Norah Bale and Sisco Knight were slow to begin.  Two Toes Tony, Zambora Pride and Nolen's Fortune collided soon after the start, checking Nolen's Fortune.  Nolen's Fortune and Norah Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Sisco Knight checked off Zambora Pride on the first turn.  Goodison Girl, Zambora Caitlyn and Shady Apple collided approaching the home turn, checking Zambora Caitlyn and Shady Apple.  Zambora Pride raced wide in the home straight.  Sisco Knight checked off Two Toes Tony in the home straight.  Two Toes Tony and Zambora Caitlyn collided in the home straight.

Samples were taken from Goodison Girl (1st) and Zambora Caitlyn (2nd).

Magic Innings was slow to begin.  Maximum Joan and Marko Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Maximum Joan.  Magic Innings checked off Bruce Mae on the first turn and again approaching the home turn.  Mrs. Kash raced wide in the home straight and collided with Print The Money, checking both greyhounds.  Mrs. Kash checked off Print The Money in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Print The Money - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Betta Bale.

Betta Bale, Dashing Dream, Crackerjack Shak, Surfside Squids and Rig Fifty Five collided soon after the start, checking Crackerjack Shak and Surfside Squid.  Betta Bale, Dashing Dream and Rig Fifty Five collided approaching the first turn, checking Dashing Dream.  Betta Bale checked off Rig Fifty Five on the first turn.  Betta Bale and Dashing Dream collided approaching the home turn.  Rig Fifty Five and Tabbella collided approaching the home turn and again in the home straight.  Dashing Dream and Crackerjack Shak collided in the home straight.  Faith No More raced wide in the home straight.  Dashing Dream checked off Crackerjack Shak in the home straight.

What Joy was quick to begin.  Last Outlaw was slow to begin.  Last Outlaw and Roller Bale collided soon after the start, checking Last Outlaw.  Mate Bale, Crump's Legend and Anustar collided on the first turn, checking Anustar and Quisp Bale.  Last Outlaw and Anustar collided approaching the home turn, checking Anustar.  Last Outlaw and Roller Bale collided on the home turn, checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Hally Allen - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Vintage Warrior.

Cruisy's Luck was quick to begin.  Proven Kodiak and Vintage Warrior collided soon after the start, checking Vintage Warrior.  Brakani and Sunday Sess collided approaching the first turn, checking Sunday Sess.  Sunday Sess and Dawn Cruise collided on the first turn, checking Sunday Sess.  Sunday Sess and Dawn Cruise collided on the home turn.

A pre race sample was taken from Suspicious Pete.

Chief Bale was slow to begin.  Dyna Mimi and Suspicious Pete collided soon after the start.  Black Ember checked off Morodo on the first turn.  Suspicious Pete and Dig Deep Bert collided approaching the home turn, checking Dig Deep Bert.  Chief Bale and Dig Deep Bert collided approaching the home turn, checking Dig Deep Bert.  Chief Bale and Dig Deep Bert raced wide in the home straight. Suspicious Pete checked off Lilty Allen in the home straight.  Black Ember checked off Crackerjack Cam in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mrs L. Delbridge , the trainer of Dazzling Diva regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dazzling Diva last raced on 12th October, 2016.  Mrs Delbridge stated that the greyhound was new to the kennel.

Boy George was a late scratching at 6.39 p.m. on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to injury - sore neck/saddle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Miss Emmy Rose.

Miss Emmy Rose was slow to begin and stumbled soon after the start, losing ground as a result.  Our Didda and Kiera Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Our Didda.  Kiera Bale and Dazzling Diva collided approaching the home turn, checking Kiera Bale.

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

A pre race sample was taken from Crackerjack Sam.

Blackpool Shaz was slow to begin.  Allen Yobo and Needs Wings collided soon after the start, checking Allen Yobo.  Crackerjack Sam and Astrology collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Crackerjack Sam, Allen Yobo and Blackpool Shaz collided approaching the home turn, severely checking Allen Yobo.  Crackerjack Sam and Blackpool Shiraz collided approaching the home turn, checking Crackerjack Sam.  Lonnie Lad and Astrology collided in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

Allen Yobo was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right wrist and left hock, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Barra Johnson.

Blue Magnum was quick to begin.  Barra Johnson was slow to begin.  Propensity and Broadway Belle collided soon after the start.  We Wish and Right Said Fred collided approaching the first turn, checking Right Said Fred.  Broadway Belle galloped on the heels of Right Said Fred approaching the home turn, checking Right Said Fred, Broadway Belle and Ferndale Gara.  Broadway Belle checked off Propensity approaching the home turn.  Barra Johnson and Propensity collided approaching the home turn, checking Propensity.  Right Said Fred raced wide in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Brazen Bullet.

Kev's Choice, Crump's Rose, Don's Disaster and Calabrese Coco collided soon after the start, checking Crump's Rose.  Kev's Choice and Don's Disaster collided approaching the first turn severely checking Kev's Choice which stumbled, checking Calabrese Coco as a result.  Crump's Rose checked off Don's Disaster approaching the home turn.  Crump's Rose checked off Calabrese Coco approaching the home turn.

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

Sisco Gillie was a late scratching at 6.26p.m. due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed

A pre-race sample was taken from Annunaki.

Landmark was slow to begin.  Hey There Barbie crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, checking Annunaki and Lektra Hutch.  Midnight Ride checked off Hey There Barbie on the first turn, checking Lektra Hutch, Annunaki and Jazzy Bale.  Jazzy Bale raced wide on the home turn, checking Annunaki.

A pre race sample was taken from Little Mix.

Luck's Run Out and Gardot were quick to begin.  Chief Brit checked off Beyond The Vally approaching the home turn.  Beyond The Vally checked off Daryl Dixon approaching the home turn.  Luck's Run Out galloped on the heels of Beyond The Vally approaching the home turn.  Dulcet Sounds and Luck's Run Out collided on the home turn.