Rosso and Norah Bale collided soon after the start. Fine Wine, Rosso and Norah Bale collided soon after the start, checking all three greyhounds. Crainy's Wish, Fine Wine, Rosso and Norah Bale collided soon after the start. Fine Wine and Rosso collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Rocketness pulled up approaching the first turn and failed to complete the course. Crainy's Wish checked off Monoak on the home turn. Norah Bale checked off Crainy's Wish entering the home straight. Hey Shaza Fozz and Crainy's Wish collided approaching the winning post, checking both greyhounds.

Stewards spoke to Mr Thomas Sharp, the trainer of the greyhound Rocketness regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight. Rocketnesswas vetted, and re-vetted following event ten. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a carpal sprain to the right wrist, a ten-day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Rocketness with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Sharp pleaded guiltyto the charge, Rocketness 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.

Oni Bale was quick to begin. Pierce Bale was slow to begin.

Lorian Victory and Effectual collided soon after the start. Pierce Bale and Lorian Victory collided approaching the first turn, checking Pierce Bale. Pierce Bale checked off Lorian Victory on the first turn. Rana Allen and Just A Peanut collided approaching the first turn, checking Rana Allen and Effectual, and severely checking Just A Peanut. Pierce Bale and Just A Peanut collided in the home straight.

Pretty Sensation and Bruce Mae were slow to begin.

Pretty Sensation and Bruce Mae collided soon after the start. Inventive, Barellen Genie and Arion Bale collided soon after the start, checking all three greyhounds. Bruce Mae and Inventive collided approaching the first turn, checking Inventive. Pretty Sensation checked off Barellen Genie on the home turn. Yabba Dabba Do raced wide in the home straight. Inventive galloped on Bruce Mae in the home straight, checking Bruce Mae.

Stewards spoke to Mr Craig Elliot, the trainer of Euro Silk regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Euro Silk last raced on 27th of October, 2016. Mr Elliot stated that Euro Silk is returning to racing from an injury to the right wrist.

Faith No More and Oity Allen collided soon after the start. Euro Silk and Time Bandit collided soon after the start. Rangiora and Chichi Bale collided on the first turn, checking Chichi Bale. Callaway checked off Oity Allen in the home straight. Chichi Bale and Faith No More raced wide in the home straight. Oity Allen marred Exit Strategy approaching the winning post, checking Exit Strategy.

Oity Allen was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms Heather Collins, the trainer of the greyhound Oity Allen, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(1), stewards charged Oity Allen with marring. Ms Collins pleaded guilty to the charge, Oity Allen was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Geelong and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Pretty Ribbons was a late scratching at 2:17PM on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a left shoulder injury. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Ellie's Blue was slow to begin.

Nolen's Fortune and Exhibition collided soon after the start. Ellie's Blue checked off Crackerjack Shak approaching the first turn. Nolen's Fortune and Page Boy raced wide entering the home straight.

Boloney Club and Pingu collided soon after the start, checking Boloney Club. Where's Savannah and Maximum Dos collided soon after the start. Maximum Dos and Oh Lele Peter collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Where's Savannah and Rock Me Baby collided on the first turn. Night Hawk crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Rock Me Baby, Maximum Dos and Pingu, and severely checking Where's Savannah. Boloney Club checked off Rock Me Baby approaching the home turn and again on the home turn, checking Maximum Dos. Maximum Dos and Rock Me Baby collided in the home straight. Where's Savannah and Pingu collided in the home straight.

Where's Savannah was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Night Hawk, the winner of the event.

Limburg Ava and Fabregas Lara were slow to begin.

Fabregas Lara checked off Nirvana Armo soon after the start. Nikita's Marlow checked off Calabasas on the first turn, checking Limburg Ava. Nirvana Armo galloped on Hashtag Johnny on the first turn, checking Nirvana Armo, Hashtag Johnny, Virgil and Blitzen Bell. Fabregas Lara and Nirvana Armo collided approaching the home turn, checking Nirvana Armo. Nikita's Marlow galloped on Hashtag Johnny on the home turn, checking Nikita's Marlow, Hashtag Johnny and Nirvana Armo. Limburg Ava checked off Blitzen Bell approaching the winning post.

Hashtag Johnny was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion on the right calf. No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Alpha Nyx.

Captain Pete was vetted prior the event and was passed fit to race.

Captain Pete was slow to begin.

Watch This Space and Mr. Late collided soon after the start. Ken's Thunderin' and Jellybean Jess collided soon after the start, checking Ken's Thunderin'.

Ken's Thunderin' checked off Mr. Late on the first turn. Captain Pete and Lady Lurcher collided on the first turn, checking Lady Lurcher.

Ken's Thunderin' was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Mr. Late was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a carpal strain of the right wrist and an injury to the front right long head triceps (monkey) muscle.  A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jockey Bale.

Campari Lad, Outta Ammo and Outa Manila collided soon after the start, checking Campari Lad and Outta Ammo. Eagleeye Norris checked off Good Gone Bad soon after the start. Good Gone Bad crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Dashing Dream, Outa Manila and Campari Lad. Good Gone Bad raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.

Jockey Bale was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Good Boloney and Black Legend were slow to begin.

Limburg Princess and Jack's Lass collided soon after the start and again on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Black Legend and Jack Snapper collided on the first turn, checking Jack Snapper. Limburg Princess raced wide on the home turn, checking Jack Snapper.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jody Baxter.

Mudslinger and Jody Baxter collided soon after the start. Gomer Bale and Bedlum collided approaching the firs turn. Jody Baxter checked off Gomer Bale on the first turn, checking Mudslinger. Bedlum and Heineken Girl collided approaching the home turn, checking Heineken Girl.

Bellachino was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Kevin Ward, the handler of Elite Stress regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Elite Stress last raced on 2nd of November, 2016. Mr Ward stated that Elite Stress is returning to racing from a spell. Mr Ward aslo declared a new weight of 30.3 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Elite Stress last raced at 31.7kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mistel Allen.

Bob On and Mistel Allen were quick to begin. Krank Panda checked off Elite Stress approaching the first turn. Rocket Riley and Krank Panda collided on the first turn, checking Krank Panda. Show Bag Carter and Elite Stress collided approaching the home turn, checking Show Bag Carter. Rocket Riley and Krank Panda raced wide in the home straight.

Krank Panda was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

MEETING COMMENTS

Tammy Baxter was presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling and was cleared to race. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Mahlo Hero trialled over the 400m from box eight, with a weight of 25.2kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of four starters.The time of the trial was 22.80, the greyhound was beaten/won by a margin of 0.15. Mahlo Hero was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (Blinkers) - Mahlo Hero trialled as above and was cleared  to race in blinkers.