Stewards spoke to Mrs. H. Hartigan, the trainer of Cyclone Dottie regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cyclone Dottie last raced on 25th October 2015.  Mrs. Hartigan stated that Cyclone Dottie was resuming racing after being on season.

Hoi Polloi and Daintree Teacake collided soon after the start.  Dortmunder checked off Hoi Polloi approaching the first turn.  Bob On checked off Monterra on the first turn checking Hoi Polloi.  Monterra galloped on the heels of Etoile De Mer on the first turn checking Etoile De Mer and Axel Boy.  Etoile De Mer and Axel Boy collided approaching the home turn.  Dortmunder checked off Cyclone Dottie in the home straight and raced wide as a result.

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

Benny's Promise checked off Paddy Macs soon after the start.  Paddy Macs crossed to the inside on the first turn checking Darley Millions, Connemara Xav, Flyin' Les Fergi, Milwalcar and Day Breaker.  Day Breaker and Milwalcar collided approaching the second turn checking Milwalcar.  Day Breaker checked off Connemara Xav on the second turn.

A sample was taken from Tantrum Tommy, the winner of the event.

Mr. D. Sheridan, trainer of Ram Raider was fined the sum of $50 for failing to ensure the registration papers/registration card were produced for the greyhound pursuant to GAR 33.

Jadu, Ram Raider and Dolce Ventu were slow to begin.  Glen Quagmire and Jadu collided soon after the start.  Ray's Rosie, Jadu and Ram Raider collided soon after the start.  Mum Said No and Ray's Rosie collided approaching the first turn.  Mum Said No and Satin Ice collided on the first turn checking Satin Ice and Ram Raider; Ray's Rosie fell as a result.  Glen Quagmire raced wide on the home turn.  Mum Said No and Glen Quagmire collided in the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mrs. K. Tabb, the trainer of Lektra Burst regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Lektra Burst last raced on 18th October 2015.  Mrs. Tabb stated that Lektra Burst was resuming racing following a change of kennels.  Mrs.Tabb declared a new weight of 36.0kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Lektra Burst last raced at 34.5kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Show Mullo.

Bazz Kebab was slow to begin.  Big Show Mullo, Cosmic Jam and Atlas Tinkabell collided approaching the first turn severely checking Cosmic Jam which fell as a result.  Lektra Burst and Kinloch Creek collided approaching the first turn.  Scorching Fella checked off Dulcet Sound on the first turn.  Bazz Kebab and Atlas Tinkabell collided on the first tun checking Atlas Tinkabell which lost considerable ground and subsequently pulled up.  Lektra Burst eased and collided with Scorching Fella several times in the home straight.

Cosmic Jam was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right shoulder.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. L. Cookson, the trainer of the greyhound Atlas Tinkabell regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the first turn.  Atlas Tinkabell was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 6, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right shoulder.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Atlas Tinkabell with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mrs. Cookson pleaded guilty to the charge.  Atlas Tinkabell was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. M. Tabb, the representative of the greyhound Lektra Burst regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Lektra Burst was vetted following event 6.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its back.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Lektra Burst with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Tabb pleaded guilty to the charge.  Lektra Burst was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Miss Briony and Little Bit More were slow to begin.  Suzy Nitro and Kitboolou Gutso collided soon after the start checking Suzy Nitro.  Home Runner and Time Taker collided soon after the start.  Shifty Lilly, Kitboolou Gutso and Home Runner collided approaching the first turn checking Shifty Lilly.  Little Bit More and Miss Briony collided on the home turn.  Shifty Lilly and Miss Briony collided on the home turn.  Suzy Nitro raced wide in the home straight.

Cruisy's Luck and Morning Cruise were slow to begin.  Super Patricia, Annabow and Rambo's Party collided soon after the start.  Rambo's Party and It's An Illusion collided approaching the first turn.  Super Patricia and Annabow collided approaching the first turn.  It's An Illusion checked off Watta Good Dee on the first turn checking Cruisy's Luck, Wince Allen, Rambo's Party and Morning Cruise.  Super Patricia and Annabow collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Annabow raced wide on the home turn.  Rambo's Party raced wide in the home straight.

