Stewards spoke to Mr T Cortese after he was late to arrive at the kennels to prepare Smiley Girl for this event. Mr Cortese's explanation was noted and Steward's took no further action on this occasion.

Challis Jack, Tigrato, Dusty Leads, Miata Gold and Muirsheen Durkin were slow to begin.  Redbeard and Smiley Girl collided soon after the start, checking Smiley Girl.  Tigrato and Dusty Leads collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Dusty Leads and Muirsheen Durkin raced wide on the first turn.  Smiley Girl checked off Challis Jack approaching the second turn.  Smiley Girl checked off Miata Gold on the second turn.  Dusty Leads raced wide on the third turn, home turn and in the home straight.  Muirsheen Durkin raced wide in the home straight.

Pinky Bale went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Why Not Barrel, Lightning Larico, Yuzuki Mikado and Bolly Bale were slow to begin.  Bolly Bale crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Yuzuki Mikado, Lightning Larico and Why Not Barrel.  Nancy Botwin and Fawn Mantra collided approaching the first turn, checking Fawn Mantra.  Texan Clear Way and Nancy Botwin collidedon the first turn, checking Nancy Botwin which stumbled as a result.  Yuzuki Mikado checked off Why Not Barrel approaching the second turn.  Why Not Barrel checked off Lightning Larico on the second turn.  Nancy Botwin, Lightning Larico and Bolly Bale collided in the home straight, checking Nancy Botwin and Lightning Bale. Nancy Botwin tired in the home straight. 

A sample was taken from Texan Clear Way - the winner of the event.  

Nancy Botwin was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke with Mrs M Rudd, the handler of Nancy Botwin regarding the greyhound's performance over the concluding stages of the event. Mrs Rudd stated the greyhound was having her first try over the 525m and subsequently tired in the home straight. Stewards noted the explanation. 

A pre race sample was taken from Elsa Bale.

Elsa Bale went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Bopa Allen and Prue Jay collided soon after the start, checking Prue Jay.  Zall Over and Lektra Uncut collided soon after the start, checking Zall Over.  Zall Over, Addictive Drew and Brindle Audrey collided approaching the first turn, checking Addictive Drew.  Bopa Allen and Prue Jay collided on the first turn, checking Prue Jay.  Dick Dastardly raced wide on the first turn.  Addictive Drew checked off Brindle Audrey on the second turn, checking Elsa Bale.  Brindle Audrey and Bopa Allen collided approaching the winning post, checking Bopa Allen.

A pre race sample was taken from Simply Vivacious.

Addictive Bryce was quick to begin.  Tell Me Ma and Zipping Laura were slow to begin.  Jonny Bravo, Addictive Bryce and Tekki Hail collided on the first turn, checking Jonny Bravo, Addictive Bryce, Tekki Hail and Tell Me Ma, causing Tell Me Ma to race wide as a result.  Addictive Bryce and Zipping Laura collided on the second turn, checking Zipping Laura.  Tekki Hail and Zipping Laura collided on the third turn, checking Zipping Laura.  Jonny Bravo checked off Zipping Laura on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr C Schembri, the trainer of Amaroo Crack It regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Amaroo Crack It last raced 20 Oct, 2015. Mr Schembri stated that the greyhound had been spelled after sustaining metacarpal injuries. 

Movie Fever was quick to begin.  Movie Fever and Flying Kayla collided on the first turn, checking Flying Kayla.  Kokoda Moon, Flying Kayla and Honeycomb Smooth collided on the second turn, checking all three greyhounds.  Flying Kayla and Honeycomb Smooth collided on the fourth turn, checking Flying Kayla.  Movie Fever and Bobbi Delicious collided several times in the back straight and raced wide.  Movie Fever tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Amaroo Crack It was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Movie Fever was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left fore toe, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr C Schembri, the trainer of Amaroo Crack It regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the second turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr T Dailly, the handler of Movie Fever regarding the greyhound's performance over the concluding stages of the event. Mr Dailly stated that the Movie Fever had not been tried over the 699m since arriving in their kennel. Following tonight's run, he did not feel the greyhound can comfortably run the distance and will be kept at a more suitable journey. Stewards noted the explanation and injury sustained. 

Allen Marky was quick to begin.  Good Judge Buddy was slow to begin.  Apatchy Racer and Sam Toocan collided approaching the first turn, causing Sam Toocan to check off Dromore's Pearl, checking Kirabilli Myrtle and Bashir.  Sam Toocan and Dromore's Pearl collided on the second turn, checking Dromore's Pearl and Kirabilli Myrtle.  Hot Patootie eased approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Allen Marky - the winner of the event.

Hot Patootie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found, and Mr V Gay, trainer of the greyhound, declined the stewards offer of a re-vet.

Stewards spoke to Mr V Gay, the trainer of the greyhound Hot Patootie regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Hot Patootie with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr V Gay pleaded guilty to the charge, Hot Patootie was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Cranbourne 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.

