The GRV Hot Weather Policy was implemented for this meeting.

Kennel Temperature 23.3 degrees and Kennel Humidity 80.9%

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Yvonne Allen was quick to begin.  Patty's Prince was slow to begin.  Illiad Allen and Wet And Wild collided soon after the start.  Alpha David, Patty's Prince and Online collided soon after the start.  Yvonne Allen crossed to the rail soon after the start checking La Flair.  La Flair and Patty's Prince collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Wet And Wild and Yvonne Allen collided on the home turn checking Wet And Wild.  Online and Alpha David raced wide in the home straight.

Elite Panther and All Inn Piper were slow to begin.  Seriously Wicked and Mexican Terror collided soon after the start.  Elite Swift, Whipstick Flyer and Elite Panther collided approaching the first turn checking Elite Panther and severely checking Elite Swift and Whipstick Flyer.

A sample was taken from Seriously Wicked, the winner of the event.

Bruzzy Boucheau and Jumbo Jack were quick to begin.  Ho Choi, Twilight Callum and Swazza's Rocket were slow to begin.  Yanong and Bruzzy Boucheau collided approaching the first turn checking Bruzzy Boucheau.  Ho Choi and Vanderville Kid collided approaching the first turn checking Vanderville Kid.  I've Got Wings and Ho Choi collided on the home turn.

Vanderville Lady was quick to begin.  Where's Dex Star, Happy Tails and All Inn Together were slow to begin.  Where's Dex Star and Tat Minnie collided approaching the first turn.  Where's Dex Star and Vanderville Lady collided on the first turn checking Vanderville Lady.  Happy Tails and Tat Minnie collided in the home straight.

Vanderville Lady was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left calf.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Clark, the trainer of Tat Jocko regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Tat Jocko last raced on the 14th of December, 2015. Mr. Clark stated that Tat Jocko is returning to racing from a spell. 

Shake 'Em Off, Compelling and Evers Bale were quick to begin.  Tat Jocko, Trail Blazing and Unexcuseable were slow to begin.  Shake 'Em Off and Yaris Bale collided soon after the start.  Trail Blazing and Cobra Commander collided approaching the first turn.  Unexcuseable checked off Yaris Bale in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Allen Oregon.

Kilkee Flex was quick to begin.  Linco Bale was slow to begin.  Able Chief, Kraken Nitro and Allen Oregon collided soon after the start checking Kraken Nitro which stumbled as a result.  Able Chief and Aston Harvey collided on the first turn.  Allen Oregon and Brown Bomber collided on the first turn.  Aston Harvey and Allen Oregon collided on the first turn.  Kilkee Flex, Linco Bale and Mademoiselle Sox collided on the third turn.  Aston Harvey and Allen Oregon collided in the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Drummond, the handler of Able Chief regarding an incident behind the boxes prior to the start of this event. Stewards observed Mr. Drummond with his right hand in his pocket and shortly after removing his hand placing it in the vicinity of the greyhound's head. Mr. Drummond stated that the muzzle on Able Chief was marginally tight and after having his hand in his pocket he adjusted the muzzle forward. Acting on their own observations Stewards noted Mr. Drummond's comments however advised him to be more aware of his actions in future and not to leave himself open to interpretation.

Charlie Rocket was quick to begin.  Same Day was slow to begin.  Irish Sprite was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Mohinga Max and Quizzical collided soon after the start.  Mohinga Max and Revelling collided on the first turn.  All Inn Menphis and Same Day collided on the first turn.

Rosie Sprite was quick to begin.  Peggy Dooley was slow to begin.  Bombora Flash and Miss Rossi collided several times from soon after the start to the first turn.  Bombora Flash and Miss Rossi collided on the first turn checking Miss Rossi.  Bombora Flash and Peggy Dooley collided on the first turn.  Daphne's Party checked off Rosie Sprite on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Treasure, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Ms. S. Thompson, the representative of Almighty Chaos regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Almighty Chaos last raced on the 9th of December, 2015. Ms.Thompson stated that Almighty Chaos is returning to racing after changing kennels.

Steel The Best and Almighty Chaos were quick to begin.  Wez Gordy and Uncatchable were slow to begin.  Allen Terminator, Cowboy Jury, Locked Out, Wez Gordy and Uncatchable collided approaching the first turn.  Locked Out and Cowboy Jury collided on the home turn.  Cowboy Jury, Locked Out and Wez Gordy collided in the home straight.  Steel The Best and Almighty Chaos collided in the home straight.

Steel The Best was vetted following event 11, it was reported that the greyhound sustained a sprain to a left front toe.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. M. Stringer, the handler of Steel The Best regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Steel The Best, the winner of the event (New Track Record of 21.65 - previous record 21.71).

Rance Regstrong and Paula's Delight were quick to begin.  All Inn Boston was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Highfield Bessie, Zelemar Zone and All Inn Miles collided approaching the first turn checking Zelemar Zone and All Inn Miles.  Rance Regstrong and Paula's Delight collided on the home turn.  Rance Regstrong checked off Jet Pack Model on the home turn.  All Inn Miles and Paula's Delight collided on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Ms. D. Coleman, the representative of Zelemar Zest regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Zelemar Zest last raced on the 29th of October, 2015. Ms. Coleman stated that Zelemar Zest is returning to racing after changing kennels.  

Gunmetal Diva was quick to begin.  Billy Bart and China Rose were slow to begin.  Chelsea Drogba, Walk On By and Vanderville collided soon after the start checking Walk On By and Vanderville.

Me Name's Nelson and Matty Keeping collided approaching the first turn.  Premier Wally, Marmish, Gunmetal Lad, Arie's Jewel and Matty Keeping collided on the first turn checking all five greyhounds.  Gunmetal Lad checked off Matty Keeping approaching the home turn.  Marmish and Me Name's Nelson collided on the home turn.