Ms. S. Quinlan, trainer of Cullquin Abbey declared a new weight of 26.7kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Cullquin Abbey last raced at 27.8kgs.

Cullquin Abbey, Duty Sheet and Sidevalve collided soon after the start checking Cullquin Abbey and Duty Sheet.  Sidevalve and Zonah's Dream collided approaching the first turn checking Zonah's Dream.  Zonah's Dream faltered approaching the first turn and tailed off as a result.  Star Douglas, El Grand Pepe and Sidevalve collided on the first turn checking El Grand Pepe.  Cullquin Abbey checked off El Grand Pepe approaching the home turn.  Duty Sheet and Benny Boy Magic collided on the home turn checking Benny Boy Magic.  Star Douglas checked off Sidevalve on the home turn.  Cullquin Abbey and Benny Boy Magic collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight checking Benny Boy Magic.

Zonah's Dream was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to its right monkey muscle and right sartorius muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Senorita Pepe was a late  on scratching Sunday (1.1.17 ) at 5.46pm due to llness.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Magic Dance was quick to begin.  Rusty One, Full Of Charm and Alouette Josie were slow to begin.  Cool Al went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Rusty One and Full Of Charm collided on the first turn checking Rusty One.  Rusty One, Full Of Charm and Alouette Josie collided on the first turn checking Full Of Charm,  Alouette Josie and Rusty One.  Full Of Charm brushed the running rail approaching the home turn. Who Told Ronnie eased on the home turn and collided with Magic Dance.  Who Told Ronnie and Magic Dance then collided several times in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. K. Lloyd, the representative of the greyhound Who Told Ronnie regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn.  Who Told Ronnie was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 9, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injujry to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged Who Told Ronnie with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Lloyd pleaded guilty to the charge.  Who Told Ronnie 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.

A sample was taken from Trick Of Light, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Barbara , the trainer of In Our Time regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  In Our Time last raced on 23rd August 2016.  Mr. Barbara stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a throat operation.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cindy Lass.

Cindy Lass was quick to begin.  In Our Time, Topaz Warrior, Parvati Patil and Raglan Bindi collided approaching the first turn checking In Our Time and Topaz Warrior.  In Our Time and Topaz Warrior collided approaching the first turn checking In Our Time.  Parvati Patil and Raglan Bindi collided approaching the first turn checking Raglan Bindi.  Tribal Fusion checked off Zoenah's Legacy approaching the first turn.  Parvati Patil checked off Cindy Lass on the first turn checking Raglan Bindi.  Tribal Fusion and Zoenah's Legacy collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Parvati Patil checked off Cindy Lass approaching the home turn.  Zoenah's Legacy checked off In Our Time on the home turn.  Parvati Patil eased entering the home straight and collided several times with Cindy Lass in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Gladman, the trainer of the greyhound Parvati Patil regarding the greyhound's racing manners entering the home straight.  Parvati Patil was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injujry to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged Parvati Patil with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Gladman pleaded guilty to the charge.  Parvati Patil 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.

A sample was taken from Greysynd Silk, the winner of the event.

Trainer, Mr. M. Lowe was fined the sum of $50 for failing to ensure the registration papers/registration card were produced for the greyhound Mercy Me pursuant to GAR 33.

A pre-race sample was taken from Major Moe.

My Girl Belena, Tim Riggins and Black Legend were slow to begin.  Texas Rising and Mercy Me collided approaching the first turn.  Major Moe, Texas Rising, Mercy Me and Cullquin Nikki collided on the first turn checking Major Moe, Tim Riggins and Black Legend; Black Legend became unbalanced as a result. Black Legend and Cullquin Nikki collided several times in the home straight.

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

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. K. Lloyd, the representative of the greyhound Black Legend regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Josie Jo.  

