Mr M.Nash trainer of Paddy Macs declared a new weight of 27.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Paddy Macs last raced at 28.4kg.

Roll 'Em High, Paddy Macs and Ho Choi collided soon after the start. Looking Back and Roll 'Em High collided on the first turn. Looking Back, Roll 'Em High and Paddy Macs collided approaching the home turn, checking Paddy Macs. Looking Back checked off Paddy Macs approaching the home turn. Elle's Diva and Ho Choi collided approaching the home turn. Roll 'Em High and Queen Elsa collided approaching the home turn, checking Roll 'Em High. Roll 'Em High and Paddy Macs collided on the home turn, checking Paddy Macs.

Running Home was a late scratching at 3:17pm due to illness (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Gwen's Pick and Vesna's Spirit were quick to begin. Regal Spice and Bazz Kebab were slow to begin. Cabaye galloped on the heels of Burnside Charlie approaching the home turn. Azza checked off Burnside Charlie on the home turn. Gwen's Pick raced wide in the home straight. 

Rippin Moi Moi and Premier Macs were quick to begin. Camelot Lodge and Shake 'Em Up collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn, checking Shake 'Em Up. Mighty Duck raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight. Jack Snapper raced wide in the home straight. 

A pre race sample was taken from Storm Trooper.

Another Camelot and Dashi were slow to begin. Storm Trooper and Midnight Ebony collided approaching the first turn, checking Midnight Ebony. Storm Trooper and Sketchy Fancy collided approaching the home turn. Midnight Ebony galloped on the heels of Storm Trooper approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Suplex City and Dashi collided in the home straight. 

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

A sample was taken from Blitzem Cola - winner of the event. 

Stewards spoke to Mr J Britton, trainer of the greyhound Alpha Aphrodite, as it had not raced since 24 July 2015. Mr Britton stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after undergoing wrist surgery. 

A pre race sample was taken from Dream Of Success.

Cairnlea Bill and Cette Me Up collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn, checking Baby Blitzen. Baby Blitzen contacted the running rail approaching the home turn. Dream Of Success and Blue Boy collided on the home turn, causing both greyhounds to race wide. Blue Boy raced wide in the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to Mr W Lambert, trainer of the greyhound Magic Mantle, as it had not raced since 14 June 2015. Mr Lambert stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after recovering from a back muscle injury. 

King Enright, Magic Mantle, Kick Like Mick and Rozehill Lucy collided soon after the start. Kick Like Mick, Magic Mantle and King Enright collided approaching the first turn, checking King Enright and Magic Mantle. Quaint Bale and Kick Like Mick collided approaching the home turn, checking Quaint Bale. Magic Mantle raced wide in the home straight. 

She's Vivacious was slow to begin. We Froff Dat and Bomber Osti collided soon after the start. We Froff Dat and Bomber Osti collided on the first turn, checking Bomber Osti. Bomber Osti, Audreana and Leah Belena collided approaching the home turn. Classic Caper, Cruisen Billy and El Bee Cee collided approaching the home turn, severely checking El Bee Cee and Classic Caper. Leah Belena raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight. 

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

Stewards spoke to Mr M Giddings, trainer of the greyhound We Froff Dat and reminded him of his obligation to obey the starters direction pursuant to GAR 51(5).

A pre race sample was taken from Cosmic Shez.

Grace Monica was slow to begin. Morning Cruise, Cosmic Shez and Say Again collided soon after the start. Say Again and Pop Wright collided approaching the first turn, checking Say Again. Champer Bale, Chappy and See Him Run collided on the first turn, checking Champer Bale and Chappy. Say Again, Champer Bale and Chappy collided approaching the home turn. Grace Monica and Chappy raced wide in the home straight. Cosmic Shez and Say Again collided approaching the winning post. 

Champer Bale was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back muscle injury, a 30 day stand down period was imposed.

What's Up Trumps was slow to begin and stumbled soon after the start. Roll 'Em Dainty and Roll 'Em Zac collided approaching the home turn, checking Roll 'Em Zac and Little Ferret. Roll 'Em Dainty and Dream Dazzler collided approaching the home turn, severely checking Roll 'Em Dainty. Roll 'Em Dainty checked off What's Up Trumps approaching the home turn. What's Up Trumps checked off Little Ferret approaching the home turn. What's Up Trumps raced wide in the home straight. 

Roll 'Em Dainty was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Just Smile was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured left metacarpal, a 30 day stand down period was imposed.

Following the event LIttle Ferret displayed signs of Post Exercise Distress Syndrome (PEDS). As a result the greyhound was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound displayed clinical signs of Ataxia. No stand down penalty was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr C.Morris-Flynn, the trainer of Little Ferret and advised him that the greyhound would be closely monitored in future events.

Stewards noted that the published form for the greyhound Urban Rock Star failed to record that the greyhound had satisfactorily completed a weight trial (weight recorded 32.2kg) at Canberra on 15 November 2015. 

A pre race sample was taken from Watsargo Sarge.

Blazing Nitro and Boloney Club collided approaching the first turn. Swazza's Rocket raced wide approaching the first turn. Urban Rock Star galloped on the heels of Belena Belle approaching the home turn. Blazing Nitro and Boloney Club collided approaching the home turn, checking Blazing Nitro and Belena Belle. Rex On and Urban Rock Star raced wide in the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to Ms A. Courts, handler of the greyhound Thunder Flame, as it had not raced since 24 April 2015. Ms Courts stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after recovering from a left stopper bone injury. Ms Courts also redeclared a new weight of 34.4kg the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Thunder Flame last raced at 32.8kg.

A pre race sample was taken from Miss Belena.

You Won't was quick to begin. Thunder Flame was slow to begin. Paris Roubaix, India Pale and Miss Belena collided on the first turn. Alchemist Quest checked off Roxy's A Rebel approaching the home turn. You Won't and Lektra Tily collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Paris Roubaix raced wide in the home straight. 

Meeting Comments:

Stewards spoke to Mr P Pace and reminded him of his responsibilities in regards to the use of mobile phones in the kennelling area (GAR 44).

Satisfactory Trial Results - Look Away trialled over the 400m, from box 1, weight 31.0kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of four. The time of the trial was 23.07, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.5 lengths. Look Away was cleared.