A pre-race sample was taken from Prime Suspect.

Our Turbo Boy was very slow to begin (3 lengths)

Princess Pout and My Alibi were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Wild Sarah and City And Colour collided approaching the first turn.  My Alibi checked off City And Colour on the first turn.  City And Colour eased on the first turn.  Wild Sarah and Our Turbo Boy collided approaching the second turn.  City And Colour eased approaching the second turn.  Princess Pout checked off Our Turbo Boy on the third turn.  City And Colour pulled up on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr M. Delbridge, the trainer of the greyhound City And Colour regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the back straight.  City And Colour was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right pencil and right triangle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69 (B)(1), the stewards charged City And Colour with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr M. Delbridge pleaded guilty to the charge, City And Colour 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 pre-race sample was taken from Annabelle's Boy.

Dr. Oliver, Cousin Cosmo and Annabelle's Boy were slow to begin.

Karise Fusileer crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with Krav Maga checking Krav Maga, Wild Josh and Dr. Oliver.  Karise Fusileer and Zipping Moss collided approaching the first turn.  Dr. Oliver, Cousin Cosmo and Annabelle's Boy collided approaching the first turn checking Cousin Cosmo.  Wild Josh and Annabelle's Boy collided approaching the first turn.  Cousin Cosmo raced wide on the second turn.  Zipping Moss and Annabelle's Boy collided on the third turn checking Zipping Moss.  Krav Maga and Dr. Oliver raced wide in the home straight.

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

Kwazii and Villa Jemma collided approaching the first turn.  Amigo, Polijuice Potion and Zipping Lady collided on the first turn.  Dyna Irminus, Kwazii, Villa Jemma and Repelo Muggletum collided on the first turn.  Amigo and Polijuice Potion collided entering the front straight checking Polijuice Potion, Kwazii and Repelo Muggletum.  Dyna Irminus and Polijuice Potion collided on the second turn checking Polijuice Potion and Repelo Muggletum.  Dyna Irminus checked off Kwazii on the third turn.  Amigo and Zipping Lady collided on the fourth turn.  Polijuice Potion and Villa Jemma collided on the fourth turn checking Villa Jemma and Repelo Muggletum.  Kwazii checked off Amigo approaching the home turn.  

A sample was taken from Zipping Lady - winner of the event.

 A pre-race sample was taken from Valdar Bale.

Aston Gisle was slow to begin.

Pee Cripps, Lynlea Jiddy and Tinaca De Kahn collided soon after the start.  Dr. Yanma and Destini Wahoo collided approaching the first turn.  Rig Fifty Five, Tinaca De Kahn, Valdar Bale, Dr. Yanma and Destini Wahoo collided on the first turn checking Valdar Bale, Dr. Yanma and Destini Wahoo.  Aston Gisle, Pee Cripps and Lynlea Jiddy collided on the first turn.  Valdar Bale, Dr. Yanma and Destini Wahoo collided on the second turn checking Dr. Yanma and Destini Wahoo.  Valdar Bale and Dr. Yanma collided on the third turn.  Lynlea Jiddy, Valdar Bale and Dr. Yanma collided approaching the home turn checking Valdar Bale and Dr. Yanma.

Lynlea Jiddy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left deltoid injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Rig Fifty Five - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Josie Rumble.

John John Lava was slow to begin.

It's All Talk crossed to the rail soon after the start.  Josie Rumble and Reckoning collided approaching the first turn.  Resident Djay and Telarah Flash collided on the first turn causing Crump's Beauty to race wide.  Telarah Flash checked off Effective Comet on the second turn.  John John Lava and It's All Talk collided entering the back straight.

Effective Comet was vetted following event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left monkey and left deltoid injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Arnold.

