I'm Neegan was a late scratching at 6.12pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. B. Moles was fined the sum of $100.

Cindeen Jates and Mighty Josiah were quick to begin.  Darbain Flash was slow to begin.  Mighty Josiah and Ebony Sprite collided approaching the first turn.  Mighty Josiah was checked off Cindeen Jates on the first turn. Scarlet Twice was checked off Cindeen Jates approaching the home turn. Ebony Sprite and Cindeen Jates collided several times approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Ringading Sister - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Galea the trainer of Goodbye Sam regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Goodbye Sam last raced on 15/12/16.  Mr. Galea stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right monkey muscle injury.

Star Of Anand was a late scratching at 5.38pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Goodbye Sam and Amaroo Minx were slow to begin.  Ottis Bale and In The Net collided soon after the start.  Tarsier was checked off Bobbyrella approaching the first turn checking Ottis Bale and Amaroo Minx.  Ottis Bale and Goodbye Sam collided on the first turn.  Tarsier and Goodbye Sam collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from In The Net - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Bad Badge.

Rapanui Revival was slow to begin.  Vanishka and Betta Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Betta Bale.  Vanishka and Serious Magic collided approaching the first turn checking Serious Magic.  Rapanui Revival and Serious Magic collided on the first turn checking Rapanui Revival.  Vanishka and Big Bad Badge collided in the home straight.

Go Go Guru was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Brock The Beast galloped on Ishmy Girl on the first turn.  On The Rebound galloped on Knew It on the first turn.  Go Go Guru contacted the running rail on the first turn.

Go Go Guru was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Jay Jay Bee and no illness was detected.  The greyhound was a late scratching at 5.58pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mrs. D. Johnston was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Creative Cruise.

It's All Over and Sir Richard collided soon after the start checking It's All Over.  It's All Over clipped the heels of Cougar Stealth on the first turn checking It's All Over and Sir Richard.  Saturday Sip, It's All Over, Creative Cruise and Starlight Lucy raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Saturday Sip - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dozer Tron.

Tuco Salamanca and Cosmic Therapy were slow to begin.  Magical Bling, Dozer Tron and Zipping Spring collided approaching the first turn checking Zipping Spring.  Zipping Spring was checked off Dozer Tron approaching the first turn.  Dozer Tron was checked off Stolen approaching the first turn.  Tuco Salamanca and Magical Bling collided approaching the first turn checking Magical Bling.  Zipping Lexi was checked off Tuco Salamanca on the first turn. Zipping Lexi and Zipping Spring collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn.  Magical Bling contacted the running rail approaching home turn. Zipping Lexi crossed to the outside on the home turn and raced wide. Zipping Lexi and Dozer Tron raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Paua To Kapau - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Rossi.

El Marny and Move That Energy were quick to begin.  El Marny and Move That Energy collided approaching the first turn, El Marny subsequently faltered and tailed off.  Augustus Dagloop, Jimmy Vella and Move That Energy collided on the first turn.

El Marny was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left back muscle, a 60 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to lure drive Mr. S. Courts regarding the repositioning of the lure whilst the greyhounds were on route to the boxes for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Riveting.

Riveting and Chief Bale were slow to begin.  Bruiser Senor and Surefire collided soon after the start. Lektra Roy and Magic Ambush collided approaching the first turn.  Magic Ambush and Surefire collided approaching the first turn. Still The One and Bruiser Senor collided on the first turn checking Bruiser Senor.

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Pontiac.

Wolfbane McCabe and Black Pontiac collided soon after the start.  Adam Handler and Bruree Jewel collided approaching the first turn.  Fuelish, Tankster and Fearless John collided on the first turn checking Fuelish and severely checking Bruree Jewel.  Paranoia and Black Pontiac collided entering the home straight.  Fuelish and Tankster collided several times in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Adam Handler - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lilty Allen.

Fleur De Rose was quick to begin.  Aston Viva and Rhyan's Return collided soon after the start.  Shanlyn Pippin crossed in soon after the start checking Dee Big Rig and San Pablo.  Flywheel Magic, Aston Viva and Rhyan's Return collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Aston Viva.  Dee Big Rig and Shanlyn Pippen collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Johnny's Return.

Johnny's Return was slow to begin.  Johnny's Return and Zall Good collided soon after the start.  Valdar Bale and What Joy collided soon after the start.  Zall Good, Sketchy Nick, Monster Roar and Birkenhead collided approaching the first turn.  Johnny's Return was checked off Zall Good on the home turn and collided with Sketchy Nick.

A pre-race sample was taken from No Road.

Chloe In Paris was quick to begin.  No Road was slow to begin.  Cosmic Sole and Interlaken collided soon after the start.  Sam Whelan, Shakey Jet and Invienna collided approaching the first turn checking Shakey Jet.  Interlaken and Invienna collided on the first turn checking Invienna.  Interlaken and Shakey Jet collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Chloe In Paris - winner of the event.