Alouette Josie was a late scratching at 11:10am due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Ends Well and All Inn Tana were slow to begin.  Octo Burn and Little Nova collided soon after the start.  Gold Rush Dozer and Octo Burn collided at the 250 metre mark.  Gold Rush Dozer and Little Nova collided several times from approaching the 200 metre mark to approaching the 100 metre mark checking both greyhounds.  All Inn Tana eased at the 150 metre mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Duncan, the trainer of the greyhound All Inn Tana regarding the greyhound's racing manners at the 150 metre mark.  All Inn Tana was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 4, it was reported that the greyhound sustained mild localised bruising to its left monkey muscle and an injury to its left triangle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged All Inn Tana with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Duncan pleaded guilty to the charge.  All Inn Tana 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.

Samples were taken from the first two placegetters in this event - Jimmy's Angel (1st) and Ginza Lion (2nd).

Doused In Mud and Bernmar Thunder collided soon after the start and again approaching the 300 metre mark checking Doused In Mud.  Bernmar Thunder crossed to the outside approaching the 250 metre mark checking Doused In Mud.  Aladdin Prince and Fan The Top collided several times from the 250 metre mark to the 200 metre mark.

A sample was taken from Chopper Doris, the winner of the event.

Chief Tonto and Westcoast Boy were slow to begin.  Miss Mercy was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Hooded Troyer and Sweet Solera collided soon after the start.  Jimbo Jet and Simply Stealth collided soon after the start.  Simply Stealth crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Chief Tonto.  Jimbo Jet crossed to the outside approaching the 300 metre mark and collided several times with Simply Stealth.  Chief Tonto and Westcoast Boy collided approaching the 250 metre mark.  Hooded Troyer and Sweet Solera collided at the 200 metre mark.

A sample was taken from Hooded Troyer, the winner of the event.

Mr. Swan and Jack's Miss were slow to begin.  Winsome Dora and Kraken Zuri collided soon after the start.  Baron Lad and Winsome Dora collided approaching the 250 meter mark causing Winsome Dora to collide with Kraken Zuri.  Mr. Swan, Doogie Boy, Jack's Miss and Baron Lad collided at the 250 metre mark.  Mr. Swan crossed to the outside approaching the 150 metre mark checking Patchie Kaye.

A sample was taken from Mr. Swan, the winner of the event.

Dark Avenger was a late scratching at 7:36am by Order of Stewards.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Smart Tornado and Jack's Pick collided at the 300 metre mark.  Jack's Pick checked off Smart Tornado approaching the 50 metre mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dontron.

Oscar De Snowman checked off Blue Boy at the 300 metre mark.  Oscar De Snowman crossed to the outside at the 250 metre mark.  All Inn Menphis and Heartbreak Love collided at the 200 metre mark.

A sample was taken from Blue Boy, the second placegetter in this event.

Stylish Chief and Assemble Nitro collided soon after the start.  Strummer Express and Black Eclipse collided soon after the start.  Stylishh Chief and Assemble Nitro collided at the 300 metre mark.  Assemble Nitro, Black Eclipse and El Gran Camino collided at the 250 metre mark checking Stylish Chief.  Assemble Nitro, El Gran Camino, Black Eclipse and Strummer Express collided approaching the 150 metre mark.  Curnow and Stylish Chief collided several times from the 150 metre mark to the 100 metre mark checking both greyhounds.  Curnow marred Stylish Chief several times approaching the winning post.  Podium Express and Dozer Gold collided approaching the winning post.

Curnow was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right thigh.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms. B. Kinder, the trainer of the greyhound Curnow regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Curnow with marring.  Ms. Kinder pleaded guilty to the charge.  Curnow was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Assemble Nitro, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Jarkis, the trainer of Sacred Diamond regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Sacred Diamond last raced on 7th August 2016 (coursing) and is returning to race after a seasonal spell. Mr. Jarkis also declared a new weight of 28.3 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Sacred Diamond last raced at 26.9.

Jellybean Jess and Sacred Diamond collided soon after the start.  Sultan Of Swing and Deadly Panther collided soon after the start.  Sacred Diamond and Sweet Amber collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr. A Smit, the trainer of the greyhound Deadly Panther and reminded him of his responsibilities in ensuring he arrives at the kennels on time to prepare his greyhound for racing, pursuant to GAR 46(1).

Deadly Panther was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right chest and left shin injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Jack's Prince was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right back muscle.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Deadly Panther, unplaced in the event. 

Don's Licker was a late scratching at 7:57am due to 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. J. Jarkis, trainer of Vintage Warrior declared a new weight of 36.5kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Vintage Warrior last raced at 35.3kgs.

Seeya Saturday and Immortal Panther were quick to begin.  Patchie Bear was slow to begin.  Go Go Danni checked off Seeya Saturday soon after the start. Seeya Saturday checked off Better Beware at the 150 metre mark.  Seeya Saturday raced wide approaching the 50 metre mark.  Immortal Panther checked off Logic Lad approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Logic Lad, the winner of the event.

Hamilton and All Inn April collided soon after the start checking Rousey Roo.  Arborstone and Perry White collided soon after the start.  Tiger Ty Bob and Perry White collided approaching the 200 metre mark checking Tiger Ty Bob.  Janray Anolajean and Perry White collided approaching the 50 metre mark causing Perry White to check off Arborstone.

A sample was taken from Lebron Slam, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blazing Nitro.

Sticka Step, Old Zebb and Star's Big Boycollided soon after the start.  Patriotic Star and Star's Big Boy collided approaching the 200 metre mark checking Star's BIg Boy.  Old Zebb crossed to the rail approaching the 200 metre mark checking Don's Racer.

High Success was a late scratching at 6:17am due to 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 taken from Donkey Tron upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dynamite Dozer.

Our Jess and Rocket Riley were slow to begin.