Kennels closed approximately 10 minutes late due to several trainers arriving late as a result of heavy traffic congestion on the Monash Freeway.

Shrek's Tales was very slow to begin (5 lengths).  Iggy Wiggy and First Target collided approaching the first turn, checking First Target.  Iggy Wiggy and Tiger Bobby collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiger Bobby.  Magic Euphoria and Tiger Bobby collided on the first turn, checking Magic Euphoria.  Bellachino, Umbreon Bale and Kate Bale collided on the first turn, checking Bellachino, Umbreon Bale, Kate Bale, Iggy Wiggy and Magic Euphoria.  Shrek's Tales checked off First Target approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Tiger Bobby and Kate Bale collided on the home turn.  Bellachino, Magic Euphoria and Umbreon Bale collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Umbreon Bale - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Star System.

Whacker Fancy was quick to begin.  Church Parade and Fran Allen were slow to begin.  Church Parade, Fran Allen and Fancy De Kahn collided on the first turn.  Shrek's Capri checked off Yangtze on the first turn.  Yangtze and Star System collided approaching the home turn.  Church Parade and Fran Allen collided in the home straight.

Macreadie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right back muscle, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Whacker Fancy - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Magic Dance.

Quell Allen was quick to begin.  In A Jam and Miss Springer were slow to begin.  Quell Allen, Any Other Union and Bonta MAgic collided soon after the start, checking Helen Allen and Any Other Union.  Magic Dance and In A Jam collided on the first turn, severely checking In A Jam and Miss Springer.

In A Jam was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left monkey muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Barellen Genie.

Korcheck was quick to begin.  Woodleigh Bond was slow to begin.  On Billy's Wings and Queen Allen collided on the first turn severely checking Queen Allen which stumbled as a result, checking In A Minnie and Woodleigh Bond.  In A Minnie and Woodleigh Bond collided on the home turn.

Moonlit Eyes was a late scratching at 6.34pm due to non-arrival by reason of severe traffic congestion.

Mr. G. Graham, trainer of Woodleigh Blue declared a new weight of 33.5 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Woodleigh Blue last raced at 35.0.

Falkor, Sweet Candy and Nat's Intention were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Nat's Intention checked off Woodleigh Blue approaching the first turn.  Falkor and Sweet Candy collided approaching the first turn.  Falkor and Woodleigh Blue collided on the first turn.  Denarau and Larico collided on the first turn.  Falkor, Always About Me and Denarau collided on the third turn.  Woodleigh Blue and Nat's Intention collided in the back straight, checking Nat's Intention.  Falkor and Denarau collided on the fifth turn.  Falkor and Woodleigh Blue collided approaching the home turn.  Falkor checked off Nat's Intention entering the home straight.

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

A sample was taken from Always About Me - the winner of the event.

Addictive Riley and Galloping Fantom were quick to begin.  Iron Anda and Xavier Kelton were slow to begin.  Addictive Riley, Galloping Fantom, Johnnie Red and Galaxy Star collided on the first turn, checking Addictive Riley and Surefire.  Xavier Kelton checked off Iron Anda on the first turn. Surefire and Xavier Kelton collided on the first turn, checking Xavier Kelton, causing Surefire to fall as a result.  Iron Anda raced wide approaching the second turn.  Addictive Riley and Johnnie Red collided approaching the second turn.  Xavier Kelton checked off Galloping Fantom approaching the second turn.  Addictive Riley and Johnnie Red collided on the second turn.  Xavier Kelton checked off Johnnie Red entering the back straight.

Surefire was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained grazes to its mouth, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Blazing Thunder.

He's Ma Bro and Mister Heeney collided soon after the start.  Mister Heeney checked off Blazing Thunder approaching the first turn.  He's Ma Bro, Mister Heeney and Sonic Fury collided on the first turn.  He's Ma Bro checked off Blazing Thunder on the second turn.  Mister Heeney checked off Blazing Thunder approaching the home turn.

Striker Klinsman was a late scratching at 6.34pm due to non-arrival by reason of severe traffic congestion.

A pre race sample was taken from Walk Woody Walk.

Dyna Camo went up with the lids and was slow to begin.  Cosmic Coaster, Allen Boydy and Walk Woody Walk collided approaching the first turn, checking Walk Woody Walk.  Allen Boydy and Walk Woody Walk collided on the first turn.  Cosmic Coaster checked off Dyna Camo on the second turn.  Walk Woody Walk and Sonic Pirate collided entering the home straight.  Cosmic Coaster raced wide in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Lamington Lass.

Paws And Go and Goldenoaw Flyer were quick to begin.  Lamington Lass, Paws And Go, Goldenpaw Flyer and Myrniong Bomb collided on the first turn.  Magic Super and Spy Miss collided in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from She's Dee Rocket upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Silverdust was a late scratching at 6.34pm due to non-arrival by reason of severe traffic congestion.

Izumi and Allen Clown were slow to begin.  She's Dee Rocket crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Dozer Tron.  Allen Clown galloped on the heels of Shooters Scho on the first turn, severely checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from One More Tom upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

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

Mr. R. Redenbach, trainer of Coolan Flash declared a new weight of 33.2 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Coolan Flash last raced at 34.3.

A pre race sample was taken from Chief Mingo.

Chief Mingo, Fiesty Ivy and Farce Allen were quick to begin.  Righto Mitch, Slick Diamond and Coolan Flash collided soon after the start.  Fiesty Ivy and Coolan Flash collided approaching the first turn, checking Righto Mitch, Slick Diamond and Coolan Flash.  Fiesty Ivy and Farce Allen collided on the first turn checking Farce Allen, causing Farce Allen to stumble as a result.  Slick Diamond and Farce Allen collided on the home turn.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Starter Mr. N. Randles did not act in any official capacity.

A pre race sample was taken from Odin Blaze.

Proven Pops was slow to begin.  Johnny Bandana checked off Triple Cee soon after the start.  Tekki Lightning and Triple Cee collided on the first turn, checking Tekki Lightning, Triple Cee and Johnny Bandana.  Johnny Bandana and Text Me Tony collided on the first turn, checking Johnny Bandana.  Triple Cee and Text Me Tony collided approaching the home turn, checking Triple Cee.  Beljay Fantasy and Odin Blaze collided in the home straight.

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

Stewards issued a warning to N Ryan, the trainer of Odin Blaze regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (Blinkers off) - Ultimate Conor trialled over the 311m from box 8, weight 31.9, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.82, the greyhound won by a margin of 2 3/4 lengths. Ultimate Conor was Cleared To Race without Blinkers.