Meeting Officials :

Steward In Charge : H Montgomery

Assistant Stewards :  D Barber, S Todman, M Watson

Kennel Supervisor : P Skerret

Kennel Attendants : G Wright, C Archibald, R Davies

Judges : A Hawkswell, I Uren

Lure Drivers : T Adamson, S Courts

Starter : C Dyett

Veterinarian : Dr G Goble

Dr. Brandon and Boston Swing were slow to begin. Reuben The Cuban, We're Hopeful and Kimanator collided soon after the start, checking We're Hopeful and Kimanator. Bobby Dillon and Reuben The Cuban collided on the first turn. Boston Swing checked off Dr. Brandon on the first turn. We're Hopeful and Kimanator collided on the first turn. Bobby Dillon and Reuben The Caban collided entering the front straight. Dr. Brandon and Able Chief collided entering the front straight. Dancing Pumps, Bobby Dillon and Reuben The Cuban collided in the front straight. Able Chief crossed to the rail on the second turn, checking Dr. Brandon, Reuben The Cuban and Bobby Dillon. Dr. Brandon and Bobby Dillon collided on the second turn. Dr. Brandon checked off Bobby Dillon on the third turn. Dancing Pumps and Able Chief collided approaching the home turn. 

A sample was taken from Able Chief - the winner of the event. 

Bobby Dillon was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Stewards spoke to Mrs J Greenough, trainer of Lochinvar Cobra in regards to the extended period of time between the greyhound's races. Lochinvar Cobra last raced on the 17th December, 2014.  Mrs Greenough stated that Lochinvar Cobra was returning to race after changing kennels and also having throat surgery (tonsillectomy).  Stewards noted Mrs Greenough's explanation.

Reality Girl was quick to begin. Alpha Ares and Magic Max were slow to begin. Dark Obsession and Lochinvar Cobra collided on the first turn, checking Dark Obsession. Alpha Ares raced wide entering the front straight. Sacred Diamons checked off Destinee Saint entering the front straight. Lochinvar Cobra eased on the front straight and lost ground. Destinee Saint and Houston Bale collided on the second turn. Destinee Saint checked off Houston Bale on the third turn. Sacred Diamond and Magic Max collided on the third turn, checking Alpha Ares and severely checking Sacred Diamond. Magic Max checked off Destinee Saint entering the back straight. 

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

Lochinvar Cobra was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. Trainer Mrs. J. Greenough declined to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. J. Greenough, the trainer of the greyhound Lochinvar Cobra regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the front straight.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Lochinvar Cobra with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mrs. Greenough pleaded guilty to the charge, Lochinvar Cobra was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sandown 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.

Allen Oregon was a late scratching at 8:34AM due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Seaside Daisy was quick to begin. Twist Of Thunder and Dr. Shiki collided on the second turn, checking Pendles Power. Twist Of Thunder checked off Seaside Daisy entering the back straight. Alpha Theseus raced wide in the back straight. Twist Of Thunder and Dr. Shiki collided on the third turn, checking Dr. Shiki. Dr. Shiki checked off Pendles Power on the third turn. Twist Of Thunder and Pendles Power collided approaching the home turn and again entering the home straight. 

A sample was taken from Sketchy - the winner of the event. 

Cosmic Lola was quick to begin. Bebe was slow to begin. Quizmaster and Elfie collided soon after the start. Quizmaster checked off Our Miss Nitro on the first turn. Lektra Bandit and Quizmaster collided approaching the second turn, checking Quizmaster and severely checking Our Miss Nitro. Spirited Revenge checked off Cosmic Lola entering the home straight. Cosmic Lola tired over the concluding stages of the event. 

A sample was taken from Lektra Bandit - the winner of the event. 

Cosmic Lola was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Lister Bale was quick to begin. Dashing Roman crossed to the inside soon after the start, checking Impact Bale, Bannister Bale and Splash mountain. Dashing Roman and Athos collided on the first turn, checking Dashing Roman. Splash Mountain and Bannister Bale collided on the first turn. Dashing Roman and Punch It collided on the second turn, checking Punch It. Splash Mountain checked off Bannister Bale on the third turn. Splashing Mountain, Impact Bale and Dashing Roman collided on the third turn, checking Splash Mountain and Punch It. Splash Mountain and Punch It collided approaching the home turn. Bannister Bale checked off Lister Bale on the home turn and collided with Scenic Shot. Splash Mountain checked off Punch It on the home turn. 

