Hello Mr Duck was quick to begin.  Galloping Kriste, Magic Muzza and Hurricane Sam were slow to begin.  She's A Beaut and Sargent collided approaching the first turn checking She's A Beaut.  Aminya Shadow and Sargent collided approaching the first turn checking Sargent.  She's A Beaut galloped on the heels of Sargent on the first turn checking She's A Beaut and severely checking Sargent.  Galloping Kriste, Hello Mr Duck and Magic Muzza collided approaching the home turn checking Magic Muzza and severely checking Galloping Kriste and Hello Mr Duck.  Hurricane Sam raced wide on the home turn.  Galloping Kriste and Magic Muzza collided in the home straight.

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

A sample was taken from Aminya Shadow, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Abela, the trainer of the greyhound Isabella Girl regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Isabella Girl last raced on 6th January 2017.  Mr. Abela stated that the greyhound was returning to race after a spell.

Chief Tonto was a late scratching at 11:42am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. I. Ognjenovic was fined the sum of $100.

Tiger Rising and Nanny's Poppy were quick to begin.  Merchant Prince, Scarlet Twice and Parie Shiraz were slow to begin.  Merchant Prince and Pistol collided approaching the first turn.  Nanny's Poppy and Scarlet Twice collided on the first turn checking Nanny's Poppy.

A sample was taken from Merchant Prince, the winner of the event.

Charlie Haze was quick to begin.  Scarlet Evader, Arvo's McQueen and Shadow Diamond were slow to begin.  Shadow Diamond crossed to the inside approaching the first turn checking Santana.  Secret Message and Princess Sage collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Secret Message, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Delta's Magic.

Tiger Ty Bob and Allen Unther were quick to begin.  Two Toes Tony were slow to begin.  Yabba Dabba Do and Lightning Lil collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Tiger Ty Bob, Allen Unther and Tiger Girl collided on the first turn checking Allen Unther, Tiger Girl and Delta's Magic.  Yabba Dabba Do checked off Allen Unther on the first turn checking Lightning Lil.  Tiger Girl and Bossino collided on the first turn checking Tiger Girl.  Allen Unther checked off Tiger Girl approaching the home turn.  Bossino and Two Toes Tony collided on the home turn.  Lightning Lil raced wide on the home turn.  Yabba Dabba Do clipped the heels of Allen Unther in the home straight.  Bossino and Two Toes Tony collided approaching the winning post checking Two Toes Tony.

Form A Circle, Lady Ching and Sudden Burst were quick to begin.  Bernmar Terry was slow to begin.  Bernmar Terry raced wide on the home turn.  Gaza's Rooster and Form A Circle collided approaching the winning post checking Gaza's Rooster.

A sample was taken from Nike Viper, the winner of the event.

This event was rescheduled to start at 1:47pm due to an issue with the lure cable following event 5.

Zulu Zoe was quick to begin.  Rapanui Revival, Blocka Boy and Shining Opal were slow to begin.  Rapanui Revival and Dr. Shanice collided on the first turn.  It's Debatable, Dr. Shanice and Shining Opal raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Rapanui Revival.

This event was rescheduled to start at 2:07pm due to an issue with the lure cable following event 5.

A pre-race sample was taken from All About Arby.

No Road, Blue Not Black, Poker Brat and Dr. Gammiris were slow to begin.  All About Arby, No Road and Joni Sunset collided approaching the first turn checking No Road and Joni Sunset.  Sam Whelan and Blue Not Black collided on the first turn checking Sam Whelan.  Dr. Gammiris checked off Blue Not Black in the home straight.  Joni Sunset raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. M. Delaney regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Sam Whelan.  Stewards directed that Sam Whelan be boxed first in future events.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Rapanui Rebel and no illness was detected.  The greyhound was a late scratching at 11:45am due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. G. Selkrig was fined the sum of $100.

This event was rescheduled to start at 2:22pm due to an issue with the lure cable following event 5.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bubba's Silvia.

Pacific Impulse was quick to begin.  Jupiter Jones and Ribacola were slow to begin.  Ribacola and Turfman collided soon after the start checking Ribacola.  Ribacola and Freedom Fire collided on the first turn checking Ribacola.  Turfman lost ground approaching the home turn.  Night Prancer raced wide entering the home straight.  Ribacola and Bubba's Silvia collided approaching the winning post.

