Stewards spoke to Mrs. E. Johannsen, the representative of Cable Runner regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cable Runner last raced on 1 May 2016 and is returning after a stopper tendon injury and change of trainer.

Another Hope was slow to begin.  Cable Runner was checked off Rosie Allen approaching the first turn.  Creative Hit and Beautiful Ride collided approaching the first turn checking Beautiful Ride and severley checking Creative Hit.  Tarree's Ruslie and Rosie Allen collided approaching the first turn.  Tarree's Ruslie, Rosie Allen and Dr. Gammiris collided on the first turn checking Rosie Allen and Dr. Gammiris.  Dr. Gammiris was checked off Tarree's Ruslie approaching the home turn.  Creative Hit and Another Hope collided entering the home straight checking Creative Hit and Dr. Gammaris.  Creative Hit and Dr. Gammiris raced wide in the home straight.  Beautiful Ride was checked off Coolan Flash approaching the winning post.

A pre race sample was taken from Bubba's Lad.

Stella's Grace was quick to begin.  Acquainted was slow to begin.  Demon Jesse, Mighty Mish and Elle Driver collided soon after the start checking Mighty Mish.  Demon Jesse was checked off Elle Driver approaching the first turn checking Acquainted.  Stella's Grace was checked off Elle Driver on the first turn checking Stella's Grace and Demon Jesse.  Bubba's Lad was checked off Mighty Mish on the first turn.  Haptic Bale raced wide approaching the first turn.  Stella's Grace and Demon Jesse collided on the first turn.  Acquainted raced wide approaching the home turn.  Haptic Bale raced wide approaching the home turn.  Neon Moon and Mighty Mish collided on the home turn. Demon Jesse and Mighty Mish collided several times in the home straight.  

A sample was taken from Elle Driver - winner of the event.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Oscar Beam.

Crown Princess, Dr. Illuminate and Sanz Marlow were slow to begin.  Oscar Beam and Aston Noir collided on the first turn checking Aston Noir.  Dr. Illuminate was checked off Oscar Beam entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Sea Fever - winner of the event.

Woofa Combo and Cozzi were slow to begin.  Woofa Combo and Cozzi collided approaching the first turn.  Woofa Combo was checked off Barroom Promise approaching the first turn.  It's A Fling contacted the running rail on the first turn checking Barroom Promise and Cozzi.  Kiranna was checked off Henry on the home turn.  Woofa Combo was checked off It's A Fling on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Rockin' Rico - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Henry - second placegetter in the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Scott-Smith, the Trainer of Dundee Fury regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dundee Fury last raced on 11 June 2016 and is returning after having a spell.

Stewards spoke to Mr. K. Virtue, the Trainer of Banjo King regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Banjo King last raced on 9 June 2016 and is returning after having a left hind toe removed.

Our First Lady was quick to begin.  Dundee Fury, Banjo King and Johnnie Red were slow to begin.  Dundee Fury and Johnnie Red collided approaching the first turn.  Tophat And Tails was checked off Our First Lady on the first turn severley checking Flying Camo and causing Dundee Fury to race wide.  Johnnie Red, It's A Buzz and Our First Lady collided approaching the home turn checking It's A Buzz and Our First Lady.  Tophat And Tails raced wide approaching the home turn severley checking Flying Camo.  Dundee Fury and It's A Buzz collided on the home turn.  Banjo King raced wide entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Banjo King - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Dundee Fury - second placegetter in the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Paua To Rush upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tekki Tinker.

Tekki Tinker was slow to begin.  No Road and Nova Magic collided soon after the start.  Dyna Xanadu and Ima Reality collided several times approaching the first turn.  Nova Magic and No Road collided approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. K. Virtue, the trainer of Banjo Bomber regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Banjo Bomber last raced on 28 May 2016 and is returning after having a virus and a spell.

Mr. I. Newcombe, trainer of Sharkies Arrow declared a new weight of 35.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Sharkies Arrow last raced at 34.4kg.

Burnt Orange and Usain Gilbert were quick to begin.  Kelly Hook was slow to begin.  Kelly Hook, Banjo Bomber and Renberg collided soon after the start.  Kelly Hook and Renberg collided approaching the first turn severely checking Renberg which stumbled.  Banjo Bomber was checked off Usain Gilbert approaching the home turn.  Diamond Vee, Banjo Bomber and Usain Gilbert collided in the home straight checking Usain Gilbert.

A sample was taken from Sharkies Arrow - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Burnt Orange - second placegetter of the event.

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

Lucky Tetris was quick to begin.  Customized was slow to begin.  Zall Good, Jess's Fantasy and Super Sook collided soon after the start.  Gardsman and Prince Scarlet collided soon after the start checking Gardsman. Super Sook was checked off Zall Good on the first turn.  Jess' Fantasy raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Really Magic.

Spoil The Party was slow to begin.  Really Magic and Beauty Sleep collided soon after the start.  Rose Magic crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Tuco Salamanca.  Tweedle Dumb and Really Magic collided on the first turn severley checking Tweedle Dumb.  Really Magic and Cash Ownley collided on the home turn.  Tweedle Dumb raced wide in the home straight.  Spoil The Party and Cash Ownley collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Rose Magic - winner of the event.

Dr. Bodacious was a late scratching at 6:12pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr. W. McMahon was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Galester Hook.

Snow Gypsy, Sharnica and Brandeen Bayley were quick to begin.  Galester Hook and Mick Mow were slow to begin.  Sharnica and Snow Gypsy collided approaching the first turn checking Snow Gypsy.  Soda Anne clipped the heels of Kid Audacious on the first turn checking Kid Audacious.  Kid Audacious, Galester Hook and Mick Mow collided approaching the home turn checking Galester Hook and Mick Mow and severely checking Kid Audacious.  Galester Hook and Snow Gypsy collided approaching the home turn.  Sharnica and Soda Anne collided approaching the home turn.  Galester Hook and Mick Mow collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Brandeen Bayley - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jai Alai.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Instant Allen, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

Wot Price Flash was slow to begin.  Bourbon An Kahn and Moore Of Darcy collided soon after the start checking Bourbon An Kahn.  Instant Allen and Phillip Keeping collided approaching the first turn checking Phillip Keeping and Elswyk Max.  Phillip Keeping and Bourbon An Kahn collided on the first turn.  Dozer Tron was checked off Moore Of Darcy on the first turn.  Wot Price Flash eased approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Allen the trainer of the greyhound Wot Price Flash regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Wot Price Flash was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left monkey muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Wot Price Flash with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Allen pleaded guilty to the charge, Wot Price Flash was found guilty and Stewards directed that the greyhound perform a satisfactory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maverick Flash.

Elswyk Gal was quick to begin.  My Names Schultz and Maverick Flash collided soon after the start.  Busta Voe was checked off Maverick Flash soon after the start.  Master Phelps, Elswyk Gal and Dessie Walnut collided approaching the first turn checking Elswyk Gal, Dessie Walnut, Choclotto and Busta Voe.  My Names Schultz and Maverick Flash collided on the first turn checking Maverick Flash and Hunter's Hero, both greyhounds raced wide as a result.  Dessie Walnut and Choclotto collided approaching the home turn.  Choclotto and Hunter's Hero collided on the home turn.  Master Phelps, Elswyk Gal and Maverick Flash raced wide in the home straight.

Busta Voe was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Meeting Conditions:

Re-Vetted Greyhound - Optima Semper was presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling and was not cleared to race.