Stetson Houdini was slow to begin. Mahlo Miracle was very slow to begin (6L). You Will, Janray Lady Muck and Westmead Maggie collided soon after the start. Janray Lady Muck, Westmead Maggie and Stetson Anna collided approaching the first turn, checking Westmead Maggie and Stetson Anna. Stetson Anna and Highfield Socks collided in the home straight.

Westmead Maggie was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Mahlo Miracle was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A sample was taken from You Will, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Highfield Bones.

Rostryca Campo and Kraken Jayjay were quick to begin. Boom Flash was slow to begin. Chillby galloped on All Liquored Up approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. All Liquored Up and Highfield Bones collided on the first turn, checking Highfield Bones. Boom Flash and Kraken Jayjay collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Jayjay. Run Tom Run and Kraken Jayjay collided approaching the home turn, checking Kraken Jayjay and Highfield Bones. Run Tom Run and All Liquored Up collided in the home straight.

Highfield Bones was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right wrist. A three-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Rostryca Campo, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Scott Melville, the representative of Glory Rose, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Glory Rose last raced on 22nd December, 2016 and is returning to racing after a right back muscle injury. 

Flaming Causeway, Omamori and Swift Knockout were quick to begin. Flaming Causeway and Omamori collided soon after the start. Swift Knockout checked off Miss Adok on the first turn, severely checking Flaming Causeway, Highfield Bambo and Glory Rose; Kraken Titch fell as a result. Swift Knockout checked off Storm Of All approaching the home turn.

Highfield Bambo was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a phalangeal (toe) fracture on the right hind. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

Kraken Titch was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a cervico-thoracic injury. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

Due to abandonment of Ipswich thoroughbreds this race was rescheduled to commence at 4:06pm. 

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

William Cabang and Heartbreak Mary collided soon after the start, checking William Cabang. Steady Walker, Kimmy Cabang and Clovalley Mauri collided approaching the first turn, checking Steady Walker and Clovalley Mauri. Steady Walker, Clovalley Mauri and Mr. Banks collided on the first turn, checking Clovalley Mauri and Mr. Banks. Heartbreak Mary galloped on All Inn Summer on the first turn, severely checking William Cabang and Heartbreak Mary. Kimmy Cabang and All Inn Summer collided on the first turn.

Heartbreak Mary was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. 

Mr Paul Kaltsis, representative of Doogee, declared a new weight of 30.3kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Doogee last raced at 29.2kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kraken Rockstar.

Scott Pizzazz was quick to begin. All Inn Genghis, Glaucus, Kraken Rockstar and Miracle Cherry were slow to begin. Glaucus, Kraken Rockstar and Miracle Cherry collided soon after the start, checking Kraken Rockstar and Miracle Cherry. Scott Pizzazz crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking All Inn Hunter. All Inn Genghis, All Inn Hunter, Glaucus and Doogee collided approaching the first turn, checking All Inn Hunter. Just Run Left and Scott Pizzazz collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. All Inn Genghis, Glaucus and Doogee collided on the first turn, checking All Inn Genghis and Doogee. Glaucus was held up for a run approaching the home turn. Just Run Left and Scott Pizzazz collided in the home turn, checking Just Run Left. Kraken Rockstar checked off Miracle Cherry approaching the winning post.

Kraken Rockstar was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a carpal fracture to the right wrist. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Ronald Barron, the trainer of Beejay's Lass, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Beejay's Lass last raced on 9th December, 2016 and is returning to racing after a season. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Sally's Cookie.

Fred's My Name was slow to begin. Banjo Barbie and Beejay's Lass collided approaching the first turn. Beejay's Lass and Stylish Chief collided on the first turn. Virgil checked off Tat Scooby on the first turn, checking Sally's Cookie, Beejay's Lass and Stylish Chief. Sally's Cookie and Dark Chance collided approaching the home turn. Fred's My Name and Sally's Cookie collided on the home turn. Banjo Barbie and Sally's Cookie raced wide in the home straight.

Clear Sense was slow to begin. Scott Muscle, Swift Fozz and Tat Minnie collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn, checking Tat Minnie. Swift Fozz and Scott Muscle collided approaching the first turn, checking Swift Fozz. Scott Dynamism and Clear Sense collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn, checking Scott Dynamism and Tat Minnie.

Mantra Mick was a late scratching at 2:04pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr John Donaldson was fined the sum of $100.

Winsome Warrior was very slow to begin (4L). Roll 'Em Sharky faltered and lost considerable ground on the first turn. Winsome Warrior and Emi's Boy Badger collided approaching the home turn. He's Your Mate and Emi's Boy Badger raced wide on the home turn.

Roll 'Em Sharky was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a cervico-thoracic injury. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tri Code Saint.

Merl's Angel was slow to begin. Tri Code Saint and Little Bit Shiny collided soon after the start, checking Little Bit Shiny. Tri Code Saint checked off Stylish Bree on the first turn. Stylish Bree, Lodge's Express and Spring Top collided on the first turn, checking Tri Code Saint and Lodge's Express, and severely checking Merl's Angel, Cosmic Lotus and Spring Top. Tri Code Saint and Markinch collided in the home straight. Markinch checked off Little Bit Shiny approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was unable to be taken from Roll 'Em Maggie, a post race sample was subsequently taken. 

Tredgar was slow to begin. Paragon Diamond and Tredgar collided soon after the start, checking both greyhounds. Silver Wood, Campeon and Silver Rockstar collided on the first turn, checking Silver Wood. Paragon Diamond raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms Tamara Fernandes, the representative of Pete's Tiimey regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Pete's Tiimey last raced on 18th December, 2016 and is returning to racing after a broken left back toe. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Crazy Hawke.

Pete's Tiimey was quick to begin. Scoop Jackson and Crazy Hawke collided soon after the start, checking Crazy Hawke. Crazy Hawke galloped on the heels of Dodge The Cop on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Scoop Jackson and Pete's Tiimey collided on the first turn, checking Pete's Tiimey. Miss Utamurra checked off My Wrecker approaching the home turn. Pete's Tiimey raced wide on the home turn. Miss Utamurra checked off My Wrecker in the home straight. Miss Utamurra and My Wrecker collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Ms Paula Boots, the representative of Maserati Rev regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Maserati Rev last raced on 5th December, 2016 and is returning to racing after a right back muscle injury. Ms Boots declared a new weight of 32.2kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Maserati Rev last raced at 33.6kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gunmetal Angel.

Dashing Diamond was quick to begin. Maserati Rev was slow to begin. Kraken Tilda and Burst Through collided soon after the start. Burst Through galloped on Onya Elsa on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - All Inn Tana trialled over the 390m from box 5, weight 37.1kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.25, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 14.5L. All Inn Tana was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Little Boy Jed trialled over the 390m from box 3, weight 31.8kg, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.25, the greyhound won by a margin of 4.75L. Little Boy Jed was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Adam Norris, the trainer of Southpaw Knocka, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Southpaw Knocka last raced on September 12, 2016. Mr Norris stated that the greyhound had changed kennels. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Southpaw Knocka trialled over the 390m from box 1, weight 29.4kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.25, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4.45L. Southpaw Knocka was cleared.