Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Paraskevas, the trainer of Chrysanthemum regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Chrysanthemum last raced on 7th February 2016.  Mr. Paraskevas stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being seasonal.

Ray Ray Returns was slow to begin.  Pyrenees Diva and Chrysanthemum collided approaching the first turn checking Pyrenees Diva and Delcorn Potts. Jack's Lass and Ramrod collided on the first turn checking Ramrod.  Delcorn Potts and Ramrod collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Delcorn Potts and Ramrod collided approaching the home turn.  Azza and Pyrenees Diva collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.  Delcorn Potts raced wide entering the home straight.  Pyrenees Diva and Ray Ray Returns collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Jack's Lass, winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. N. Wynd,  the trainer of Twisted Barrel regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Twisted Barrel last raced on 1st February 2016.  Mr. Wynd stated that the greyhpound was resuming racing after suffering water diabetes.

Call Me Loulou and Louis Mini Girl collided soon after the start.  Twisted Barrel and Richard Shi Quee collided soon after the start.  Gypsy Gazza and Mr. Moonlight collided soon after the start.  Chabay Laray, Louis Mini Girl, Call Me Loulou and Perfect Rider collided approaching the first turn checking Call Me Loulou and Louis Mini Girl.  Perfect Rider, Richard Shi Quee and Chabay Laray collided on the first turn checking Chabay Laray.  Call Me Loulou and Louis Mini Girl collided on the first turn severely checking Call Me Loulou.  Louis Mini Girl checked off Chabay Laray on the first turn.  Perfect Rider and Richard Shi Quee collided approaching the home turn.  Call Me Loulou raced wide on the home turn and collided with Gypsy Gazza; Call Me Loulou was checked as a result.  Chabay Laray checked off Twisted Barrel entering the home straight.  Louis Mini Girl and Chabay Laray collided in the home straight.

Call Me Loulou was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to its left hock and left wrist, a spike wound to its left elbow and an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Warbo.

Nordul's Hope and Nulla Girl were quick to begin.  Classic Winslow and Rising Assets collided soon after the start.  Jeremiah Jack and Warbo collided soon after the start checking Jeremiah Jack.  Anna Gun, Classic Winslow and Rising Assets collided approaching the first turn checking Classic Winslow and Rising Assets.  Nordul's Hope and Nulla Girl collided entering the back straight severely checking Nordul's Hope.  Manx Czar raced wide in the back straight.  Nulla Girl and Anna Gun collided on the second turn checking Anna Gun, Rising Assets and Classic Winslow.  Jeremiah Jack and Manx Czar collided in the home straight checking Manz Czar.  Manx Czar raced wide approaching the winning post.

Nordul's Hope was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Shezza's Nitro and Quink were quick to begin.  Destini Mermaid, Black Salve and Iron Anda collided soon after the start checking Black Salve.  Iron Anda and Little Ferret collided approaching the first turn checking Little Ferret.  Robbie Gallen checked off Shezza's Nitro on the first turn.  Black Salve and Environmentalist collided entering the home straight.  Shezza's Nitro and Destini Mermaid collided in the home straight.  Shezza's Nitro and Black Salve collided approaching the winning post.

Little Ferret was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cairnlea Red.

Mud Kipper was slow to begin.  Destini Baby and Nuggy Burger collided approaching the first turn checking He's Your Mate; He's Your Mate collided with Big Bold Boomer and Mud Kipper as a result.  He's Your Mate and Big Bold Boomer collided on the first turn checking Cairnlea Red.  He's Your Mate and Big Bold Boomer collided approaching the second turn checking Big Bold Boomer and Cairnlea Red.  Uno Whirl and Nuggy Burger collided approaching the home turn.  He's Your Mate and Big Bold Boomer collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Mud Kipper, the winner of the event.

Mr. M. Franklin, handler of Lady Silver declared a new weight of 28.0kgs for the  greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Lady Silver last raced at 29.8kgs.

Danny Brook and Bashir were slow to begin.  Zipping Noel and Dynamo's Girl collided soon after the start checking Zipping Noel.  Bashir and High Hopes collided on the first turn.  Dynamo's Girl checked off Tantanoola entering the back straight.  Dynamo's Girl and High Hopes collided in the back straight checking Dynamo's Girl.  Zipping Noel raced wide in the home straight.  Lady Silver and High Hopes collided in the home straight.