Abscond and Andrea Doria were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Lektra Rustler and Traveller's Joy collided several times approaching the first turn.  Gold Bombardier, Jailor Bale and Zipping Arnold collided approaching the first turn checking Gold Bombardier and Jailor Bale.  Lektra Rustler checked off Traveller's Joy and collided with Andrea Doria on the first turn checking Andrea Doria which raced wide as a result.  Cashin' In and Traveller's Joy collided approaching the home turn.  

Diamond On Fire was slow to begin.

Striker Klinsman, Erelda Bale, Igor Karkaroff, Mysterize, Brolly Bale and It's A Movin' collided on the first turn checking Erelda Bale, Igor Karkaroff and severely checking Mysterize and Lorenzo Blue, Mystersize stumbled as a result.  It's A Movin' checked off Striker Klinsman in the front straight.  Diamond On Fire and Igor Karkaroff collided several times in the front straight checking Diamond On Fire and severely checking Igor Karkaroff.  Igor Karkaroff and Loranzo Blue collided on the fourth turn.  

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Eren Bale engaged in this event on 22/02/2017 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Carry On Quinney was a late scratching at 6.35pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a right fore laceration. A 7day stand down period was imposed

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Zabdon Bluey. 

Who Told Red and Zabdon Bluey collided soon after the start.  Zabdon Bluey and Eren Bale collided on the first turn.  Zabdon Bluey checked off Maverick Thunder on the third turn.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Allen Boydy engaged in this event on 22/02/2017 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Lektra Flame, Allen Boydy and Dr. Compulsion were slow to begin.

Abed Bale crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Permafrost, Dr. Walter, Permafrost and Lektra Flame collided as a result. Dr. Walter contacted the running rail on the first turn. Rack Tap Rack and Abed Bale collided on the first turn checking Rack Tap Rack, Lektra Flame, Permafrost and causing Lektra Flame to gallop on the heels of Rack Tap Rack, Rack Tap Rack faltered and pulled up as a result.  Dr. Walter and Lektra Flame collided on the second turn.  Permafrost checked off Dr. Walter entering the back straight.

Rack Tap Rack was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left deltoid and left toe injury, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from What's In Store.

Kalani Klare was quick to begin.  Silky Sock, What's In Store, Cadalora and Charlotte Grace were slow to begin.

Cosmic Collinda and Moneypenny collided approaching the first turn checking Cosmic Collinda and What's In Store.  Cadalora and Charlotte Grace collided approaching the first turn.  Where's Dex Star checked off Moneypenny on the second turn.  Cosmic Collinda checked off Where's Dex Star approaching the third turn. Moneypenny and Kalani Klare collided on the third turn.  Cosmic Collinda checked off Where's Dex Star on the fourth turn checking What's In Store.  Silky Sock and What's In Store collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Silky Sock and What's In Store collided on the home turn checking Silky Sock.  Moneypenny checked off Silky Sock in the home straight.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Bluey Fields engaged in this event on 22/02/2017 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Proven Kodiak.

Scooby Who and Indi Allen collided soon after the start.  Rock Up Top and Wicked Pedro collided approaching the first turn.  Scooby Who checked off Indi Allen approaching the first turn.  Proven Kodiak, Rock Up Top and Wicked Pedro collided on the first turn checking Proven Kodiak.  Rock Up Top and Wicked Pedro collided several times approaching the second turn severely checking Proven Kodiak and Wicked Pedro which tailed off as a result.  Indi Allen and Harlon collided on the third turn.  Scooby Who and Rock Up Top collided on the home turn.  Indi Allen and Harlon collided on the home turn.  

Proven Kodiak was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right deltoid injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Wicked Pedro was vetted following the event.  It was reported there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards reminded Mr D. Di Nezza of his responsibilities after he failed to catch the greyhound Scooby Who in this event.

Dashing Impulse and McNeo collided soon after the start.  Limitless, Nangar Flame and Adelaide Bale collided soon after the start checking Limitless and Nangar Flame.  Limitless and McNeo collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  McNeo checked off Dashing Impulse on the third turn.  Limitless and McNeo collided approaching the home turn.