Allen Zero and Rodeo were slow to begin and collided on the first turn.  Rodeo checked off Coffee Boy approaching the home turn.  Rodeo and Allen Zero collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Ishmy Brother, the winner of the event.

Okay Pumpkin was quick to begin.  Long Live Sid went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Adala Prince was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Jayanti and Beljay Lilac collided on the first turn.  Jayanti raced wide on the home turn.  Full Moon checked off Mac entering the home straight.  Beljay Lilac raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mac, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Dedes, the trainer of Downing Street regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Downing Street last raced on 15th December, 2016.  Mr. Dedes stated that the greyhound was returning to race after injuries to both its wrists.

Delta's Magic and My Girl Lois were quick to begin.  Fire Boss and Parto's Digit were slow to begin.  Downing Street and Day Walker collided approaching the first turn checking Downing Street.  Downing Street checked off Elite Cheeky on the first turn and again entering the home straight causing Downing Street to race wide.  Elite Cheeky checked off Day Walker approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Delta's Magic, the winner of the event.

Cindeen Jates was quick to begin.  Big Butterbean was slow to begin.  Ruby Red Eden and Klemo collided on the home turn.  Klemo and Big Butterbean collided entering the home straight.  Big Butterbean raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Cindeen Jates, the winner of the event.

Santana, Goomac Keats, Spyfection and Noaki Colour were quick to begin.  Shadow Diamond and Pacific Power were slow to begin.  Princess Sage galloped on the heels of Goomac Keats approaching the first turn.  Santana and Goomac Keats collided approaching the first turn checking Goomac Keats and severely checking Spyfection.  Noaki Colour galloped on the heels of Santana on the first turn checking Spyfection and severely checking Santana which lost considerable ground checking Spyfection as a result.  Goomac Keats, Gats As Promised and Shadow Diamond collided on the first turn.  Santana raced wide in the home straight.

Santana was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right triangle muscle and a spike wound to its right hind foot.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Noaki Colour was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a lost/torn nail to its left hind foot.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Pacific Power, the winner of the event.

Charlie Haze and Hot Wires were quick to begin.  Row Tay Tom was slow to begin.  Le Freak checked off Dreamy Julian on the first turn.  Torh Minter and Dreamy Julian collided on the first turn.  Charlie Haze and Hot Wires collided entering the home straight.  Torh Minter and Le Freak collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Lou's Dreams, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sandtrack Sniper.

Dynamic Deano was quick to begin.  Sandtrack Sniper and Junia were slow to begin.  Mahlo Miracle was very slow to begin (5 lengths).  Sandtrack Sniper checked off Dynamic Deano on the first turn.  Pistol checked off Dynamic Deano on the first turn checking Pistol and Sandtrack Sniper.  Westcoast Boy checked off Dynamic Deano approaching the home turn.  Westcoast Boy and Dynamic Deano collided approaching the winning post.

Junia was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. A re-vet was subsequently declined.

Stewards spoke to Ms. R. Busuttil, the trainer of the greyhound Junia.  Stewards deemed the performance of Junia unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71, Stewards directed that Junia must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Palladino, the winner of the event.

Mr. R. Conway, trainer of Galloping Kriste declared a new weight of 26.3kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Galloping Kriste last raced at 27.5kgs on the 5/01/2017.

Empress Rose was quick to begin.  Scarlet Evader, Galloping Kriste, Caro's Arrow and Amaroo Bazinga were slow to begin.  Galloping Kriste and Scarlet Evader collided approaching the first turn.  Belron Gaz and Renaldo collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds and causing Belron Gaz to stumble.  Amaroo Bazinga checked off Renaldo on the home turn; Amaroo Bazinga raced wide as a result.  Amaroo Bazinga and Renaldo collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Empress Rose, the winner of the event.

Mr. D. Brown, trainer of Coolgirl Miss declared a new weight of 29.1kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Coolgirl Miss last raced at 27.9kgs on the 27/02/2017.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jen's Magic.

Give Away King and Grey Magic were quick to begin.  Coolgirl Miss was slow to begin.  Kylie's Boy and Sunset Kay collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Clickin' Gears and He's A Freebie collided on the first turn severely checking He's A Freebie.  Coolgirl Miss and Kylie's Boy collided on the first turn.  Jen's Magic and Give Away King collided on the home turn checking Give Away King which raced wide as a result.  Sunset Kay checked off He's A Freebie in the home straight causing Sunset Kay and Kylie's Boy to collide.

A sample was taken from Clickin' Gears, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Abela, the representative of My Echidna regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  My Echidna last raced on 29th December, 2016.  Mr. Abela stated that the greyhound was returning to race after a spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mimicry.

She's Smoking and Mimicry were slow to begin.  Off Her Rocker and Crystal Shell collided soon after the start.  Off Her Rocker checked off My Echidna on the first turn.  Mimicry galloped on the heels of Off Her Rocker approaching the home turn checking Off Her Rocker.  Off Her Rocker checked off Mimicry entering the home straight.  My Echidna checked off Time To Launch in the home straight.

A sample was taken from My Echidna, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Borradale, the trainer of Optima Semper regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Optima Semper last raced on 23rd October, 2016.  Mr. Borradale stated that the greyhound was returning to race after being on season.  Mr. Borradale also declared a new weight of 27.9kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Optima Semper last raced at 25.9kgs on the 23/10/2016.

Stewards spoke to Mr. L. Lacy, the trainer of Dodger's Beauty regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dodger's Beauty last raced on 27th October, 2016.  Mr. Lacy stated that the greyhound was returning to race after a toe injury and a change of trainer.  Mr. Lacy also declared a new weight of 27.6kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Dodger's Beauty last raced at 26.1kgs 27/10/2016.

Darbain Flash and Elite Eliana were slow to begin.  Zinda Neveelk and Iggy Wiggy collided approaching the first turn checking Zinda Neveelk.  Nanny's Poppy and Iggy Wiggy collided approaching the first turn checking Nanny's Poppy and Vegas Dealer.  Iggy Wiggy checked off Optima Semper approaching the home turn.  Optima Semper and Iggy Wiggy collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Zinda Neveelk, the winner of the event.

Bonta Magic and Blue Cat Wombat were slow to begin.  Admire Black, Sunset Queen, Bonta Magic and Blue Cat Wombat collided on the first turn checking Admire Black, Sunset Queen and Bonta Magic.  Blue Cat Wombat and Gotcha Mate collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Maderra, the winner of the event.