Stewards spoke to Mr.P.Teuma, the trainer of Ashanti Alinga  regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Ashanti Alinga last raced on 4th May 2015. Mr.Teuma stated that  the greyhound was resuming racing  after a left shoulder injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr.R.Tartaglia, the trainer of Thundering Lad  regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Thundering Lad last raced on 15th June 2015. Mr.Tartaglia stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after suffering a ruptured right shoulder blade.

Absolute Zero and Cheryl's Boy were very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Dontron, Boris Winslow and Ashanti Alinga collided approaching the first turn checking Ashanti Alinga and Boris Winslow.  Venom Rush, Boris Winslow and Ashanti Alinga collided on the first turn checking Ashanti Alinga and Boris Winslow.  Thundering Lad, Boris Winslow, Ashanti Alinga and Cheryl's Boy collided approaching the home turn checking Absolute Zero and Boris Winslow and severely checking Ashanti Alinga and Thundering Lad.  Absolute Zero, Phlogiston and Thundering Lad raced wide in the home straight.  Ashanti Alinga eased in the home straight.

Ashanti Alinga was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Teuma, the trainer of the greyhound Ashanti Alinga regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charge Ashanti Alinga with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Teuma pleaded guilty to the charge.  Ashanti Alinga was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Thundering Lad was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Phlogiston, the winner of the event.

The semaphore board for this event incorrectly displayed race 3 before it was corrected by the judge. Assistant judge Mr. M.Mcneill was advised to ensure accurate information was displayed on the semaphore board in future.

Aeroplane Jet was quick to begin.  Soxy was slow to begin.  Soxy and He's An Omen collided soon after the start.  Aeroplane Jet and Dynamite Richo collided approaching the first turn.  Soxy, He's An Omen and Lawbringer collided approaching the first turn checking Soxy and Lawbringer.  Aeroplane Jet checked off Dynamite Richo on the first turn.  Aeroplane Jet and Faithful Dynasty collided approaching the home turn checking Aeroplane Jet.  He's An Omen and Lektra Sunset collided approaching the home turn checking He's An Omen and Soxy and severely checking Lektra Sunset which fell as a result.

Soxy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Lektra Sunset was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right hip.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Outlaw Clyde was quick to begin.  Ma Ma Marty, Missy's Creek and All About Ash were slow to begin.  Gold Bro and Go Vicki collided soon after the start.  Go Vicki, Ma Ma Marty and Bin Bon Bay collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  All About Ash checked off Gold Bro approaching the first turn.  Ma Ma Marty checked off Bin Bon Bay on the first turn.  Oddball Quick and Outlaw Clyde collided on the first turn checking Go Vicki and Outlaw Clyde and severely checking Missy's Creek.  Oddball Quick and Gold Bro collided on the home turn checking Gold Bro and Outlaw Clyde.  Ma Ma Marty and Bin Bon Bay collided approaching the winning post.

Missy's Creek was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from All About Ash, the winner of the event.

Kayoko Magic and Moyarra Dalriata collided soon after the start.  Kayoko Magic, Moyarra Dalriata, Blue Boy and Macrory collided soon after the start checking Moyarra Dalriata.  Macrory checked off Diamond Dancer approaching the first turn.  Bigshow Jethro galloped on the heels of Connemara Black approaching the home turn checking Connemara Black and severely checking Bigshow Jethro; Bigshow Jethro collided with Kayoko Magic as a result.  Blue Boy raced wide on the home turn.

Bigshow Jethro was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Claretown Louise was slow to begin.  Lektra Oscar, Baaluk and Firebomb collided soon after the start.  Cobra Commander and Walk On By collided soon after the start.  Bali Allen, Baaluk, Firebomb and Lektra Oscar collided approaching the first turn.  Lektra Oscar checked off Bali Allen on the first turn and collided with Firebomb; Lektra Oscar and Baaluk were checked as a result.  Mepunga Nick checked off Claretown Louise on the first turn.  Cobra Commander and Walk On By collided on the home turn checking Cobra Commander and Claretown Louise.  Cobra Commander and Walk On By collided approaching the winning post.

Baaluk, which performed below market expectations, was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to its left monkey muscle and left hip.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Mrs. J. Sharp, trainer of Lektra Bandit declared a new weight of 34.0kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Lektra Bandit last raced at 32.9kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Allen Terminator, the winner of the event.

