Alouette Josie was slow to begin.  Just Curtis, Kalani Karl and Riverdale Sugar collided approaching the first turn checking Kalani Karl.  Kalani Karl, Ben's Talon and Clavash collided on the first turn checking Kalani Karl and Ben's Talon.  Kalani Karl checked off Just Curtis approaching the home turn.  Ben's Talon and Alouette Josie collided entering the home straight checking Kalani Karl.  Ben's Talon and Clavash collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Caco Nut, the winner of the event.

Pop's A Wizard was slow to begin.  Pop's A Wizard checked off Race Roquette soon after the start.  Harry's Hunni checked off Pillar Creek on the first turn.  Race Roquette and Way Things Are collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Way Things Are and Harry's Hunni collided approaching the home turn checking Harry's Hunni and severely checking Way Things Are which tailed off as a result.  All Liquored Up crossed to the rail in the home straight and checked off Pillar Creek as a result.  Race Roquette and Pop's A Wizard collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Destini Ricardo and Fess Crockett collided several times approaching the winning post.

Destini Ricardo was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mrs. J. Rinaldi, the representative of Destini Ricardo regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

Way Things Are was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left thigh muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

All Liquored Up was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. S. Melville, the trainer of All Liquored Up regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Fess Crockett, the winner of the event.

Mr. D. Lowe, trainer of Kalimna Express declared a new weight of 32.1kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Kalimna Express last raced at 30.8kgs.

Mr. I. Robinson, trainer of Cosmic George declared a new weight of 30.5kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Cosmic George last raced at 31.4kgs.

Miss Adok and Kalimna Express were slow to begin.  Monkey Year and Jack's Alouette collided approaching the first turn checking Monkey Year.  Cosmic George crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Miss Adok and Trademark Bliss.  Kalimna Express checked off Trademark Bliss on the first turn.  Cosmic George checked off Jack's Alouette approaching the home turn.

Kalimna Express was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right monkey muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Monkey Year was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left back muscle.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Mahjong Baby, the winner of the event.

Ms. S. Thomas, trainer of Benny Boy Magic declared a new weight of 30.4kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Benny Boy Magic last raced at 31.6kgs.

Full Of Charm was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Flick Some Cash and Storm Of All collided soon after the start.  Rangiora and Trick Of Light collided approaching the first turn checking Trick Of Light.  Storm Of All and Jessie Oh collided approaching the first turn.  Rangiora, Benny Boy Magic and Storm Of All collided on the first turn checking Flick Some Cash and Storm Of All and severely checking Benny Boy Magic which lost considerable ground as a result.  Rangiora and Jessie Oh collided approaching the home turn.  Flick Some Cash checked off Storm Of All on the home turn.  Flick Some Cash and Storm Of All collided in the home straight.

Benny Boy Magic was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left quadriceps.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Jessie Oh, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Waikiki Creek.

Waikiki Creek and Hemene collided soon after the start checking Hemene.  Dynamite Zara crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Ima Terror, Nikita's Marlow and Rival Scar.  Rival Scar, Full Blown Turbo and Waikiki Creek collided entering the back straight checking Full Blown Turbo.  Ima Terror and Waikiki Creek collided approaching the home turn.

Hemene was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left thigh muscle.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Time Taker was slow to begin.  Rex On and Blue Ivy collided soon after the start checking Blue Ivy.  Molly Chapta, Banjo Barbie and Rex On collided approaching the first turn checking Banjo Barbie.  Molly Chapta checked off Rex On on the first turn.  Blue Ivy and Time Taker collided on the home turn.  Tricky Tron and Red Tone collided entering the home straight.  Tricky Tron checked off Red Tone in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Molly Chapta, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lektra Danger.

Ace Gone Wild was quick to begin.  Gundy's Gold and My Dolly Molly collided soon after the start.  Lektra Danger checked off Don's Racer approaching the first turn.  Lana Lass and Kilty's Tiger collided approaching the home turn checking Lana Lass.

Stewards spoke to Ms. R. Sprague and issued her with a reprimand for her failure to catch the greyhound Lana Lass, pursuant to GAR 48. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Power Sensation.

Be Hopeful was slow to begin.  Destini Seahorse, Danny Brook, Power Sensation and Destini Baby collided approaching the first turn checking Danny Brook.  Destini Seahorse, Power Sensation and Destini Baby collided entering the back straight checking Power Sensation and Destini Baby.  Be Hopeful checked off Power Sensation approaching the home turn.  Shout Out Loud failed to pursue the lure with due commitment in the home straight.

Shout Out Loud was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.  Trainer, Ms. L. Cookson declined to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Ms. L. Cookson, the trainer of the greyhound Shout Out Loud regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1), Stewards charged Shout Out Loud with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Ms. Cookson pleaded guilty to the charge.  Shout Out Loud was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Zaynabi.

Atomiser and Riverdale Tarzan were slow to begin.  Dyna Zaynabi, Ginza Lion, Bryden Lady and Major Blast collided soon after the start checking Bryden Lady and Major Blast.  Atomiser and Bryden Lady collided on the first turn checking Atomiser.  Fancy Talon and Dyna Zaynabi collided on the home turn.  Riverdale Tarzan and Swift Fozz collided on the home turn.  Fancy Talon checked off Dyna Zaynabi entering the home straight.  Riverdale Tarzan and Dyna Zaynabi collided entering the home straight.  Fancy Talon checked off Swift Fozz in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Magic Rusty.

Gold Trail was slow to begin.  Windmills, Tally Ho Tink and Destini Teerex collided soon after the start.  Magic Rusty checked off Razzle Oak approaching the first turn.  Tally Ho Tink and Destini Teerex collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn.  Gold Trail, Magic Rusty and Mudslinger collided on the home turn checking Magic Rusty.

Destini Teerex was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left deltoid muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Deadset Jet.

Winteretein was quick to begin.  Amlin Mystique was slow to begin.  Deadset Jet and Little Mix collided soon after the start.  Ima Tomahawk, Paragon Diamond, Deadset Jet, Little Mix and Maximum Maddy collided on the first turn checking Ima Tomahawk, Deadset Jet and Winterstein.  Paragon Diamond checked off Little Mix approaching the home turn checking Maximum Maddy.

A pre-race sample was taken from Don's Shy Girl.

Cosmic Wish and Fiery Miss were slow to begin.  Cosmic Wish checked off Fiery Miss approaching the home turn.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trial Results

Stewards spoke to Mr. L. Wright, the trainer of Ava Crowder regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Ava Crowder last raced on 11th April 2016.  Mr. Wright stated that the greyhound was returning to race after an extended spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Ava Crowder trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 1, weight 25.5kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.39.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.75 lengths.  Ava Crowder was cleared.

Stewards spoke to Ms. L. Desmond, the trainer of With A Whisper regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  With A Whisper last raced on 26th September 2016.  Ms. Desmond stated that the greyhound was returning to race after injuries to both its back muscles.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, With A Whisper trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 3, weight 28.0kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.39.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.75 lengths.  With A Whisper was cleared.