Meeting Officials:

Steward In Charge:  C. Scott

Assistant Stewards:  H. Harvey, M. Watson & S. Todman

Kennel Supervisor:  G. Wright

Kennel Attendants:  B. Cooper, A. McKenzie & P. Skerret

Lure Driver:  T. Adamson

Judges:  P. Ryan & I. Uren

Starter:  G. Johnson

Veterinarian:  Dr. G. Goble

Cosmic Trickstar, Can't See Me and Changing Lights were slow to begin.  Cosmic Trickstar and He's So Good collided soon after the start checking Cosmic Trickstar.  It's An Illusion, Golden, Jen Zarr Go and He's So Good collided soon after the start.  Jen Zarr Go and He's So Good collided approaching the second turn checking Jen Zarr Go.  Zipping Chrystal raced wide in the home straight.

Crackerjack Bob, Rules Apply, Same Day and Hisagi Bale were slow to begin.  Rules Apply and Same Day collided soon after the start checking Rules Apply.  Zelemar Storm, Crackerjack Bob, Same Day and Hisagi Bale collided soon after the start checking Crackerjack Bob and Same Day.  Crackerjack Bob and Same Day collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Nelson and Cut Loose Max collided on the first turn.  Crackerjack Bob checked off Same Day approaching the third turn and brushed the running rail as a result.

Lisburn Gem went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Cadence Bale and Lisburn Gem were slow to begin. Dodgy Dede checked off Monty Express approaching the first turn checking Dodgy Dede and Walt Bale.  Monty Express and Tizza Nitro collided on the first turn checking Tizza Nitro.  Cadence Bale and Lisburn Gem collided approaching the second turn.

A sample was taken from Tizza Nitro, the winner of the event.

My Zephyr was quick to begin.  Hashtag Selfie, Lovely Lizzie and Stealthy Blonde collided soon after the start.  Midnight Flynn crossed to the outside on the first turn checking Hashtag Selfie.  My Zephyr, Turbo Norris and Cruiser's Sol collided on the first turn checking My Zephyr, Cruiser's Sol and Stealthy Blonde.  Waymore's Blues checked off Stealthy Blonde on the second turn.  My Zephyr, Cruiser's Sol and Stealthy Blonde collided on the second turn.  Waymore's Blues and Hashtag Selfie collided on the home turn.  Midnight Flynn and Cruiser's Sol raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Midnight Flynn, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Summer Wages.

Cornelius Fudge, Peloton Bale and Recruitment were slow to begin.  Humphrey Bale and Recruitment collided soon after the start checking Recruitment.  Morningside and Humphrey Bale collided on the second turn.  Cornelius Fudge checked off Peloton Bale on the second turn.     Recruitment and Lady Goldenpaw collided entering the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Cornelius Fudge raced wide in the back straight.  Recruitment contacted the running rail in the back straight. Recruitment and Lady Goldenpaw collided on the third turn.  Summer Wages and Humphrey Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Humphrey Bale.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Julie Bale engaged in this event on April 21, 2015 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Beks was slow to begin.  Ralphy Cinel was quick to begin.  Mepunga Tiara and Dzeko collided soon after the start.  Beks checked off Grifter Bale on the first turn.  Mepunga Tiara and Julie Bale collided on the first turn.  Grifter Bale raced wide on the second turn.  Dzeko checked off Julie Bale in the front straight.  Dzeko checked off Mepunga Tiara entering the back straight.  Berry Blitz and Beks collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Beks, the winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Lamia Bale engaged in this event on April 21, 2015 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Agent Jack, Wind Whistler and Footluce Diva were slow to begin.  Lady Toy and Rockabilly King collided approaching the first turn.  Lady Toy clipped the heels of Cosmic Wise in the front straight.  Wind Whistler checked off Grand Legacy on the second turn checking Cosmic Wise. Wind Whistler and Cosmic Wise collided entering the back straight.  Rockabilly King checked off Cosmic Wise on the fourth turn.

A sample was taken from Agent Jack, the winner of the event.

Fernando Bale was quick to begin.  Aristotle Bale was slow to begin.  Crawf's Bread clipped the heels of Mepunga Armagh on the first turn.

Ima Farytale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right hind toe, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Time Dimension and Blue Giant were slow to begin.  Macca's Sway and Zell Bale collided soon after the start.  Ruff Edges, Baron Bling and Oakvale Flyer collided on the first turn causing Time Dimension to gallop on the heels of Ruff Edges.  Ruff Edges fell checking Alexis Kelton and Zell Bale, severely checking Time Dimension, Oakvale Flyer and Macca's Sway as a result.  Macca's Sway and Zell Bale collided on the home turn and several times in the home straight.  Time Dimension and Oakvale Flyer collided in the home straight.

Ruff Edges was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Gorham Bale engaged in this event on April 21, 2015 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Crackerjack Burn was quick to begin.  Rinash, Dyna Zod and Dynamic Punch collided soon after the start checking Rinash and Dyna Zod. Aces High checked off Angel Of Music soon after the start.  Rinash and Dyna Zod collided on the first turn.  Gorham Bale and Sam Harper collided entering the back straight.  Dynamic Punch and Sam Harper collided on the home turn.

Ultimate Talent was quick to begin.  Humming Birdhill and Classy Boy were slow to begin and collided soon after the start checking Classy Boy.  Elfen Bale, Andiamo Neo and Morson Senor collided soon after the start.  Elfen Bale and Morson Senor collided on the first turn.  Flame Bale and Humming Birdhill collided approaching the second turn.  Elfen Bale and Morson Senor collided on the home turn.  Flame Bale, Humming Birdhill and Classy Boy collided entering the home straight.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Mag Bale.

Minstrel Prince and Brown Bomber collided approaching the first turn.  Minstrel Prince, Brown Bomber, Mag Bale and Evers Bale collided on the first turn, severely checking Brown Bomber, Mag Bale and Evers Bale.  Brown Bomber and Mag Bale fell as a result.  Minstrel Prince and Let's Say Hello collided on the first turn.

Brown Bomber was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Mag Bale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured forearm and was humanely euthanised.

Meeting Comments:

Luna Jinx solo trialled over the 715m from Box 2 in preparation for next week's Group 3 Lizrene, weight 26.4kg.  The time of the trial was 41.98; first split was 6.30, second split 16.08, third split 30.77.