Still In Play was slow to begin.  Josie Jo was very slow to begin (2 lengths).  Mon Dasha, Cordite Eclipse and Kalimna Express collided soon after the start checking Mon Dasha.  Cosmic Don and Kalani Jac collided approaching the first turn and again in the back straight checking Cosmic Don.  Cosmic Don checked off Kalani Jac on the second turn.  Still In Play raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Patchie Anchor.

Zelemar Leap was quick to begin.  Alchemy, Running Home and Merlot Magic collided approaching the first turn checking Merlot Magic and severely checking Running Home.  Merlot Magic checked off Alchemy approaching the first turn.  Zabimaru Bale and Zelemar Leap collided approaching the first turn checking Zelemar Leap.  Alchemy and Dawn Cruise collided entering the home straight.

Running Home was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right monkey muscle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Destini Baby.

Alpha Nyx was quick to begin.  Time Sent, Irish Asteria, Bashir, Destini Baby and My Dolly Molly collided soon after the start checking Time Sent, Irish Asteria and Destini Baby.  Irish Asteria, Bashir and My Dolly Molly collided on the first turn checking Irish Asteria, Destini Baby and Time Sent.  My Dolly Molly checked off Bashir in the back straight.  Irish Asteria and Destini Baby collided in the back straight.  From The Dark checked off Alpha Nyx on the second turn.  Pason Sander crossed to the inside entering the home straight checking My Dolly Molly and Time Sent.  Irish Asteria and My Dolly Molly collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Pepperoni.

Loosey Jabna and Patchie Bear were slow to begin.  Home Runner and Miss Pepperoni collided approaching the first turn.  Gunsblaze and Patchie Bear collided approaching the first turn checking Patchie Bear.  Home Runner and Miss Pepperoni collided on the first turn.  Loosey Jabna and Patchie Bear collided on the first turn.  Patchie Bear checked off Moonlight Cruise approaching the home turn.  Patchie Bear raced wide on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Maximum Bella, the winner of the event.

Monica Star was slow to begin.  Hunchback and Snippyliss collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Monica Star checked off Snippyliss on the first turn.  Billy Lid and Monica Star collided approaching the home turn.  Monica Star checked off Cosmic George in the home straight.  Outa Manila and Monica Star collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Outa Manila, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

A pre-race sample was taken from Latte Donny.

Two Mississippi checked off Bev's Girl approaching the first turn.  Azza and Two Mississippi collided on the first turn.  Brindle Blitz checked off Two Mississippi on the first turn.  Azza, Two Mississippi and Blue Label collided on the first turn checking Two Mississippi.  Blue Label and Stella's Grace collided entering the home straight checking Stella's Grace and Bev's Girl.

Brindle Blitz was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to its right monkey muscle and left thigh.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stress Star.

Tredgar was slow to begin.  Stress Star, Linny Morris and Allen Fable collided approaching the first turn checking Linny Morris.  Linny Morris and Spring Saviour collided on the first turn severely checking Linny Morris which stumbled and tailed off as a result.  Allen Fable and Tredgar collided on the home turn checking Allen Fable.

Linny Morris was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right shoulder.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Big Burkey went up with the lids at box rise.  Junior Tiger checked off Chief Brit soon after the start and collided with Dulcet Sound.  Pep Cee Kola, Chief Brit and Barnie's Blaster collided approaching the first turn checking Chief Brit and Junior Tiger.  Pep Cee Kola and Barnie's Blaster collided on the first turn. Junior Tiger and Chief Brit collided approaching the home turn.  Sparkling Kitty and Dulcet Sound collided in the home straight.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trial Results

Lara's Lament trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 1, weight 26.8kgs.  The greyhound was placed 3rd, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.74.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2 lengths.  Lara's Lament was cleared.

Push The Trolley trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 3, weight 33.7kgs.  The greyhound was placed 5th, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.74.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 24.75 lengths.  Push The Trolley was not cleared.

Baroness Jill trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 7, weight 27.6kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.74. The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.75 lengths.  Baroness Jill was cleared.