Acola Sweetie and Boycey Road were quick to begin. Newfire Chelle and Bliss Street collided soon after the start, checking Newfire Chelle. Trademark Rocky and Harambe's Might collided soon after the start. Newfire Chelle and Call Me Matt collided approaching the first turn, checking Newfire Chelle. Newfire Chelle and Harambe's Might collided approaching the first turn. Bliss Street and Boycey Road collided on the first turn, checking Bliss Street. Call Me Matt and Bliss Street collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Bliss Street and Harambe's Might collided on the first turn, checking Bliss Street. Call Me Matt and Trademark Rocky collided on the first turn, checking Trademark Rocky. 

A sample was taken from Red Hot Fox - the winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Adala Boy. 

He Shall Peter and Hello Nimble were slow to begin. Mini Dozer and Indira's Girl collided soon after the start. Mini Dozer and Indira's Girl collided approaching the first turn, checking Indira's Girl and Hello Nimble. Kept In Suspense and Adala Boy collided approaching the home turn, checking Adala Boy. He Shall Peter and Adala Boy collided on the home turn, checking Adala Boy. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Elram Girl. 

Flying Elite was quick to begin. Clear Sense and Newfire Drewie were slow to begin. Rosacky Thunder and Magic Myer collided on the first turn, checking Magic Myer. Mendacious Lad and Flying Elite collided on the first turn, checking Flying Elite. Mendacious Lad and Elram Girl collided on the home turn, checking Mendacious Lad. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Helleren, the Trainer/Handler of the Flying Elite regarding the greyhound's boxing manners in this event. Mr. Helleren stated that when boxing Flying Elite she quickly backed out of the boxes and took him by surprise as she has never been an issue to box in past events. Stewards took into consideration Mr. Helleren's comments and placed a warning on the boxing manners of Flying Elite. 

R. Redenbach, Trainer of Coolan Flash declared a new weight of 34.7 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Coolan Flash last raced at 33.2.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tullabung Betty. 

Tullabung Betty and Lektra Boss were slow to begin. Moltisanti and Coolan Flash collided soon after the start. Tullabung Betty clipped the heels of Roll 'Em Missy approaching the first turn, checking Tullabung Betty and Miss Barbados. Roll 'Em Missy and Ima Wildfire collided approaching the home turn, checking Ima Wildfire. Moltisanti and Coolan Flash collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Moltisanti checked off Tullabung Betty on the home turn. Coolan Flash and Mustang Sammy raced wide in the home straight. 

Our First Lady was quick to begin. Usain Gilbert, Kim Kadash, Blue Reef and Nifty Neville collided soon after the start, checking Kim Kadash and Blue Reef. Our First Lady and Usain Gilbert collided on the first turn, checking Our First Lady, Usain Gilbert Nifty Neville. Usain Gilbert and Nifty Neville collided on the second turn. 

A sample was taken from Summer Nights - the winner of the event. 

Stewards spoke to D. Knocker. the representative of Whispering Soul regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Whispering Soul last raced on 23 October 2016 and is returning after a monkey muscle injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sly Shiraz. 

Sly Shiraz and Taking Flight collided soon after the start, checking Taking Flight. Barroom Counsel, Celtic Fire and Lopsided collided approaching the first turn, checking Barroom Counsel. Sly Shiraz and Taking Flight collided approaching the first turn, checking Taking Flight. Celtic Fire eased on the first turn. Whispering Soul and Lopsided collided on the first turn. Taking Flight and Barroom Counsel collided approaching the second turn. Taking Flight checked off Barroom Counsel entering the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Carr, the trainer of the greyhound Celtic Fire regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn. Celtic Fire was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left monkey muscle and right groin muscle, a seven day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Celtic Fire with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr. Carr pleaded not guilty to the charge, Celtic Fire 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.

Lochinvar Rox, Precious Destini and Wendy Can't Run were quick to begin. Belisarius clipped the heels of Mahaya approaching the first turn. Belisarius contacted the running rail approaching the first turn. Precious Destini and All About Corey collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Mahaya and Mr. Pendles collided on the first turn, checking Mr. Pendles. Lochinvar Rox and Bound After Gold collided approaching the second turn. 

A pre-race sample was taken form Tiger Butch. 

Tiger Butch, Quick Step, Canino and Angel Ice collided soon after the start. Reaily Shintaro and Where's Dex Star collided approaching the second turn. Tiger Butch and Angel Ice collided in the back straight. Quick Step and Angel Ice collided on the third turn. 

A sample was taken from Lucky Seed - the winner of the event. 

Premier Jess and Go Go Guru were slow to begin. Big Bubbles crossed to the inside approaching the first turn, checking Premier Jess and Holler At Me. Lovely and Deep Court collided approaching the first turn, checking Lovely. Delta Bad Hand, Go Go Guru and Big Bubbles collided approaching the home turn, checking all three greyhounds. Premier Jess and Holler At Me collided approaching the home turn, checking Premier Jess. Deep Court and Delta Bad Hand collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Holler At Me, Lovely and Go Go Guru collided on the home turn, checking Lovely and Go Go Guru.

A sample was taken from Minka's Destiny - the winner of the event.  

G. Carter, trainer of Why Not Logan declared a new weight of 32.8 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Why Not Logan last raced at 34.3.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wisen Up. 

Shanlyn Pippin and Zoltina's Legacy were slow to begin. Zoltina's Legacy and She's Dee Rocket collided soon after the start, checking Zoltina's Legacy. She's Dee Rocket and Go Levi collided approaching the first turn, checking Go Levi. Shanlyn Pippin and Le Sands collided on the first turn, checking Shanlyn Pippin Go Levi. Why Not Logan raced wide in the home straight. 

A sample was taken from Why Not Logan - the winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Beluga Diamond. 

Kirabilli Dawson was slow to begin. Roll 'Em Maggie, I've Got Bills, Riccarton, Better Beware and Mini Tron collided soon after the start, checking Mini Tron. Annunaki checked off Beluga Diamond approaching the first turn, checking Riccarton. Beluga Diamond and I've Got Bills collided on the first turn, checking I've Got Bills. Kirabilli Dawson crossed to the outside and raced wide approaching the home turn. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Tekki Lightning. 

Beljay Fantasy was quick to begin. Gee Callan and Rock Me Baby collided approaching the first turn, checking Rock Me Baby. Beljay Fantasy and Tekki Lightning collided on the first turn. Emi's Boy Murph and Pacific Impulse collided approaching the home turn, checking Pacific Impulse. Beljay Fantasy, Emi's Boy Murph, Tekki Lightning and Cotton Bud Joe collided approaching the winning post, checking Gee Callan. 

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Spring Shangeye trialled over the 311m distance from box 4, weight 28.3kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 18.12, the greyhound beaten by a margin of 11.5 lengths. Spring Shangeye was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Little, the trainer of Ninetymile Ace regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Ninetymile Ace last raced on 22 September 2016 and is returning after a spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Ninetymile Ace trialled over the 311m distance from box 8, weight 33.7kg, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 18.12, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 12 lengths. Ninetymile Ace was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Hughes, the trainer of Baby Blitzen regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Baby Blitzen last raced on 13 September 2016 and is returning after a seasonal spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Baby Blitzen trialled over the 311m distance from box 1, weight 26.7kg, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 18.12, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8 lenthgs. Baby Blitzen was cleared.