Mr Darren Petersen failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Back Ruby for racing. A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 97(2).

Whiskey Splash – Late scratching at 6:55am due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 77). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Back Ruby and Big Cuddle were quick to begin. She's Smooth was slow to begin. Parumba Prince went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin.

She's Smooth (galloped on and severely checked approaching the home turn) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left quadriceps injury and an abrasion to the left hind toe. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Freedom Girl was quick to begin.

Aston Cabaret (severely checked on the first turn and fell) underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Gigantor (severely checked on the first turn and fell) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left triangle muscle injury and abrasions to the left back muscle and left and right hind toes. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Freedom Girl (severely checked on the first turn and fell) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Ragin' Cajun (turned its head to the outside approaching the winning post) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Matthew Bright regarding Ragin' Cajun’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124, Ragin' Cajun was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Bright pleaded guilty to the charge. Ragin' Cajun was suspended for 28 days at Traralgon and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Due to a technical issue there was no first split recorded for this event. The second split was Rug 10 - 9.07 and the 3rd split was Rug 10 - 14.36.

Catch Me Now was quick to begin. Lakeview Kim was slow to begin.

Due to a technical issue there was no first split recorded for this event. The second split was Rug 2 - 8.98 and the 3rd split was Rug 6 - 14.42.

Sky High Dreams, Queen Maggie and Power Charge were slow to begin. 

A post-race sample was taken from Speedy Swan - the winner of the event. 

Full Glamour, Ranger's Girl and Archer Two were quick to begin. Big Stacks was slow to begin.

Due to a technical issue there was no first split recorded for this event. The second split was Rug 1-  11.73 and the 3rd split was Rug 1 - 17.02.

Agent Jesse was slow to begin. 

Due to a technical issue there was no first split recorded for this event. The second split was Rug 5 - 9.05 and the 3rd split was Rug 7 - 14.30.

Viking – Late scratching at 10:41am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 92) due to a papilloma on the left hind foot. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Ocean Legend, Tassie Time and Under His Spell were quick to begin. 

Aston Director – Late scratching at 9:18pm (17/3/24) when Ms Kumin Konan reported the greyhound to have an elevated temperature (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.

Dan Dan - Late scratching at 9:29am when Ms Kate Gorman reported the greyhound to have a metatarsal 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.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nibiru.

Knight Cuddle and Superior Darcy were slow to begin.

Nibiru (faltered approaching the first turn and lost ground) underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury. A 90 day stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Manila Heckle - the winner of the event. 

Hurricane Pat was very slow to begin. 

Ocean Mist was quick to begin. Enraged and Braemar Sheena were slow to begin. 

Braemar Sheena (lost ground from the first turn) underwent a post-race veterinary exmination and was found to have a right triangle muscle injury and sandburn to the left and right hind. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ring A Dusty.

Flying In Hot was quick to begin. Finlaystone was very slow to begin.

Spring Flame was quick to begin.

A sample was taken from Our Flash - the winner of the event. 

Meeting Comments:

The Stewards were advised that the track was deeply harrowed on Tuesday 12 March 2024.

Satisfactory Trials:

Piper's Brook - Fail to Chase (TRA) & Blinkers On – Field of 6, Distance: 350m, Weight: 32.0kg, Box 1, Placed 6th, Time Run 20.819 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Warragul. Cleared to race in blinkers.

Lethal Trix - Fail to Chase (WGL) – Field of 6, Distance: 350m, Weight: 33.9kg, Box 2, Placed 2nd, Time Run 20.478 – Comment: Not Cleared - visibly eased entering the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Spirit Of Duke - Fail to Chase (TRA) – Field of 6, Distance: 350m, Weight: 27.0kg, Box 4, Placed 5th, Time Run 20.599 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Bourne Supremacy - Unsatisfactory Performance (TRA) – Field of 6, Distance: 350m, Weight: 33.1kg, Box 5, Placed 4th, Time Run 20.505 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Absolute Haze - Marring (TRA) & Blinkers On – Field of 6, Distance: 350m, Weight: 32.1kg, Box 7, Placed 1st, Time Run 20.471 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks. Cleared to race in blinkers.

River Matt - Marring (WBL) – Field of 6, Distance: 350m, Weight: 34.0kg, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 20.486 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Warrnambool.

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