Gee Whiz Gran and Tahlia's Sunrise were quick to begin.  Perry White, Marlise and Tiger Jams were slow to begin.  Perry White and Shrek's Cosmic collided soon after the start.  Perry White contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Shrek's Cosmic was checked off Gee Whiz Gran on the first turn.  Lucky Andy galloped on Wicked Willow on the first turn checking Lucky Andy, Marlise and Tiger Jams, Marlise and Tiger Jams raced wide as a result.  Marlise eased approaching the home turn and collided with Tiger Jams checking both greyhounds.

Stewards spoke to Mr.S. Liuzzi the handler of the greyhound Marlise regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn.  Marlise was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left pencil muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Marlise with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Liuzzi pleaded guilty to the charge, Marlise 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.

Pursuant to GAR 104(7), Steward Miss D. Barber did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Dusty's Girl was quick to begin.  Gas A Light and Hello Bobby were slow to begin.  Dr. Carlos, Gas A Light and Shrek's King collided soon after the start.  Gas A Light and Hello Bobby collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Dusty's Girl and Baroque Inn collided on the first turn checking Dusty's Girl.  Gas A Light, Hello Bobby and Shrek's King collided approaching the home turn checking Shrek's King.  Dusty's Girl and Whittle Mikado collided on the home turn.  Gas A Light was checked off Dusty's Girl in the home straight.

Shrek's King was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 4, it was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor sand toe on the left front foot, no stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Daintree Jim.

Willowvale Storm and Strawbs were quick to begin.  Nifty Neville and Daintree Jim were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Cyclone Pete crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Nifty Neville and Daintree Jim.  Daintree Jim crossed to the inside on the first turn and contacted the running rail checking Nifty Neville and severely checking Daintree Jim.  Flaming Causeway was checked off Strawbs on the second turn checking Cyclone Pete.  Strawbs was held up for a run approaching the home turn.  Willowvale Storm and Strawbs collided approaching the home turn.  Daintree Jim was checked off Cyclone Pete approaching the winning post.

Daintree Jim was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left hock, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Hall the handler of Cosmic Witch regarding the greyhound's improved performance.  Mr. Hall stated that the greyhound was  competing in a more suitable distance, and in the greyhounds short career she had raced without luck.  Mr. Hall added the greyhound was able to obtain a clear run today and he was confident of a forward showing given she obtained a clear run.  Stewards noted Mr. Hall's explanation and directed that a sample be taken.

Jay Kay Be was slow to begin.  Shrek's Phantom and Bird Has Flown collided soon after the start.  Jay Kay Be was checked off Shrek's Phantom on the first turn checking Lady Goddess.  First Thomas and Oriental Katana collided on the first turn checking Oriental Katana.  Lady Goddess was checked off Shrek's Phantom in the back straight.  Sharni Rose and Bird Has Flown collided on the second turn checking Sharni Rose.  First Thomas, Shrek's Phantom and Oriental Katana raced wide on the second turn.  Sharni Rose and Jay Kay Be collided entering the home straight.

Lady Goddess was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left pencil muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. H. Taylor the trainer of Lady Goddess regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.

Rubeus Hagrid, Super Songbird and Somebody's Image collided soon after the start checking Somebody's Image and Super Songbird.  Dr. Timothy, Galloping Jamie, Purple Pie, Dr. Taylor, Somebody's Image and Super Songbird collided approaching the first turn checking Dr. Timothy, Purple Pie, Super Songbird and Dr. Taylor and severely checking Galloping Jamie and Somebody's Image.  Rubeus Hagrid raced wide approaching the second turn and collided with Dash Dash Dot checking Dash Dash Dot, Dr. Timothy and Rubeus Hagrid.  Rubeus Hagrid failed to pursue the lure with due committment approaching the home turn.  Rubeus Hagrid and Galloping Jamie collided on the home turn checking Rubeus Hagrid.  Rubeus Hagrid was checked off Galloping Jamie entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Flores the trainer of the greyhound Rubeus Hagrid regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn.  Rubeus Hagrid was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 7, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left pencil muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Rubeus Hagrid with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Flores pleaded guilty to the charge, Rubeus Hagrid 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.

