Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Kennel Attendant Mr S.Stefanos did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Smouldering Coal and Mexican Rush were quick to begin.  Big Black Rocket and Smouldering Coal collided soon after the start.  Miss Vane, Bletchley and Ruby Cabang collided soon after the start.  Smouldering Coal and Tom's Gift collided approaching the first turn.  Big Black Rocket, Smouldering Coal, Tom's Gift, Mexican Rush, Bomber Lane and Miss Vane collided approaching the first turn checking Big Black Rocket, Smouldering Coal and Ruby Cabang.  Tom's Gift, Mexican Rush and Ruby Cabang collided on the first turn checking Tom's Gift, which collided with Bletchley, severely checking Ruby Cabang which collided with Big Black Rocket and Smouldering Coal.  Big Black Rocket and Ruby Cabang collided approaching the home turn, severely checking Big Black Rocket.  Bletchley raced wide entering the home straight.

Big Black Rocket was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Bomber Lane, the winner of the event.

Top Weight was a late scratching at 6:25pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to illness. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Ms K.Bentley trainer of Ultimate Rattler declared a new weight of 27.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Ultimate Rattler last raced at 28.9kg.

Ultimate Rattler, Buntine Express and Ginza Lion were quick to begin.  Kraken Manager and Budge were slow to begin.  State Of Oasis checked off Ginza Lion soon after the start.  State Of Oasis and Escalate collided several times approaching the first turn.  Kraken Manager and Ultimate Rattler collided approaching the first turn checking Ultimate Rattler.  Buntine Express checked off Kraken Manager on the first turn.  State Of Oasis and Budge collided on the first turn.  Kraken Manager and Escalate collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  State Of Oasis and Budge collided on the home turn.  State Of Oasis, Budge and Escalate collided in the home straight checking Budge.  State Of Oasis and Escalate collided in the home straight.  Buntine Express marred the running of Ginza Lion in the home straight.

Ultimate Rattler was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained right shin soreness, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Buntine Express was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right sesamoid injury, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr J.  Smith, Representative of Buntine Express.  Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Buntine Express with marring. Mr Smith pleaded guilty to the charge, Buntine Express was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for 3 months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Sheza Bear was a late scratching at 6:30pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Bert's Special was quick to begin.  Mister Campo, Sunset Oasis and Jaimandy Bruce were slow to begin.  Mister Campo and Sunset Oasis collided soon after the start.  Swift Trent, Scott Eeyore and Pure Sacrifice collided soon after the start.  Jaimandy Bruce, Scott Eeyore and Pure Sacrifice collided approaching the first turn.  Scott Eeyore checked off Pure Sacrifice approaching the first turn.  Bert's Special and Swift Trent collided on the first turn.  Mister Campo, Sunset Oasis and Pure Sacrifice collided on the first turn checking Sunset Oasis.  Jaimandy Bruce and Scott Eeyore collided on the first turn.  Pure Sacrifice galloped on the heels of Bert's Special approaching the home turn checking Sunset Oasis and Pure Sacrifice.  Scott Eeyore galloped on the heels of Pure Sacrifice on the home turn.  Sunset Oasis and Pure Sacrifice collided entering the home straight.  Mister Campo and Swift Trent collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Bobby Tron was a late scratching at 6:36pm due to non arrival (GAR 31). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr S.Gibilisco was fined the sum of $100.

Sarah Swift was quick to begin.  Hardaway Terror was slow to begin.  Violet Blue, Samba King, Har and Zuletta collided soon after the start checking Samba King which collided with Hardaway Terror.  Violet Blue and Har collided approaching the first turn.  Violet Blue, Har and Zuletta collided on the first turn.  Samba King and Hardaway Terror collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Hardaway Terror.  Har and Zuletta collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.  Violet Blu checked off Har entering the home straight.  Har, Samba King and Zuletta collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Militant Chief.

Krazy Kanga was quick to begin.  Kasreyn was slow to begin.  Militant Chief, Rosette, Lorimer Lad and Lonnie Lad collided soon after the start.  Militant Chief, Rosette, Onya Sami and Blazing Spirit collided approaching the first turn.  Militant Chief, Rosette and Onya Sami collided on the first turn.  Krazy Kanga and Lorimer Lad collided on the first turn, severely checking Krazy Kanga which collided with Lonnie Lad.  Militant Chief, Rosette and Blazing Spirit collided approaching the home turn checking Rosette.  Rosette and Onya Sami collided entering the home straight.

Krazy Kanga was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right monkey muscle, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Rossi.

Reignlee and Borris Delight were quick to begin and collided soon after the start.  Jackdell and Paragon Diamond collided soon after the start checking Paragon Diamond.  Reignlee and Borris Delight collided approaching the first turn.  Paragon Diamond raced wide on the first turn.  Jackdell and Oaklands collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Jackdell.  Borris Delight checked off Reignlee on the first turn.  Reignlee and Jackdell collided entering the home straight.  Reignlee, Jackdell and Oaklands collided in the home straight.  Jackdell failed to pursue the lure with due commitment in the home straight.  Reignlee and Oaklands collided approaching the winning post.

