Officials for Meeting

Steward in Charge - B. Jinks

Assistant Stewards - T. Fish, M. Watson & P. Robertson

Judges - C. Miles & R. Drew

Lure Drivers - R. Hood & C. Chilcott

Starter - R. LeSueur

Kennel Supervisor - P. Stefanos

Kennel Attendants - S. Ferguson & N. Hutchinson

Veterinarian - Dr. M. Bell & Dr. C. Cooper

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Glenville James, Reuben The Cuban, Thrupenny Bit and North Sea Miss were slow to begin.  Melos Girlfriend and Isala Bale collided soon after the start.  Glenville James galloped on the heels of Ponting's Nail soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Melos Girlfriend, Isala Bale, Quincey Mc Goo and Ponting's Nail collided on the first turn checking Isala Bale and Quincey Mc Goo.  Thrupenny Bit and North Sea Miss collided on the first turn.  Quincey Mc Goo and Thrupenny Bit collided approaching the second turn severely checking Thrupenny Bit and North Sea Miss; North Sea Miss fell as a result.

Thrupenny Bit was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

North Sea Miss was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Mr. D. Burkett was fined the sum of $50 for his failure to produce the registration papers/registration card for the greyhound Alfie pursuant to GAR 33.

Baroque Inn was quick to begin.  Bobby Dillon, Lektra Burst, Friel Bale and Indi Allen were slow to begin.  Bobby Dillon and Lektra Burst collided approaching the first turn checking Bobby Dillon.  Alfie, Baroque Inn, Magic Bunny and Friel Bale collided on the first turn checking Lektra Burst.  Big Hutchie, Bobby Dillon and Lektra Burst collided on the first turn checking Lektra Burst, Magic Bunny and Indi Allen.  Big Hutchie and Lektra Burst collided in the back straight causing both greyhounds to race wide.  Magic Bunny checked off Big Hutchie approaching the winning post.  Baroque Inn and Indi Allen collided approaching the winning post.

Zana Bale, Agile Reason and Bebe were slow to begin.  Zana Bale and Agile Reason collided soon after the start.  Malted, Straw Hat Luffy and Darcon Dash collided soon after the start checking Malted and Straw Hat Luffy.  Darcon Dash and Agile Reason collided on the first turn.  Straw Hat Luffy and Zana Bale collided on the first turn.  Darcon Dash and Bebe collided on the third turn checking Bebe which brushed the running rail as a result.  Zana Bale and Bebe collided approaching the home turn.

Darcon Dash was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to its left wrist and right hamstring.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Rowdy Rousey was quick to begin.  Demo Lad, Dark Obsession and Jet Setting were slow to begin.  Chivalry and Houston Bale collided soon after the start.  Jet Setting checked off We're Hopeful soon after the start. Demo Lad, Dark Obsession and We're Hopeful collided approaching the first turn.  Chivalry and Houston Bale collided on the first turn.  We're Hopeful checked off Chivalry on the first turn.  We're Hopeful and Ryan Brook collided entering the front straight checking Ryan Brook and Jet Setting.  Chivalry and Houston Bale collided on the fourth turn checking Chivalry, Houston Bale and Dark Obsession.  Demo Lad and Chivalry collided in the home straight.

Jet Setting was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right calf.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Rowdy Rousey, the winner of the event.

Lord Diamond, Ernest Bale, Filius Flitwick and Benta Bale were slow to begin.  Ernest Bale and Filius Flitwick collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Filius Flitwick.  Reiko Bale and Ernest Bale collided on the first turn checking Ernest Bale.  Oops and Lord Diamond collided on the first turn.  Ernest Bale and Benta Bale collided approaching the second turn checking Benta Bale.  Ernest Bale and Filius Flitwick collided on the third turn.

Hanging In There and Acola Rosebud were quick to begin.  Allen Gravion and My Name's Debbie collided soon after the start.  Polly Bale and Allen Gravion collided approaching the first turn checking Allen Gravion. Recruitment checked off Hanging In There on the first turn.  Allen Gravion and My Name's Debbie collided on the first turn.  Recruitment and Acola Rosebud collided on the second turn.  Polly Bale checked off Galahad entering the back straight.  My Name's Debbie checked off Allen Gravion approaching the home turn.  Acola Rosebud and Galahad collided approaching the winning post.

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

Crazy Nitro, Irish Asteria, Neliel Bale and Roo Dee were slow to begin.  Crazy Nitro checked off Iyliss Bale soon after the start.  Crazy Nitro and Irish Asteria collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Neliel Bale and Roo Dee collided in the back straight severely checking Roo Dee; Roo Dee stumbled as a result.  Invictus Ash and Crazy Nitro collided on the home turn.  Irish Asteria and Neliel Bale collided approaching the winning post.

Roo Dee was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right calf.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Elite Sprite, Pocket Kings, Pretty Bale and Ate Grand Kids were slow to begin.  Pretty Bale checked off Elite Sprite approaching the first turn.  Sam Toocan, Pocket Kings, Pretty Bale, Trace Amount and Bronco De Jurer collided on the first turn checking Trace Amount and Bronco De Jurer.  Sam Toocan and Pretty Bale collided in the front straight.  Pocket Kings, Trace Amount and Bronco De Jurer collided on the second turn checking Trace Amount and Bronco De Jurer.  Trace Amount and Bronco De Jurer collided approaching the third turn checking Trace Amount.  Sam Toocan and Trace Amount collided on the third turn.  Elite Sprite and Pretty Bale collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Ate Grand Kids, the winner of the event.

Sir Murray was slow to begin.  Black Florence, City Rambler, Rumbalina and Racing Ruby collided on the first turn checking Rumbalina.  Sir Murray and Black Florence collided in the front straight.  Elite Lucy and Marble Hill collided approaching the third turn.  Marble Hill and City Rambler collided in the back straight.  City Rambler and Elite Lucy collided several times approaching the fourth turn and again on the fourth turn.  Black Florence and Racing Ruby collided in the home straight.

Dory Bale and Roll 'Em Maggie were quick to begin.  Zelemar Zippa was slow to begin.  Road To Vegas was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Dory Bale and Eaton Bale collided on the first turn.  Quaint Bale checked off Black Jaymar on the first turn.  Zelemar Zippa checked off Quaint Bale on the first turn.  Zelemar Zippa and Quaint Bale collided approaching the second turn.  Dory Bale checked off Eaton Bale on the second turn. Zelemar Zippa and Quaint Bale collided entering the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Road To Vegas checked off Roll 'Em Maggie approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Eaton Bale, the winner of the event.

Firebomb and Roll 'Em Missy were quick to begin.  Lektra Bandit checked off Wally Walter on the first turn.  Roll 'Em Missy and Wally Walter collided on the first turn and again on the second turn.  El Huracan checked off Garmon Bale approaching the home turn.

Sahara was quick to begin.  Dyna Judas and Cosmic Hanify collided soon after the start.  Sahara and Cosmic Hanify collided on the first turn checking Cosmic Hanify and Anna Rose.  Dyna Lemmy galloped on the heels of Anna Rose on the first turn checking Anna Rose.

Anna Rose was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left wrist.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trials

Spring Trail trialled over the 525 metre distance from box 1, weight 34.9kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 29.96.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.5 lengths. Spring Trail was cleared.

Broadway Miss trialled over the 525 metre distance from box 3, weight 28.0kgs.  The greyhound was placed 1st, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 29.96.  The greyhound won by a margin of 3.5 lengths. Broadway Miss was cleared.