FOLLOWING heavy criticism on racing forums, Bet365, one of the world's biggest betting companies who have only been active in Australia for a short time, released a statement relating to the matter.

"Following a steward's inquiry immediately following the race, two dogs in the race in question, including the favourite, were subsequently suspended for 28 days for 'failing to pursue' and Racing Queensland are conducting an integrity inquiry into the race," the statement read.

NATHAN EXELBY, lin an excellent article in the BRISBANE COURIER-MAIL, reports that RQ chief steward Wade Birch has confirmed there is an investigation into the race, with a key element being the dogs which "failed to pursue", which are trained by Jonathan Daniel (Finished Forcer) and Andrew Wilkinson (Octane Moment).

"Our investigations with Greyhound Racing New South Wales lead us to believe both of those greyhounds are kennelled at the registered property of Matthew Brunker," Mr Birch said.

Stewards are investigating whether Matthew Brunker and Steve Brunker are related.