MEETING COMMENTS:

The GRV Hot Weather Policy was implemented for this meeting (kennel temperature 18.3, humidity 60%).

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Coast was slow to begin.  Sisco Wander and Spring Bumblebee collided soon after the start.  Coast checked off Arabella Figg soon after the start.  She's No Manic and Arabella Figg collided approaching the first turn checking Arabella Figg.  Militant Chief checked off Bopa Allen on the first turn checking She's No Manic, Coast and Arabella Figg.  Militant Chief and She's No Manic collided on the first turn, severely checking both greyhounds.  Militant Chief and She's No Manic collided entering the back straight.  Bopa Allen and Spring Bumblebee collided several times on the third turn.  Bracket Creep and Arabella Figg collided approaching the home turn checking Bracket Creep.

Militant Chief was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left monkey muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Destini Soprano was slow to begin.  Master Bekim and Felton Bale collided soon after the start.  Master Bekim, Felton Bale and Destini Wildfire collided approaching the first turn checking Master Bekim and Felton Bale. Destini Soprano checked off Destini Scorcher on the first turn checking Master Bekim and Felton Bale.  Oscar Beam checked off Destini Scorcher on the third turn checking Destini Soprano.  Dyna Irminus and Unique Replica collided entering the home straight.  Oscar Beam checked off Destini Scorcher in the home straight. 

Unique Replica was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to the right calf muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Gee Joon was slow to begin.  Made First, Allen Zhara and Maximum Melva collided soon after the start.  Sisco Gillie and Neville Bale collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Gee Joon and Made First collided on the first turn.  Maximum Melva and Allen Zhara collided on the first turn.  Sisco Gillie and Neville Bale collided on the third turn.  Neville Bale galloped on the heels of Major Spoils on the third turn checking both greyhounds.  Major Spoils and Gee Joon collided approaching the home turn.  Major Spoils checked off Made First on the home turn checking Maximum Melva.

Major Spoils was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to the right hamstring, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Gawker Bale, the winner of the event.

Turbo Chief was slow to begin.  Crackerjack Pest and Kilty Express collided soon after the start.  Turbo Chief and Heaps Of Boloney collided approaching the first turn checking Heaps Of Boloney.  Crackerjack Pest, Kilty Express and Vanger Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Kilty Express and Vanger Bale.  Kilty Express and Vanger Bale collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn.  Kilty Express and Heaps Of Boloney collided in the back straight, severely checking Kilty Express.  Vanger Bale and Turbo Chief collided on the third turn checking Turbo Chief.

Kilty Express was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Samples were taken from the following placegetters:  Timmy's Entity (1st) and Crackerjack Pest (2nd).

Lady Torah, Asa Flying Spur and Lunar Eclipse were slow to begin.  Asa Flying Spur and Lunar Eclipse collided soon after the start.  Iyliss Bale and Spring Grace collided soon after the start and again on the first turn checking Lady Torah and Asa Flying Spur.  Lady Torah, Iyliss Bale and Spring Grace collided approaching the second turn.

A sample was taken from Dyna Juggler, the winner of the event.

Mepunga Rosie, Snakebite Bale and Dyna Double One collided soon after the start checking Snakebite Bale.  Snakebite Bale checked off Allen Membo approaching the first turn.  Snakebite Bale and Snooky collided on the second turn and again on the third turn.

Opus Forte was slow to begin.  Not Held checked off Rare Pearl soon after the start.  Tiggerlong Katut and Showtime Mystery collided approaching the first turn.  Le Luca checked off Tywin Bale on the first turn checking Showtime Mystery and Not Held.

Gary Doogan checked off Sisco Rage soon after the start.  Lektra Utopia and Lyka Allen collided approaching the first turn checking Lyka Allen.  Ima Lonely Boy, Lektra Utopia and Lyka Allen collided on the first turn checking Lektra Utopia, Lyka Allen, Jailor Bale and Crackerjack Burn.  Lektra Utopia and Lyka Allen collided approaching the second turn checking Lyka Allen.  Gary Doogan and Jailor Bale collided on the second turn checking Jailor Bale and Crackerjack Burn.  Gary Doogan and Jailor Bale collided approaching the third turn checking Jailor Bale.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Macaloney.

Tron Bradman was slow to begin.  Dyna Krypto, Macaloney and Mafalda Hopkirk collided soon after the start checking Macaloney.  Crackerjack Bob and Yeates Bale collided on the first turn checking Yeates Bale, which raced wide as a result.  Wince Allen and Mafalda Hopkirk collided in the back straight checking Wince Allen.  Tron Bradman and Dyna Krypto collided in the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Dyna Krypto checked off Tron Bradman on the second turn.

Headline, Helga Bale, What's Up Herbie, Eli's Jet and Mrs. Huang collided soon after the start checking Headline, Helga Bale and What's Up Herbie.  What's Up Herbie checked off Dyna Jonah approaching the first turn checking Dyna Jonah and Helga Bale.  Asa Hard Knox and Mrs. Huang collided on the first turn checking Mrs. Huang.  Darpa Bale and Eli's Jet collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Headline and Helga Bale collided entering the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Helga Bale and Eli's Jet collided entering the home straight checking Helga Bale.

A sample was taken from Asa Hard Knox, the winner of the event.

Spanky's Legacy was slow to begin.  Penelopes Cruzn went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Fizzy Bale crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Spanky's Legacy.  Brilliant Shot crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Houston Bale and Coolan Boy.  Penelopes Cruzn, Noosa Jet, Young Henry, Houston Bale and Coolan Boy collided on the second turn checking Houston Bale.  Spanky's Legacy and Fizzy Bale collided on the second turn.  Penelopes Cruzn and Noosa Jet collided on the second turn checking Young Henry, Houston Bale, Spanky's Legacy and Fizzy Bale.  Noosa Jet and Coolan Boy collided approaching the third turn.  Young Henry and Coolan Boy collided approaching the winning post.

Young Henry was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured left hock and was humanely euthanised.

A pre-race sample was taken from Funky Pirate.

Folio Bale, Gia and Destini Firebird collided soon after the start checking Destini Firebird.  Texas Tommy crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Funky Pirate and Tronnie Oldfield.  Maximum Chez and Texas Tommy collided on the first turn and again on the second turn checking Maximum Chez.  Tronnie Oldfield and Folio Bale collided on the first turn checking Folio Bale.  Funky Pirate checked off Maximum Chez approaching the second turn.  Folio Bale and Gia collided in the home straight.

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Zoom Top to be held on 20th February.  The official box draw is as follows:

1    No Donuts

2    Seeking Justice

3     Ryno's Raider

4     Come On Fantasy

5     Luna Jinx

6     Lady Toy

7     Ada Mary

8     Bourbski Fever

Res   Kilkee Flex

Res  Beks

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Temlee to be held on 20th February.  The official box draw is as follows:

1    Unlawful Entry

2    Fantastic Spiral

3    Cash In Motion

4    Zambora Brockie

5    Dalgetty

6    Above All

7    Shared Equity

8    Elfen Bale

Res   Asa Flying Spur

Res  Fantastic Skye

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Rookie Rebel to be held on 20th February.  The official box draw is as follows: 

1    Dyna Double One

2    Xtreme Knocka

3    Moreira

4    Polijuice Potion

5    Sisco Rage

6    Grand Intention

7    Norm The Storm

8    Lithgow Panther

Res  Cosmic Owl

Res  Emrys