Officials for the Metting:-

Steward in Charge            -   Ms. C. Gent

Assistant Stewards           -   Mr. R. Petterson and Mr. G. Truett

Veterinarian                      -   Dr. S. Mitchell

Judges                              -   Mr. L. Wright and Mr. S. Morgan

Starter                               -   Mr. C. Barnes

Lure Drivers                      -   Mr. M. Bickerdike and Mr. C. Barnes

Parade                              -   Mr. C. Moran

Kennel Supervisor            -   Ms. R. Bau'

Kennel Attendants            -   Mrs. R. Lott, Mr. B. Barnes and Mr. G. Campbell

White Bandit was quick to begin.  Don's Pick, Runnin'Hot and You Ash Kim were slow to begin.  Baggys Quest and Hello Lyn collided soon after the start.  White Bandit was checked off Price Tag approaching the first turn.  Baggys Quest and Hello Lyn collided on the first turn checking Hello Lyn and Runnin'Hot and severely checking Don's Pick.  Hello Lyn and Don's Pick collided approaching the winning post.

Ripper and Cut Loose Max were slow to begin.  Rage Bale, He's So Good and Mr. Charley Bear collided soon after the start checking Rage Bale and He's So Good.  Ripper was checked off Marciarno Miss soon after the start.  Mr. Charley Bear crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Beautiful Rick and Marciarno Miss and severely checking Aston Zeus.  Beautiful Rick and He's So Good collided several times on the first turn checking Marciarno Miss and He's So Good and severely checking Beautiful Rick which stumbled as a result.  Rage Bale and Ripper collided several times in the home straight.

Aston Zeus was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left elbow, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Beautiful Rick was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left pencil muscle and right monkey muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Todd Chatwin regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Ripper.  Stewards directed that Ripper be boxed first in future events.

Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. Ray Cunneen regarding his failure to wear the correct bib for parading.  Stewards reminded Mr. Cunneen of his responsibilities.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Craig Moran, the parade steward regarding his failure to identify the incorrect bib worn by Mr. Cunneen. Stewards reminded Mr. Moran of his responsibilities.

White Stinger, Loyalty Unite Us and Buckle Up Brett were slow to begin.  Loyalty Unite Us and Buckle Up Brett collided soon after the start checking Loyalty Unite Us.  Archibald Prize and Bit Berger collided approaching the first turn.  Ultima Bale, Archibald Prize and Bit Berger collided on the first turn.  White Stinger and Buckle Up Brett collided on the first turn checking Buckle Up Brett.  Ultima Bale, Archibald Prize and Bit Berger collided approaching the home turn checking Archibald Prize and Bit Berger.  Archibald Prize and Tekki Tremor collided several times in the home straight.

An out of competition sample was taken from Barada engaged in this event on 16/03/2015 pursuant to GAR79A.

Mr. Paul Jones the trainer of Jet Mikado redeclared a new weight of 26.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Jet Mikado last raced at 27.8kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sal Talk.

Spring Topaz and Chubba Chops were slow to begin.  Me The Chief, Iona Nitro and Barada collided soon after the start checking Me The Chief and Iona Nitro.  Chubba Chops and Iona Lucky Seven collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Iona Lucky Seven and Jet Mikado.

Sal Talk was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyound sustained an injured right chest muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Salegreys Power and Kosi Can were slow to begin.  Amity Flame, Aeroplane Rex and Santa's Special collided approaching the first turn checking Aeroplane Rex.  Aeroplane Rex and Smash It collided approaching the first turn.  Amity Flame and Kosi Can collided on the first turn checking Amity Flame, Aeroplane Rex and Smash It.

Aeroplane Rex was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a cut to the right hind foot, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Lazza Mikado and Daintree Puzzle were quick to begin.  Unova Bale, Feikuai Polly and Sisco Wake were slow to begin.  Sisco Wake galloped on Acola Ebony soon after the start checking Acola Ebony.  Cee Cee's Legacy and Sisco Wake collided on the first turn.  Madame Black and Acola Ebony collided on the second turn.  Lazza Mikado, Sisco Wake and Unova Bale collided on the third turn checking Lazza Mikado.  Feikuai Polly was checked off Unova Bale approaching the home turn checking Lazza Mikado and Acola Ebony.  Feikuai Polly and Sisco Wake collided on the home turn checking Sisco Wake.  Daintree Puzzle and Unova Bale collided on the home turn.  Unova Bale, Daintree Puzzle and Feikuai Polly collided entering the home straight checking Daintree Puzzle.