Rusty Mia was a late scratching at 2.54pm on Veterinary advice (GAR 37)(fleas).  No stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate of clearance before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dr. Mortisha was quick to begin.  Special Max and Heston Lodge collided soon after the start.  Show Dawn crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Special Max and Heston Lodge, Special Max stumbled as a result.  Mr. Leigh was checked off Flywheel Sprite approaching the second turn. Under Taker was checked off Flywheel Sprite on the second turn.  Flywheel Sprite, Mr. Leigh and Show Dawn collided on the third turn.  Flywheel Sprite and Mr. Leigh collided approaching the home turn checking Flywheel Sprite, Mr. Leigh, Under Taker and Special Max.  Under Taker was checked off Mr. Leigh in the home striaght and collided with Special Max.  Flywheel Sprite brushed the running rail in the home straight.

Flywheel Sprite was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound has chronic eye inflammation, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards ordered Flywheel Sprite to complete a satisfactory trial pursuant to GAR 74(2) and to also be examined by an ophthalmologist before any future nomination will be accepted GAR 74(3).

Mrs. W. Duve trainer of Veetee Boomer declared a new weight of 33.2kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Veetee Boomer last raced at 31.6kg.

Flying Alf, Veetee Boomer and Rat Tail Jimmy were slow to begin.  Carly Jay, Sonny's Salute, Phil's In Luck, Prince Nando and Acquitted collided on the first turn checking Phil's In Luck, Acquitted and Veetee Boomer and severely checking Sonny's Salute, Prince Nando and Rat Tail Jimmy.  Sonny's Salute and Acquitted collided approaching the second turn checking Sonny's Salute.  Flying Alf was checked off Carly Jay on the second turn checking Phil's In Luck and Veetee Boomer, both greyhounds raced wide as a result.  Phil's In Luck and Acquitted collided approaching the home turn.  Sonny's Salute and Rat Tail Jimmy collided on the home turn.  Prince Nando was checked off Sonny's Salute on the home turn.

Flying Alf was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor graze to the nose, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104(7), Steward Miss D. Barber did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Fiesty Fairy was quick to begin.  Kaylarikki was slow to begin.  Kaylarikki was checked off Dr. Peter approaching the first turn.  Ko Ko Mikado was checked off Alpha Leva Keato and raced wide on the first turn.  Ko Ko Mikado and Zipping Gilbert collided in the back straight and again approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Alpha Leva Keato - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hello Lyn.

Nikita's Nitro and Pure Riddle were quick to begin.  Spoil The Party was checked off Hello Lyn on the first turn checking Uno Rae, Full Of Boloney and Walmac.  Pure Riddle and Hello Lyn raced wide approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Spoil The Party - winner of the event.

Loyal Miss and Bandit Brad were quick to begin.  Sienna Storm and Go Little Pebble collided soon after the start.  Sugar Bang, Sienna Storm and Go Little Pebble collided approaching the first turn checking Go Little Pebble, Sugar Bang and Chili Delight.  Sugar Bang and Go Little Pebble collided on the first turn. Sugar Bang and Sienna Storm collided on the home turn.

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

Snow Mistake was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Typhoon Blake, Ravenwood and Stumble collided soon after the start.  Typhoon Blake and Ravenwood collided approaching the first turn checking Typhoon Blake.  Gotham's Hero galloped on Love To Talk on the first turn checking Love To Talk, Gotham's Hero and Snow Mistake.  Ravenwood was checked off Arvo's Leo on the home turn checking Arvo's Leo, Stumble and Snow Mistake.  Typhoon Blake and Gotham's Hero collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Bright Eyed Girl - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to kennel attendant Mr. S. Morgan and reminded him of his responsibilities regarding the necessity for kennel security.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Blake, the trainer of Nifty Nefertiti regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Nifty Nefertiti last raced on 27 April 2015 and is returning to racing after a season. 

Wisen Up, Don's Licker and Our Blue Earner collided soon after the start.  Don's Licker, Our Blue Earner and Tilly's Tempa collided soon after the start checking Don's Licker.  Our Blue Earner, Tilly's Tempa and Arvo's Violet collided approaching the first turn checking Our Blue Earner and Tilly's Tempa.  Hit Star and Nifty Nefertiti collided on the first turn checking Hit Star.  Hit Star wsa checked off Nifty Nefertiti approaching the home turn.