An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Vanity Affair engaged in this event on 14th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Podium Express and Vanity Affair were quick to begin. Starlight Jill and Winnie were slow to begin. Podium Express and Vanity Affair collided approaching the first turn. Vanity Affair and Unusable collided approaching the first turn. Unusable and Fancy Hope collided on the first turn checking Fancy Hope. Starlight Jill and Dudley Dursley collided on the first turn. Podium Express, Unusable and Fancy Hope collided on the first turn. Vanity Affair and Winnie collided on the first turn. Scott Seoul galloped on the heels of Starlight Jill approaching the home turn. Unusable galloped on the heels of Podium Express approaching the home turn checking Podium Express, Unusable and Fancy Hope. Dudley Dursley checked off Scott Seoul in the home straight. 

Samples were taken from Scott Seoul and Dudley Dursley, equal winners of the event.

This event was hand started due to an ongoing issue with the 650 metre boxes.

Dream Of Gigi was quick to begin. Scorching Fella and Bryden Lady collided soon after the start. Kinbrae Millie crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Dream Of Gigi, Silky Sock and Har. Funda Down checked off Dream Of Gigi approaching the second turn. Silky Sock was held up for a run approaching the home turn and checked of Scorching Fella. Har and Bryden Lady collided several times in the home straight.

Silky Sock was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist spike wound. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Dream Of Gigi was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hock strain. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Bambalam Emma was quick to begin. Curnow was slow to begin. Scott Eeyore and Daintree Alice collided soon after the start. Curnow crossed to the rail approaching the first turn. Hogwarts Express, Helen Baxter and Scott Eeyore collided approaching the first turn checking Helen Baxter and Scott Eeyore. Curnow checked off Hogwarts Express on the first turn. Hogwarts Express and Daintree Alice collided on the first turn checking Daintree Alice. Scott Eeyore and Helen Baxter collided on the first turn checking Helen Baxter and severely checking Scott Eeyore. Hogwarts Express and Curnow collided entering the home straight.

Scott Eeyore was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right hind foot. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Ducasse, 2nd placegetter in the event.

This event was hand started due to an ongoing issue with the 650 metre boxes.

Flash Riot and Caco Potion were quick to begin. Destini Inferno, Barnes Banana and Bryden Curly were slow to begin. Big Bold Boomer and Moonlit Eyes collided soon after the start. Moonlit Eyes and Destini Inferno collided approaching the first turn. Moonlit Eyes and Bryden Curly collided on the first turn. Big Bold Boomer, Moonlit Eyes, Minnesota and Bryden Curly collided on the first turn checking Destini Inferno and severely checking Moonlit Eyes and Barnes Banana. Moonlit Eyes and Barnes Banana collided entering the back straight. Big Bold Boomer, Moonlit Eyes, Destini Inferno, Minnesota and Bryden Curly raced wide in the home straight.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Avatar Jet engaged in this event on 16th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Landmark engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Diego Bale engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Deadly Pace engaged in this event who was a scratching in this event on 14th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Invictus Rapid engaged in this event on 13th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Alpha Hermes engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Stewards spoke to Ms. S. Elmes, the trainer's representative of Avatar Jet regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Avatar Jet last raced on 25th May 2016.  Ms. Elmes stated that the greyhound was returning from a toe injury.

Invictus Rapid was quick to begin. Landmark was slow to begin. Avatar Jet, Landmark, Diego Bale and Zipping Arnold collided soon after the start checking Diego Bale and severely checking Avatar Jet and Landmark and Landmark fell as a result. Diego Bale checked off Zipping Arnold entering the home straight.

Avatar Jet was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor abrasion to the left elbow. No stand down period was imposed.

Landmark was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left fore foot and the left flexor tendon. A stand down period of 21 days was imposed.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Invictus Rapid (1st) Marbo's Magic (2nd)  

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Aston Bolero engaged in this event on 13th September 2016  pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Avatar Hunter engaged in this event who was a scratching in this event on 13th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Bear's Gold engaged in this event on 13th September 2016  pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Judicial Man engaged in this event who was a scratching in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Ronray Spirit was quick to begin. What Stopping Ya, Aston Bolero and Jesaulenko collided soon after the start. What Stopping Ya, Aston Bolero, Jesaulenko and Ronray Spirit collided approaching the first turn checking Jesaulenko. Jesaulenko and Ronray Spirit collided approaching the home turn.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Bear's Gold (1st) Aston Bolero (2nd)  

An Out of Competition Sample was taken Eddie Yap from engaged in this event on 14th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from American Monster engaged in this event on 13th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Sleek Master engaged in this event on 13th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Shared Bonus engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Eddie Yap, American Monster and Sleek Master collided soon after the start checking Sleek Master. American Monster, Sleek Master, Yanong, Collect and Brilliant Shot collided approaching the first turn checking Collect. Yanong checked off Brilliant Shot approaching the first turn. American Monster, Sleek Monster and Yanong collided on the first turn checking American Monster. American Monster and Yanong collided approaching the home turn checking Yanong. Eddie Yap and Sleek Master collided approaching the home turn. American Monster, Collect and Brilliant Shot collided on the home turn. Collect and Brilliant Shot collided entering the home straight. Eddie Yap and Brilliant Shot collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from:

Sleek Master 1st, American Monster 2nd.   

