Crackerjack Doug was a late scratching at 4.58 PM (28/10/16) due to a hip injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A pre race sample was unable to be obtained from Cindy Lass, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

Drogma and Crackerjack Jake were slow to begin.  Miss Skye High and Cindy Lass collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Miss Skye High, Cindy Lass and Crackerjack Jake collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Miss Skye High and Drogma.  Miss Skye High raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Mr. M. Nash, trainer of Mystic Bind declared a new weight of 32.3 kg's for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Mystic Bind last raced at 33.6 kg's.

Mystic Bind was slow to begin.  Crackerjack Dave and Merl's Angel collided soon after the start, checking Crackerrjack Dave.  Crackerjack Dave raced wide in the back straight and in the home straight.

Zero Sprite and Crackerjack Shak collided approaching the first turn.  Zero Sprite raced wide on the home turn.

Maximum Kack was a late scratching at 4.59 PM (28/10/16) due to a leg injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Collins, the trainer of Ebby Chance regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Ebby Chance last raced on 19th of July, 2016. Mr. Collins stated that Ebby Chance is returning to racing from a change of kennels.

Ebby Chance was quick to begin.  Cosmo Lass raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Ebby Chance - the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Sharp, the trainer of Golden Ferrari regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Golden Ferrari last raced on 1st of July, 2016. Mr. T. Sharp stated that Golden Ferrari is returning to racing from a toe injury.

Mr. T. Sharp, trainer of Golden Ferrari declared a new weight of 30.7 kg's for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Golden Ferrari last raced at 32.2 kg's.

A pre race sample was taken from Golden Ferrari.

Crackerjack Kack and Hooded Troyer were slow to begin.  Hooded Troyer galloped on the heels of Crackerjack Kack on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Crackerjack Kack raced wide on the home turn.

Mr. M. McGuire, trainer of Simply Good declared a new weight of 28.0 kg's for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Simply Good last raced at 26.8 kg's.

Riverdale Sugar and Merl's Blaze were slow to begin.  Maximum Babe and Simply Good collided on the first turn, checking Simply Good and Scott No Size.

A sample was taken from Maximum Blaze - the winner of the event.

Lightning Aliza and Riverdale Danger were slow to begin.  Lightning Aliza, Bolac Babe and Riverdale Danger collided on the first turn, checking Riverdale Danger and Lightning Aliza.

Riverdale Banjo, Izzy Tuffy and Pure Cascade were slow to begin.  Pure Cascade and Izzy Tuffy collided on the first turn, checking Izzy Tuffy.

Maximum Gift and Cosmic Guru were slow to begin.  Em Jay and Billy Lid collided approaching the first turn, checking Em Jay and Maximum Gift.  Just Curtis and Em Jay raced wide on the home turn.

Broadway Belle and Trick Of Light were slow to begin.  Nawree's Faith crossed to the outside soon after the start, checking Broadway Belle and Magic Dance.  Broadway Belle checked off Magic Dance approaching the home turn.  Evil Currency checked off Trick Of Light approaching the home turn.

Jack Of Meade was a late scratching at 8.23 AM due to a leg injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Mr. R. Gilliland, trainer of Windsor Storm declared a new weight of 33.7 kg's for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Windsor Storm last raced at 35.4 kg's.

Riverdale Paddy was slow to begin.  Glama Jewel and Secret Number collided approaching the first turn, checking Glama Jewel.  Windsor Storm and Boo Star collided on the first turn, checking Boo Star.  Glama Jewel checked off Boo Star entering the home straight.  Windsor Storm and Boo Star collided approaching the winning post.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. M. McGuire, the trainer of How Good She regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  How Good She last raced on 16th of November, 2015. Mr. McGuire stated that How Good She is returning to racing from a change of kennel. Pursuant to GAR 77A, How Good She trialled over the 390m from box 3, weight 27.4 kg's, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.68, the greyhound won by a margin of 4 lengths. How Good She was Cleared.