Running Home crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Hyper Velocity, Nine Squared and Uncontrollable.  Nero Joe and Lady Capulet collided on the first turn checking Lady Capulet.  Touch Of Frost and Nine Squared collided approaching the home turn checking Nine Squared.  Uncontrollable raced wide entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Nero Joe, the winner of the event.

Spring Topaz was quick to begin.  Six Green Thumbs and Mabuti Girl collided soon after the start.  Dundas Boy and Six Green Thumbs collided approaching the first turn.  Dundas Boy, Six Green Thumbs and Slipaway Robbie collided on the first turn checking Dundas Boy and Mabuti Girl.  Dundas Boy checked off  Go Lakers Go on the home turn,  raced wide and collided  with Mabuti Girl.  Spring Topaz and Stop Senoring collided several times approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miracle Maggie.

Miracle Maggie and Moria Magic were slow to begin.  Gunmetal Angel checked off Suitress soon after the start.  Moria Magic checked off Suspicious Lee approaching the first turn.  Mister Mann and Suitress collided approaching the first turn.  Moria Magic and Two Mississippi collided on the first turn checking Two Mississippi.  Moria Magic and Miracle Maggie collided approaching the home turn.  Moria Magic raced wide in the home straight.  Suitress, Patchie Kaye and Suspicious Lee collided approaching the winning post.

Two Mississippi, which performed below market expectations was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Claretown Louie was slow to begin.  Claretown Sam checked off Daintree Alice soon after the start checking Claretown Louie.  Daintree Alice checked off Turbo Chief approaching the first turn.  Turbo Chief checked off Before My Time on the first turn.  Claretown Sam and Claretown Louie collided on the first turn checking Claretown Sam.  Before My Time and Shifty Lilly collided on the home turn causing Shifty Lilly to race wide.  Before My Time and Dolce Gusto collided approaching the winning post.

Red Bomber, Gypsy Wendy and Vintage Box were quick to begin.  Our Nico was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Red Bomber and Gypsy Wendy collided approaching the first turn.  Stress Star, Ultimate Cash and Sweet Charmola collided on the first turn checking Ultimate Cash.  Ultimate Cash eased on the first turn.  Stress Star and Sweet Charmola collided on the first turn.  Our Nico and Sweet Charmola collided approaching the home turn checking Red Bomber and causing Sweet Charmola to race wide.  

Ultimate Cash was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Les Johnson,the (trainer) of the greyhound Ultimate Cash regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn.  Ultimate Cash was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to left monkey muscle,a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting underGAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Ultimate Cash with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Johnson pleaded guilty to the charge, Ultimate Cash was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks)pursuant toGAR 69(B)(1)(a),  before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Couldridge after the greyhound Advice Aplenty was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.  Mr. Couldridge was reminded of his responsibilities and was advised when kennelling he ensures greyhounds are kennelled in accordance with the kennel procedure.

Stewards spoke to kennel attendant, Mr. R. Gladman after the greyhound Advice Aplenty was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.  Mr. Gladman was reminded of his responsibilities and asked to ensure that all greyhounds are correctly kennelled in future.  The matter was referred to the Club Manager for further consideration.

Advice Aplenty was slow to begin.  Tempus Fugit and Lord Regnar collided approaching the first turn checking Tempus Fugit.  Elite Stress checked off Lord Regnar approaching the first turn.  Court Gift, Sparkling Kitty, Tempus Fugit and Elite Stress collided approaching the first turn checking Sparkling Kitty and Advice Aplenty.  Court Gift, Tempus Fugit and Elite Stress collided approaching the home turn checking Tempus Fugit.  Tempus Fugit and Advice Aplenty collided on the home turn.  Advice Aplenty and Court Gift collided entering the home straight.

Sparkling Kitty was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trial Results.

Stewards spoke to Ms. D. Carr, the trainer of Reality Girl regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Reality Girl last raced on 16th July 2015.  Ms. Carr stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season, an injury to its left fibula and a change of trainer.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Reality Girl trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 3, weight 30.8kgs.  The greyhound was placed 3rd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.43.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.75 lengths.  Reality Girl was cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr. I. Chircop, the trainer of Jack Mountyl regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Jack Mounty last raced on 30th November 2015.  Mr. Chircop stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after an injury to its left shoulder and a change of trainer.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Jack Mounty trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 8, weight 33.4kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.43.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.5 lengths.  Jack Mounty was cleared.