It's An Illusion was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left shoulder.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Watta Good Dee, the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Keep It Dark.

Keep It Dark, Cool Springs, Dawn Cruise and Ribacola were slow to begin.  Keep It Dark and Moonlight Cruise collided soon after the start.  Moonlight Cruise and Powerful Molly collided approaching the first turn.  Powerful Molly, Slipaway Simba and Dawn Cruise collided on the first turn checking Slipaway Simba. Cool Springs and Slipaway Simba collided on the home turn.

Unsub Andy and Oscar De Snowman were slow to begin.  Unsub Andy checked off Tina Two soon after the start.  Unther Bale checked off Miss Utopia approaching the first turn.  Miss Utopia, All Bolts, My Name's Debbie and Nuggy Burger collided on the first turn checking All Bolts, My Name's Debbie, Unsub Andy, Nuggy Burger and Tina Two.  My Name's Debbie and Unsub Andy collided entering the back straight.  Unsub Andy and Nuggy Burger collided in the back straight.  My Name's Debbie and Nuggy Burger collided on the second turn.  Unsub Andy and Tina Two collided on the second turn.  All Bolts checked off Miss Utopia approaching the home turn.  Miss Utopia and Oscar De Snowman collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Petersen, the trainer of Winsome Blake regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Winsome Blake last raced on 15th November 2015.  Mr. Petersen stated that Winsome Blake was returning to race following a change of kennels.  Mr. Petersen declared a new weight of 33.9kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Winsome Blake last raced at 32.6kgs (Satisfactory Trial on 15th December 2015).

Stewards spoke to Mr. I. Robinson, trainer of Cosmic George regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cosmic George last raced on 20th November 2015.  Mr. Robinson stated that Cosmic George was returning to race following an injury to the left fibula.

Senni Ricky was slow to begin.  Cee Jay Mac and Zahra Bella collided soon after the start.  Winsome Blake and Powerful Stress collided soon after the start.  Cee Jay Mac, Zahra Bella, Winsome Blake and Powerful Stress collided approaching the first turn checking Powerful Stress and Cosmic George. Little Horey's checked off Winsome Blake approaching the first turn.  Little Horey's and Zahra Bella collided on the home turn. Winsome Blake and CeeJay Mac collided in the home straight. Winsome Blake veered in and marred the running of Cee Jay Mac in the home straight.

Winsome Blake was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right thigh.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Petersen, the trainer of the greyhound Winsome Blake regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Winsome Blake with marring.  Mr. Petersen pleaded not guilty to the charge.  Winsome Blake was found guilty and suspended for 12 months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(c), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Miss Utamurra was quick to begin.  Chief Tommy and Stress Star were slow to begin.  Kolora Tess, Major Burst and Despicable Jazz collided soon after the start.  Major Burst, Chief Tommy and Roll 'Em Mighty collided approaching the first turn.  Stress Star raced wide on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. M. Niele, the trainer of Red Sally regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Red Sally last raced on 25th September 2015.  Mr. Niele stated that Red Sally was returning to race after being on season.

A pre-race sample was taken from I'll Rob Ya.

Final Bid and Harvest Gold were slow to begin.  Rodarte Quayle and I'll Rob Ya collided soon after the start.  I'll Rob Ya and Don's Licker collided approaching the first turn.  I'll Rob Ya, Suave Odessa and Red Sally collided approaching the first turn.  I'll Rob Ya and Red Sally collided on the home turn.  Harvest Gold and Rodarte Quayle collided on the home turn.  Don's Licker and Code Breaker raced wide on the home turn.

Alchemist Quest and Sparkletini were quick to begin.  Ninja Zorro was slow to begin.  Pep Cee Kola and Archi Willow collided soon after the start.  Lektra Allan and Pep Cee Kola collided soon after the start checking Pep Cee Kola.  Pep Cee Kola and Ninja Zorro collided approaching the first turn.  Touch Of Frost and Demtel collided on the home turn.  Ninja Zorro raced wide in the home straight.