A pre race sample was taken from Mr. Olympia.

Don's Lady went up with the lids at box rise. Power From Sal, Tee One Thousand and Mr. Olympia were slow to begin.

Tee One Thousand and Mr. Olympia collided soon after the start. Tee One Thousand checked off Mr. Olympia approaching the home turn. Lucinda Miss and Power From Sal collided approaching the home turn. Vicky Blue checked off Tee One Thousand approaching the home turn. Mr. Olympia raced wide in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Our Selection.

Lord Kalidor stumbled at box rise and lost considerable ground as a result. Four Dreams, Finch's Lane and Our Selection collided soon after the start checking Finch's Lane. Our Selection and Joe Santo collided approaching the first turn checking Joe Santo. Joe Santo checked off Gambo Gracie approaching the first turn. Four Dreams and Our Selection collided on the first turn checking Four Dreams. Joe Santo and Knocka Browny collided approaching the home turn checking Joe Santo. Gambo Gracie raced wide entering the home straight.

Lord Kalidor was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.

Knocka Browny was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.

A pre race sample was taken from Miss Chynna Mac.

Daire To Duck went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. Mitch Sparrabush and War Talk were slow to begin.

War Talk and Ashanti Reign collided approaching the first turn checking Ashanti Reign. Corowa Kid crossed to the rail approaching the home turn checking Derby Lee and Miss Chynna Mac.

A pre race sample was taken from Red Bicycle.

Bugsy Taylor was quick to begin.

Red Bicycle, Petra Jay, Railway Maggie, Sundew Johnny, Koochie Koo and Sundaram collided soon after the start checking Petra Jay and Koochie Koo. Petra Jay and Koochie Koo collided approaching the first turn checking Petra Jay. Sundew Johnny checked off Railway Maggie approaching the first turn. Bugsy Taylor checked off Red Bicycle approaching the home turn. Koochie Koo checked off Bugsy Taylor approaching the home turn. Sundaram eased and collided with Koochie Koo approaching the home turn. Daddy Yo raced wide entering the home straight. Red Bicycle and Bugsy Taylor collided entering the home straight checking Red Bicycle.

Red Bicycle was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left shoulder. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Watson, the trainer of the greyhound Sundaram. Sundaram was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right thigh. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(5), the stewards charged Sundaram with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury) and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR69(6), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre race sample was taken from Regal Bean.

Hippy Penguin, Gervon and Kid Richard were slow to begin.

Gary Groundwork, Purely Brindle, Gisborne Shiraz and Regal Bean collided soon after the start. Purely Brindle and Gisborne Shiraz collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Hippy Penguin checked off Gary Groundwork on the first turn. Gisborne Shiraz, Regal Bean, Hippy Peguin and Gervon collided on the first turn severely checking Gervon, Purely Brindle and Kid Richard, Gervon fell as a result.

Gervon was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right shoulder and the right hock. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Fast As Escargot.

Gypsy Rama was slow to begin.

Cheap Rush and I'm Coming Bro collided soon after the start. Spectrum checked off Fast As Escargot soon after the start. Sixteen Candles and Spectrum collided approaching the first turn. Cheap Rush checked off I'm Coming Bro approaching the first turn.

Spectrum was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right shoulder. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Mighty Grumpy.

Tapestry Lace crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Sisco Shadow, Keltic Riddle, Orange Jack, Mighty Grumpy and Zaldini. Mighty Grumpy and Zaldini collided approaching the first turn checking Mighty Grumpy. Orange Jack and Zaldini collided approaching the home turn checking Orange Jack. Arvo's Hannah checked off Tapestry Lace approaching the home turn. Keltic Riddle raced wide on the home turn and collided with Zaldini. Keltic Riddle and Zaldini collided several times in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A pre race sample was taken from Mr. Growie.

It's Lockie was slow to begin.

Mr. Growie, Black Mercury and Maximum Height collided soon after the start checking Maximum Height. Shiny Sudoku crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Mr. Growie, Black Mercury and Maximum Height. It's Lockie checked off Will Cee on the second turn. Vapour King and Lashing Jack collided several times in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Smashing Turbo.

Nat's Joy crossed to the rail approaching the firs tturn checking Apatchy Bro, Piper's Pick and Elite Octare and severely checking Smashing Turbo and Apache Dancer, Apache Dancer fell as a result. Apatchy Bro and Crystal Springs collided on the first turn. Elite Octare and Piper's Pick collided approaching the home turn.

Apache Dancer was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right coupling. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Smashing Turbo was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.

Spaniard was a late scratching at 11:40AM on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to illness. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Just Coco.

Proud Dancer crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Shivy's Doll and El Mania. Sweet Whiz clipped the heels of Shivy's Doll approaching the first turn. Proud Dancer and Just Coco collided approaching the home turn checking Just Coco. Cattogio and Just Coco collided approaching the home turn.

A pre race sample was taken from Julia Jay.

Julia Jay and Derby Magic were slow to begin and collided soon after the start. Arvo's Rocco and Go Rockin' Teddy collided approaching the first turn checking Go Rockin' Teddy. Coop Jak contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result.

A pre race sample was taken from Prince's Faye.

Where's Heather was quick to begin. Johnny Mang was slow to begin.

In Accord checked off Rockafella on the first turn. Express Ticket checked off Herodium on the first turn. In Accord and Express Ticket collided approaching the home turn.

Express Ticket was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right coupling and split webbing to the left hind foot. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Stewards were advised that the track was harrowed on Friday 20th September, 2013.