Gossip Girl in the home straight. After hearing submissions from Mr Frost, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, the Stewards issued a warning to connections. 

Zipping Jimmy and Solid Ground were slow to begin.

Anaconda Riot (eased and raced wide and collided with Little Miss Envy on the home turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist sprain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr J.Caulfield regarding Anaconda Riot’s racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 125, Anaconda Riot was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Caulfield pleaded guilty to the charge. Anaconda Riot was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 125, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre race sample was taken from Hartland Prince. 

Aileen's Lad, Two Reasons  and Market Stacey were slow to begin.

Fernbank Flyer – New declared weight of 27.3kg, last raced at 25.8kg.

Clear Springs was slow to begin.

Clear Springs (brushed the rail approaching the home turn) underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. 

Found A Spot underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a spike wound to the left tibia and right toe. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Bustling Bull and Spit The Chips were slow to begin.

Ishmy Belle and Fat Boy's Flying were slow to begin.

A post - race sample was taken from Laser Beam - the winner of the event.

There were no reportable incidents in the event.

Pursuant to GAR 75(7), Steward Mr B.Purcell did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Mystical Skye – Late scratching at 10:25am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to a medical epsiode on the route to the track. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate of clearance before any future nominations will be accepted.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), Kennel Attendants Mr N.Groom and Ms A.Groom did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

A sample was taken from Global Hero upon arrival at the course.

Avon Swan and Simply Awesome were slow to begin.

Con Cabang was slow to begin, checked soon after the start and stumbled.

Astronomica was slow to begin.

The announcement of the All Clear was delayed for the Stewards to review the race footage after a plastic cup was on the track prior to the winning post. After viewing the footage and acting on their own observations, the Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no greyhounds were materially affected so as to affect the outcome of the event. The All Clear was posted.

Meeting Comments:

National Icon – Six Months – Field of three, Distance: 390m, Weight: 29.9kg, Box 2, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.45. National Icon – Comment: Not Cleared eased in the home straight.