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from To The Galo's engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Sarah Swift engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Marley Bale engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from To The Galo's upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

To The Galo's and Sarah Swift collided approaching the first turn. Tiggerlong Await, Rack Tap Rack and Sarah Swift collided approaching the first turn checking Sarah Swift which collided with To The Galo's. Tiggerlong Await, Elantris and Rack Tap Rack collided on the first turn checking Rack Tap Rack. Legend and Marley Bale collided on the first turn. Zambora Brockie galloped on the heels of Legend approaching the home turn. To The Galo's galloped on the heels of Tiggerlong Await on the home turn checking Tiggerlong Await which collided with Rack Tap Rack. Tiggerlong Await and Sarah Swift collided entering the home straight and in the home straight.

Sarah Swift was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Samples were taken from:  

Marley Bale - 1st  Elantris - 2nd

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Jack Walker engaged in this event on 13th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Ninghan Express engaged in this event on 14th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Shima Song engaged in this event on 15th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Marvelous Marvin engaged in this event on 16th September 2016 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zoltina's Legacy upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Ninghan Express was slow to begin. Gotta Get Back, Jack Walker, Fleet Return and Zoltina's Legacy collided soon after the start checking Fleet Return. Marvelous Marvin raced wide from soon after the start to the first turn. Jack Walker and Zoltina's Legacy collided approaching the first turn. Shima Song, Jack Walker and Zoltina's Legacy collided on the first turn checking Zoltina's Legacy which collided with Gotta Get Back. Fleet Return and Ninghan Express collided on the first turn checking Fleet Return. Jack Walker checked off Shima Song on the home turn checking Jack Walker. Zoltina's Legacy and Gotta Get Back collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight. Zoltina's Legacy and Marvelous Marvin collided in the home straight. Fleet Run and Gotta Get Back collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Samples were taken from:

Shima Song - 1st   Ninghan Express 2nd.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Pepperoni upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Zambora Cross stumbled soon after the start. Miss Pepperoni and Avatar Girl collided soon after the start checking Avatar Girl. Wilba Beast and Miss Pepperoni collided approaching the first turn checking Miss Pepperoni. Miss Pepperoni and Avatar Girl collided on the first turn. Zambora Cross and Surf's Magic collided on the first turn checking Zambora Cross. Brazen Bull and Wilba Beast collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn. Miss Pepperoni and Avatar Girl collided on the home turn. Brazen Bull checked off Wilba Beast entering the home straight. Surf's Magic galloped on the heels of Wilba Beast entering the home straight. Wilba Beast and Surf's Magic collided in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Shot To Glory.

Stoppa Bus was very slow to begin (6L). Eight Bells Toll, Jimmy Flash, Proven Mona and Perfect Rider collided approaching the first turn checking Proven Mona and Jimmy Flash. Unlikable and Swift Jaraig collided on the first turn. Eight Bells Toll and Perfect Rider collided on the first turn. Swift Jaraig and Unlikable collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Unlikable and Swift Jaraig, Swift Jaraig stumbled as a result.  Perfect Rider and Eight Bells Toll collided on the home turn. Jimmy Flash and Unlikable collided in the home straight. Jimmy Flash, Eight Bells Toll, Swift Jaraig and Proven Mona collided approaching the winning post.

A pre race sample was taken from Dynasty Guru.

Oh Lele Peter was slow to begin. Miss Rossi and Dynasty Guru collided soon after the start checking Dynasty Guru. Hell On Wheels and Sonny's Tas collided on the first turn checking Sonny's Tas. Squirto checked off Black Paws approaching the home turn checking Dynasty Guru, Hell On Wheels and Sonny's Tas.

Satisfactory Trial Results (Blinkers) - Eftpos Jess trialled over the 390mts from box 1, weight 24.3kg, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 22.35, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 11L. Eftpos Jess was Cleared To Race In Blinkers. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Vulcan trialled over the 390mts from box 7, weight 35.2kg, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 22.35, the greyhound won by a margin of 2L. Vulcan was Cleared. 

Stewards conducted a box draw for the CKH Painting Shepparton Cup to be held on 24th September 2016. The official box draw is as follows: 

1.  Sleek Master

2.  American Monster

3.  Shima Song

4.  Marley Bale

5.  Bear's Gold

6.  Aston Bolero

7.  Marbo's Magic

8.  Invictus Rapid

9.  Elantris  Res.

10. Ninghan Express  Res.