A sample was taken from Unova Bale - winner of the event.

Fine Diner was a late scratching at 6.28pm due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. Keith Hellmuth was fined the sum of $100. 

Bomber Attack, Tekki China and Danyo's Slappy were slow to begin.  Pachacuti, Danyo's Slappy and Sisco Fiasco collided on the first turn checking Pachacuti.  Dozer Tron and Sisco Fiasco collided on the first turn.  Bomber Attack and Tekki China collided on the first turn.  Dozer Tron and Danyo's Slappy collided approaching the home turn.  Bomber Attack and Danyo's Slappy collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Magic Meehan - winner of the event.

Sisco Rage was a late scratching at 6.11pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Rylee's Bandit was slow to begin.  Summer Wages, Juan Diego, Zambora Storm and Don't Crumble collided soon after the start checking Summer Wages and Zambora Storm.  Summer Wages and Zambora Storm collided approaching the first turn.  Don't Crumble and Crawf's Bread collided on the first turn checking Crawf's Bread.  Summer Wages and Zambora Storm collided on the first turn.  Don't Crumble was checked off Crawf's Bread on the home turn checking Juan Diego.  Don't Crumble and Juan Diego collided on the home turn checking Summer Wages, Juan Diego and Zambora Sorm and severely checking Don't Crumble.

Courtesy and Unix Bale were slow to begin.  Billo's Pick was checked off Conquer Fear approaching the first turn.  Ruff Edges and Quarrel Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Cruiser's Sol, Billo's Pick and Explosive Angel collided on the first turn checking Explosive Angel and Unix Bale.  Ruff Edges raced wide in the home straight.

Kanga Kel and Little Sienna collided approaching the first turn.  Exit Zero and Citizen Jane collided approaching the first turn.  Puzzle And Me, Kanga Kel and Exit Zero collided on the first turn checking Kanga Kel and Exit Zero.  Little Sienna contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Puzzle And Me and Exit Zero collided on the home turn.  Little Sienna, Kanga Kel and Citizen Jane collided on the home turn checking Kanga Kel, Citizen Jane and Reiko Bale.  Mighty Sprite raced wide on the home turn  Citizen Jane and Reiko Bale collided in the home straight.  Puzzle And Me and Exit Zero collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Kynan's Magic - winner of the event.

An out of competiton sample was unable to be obtained from Cavalia engaged in this event on 16/03/2015 pursuant to 79A.

A pre race sample was taken from Cavalia.

Cavalia was slow to begin.  Acola Magic and Gifted Man collided soon after the start.  Rylee's Marshall and Acola Magic collided approaching the first turn checking Acola Magic.  Rylee's Marshall and Willowvale Black collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Acola Magic and Cavalia collided approaching the first turn checking Acola Magic.  Blingtastic and Willowvale Black collided on the first turn checking Willowvale Black.  Willowvale Black galloped on Rylee's Marshall on the first turn causing Willowvale Black to fall, Willowvale Black contacted the running rail as a result severely checking Gifted Man.  Rylee's Marshall and Blingtastic collided entering the home straight.

Willowvale Black was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injjred right shoulder muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Gifted Man was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left chest muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Prince Nando, Opal Bale and Buckle Up Louis were slow to begin.  He's Panicken and Opal Bale collided soon after the start.  Take Up Jack crossed to the rail on the first turn causing Kathy's Queen, Cool Rod and Mr. Tee to collide checking Cool Rod, Mr. Tee and Prince Nando.  He's Panicken galloped on Take Up Jack on the first turn.  Buckle Up Louis galloped on He's Panicken approaching the home turn checking He's Panicken, Opal Bale and Buckle Up Louis. Prince Nando and Kathy's Queen collided in the home straight.

Take Up Jack was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Jake Collins the handler of the greyhound Take Up Jack regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) Stewards charged Take Up Jack with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Collins pleaded guilty to the charge, Take Up Jack was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and directed that the greyhound perform a satisfactory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Stewards spoke to Mrs. Pam Burns regarding her difficulty in boxing the greyhound Buckle Up Louis.  Stewards directed that Buckle Up Louis be boxed first in future events.

Meeting comments:-

Track Curator Mr. Michael Bickerdike advised Stewards that the track was deeply harrowed on 02/03/15.