Mr P Pollutro, the trainer of Bandit's Girls decalred a new weight of 31.1kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2). Bandit's Girl's last raced at 32.7kgs.

No Road and Scanez Jewel were slow to begin.  Shakey Benz and Select Shadow collided soon after the start.  Shakey Benz and Scanez Jewel collided approaching the home turn.  Magic Karma and Select Shadow collided approaching the home turn.  Magic Karma eased on the home turn severely checking Select Shadow; Magic Karma and Select Shadow raced wide as a result.

Magic Karma was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 4, it was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Ms. R. Busuttil, the representative of the greyhound Magic Karma regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1), stewards charged Magic Karma with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Ms. Busuttil pleaded guilty to the charge.  Magic Karma was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR (A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Bandit's Girls was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right triangle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Dr. Lachie was quick to begin.  Lunar Magic, Aeroplane Benny and Uncle Barney were slow to begin.  Uncle Barney, Aeroplane Benny and Mates Blue collided soon after the start.  Quincey Mc Goo, Chad's Big Boy and Mates Blue collided approaching the first turn checking Chad's Big Boy.  Quincey Mc Goo and Mates Blue collided on the first turn severely checking Quincey Mc Goo.  Dr. Lachie and Uncle Barney collided on the first turn.  Uncle Barney lost ground over the concluding stages of the event.

Uncle Barney was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right groin.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Quincey Mc Goo was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Night Fox and Arvo's Steva were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Bluehawk Burst crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Karshan, Night Fox, Spitfire Road, Eat My Shorts and Select Scott.  Maddi checked off Karshan on the first turn.  Select Scott checked off Bluehawk Burst on the first turn. Maddi and Eat My Shorts collided on the first turn checking Arvo's Steva and severely checking Eat My Shorts.

Select Scott was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound and sand toe to its right front foot.  No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Bluehawk Burst, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lucky Chic.

Weowna Jet and White Diamond were slow to begin.  Bella Vitali and Lucky Chic collided soon after the start checking Lucky Chic.  Mr. Nasty Time and Zahra Bella collided approaching the first turn checking Mr. Nasty Time.  Bella Vitali checked off Thorn And Roses on the first turn.  Mr. Nasty Time and Thorn And Roses collided on the first turn checking Thorn And Roses.  Bella Vitali and White Diamond collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Mr. Nasty Time, the winner of the event.

Lonesome Dude and Lord Somersby were quick to begin.  Gas A Light was slow to begin.  Lonesome Dude crossed to the outside approaching the first turn checking Lord Somersby and Magic Bit.  Gas A Light galloped on the heels of Magic Bit on the first turn checking Magic Bit.  Gas A Light faltered approaching the home turn and pulled up as a result.  Lord Somersby eased approaching the home turn checking Lonesome Dude.

Gas A Light was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured right hock.  The greyhound was humanely euthanised.

Lord Somersby was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right calf.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms. C. McMillan, the trainer of the greyhound Lord Somersby regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1), stewards charged Lord Somersby with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Ms. McMillan pleaded guilty to the charge.  Lord Somersby was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR (A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tekki Hail.

Just Gus, Yaramundi Domino and Tekki Hail were slow to begin.  Tekki Hail and Cash Ownly collided approaching the first turn.  Tekki Hail, Cash Ownly and Dr. Taylor collided approaching the first turn checking Dr. Taylor and Tekki Hail.  Aston Park and Dr. Nicholas collided approaching the first turn.  Dr. Taylor and Cash Ownly collided approaching the home turn checking Cash Ownly and severely checking Dr. Taylor.  Tekki Hail and Cash Ownly collided entering the home straight.  Dr. Taylor and Cash Ownly collided approaching the winning post.

Mr. I. Dann, the trainer of Iona Machine declared a new weight of 30.2kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2). Iona Machine last raced at 29.0kgs.

Sonic Fear and Lone Gun were slow to begin.  Lone Gun checked off Buckle Up Nikki approaching the first turn.  Sonic Fear and Lone Gun collided on the first turn checking Sonic Fear.  Sonic Fear and Savage Storm collided on the first turn checking Savage Storm.

Roxy's Pride was slow to begin.  Roxy's Pride, Fantasy McQueen, Black Selandra and Show Dawn collided approaching the first turn checking Roxy's Pride, Black Selandra and Show Dawn.  Dark Avenger and Diamond Ed collided approaching the first turn checking Dark Avenger.  Wadelock Bill galloped on the heels of Dark Avenger approaching the first turn checking Roxy's Pride.  Show Dawn and Black Selandra collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Show Dawn and Black Selandra raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.  Fantasy McQueen and Dark Avenger collided in the home straight.