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

This event was rescheduled to start at 2:50pm due to an issue with the lure cable following race 5.

Deep Court was quick to begin.  Opal Latte was slow to begin.  Adala Son and Miss Who collided soon after the start checking Miss Who.  Opal Latte and Creative Moves collided soon after the start checking Opal Latte.  Adala Son and Eye Spy Emma collided approaching the first turn checking Eye Spy Emma; Eye Spy Emma stumbled and checked Miss Who as a result.  Adala Son galloped on the heels of Creative Moves on the first turn checking Effectual and severely checking Adala Son and Creative Moves; Adala Son stumbled and lost considerable ground as a result.  Opal Latte and Creative Moves collided approaching the winning post checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Deep Court, the winner of the event.

This event was rescheduled to start at 3:14pm due to an issue with the lure cable following event 5.

A pre-race sample was taken from Metro's Girl.

Dr. Dunstan, Magic Super and Maximus Warrior were slow to begin.  Lorna Olive and Mega Secret collided approaching the first turn.  Lorna Olive, Mega Secret and Dr. Dunstan collided on the first turn checking Dr. Dunstan and Magic Super.  Dr. Dunstan checked off Magic Super approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Singh, the trainer of the greyhound Onya Jatt regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Onya Jatt last raced on 16th December 2016.  Mr. Singh stated that the greyhound was returning to race after groin surgery.

This event was rescheduled to start at 3:32pm due to an issue with the lure cable following event 5.

A pre-race sample was taken from It's All Boloney.

It's All Boloney and Showin' Attitude were quick to begin.  Superior Swagger and Bless 'Em All were slow to begin.  Alice Allen checked off Stroke Of Genius on the first turn.  It's All Boloney crossed to the outside approaching the home turn.  Bless 'Em All raced wide approaching the home turn.  Stroke Of Genius and Superior Swagger collided on the home turn.  It's All Boloney and Onya Jatt raced wide in the home straight.

This event was rescheduled to start at 3:48pm due to an issue with the lure cable following event 5.

A pre-race sample was taken from Massive Attack.

Special Member was slow to begin.  Mea Rose and Tinderella collided approaching the first turn checking Tinderella.  Buckle Up Todd, Tinderella and Mr. Nasty Time collided on the first turn checking Mr. Nasty Time and severely checking Tinderella.  Special Member and Mea Rose collided approaching the home turn checking Mea Rose and Tinderella.  Kiyoshi raced wide on the home turn.  Special Member and Kiyoshi collided approaching the winning post.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trial Results

Wallet Wizard trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 1, weight 31.7kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th, in a field of 6.  The time of the trial was 22.89.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.5 lengths.  Wallet Wizard was cleared.

Lucinda trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 2, weight 27.4kgs.  The greyhound was placed 6th, in a field of 6.  The time of the trial was 22.89.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 10.75 lengths.  Lucinda was not cleared.

Stewards spoke to Ms. L. Allen, the trainer of Miss Oreo Mac regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Miss Oreo Mac last raced on 10th October 2016.  Ms. Allen stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Miss Oreo Mac trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 3, weight 27.2 kgs.  The greyhound was placed 5th, in a field of 6.  The time of the trial was 22.89.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.5 lengths.  Miss Oreo Mac was cleared.

Righto Mitch trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 4, weight 30.4kgs.  The greyhound was placed 3rd, in a field of 6.  The time of the trial was 22.89.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7.75 lengths.  Righto Mitch was cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr. K. Virtue, the trainer of Miss Banjo King regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Banjo King last raced on 12th October 2016.  Mr. Virtue stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a right hock injury.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Banjo King trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 7, weight 33.1kgs.  The greyhound was placed 1st, in a field of 6.  The time of the trial was 22.89.  The greyhound won by a margin of 6.5 lengths.  Banjo King was cleared.

Call Me Tickets trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 8, weight 33.6kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 6.  The time of the trial was 22.89.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.5 lengths.  Call Me Tickets was cleared to have blinkers removed.