Daliya Bale stumbled soon after the start.  Kimmy Bale and Blue Westmead collided soon after the start checking Kimmy Bale.  Bush Courage and Blue Westmead collided on the first turn.  Last Boy Scout and Oops collided on the first turn checking Oops and Lektra Bandit.  Bush Courage and Blue Westmead collided approaching the home turn.  Lektra Bandit raced wide in the home straight.

Daliya Bale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. L. Lenehan, the trainer of Saywah Tonayo regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Saywah Tonayo last raced on 20th August 2015.  Mr. Lenehan stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after suffering an injury to the right hock.

Sweeping Strikes and Slick Simzy were quick to begin.  Thunder Raz was slow to begin.  Claretown Sam faltered approaching the first turn and pulled up as a result.  Golden Swan, Saywah Tonayo and Barrier Reef collided on the first turn checking Saywah Tonayo.  Saywah Tonayo checked off Barrier Reef on the home turn.

Claretown Sam was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S.Coulson the representative of trainer Mr. M. Delbridge, trainer of Quasi Bale regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Quasi Bale last raced on 25th June 2015.  Mr. Coulson stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following an injury to a toe on the left hind foot..

A pre-race sample was taken from Jackie Baxter.

Duomo Bale, Zanpa Bale, Mighty Sam collided soon after the start checking Mighty Sam.  Jack Winter and Elbow Room collided soon after the start checking Jack Winter.  Duomo Bale, Zanpa Bale and Lister Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Duomo Bale, Zanpa Bale and Elbow Room collided on the first turn checking Elbow Room.  Mighty Sam, Lister Bale and Jack Winter collided on the first turn checking Mighty Sam and Lister Bale.  Lister Bale galloped on the heels of Mighty Sam approaching the home turn.  Mighty Sam and Lister Bale collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Marley Sprite.

Marley Sprite, Gallo Allen and Crymelon Fettle were quick to begin.  Slipaway Robbie and Allen Pincer collided on the first turn checking Allen Pincer which stumbled as a result.

Allen Pincer was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its neck.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Queen Kaboom was quick to begin.  Lektra Brave was slow to begin.  Queen Kaboom crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Lord Diamond, Argenta, Draper Bale and Morson Senor.  Bush Rebel and Morson Senor collided approaching the first turn.  Draper Bale, Argenta and Lord Diamond collided approaching the first turn.  Bush Rebel checked off Morson Senor on the first turn and stumbled colliding with Draper Bale, Argenta, Lord Diamond and Lektra Brave;  Bush Rebel, Draper Bale, Lord Diamond and Lektra Brave were checked as a result.

Bush Rebel was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Farce Allen and Hell On Wheels were quick to begin.  Lord Regnar and Maximum Maddy collided soon after the start.  Zelemar Joker and Bastet Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Lord Regnar, Hell On Wheels and Maximum Maddy collided approaching the first turn.  Ernie Old checked off Hell On Wheels approaching the first turn and collided with Lord Regnar; Lord Regnar, Bastet Bale, Zelemar Joker and Maximum Maddy were checked as a result.  Farce Allen, Hell On Wheels and Lektra Blicavs collided on the first turn checking Hell On Wheels.  Ernie Old checked off Hell On Wheels approaching the home turn. Farce Allen and Lektra Blicavs collided approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. L. Lenahan, the trainer of the greyhound Off The Property regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Off The Property last raced on 13th August 2015.  Mr. Lenehan stated that .the greyhound was resuming racing after been on season.

Stewards spoke to Mr. N. Sheehan the trainer of Cosmic Jewels regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cosmic Jewels last raced on 29th July 2015.  Mr. Sheehan stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a split webbing to the right front foot.

A pre-race sample was taken from Off The Property.

Cosmic Jewels checked off Macey Blue soon after the start.  Don's Racer, Crackerjack Hano and Off The Property collided approaching the first turn checking Off The Property an severely checking Don's Racer.  Crymelon Orbit and Macey Blue collided on the first turn checking Crymelon Orbit, Crackerjack Hano and Cosmic Jewels.  Off The Property and Crackerjack Hano collided approaching the home turn severely checking Off The Property. Crymelon Orbit and Cosmic Jewels collided on the home turn.  Hermoso and Good Odds Sammy collided in the home straight.  Good Odds Sammy checked off Hermoso approaching the winning post.  Don's Racer faltered in the home straight and tailed off as a result.

Don's Racer was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right monkey muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Off The Property was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.