Splash Mountain was vetted and revetted following event event 9. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Lites And Sirens, Ringer and Wind Whistler were slow to begin. Pappa Gallo and Wind Whistler collided soon after the start. Pappa Gallo raced wide on the first turn. Pat The Baker checked off Why Not Wayne in the front straight. Miss Monteya and Pappa Gallo collided approaching the second turn, checking Pappa Gallo. Ninety Five and Lites And Sirens collided on the second turn, checking Ninety Five. Wind Whistler checked off Pat The Baker entering the back straight, checking Miss Monteya. Miss Monteya, Pappa Gallo and Wind Whistler raced wide in the back straight. Lites And Sirens and Wind Whistler collided approaching the home turn. Pappa Gallo and and Wind Whistler collided on the home turn. Lites And Sirens checked off Pat The Baker in the home straight. 

Filius Flitwick and Hattie Bee were slow to begin. Pocket Kings, Future Past and American Muscle collided soon after the start. American Muscle checked off Future Past approaching the first turn. Pocket Kings, Future Past and Living Waters collided on the first turn, checking Future Past and Living Waters. Future Past raced wide approaching the second turn. Hattie Bee crossed to the rail on the second turn, checking Living Waters. Future Past checked off Yaris Bale on the third turn. Hattie Bee checked off Yaris Bale on the home turn. Future Past and Filius Flitwick collided on the home turn. 

Living Waters was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Allen Icarus and Dr. Des were slow to begin. Stop Moochin'stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin. Lambda Bale and Beyond Rapid collided soon after the start. Dyna Geldof. Allen Icarus, Stop Moochin'and Feel The Wrath collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Geldof, Stop Moochin'and Dr. Des. Dr. Des raced wide as a result. Dyna Geldof and Stop Moochin' collided approaching the second turn and again on the second turn, checking Stop Moochin'. Dr. Des checked off Feel The Wrath entering the home straight. Lambda Bale checked off Beyond Rapid in the home straight. Allen Icarus and Feel The Wrath collided approaching the winning post, checking Allen Icarus.

Stop Moochin' was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Stewards spoke to catcher Carole Brinsley in regards to her failure to ensure that a catcher was organised for the greyhound Surf Jester in this event. Mrs. Brinsley pleaded guilty to this matter and was found guilty and charged under rule 86(o) negligence. Stewards issued Mrs. Brinsley with a $500.00 fine with $200.00 suspended for 24 months pending no further breaches of this rule. Mrs. Brinsley was previously fined for a similar matter in December 2014 in which $200.00 was suspended pending no further breaches for 12 months. Stewards found Mrs. Brinsley has breached the terms of that finding, as a result the suspended $200.00 will be issued in addition to todays charge. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Next Matador. 

Bending Bananas, Mojito Mayhem and Zigstar were slow to begin. Bending Bananas and Nayla Swift collided soon after the start. Mojito Mayhem, Zigstar and Unbroken collided soon after the start, checking Mojito Mayhem and Zigstar. Nayla Swift and Mojito Mayhem collided approaching the first turn. Bending Bananas and Nayla Swift collided approaching the first turn, checking Nayla Swift. Bending Bananas, Mojito Mayhem and Fiesty Fairy collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Bending Bananas, Majoito Mayhem and Fiesty Fairy collided on the third turn, checking Mojito Mayhem and Fiesty Fairy. Bending Bananas and Mojito Mayhem collided on the home turn, checking Bending Bananas. Unbroken raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight. 

Girthy and Daintree Puzzle were quick to begin. Kingston Regal and Movefasa Reg were slow to begin. Kingston Regal checked off Movefasa Reg on the first turn. Girthy and Daintree Puzzle collided on the first turn. Peggie and Fuzzy Buzzy collided on the first turn. Rozehill Lisa and Peggie collided entering the front straight. Rozehill Lisa and Fuzzy Buzzy collided on the second turn. Movefasa Reg, Rozehill Lisa and Fuzzy Buzzy collided approaching the third turn. 

India Pale was a late scratching at 9:12AM due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Cheeky Hand was quick to begin. Zipping Tank and Just Wins collided soon after the start. Dr. Samson and Carly Jay collided on the first turn and again on the second turn, checking Carly Jay. Zipping Tank and Just Wins collided on the first turn, severely checking Zipping Tank and Claremorris. Dr. Peter checked off Cheeky Hand in the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to, and issued a severe reprimand, to Mr. Charles Pirotta (catcher) after he failed to fulfil his catching comittment in this event. 

Hilltop Senorita was quick to begin. Immortal Power was slow to begin. Fireman Johnny, Lucy Norris and Long Long Meri collided soon after the start, checking Fireman Johnny and Long Long Meri. Immortal Power and Night Phantom collided soon after the start. Night Phantom and Long Long Meri collided approaching the first turn. Fireman Johnny and Survivor Sal collided approaching the first turn, checking Survivor Sal. Fireman Johnny clipped the heels of Shahadollar approaching the first turn, checking Fireman Johnny. Immortal Power and Fireman Johnny collided on the first turn, severely checking Shahadollar, Immortal Power and Night Phantom. Shahadollar checked off Survivor Sal in the home straight.