Burnsy's Sue and All About Ash were slow to begin.  Scary Sister, All About Ash and Arvo's Samaras collided soon after the start checking Scary Sister and All About Ash.  Burnsy's Sue, Riverside Shaz and All About Ash collided approaching the first turn checking Riverside Shaz and All About Ash and severely checking Burnsy's Sue.  Meggs Rawson and Kayla Las collided on the first turn checking Meggs Rawson.  All About Ash checked off Arvo's Samaras approaching the home turn.  Riverside Shaz and Arvo's Samaras collided on the home turn.  Burnsy's Sue raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ninetymile Ace.

Mercury Benz was quick to begin.  Ninetymile Ace and Kiyoshi were slow to begin.  Parkfield Shower and Ninetymile Ace collided soon after the start.  Molly Walker crossed to the rail approaching the first turn.  Mercury Benz and Shazmal collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds; Mercury Benz stumbled and lost considerable ground as a result.  Burnsy's Sam and Parkfield Shower collided entering the home straight.  Fallen Star and Kiyoshi raced wide in the home straight.

Mercury Benz was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right triangle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards noted Miss Ainsleigh, trained by Mr C Feltham has not raced since 14 April, 2015. Miss Ainsleigh completed a satisfactory trial at Cranbourne on 10 February, 2015 where it was stated that the greyhound had been on season and changed kennel during this time. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Groover Groover.

Futurist, Marvey and Doogie Boy were slow to begin.  Miss Ainsleigh and Groover Groover collided soon after the start.  Futurist, Marvey and All About Arby collided approaching the first turn checking Marvey.  Futurist, All About Arby and Fury Road collided approaching the first turn checking Fury Road.  All About Arby checked off Doogie Boy on the first turn.  Marvey and All About Arby collided approaching the home turn.  Marvey checked off All About Arby entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr B Scott, the handler of Beljay Belle regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Beljay Belle last raced 30 August, 2015. Mr Scott stated that the greyhound had been on season and also suffered a number of soft tissue injuries resulting in a lengthy spell. Beljay Belle has been trialling in preparation for her return to racing and Mr Scott is happy with her progress.

Arvo's Violet was slow to begin.  Beljay Belle, Miss Mathieson and Acquitted collided soon after the start.  Famous Seamus checked off Miss Mathieson approaching the first turn checking Miss Mathieson.  Beljay Belle and Acquitted collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Hit The Beat crossed to the rail on the first turn and collided with Worthy Reab.  Worthy Reab galloped on the heels of Hit The Beat approaching the home turn checking Worthy Reab.  Radley's Reality and Hit The Beat collided on the home turn.

Famous Seamus was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trials

Trial 1

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Sultana, the trainer of Gaelic Flame regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Gaelic Flame last raced on 11th May 2015.  Mr. Sultana stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of trainer.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Gaelic Flame trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 1, weight 34.0kgs.  The greyhound was placed 5th, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.80.  The greyhound was beaten in excess of 20 lengths.  Gaelic Flame was not cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Sultana, the trainer of Gaelic Flight regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Gaelic Flight last raced on 11th May 2015.  Mr. Sultana stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of kennel.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Gaelic Flight trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 3, weight 38.2kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.80.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 19 lengths.  Gaelic Flight was cleared.

Wasabi Princess trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 5, weight 26.8kgs.  The greyhound was placed 3rd, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.80.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 12 lengths.  Wasabi Princess was cleared.

King Farouk trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 8, weight 32.4kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 22.80. The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.75 lengths.  King Farouk was cleared.

Trial 2

Blonde Nellie trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 1, weight 27.5kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.93.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 13 lengths.  Blonde Nellie was not cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Westerlo, the handler of Bling Worthy regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Bling Worthy's only start was on 21st June 2015 at Lang Lang Coursing.  Mr J. Westerlo stated that the greyhound has not had an official race start, however competed at the coursing in June, 2015.   Pursuant to GAR 77A, Bling Worthy trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 4, weight 35.0kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.93.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.25 lengths.  Bling Worthy was cleared.

Aston Gaudi trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 8, weight 31.3kgs.  The greyhound was placed 1st, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.93. The greyhound won by a margin of 0.25 lengths.  Aston Gaudi was cleared.