Jet Mikado was slow to begin.  Allen Zhara, Andrej's and River Crossing collided soon after the start, checking River Crossing.  Airbound, Allen Zhara and Andrej's collided approaching the first turn, checking Airbound and Andrej's.  Gia galloped on the heels of Airbound on the first turn, checking Gia, Andrej's and River Crossing, causing River Crossing to race wide as a result.  Allen Zhara and Plaza Girl collided on the first turn.  Allen Zhara checked off Crackerjack Andy on the second turn, checking Allen Zhara and Jet Mikado.  Andrej's and River Crossing collided in the back straight, checking both greyhounds.  Crackerjack Andy faltered approaching the winning post, severely checking Jet Mikado and Plaza Girl.

Crackerjack Andy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left metacarpal, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Jet Mikado was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained spike wounds to the left calf.  No stand down period was imposed.

Ms M Barber was reminded of her responsibilities after failing to ensure the correct rug was placed on Jet Mikado in this event. 

Ms S Combridge (Kennel Supervisor), Mr D Humphries (Parade Steward) and Mr I Kennedy (Steward) were all reminded of their responsibilities to ensure all greyhounds are wearing their correct rugs prior to leaving the kennelling area.

Sweet About Lola was slow to begin.  Sonic Pirate, Ikaku Bale, Zipping Geoff and Money Come Back collided soon after the start, checking Zipping Geoff.  Lawman checked off Zigstar on the first turn.  Sonic Pirate checked off Lawman on the second turn, checking Money Come Back.  Ikaku Bale and Lawman collided on the third turn, checking Lawman.  Lawman and Zipping Geoff collided on the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Sonic Pirate and Sweet About Lola raced wide in the home straight.

Go Little Pebble was quick to begin.  Ell's Belle, Nidge, Burnsy's Sam and Thorn And Roses collided soon after the start.  Ell's Belle contacted the running rail approaching the first turn, severely checking Burnsy's Sam.  No Road crossed to the rail on the first turn, severely checking Thorn And Roses, Nidge and Ell's Belle, causing Thorn And Roses to falter and tail off as a result.  Shake The Night raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Nidge was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right back muscle, a 30 day stand down period was imposed.

Thorn And Roses was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured right scapula, a 30 day stand down period was imposed.

Oaklands was slow to begin.  Izumi and Enchanted Lass collided on the first turn, checking Enchanted Lass.  Little Sport and Oaklands collided on the first turn and again on the home turn.  Enchanted Lass checked off Izumi entering the home straight, checking Wisen Up.  Little Sport, Enchanted Lass and Wisen Up collided in the home straight, checking Wisen Up.

Stewards spoke to Mrs T Jones, the trainer of Twistex with regard to the consistency in which Twistex has been racing over the past week. Mrs Jones informed stewards that the Twistex is a short course greyhound who benefits from regular trialling and racing and has been trained this way throughout his career. Mrs Jones also stated that Twistex is vetted on a weekly basis by Dr Michael Bell. Twistex underwent a thorough veterinary examination during kennelling and passed fit to race. 

Tekki Lightning, Snow Mistake and Twistex were quick to begin.  Snow Mistake and Twistex collided approaching the first turn, checking Twistex and Ruthless Stagger.  Twistex checked off Tekki Lightning on the first turn, checking Ruthless Stagger and Why Not Mick.  Tekki Lightning and Soda Anne collided on the home turn.  Tekki Lightning and My Baby Porscha collided approaching the winning post, checking Tekki Lightning, Twistex, Ruthless Stagger and Why Not Mick.

Ruthless Stagger was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained lacerations to the left fore leg, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Scarlet Black.

Groover Groover, Zipline Marjen and Oscar's Champ were quick to begin.  Groover Groover, Scarlet Black, Stroke Of Genius and Zelemar Zonk collided approaching the first turn, checking Stroke Of Genius and Zelemar Zonk.  Stroke Of Genius checked off Scarlet Black on the home turn.  Annunaki and Oscar's Champ collided entering the home straight, checking Oscar's Champ.  Scarlet Black, Zipline Marjen and Emily's Kitty raced wide in the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Heston Lodge trialled over the 311m from box 5, weight 34.6kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 18.28, the greyhound won by a margin of 4 lengths. Heston Lodge was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to D Cortese, the trainer of Call Me Scary regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Call Me Scary last raced on 5 August 2015. D Cortese stated that the greyhound was resuming from being put on a trial at coursing.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Call Me Scary trialled over the 311m from box 1, weight 27.9kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 18.28, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4 lengths. Call Me Scary was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to C Morris, the trainer of Travlouliza regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Travlouliza last raced on 10 June 2015. C Morris stated that the greyhound was resuming from a fractured right hock.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Travlouliza trialled over the 311m from box 8, weight 27.1kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 18.28, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.5 lengths. Travlouliza was cleared.