In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed ‘Heat Affected’. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 27.5 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.0 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 were satisfied that all transport had adhered to the GRV Hot Weather Policy and the GRV Transportation of Greyhounds Policy.

Can't Even Spell – New declared weight of 31.4kg, last raced at 33.2kg.

Stagger's Babe and Can't Even Spell were slow to begin.

Parnassus severley checked on the first turn and fell, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist and a right chest injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed

Miss Phoebe severely checked on the first turn and fell, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have shin soreness and a spike wound injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed

A pre–race sample was taken from Gunai Lilly.

Awesome Jade was quick to begin. Kaya Dawn was slow to begin.

Awesome Jade raced wide in the home straight.

Aston Brew underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a spike wound injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Alonzo Thrills – New declared weight of 26.7kg, last raced at 28.5kg.

Urana Whirlwind was Quick to begin. Speedy Finn was slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Cherry Red – the winner of the event. 

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

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), kennel attendant Mr B. Groom did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Press Start was quick to begin.

Global Hero – trainer Mr. Bernard Groom was queried as significant betting fluctuations were observed by Stewards. The comments of Mr Groom were noted.

Impress Simba underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have heat stress and a pencil injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 75(6), kennel attendant Mr M. Fothergill did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way affected the outcome of this event.

Mepunga Tilly, Shiny Ink and Micklejohn were quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Shiny Ink – the winner of the event. 

Twilight Sofia was quick to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Slingshot Snoop – the winner of the event. 

A pre–race sample was unable to be obtained from Soleus, a post–race sample was subsequently taken.

Dazzler was very slow out 4 lengths.

Impassioned fell after the finish, underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Clear Spring was slow to begin.

Atlas Alibi raced wide in the home straight.

Janie Cabang underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a laceration. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Con Cabang and Firing Chief were slow to begin.

Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Greg Berry regarding the racing manners of Con Cabang on the first turn. After hearing submissions from Mr Berry, viewing the available race footage and having their own observations, Stewards took no further action.

Aston Sundance was quick to begin. Wild Assassin was slow to begin.