Jackdell was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr B. Hiscock, Trainer of Jackdell.   Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Jackdell with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Hiscock pleaded guilty to the charge, Jackdell was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and it was 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 Mr T.Comensoli, the representative of Kraken Nitro regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Kraken Nitro last raced on 25 April, 2016. Mr Comensoli stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a back muscle injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nudge Nudge.

Pocket Kings was quick to begin.  All Inn Boston was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Nudge Nudge, Bella Rico, General Romulus, Brazen Bull and Wolfpack collided soon after the start checking Genreal Romulus and Wolfpack.  Nudge Nudge, Bella Rico and Wolfpack collided on the first turn.  Wolfpack, Pocket Kings and Brazen Bull collided on the first turn, severely checking Pocket Kings.  Nudge Nudge and Bella Rico collided on the first turn checking Nudge Nudge.  Kraken Nitro and All Inn Boston collided on the first turn.  Nudge Nudge, All Inn Boston and Kraken Nitro collided approaching the home turn, severely checking Kraken Nitro.  Brazen Bull and Wolfpack collided on the home turn.  General Romulus and Pocket Kings collided on the home turn.  Nudge Nudge checked off Kraken Nitro on the home turn and again entering the home straight.  All Inn Boston and Pocket Kings collided in the home straight.

Kraken Nitro was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind toe, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Mr G.Glass did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Coota's Cazaly.

Inmate and Quiet Brilliant were quick to begin.  Coota's Cazaly, Inmate and Quiet Brilliant collided soon after the start.  Lion Rebel and Nocturnal collided soon after the start.  Absolute Silence checked off Coota's Cazaly approaching the first turn.  Coota's Cazaly, Kraken Tobias and Lion Rebel collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Coota's Cazaly.  Absolute Silence, Inmate and Quiet Brilliant collided on the first turn checking Nocturnal, severely checking Quiet Brilliant which collided with Jordy Paige.  Inmate and Nocturnal collided on the home turn.  Quiet Brilliant and Jordy Paige collided on the home turn.  Lion Rebel and Nocturnal collided entering the home straight.  Kraken Tobias and Quiet Brilliant collided entering the home straight.  Inmate checked off Quiet Brilliant in the home straight.

Mr M.Giddings was fined the sum of $50 for failing to ensure the registration card were produced for the greyhound Pop Wright pursuant to GAR 33.

Jaycee Plum and Mohinga Max were quick to begin.  Silver Wood went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Pop Wright, Sisco Wander and Jaycee Plumb collided approaching the first turn.  Mohinga Max and Dixie Anne collided on the first turn.  Sisco Wander, Kirabilli Myrtle and Jaycee Plumb collided on the first trn.  Sisco Wander and Jaycee Plumb collided approaching the home turn.  Mohinga Max checked off Dixie Anne on the home turn.  Brazen Escape checked off Sisco Wander on the home turn.  Brazen Escape checked off Silver Wood entering the home straight causing both greyhounds to race wide.  Pop Wright and Mohinga Max collided approaching the winning post.

Tiggerlong Cruz was quick to begin.  Mad Bekim was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Midfield Maestro, Wise Maple and Cass Cass collided soon after the start.  Commentator and Lady Babylon collided soon after the start.  Commentator, Lady Babylon and Wise Maple collided approaching the first turn checking Commentator and Wise Maple.  Midfield Maestro checked off Cass Cass on the first turn.  Wise Maple checked off Commentator on the first turn.  Commentator and Mad Bekim collided several times approaching the home turn.  Lady Babylon and Cass Cass collided approaching the home turn.  Commentator and Mad Bekim collided entering the home straight.

Chief Mingo was quick to begin.  Derby Magic was slow to begin.  Hell On Wheels, Sonny's Tas, Doobstar and Dynasty Guru collided soon after the start checking Sonny's Tas and Doobstar.  Hell On Wheels and Dynasty Guru collided approaching the first turn.  Sonny's Tas and Derby Magic collided on the first turn checking Derby Magic which collided with Doobstar.  Come On Lassy checked off Sonny's Tas on the home turn.  Hell On Wheels raced wide entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dragon Glass.

Belron Gus was slow to begin.  Tiggerlong Swage and Uncool Albert collided soon after the start checking Uncool Albert.  Belron Gus, Steel Fury, Trov's Gem, Wet And Wild and Uncool Albert collided approaching the first turn.  Belron Gus, Steel Fury and Uncool Albert collided on the first turn, severely checking Trov's Gem.  Trov's Gem and Wet And Wild collided on the first turn.  Dragon Glass and Tiggerlong Swage collided entering the home straight.  Belron Gus and Uncool Albert collided entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr C. Mercieca, Trainer of Dragon Glass, regarding the direction that the greyhound be boxed first.  Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Proven Pops trialled over the 390m from box 2, weight 31.5kg, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 22.87, the greyhound won by a margin of 7.75 lengths. Proven Pops was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms S.Quinlan, the trainer of Cullquin Cuddles regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Cullquin Cuddles last raced on 1st November, 2015. Ms Quinlan stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from a right shoulder injury and seasonal. Ms Quinlan declared a new weight of 29.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Cullquin Cuddles last raced at 30.1kg. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Cullquin Cuddles trialled over the 390m from box 1, weight 29.5kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 22.87, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 13 lengths. Cullquin Cuddles was cleared.