Who's Irod was a late scratching at 4:36 due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr. J. La Rosa was fined the sum of $100.

Jack Cherry and Sicario were slow to begin. Injector, Trademark Bliss, Jack Cherry, All Inn Layla and Sicaro collided on the first turn checking Trademark Bliss and causing Jack Cherry and Sicario to fall. Iceni Crusader race wide for the majority of the race.

Jack Cherry was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a neck injury and an abrasion to the left muzzle. A stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

Sicario was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a neck injury. A stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Injector (1st) and Kraken Ridge (2nd)

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Burton, the trainer of Oozing Mojo regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Oozing Mojo last raced on 13th January 2017. Mr. Burton stated that  the greyhound was new to the kennels.

Oozing Mojo and Ripsaw Ronny were slow to begin. Bomber marlow and Oozing Mojo collided soon after the start checking Bomber Marlow. Oozing Mojo, Janray Blue Nero, Distributor and Bomber Marlow collided on the first turn checking Distributor and Janray Blue Nero and severely checking Bomber Marlow. Oozing Mojo checked off Gunai Nitro approaching the home turn. Distributor checked off Lodge's Oozing Mojo on the home turn. Ripsaw Ronny checked off Lodge's Express on the home turn. Janray Blue Nero checked off Lodge's Express and collided with Ripsaw Ronny on the home turn. Gunai Nitro raced wide in the home straight.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Gunai Nitro (1st) and Midnight Kebab (2nd)

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Groom, the trainer of Arden Emgrand regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Arden Emgrand last raced on 21st January 2017. Mr. Groom stated that the greyhound was returning from a left hip injury.

Platinum Rift was quick to begin. Rock It Ronny and Bevvie's Bullet were slow to begin. Piccolo Princess and Alannah's gem collided soon after the start checking Alannah's Gem. Arden Emgrand and Bevvie's Bullet collided on the first turn. Alannah's gem and Iceni Escort collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Bevvie's Bullet checked off Gotta Cheer Up on the home turn. Platinum Rift raced wide for the majority of the race.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Piccolo Princess(1st) Arden Emgrand (2nd)  

A pre-race sample was taken from My Name's David upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

My Name's David, Blonde Yappa, Kununurra Heals and Rosso were quick to begin. Kununurra Heals and Blonde Yappa collided approaching the first turn checking Blonde Yappa. Broulee Miss and Miracle Cherry collided on the first turn checking Miracle Cherry. Just Curtis raced wide throughout the race.

A sample was taken from Kununurra Heals, winner of the event.

Bombora Flash and All Inn Amy were slow to begin. Toss, Brianna Morgan and Scanez Jewel collided soon after the start checking Brianna Morgan and Scanez Jewel. Bombora Flash and Brianna Morgan collided on the first turn checking Brianna Morgan. Brianna Morgan and Swift Ruby collided entering the home straight. Bombora Flash raced wide on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Midnight Caviar, winner of the event.

Tronic Flash and First Refusal were slow to begin. Latifi Cee Jay, Pretty Boy Grigg and Wings For Woody collided approaching the first turn checking Pretty Boy Grigg. Aston Harpo and Pretty Boy Grigg collided on the home turn checking Pretty Boy Grigg. All Inn Together checked off Pretty Boy Grigg on the home turn and raced wide in the home straight. First Refusal checked off Wings For Woody approaching the winning post. Pretty Boy Grigg checked around Major Bill and collided with Wings For Woody approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Aston Harpo, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Parsnip.

Brahma's Pride and Parsnip were quick to begin. Mr. Alfie was slow to begin. Jaycee Plumb, Mr. Alfie and Nitro Power collided on the first turn checking Mr. Alfie and severly checking Nitro Power which contacted the running rail as a result. Minca Man, Mr. Swan and Jaycee Plumb collided approaching the home turn checking Mr. Swan and Jaycee Plumb.

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

Ariki Whero, Paula Mechelle and Piccolo Panther collided approaching the first turn checking Paula Mechelle. Mi Blue Day galloped on the heels of My Name's Red on the first turn checking My Name's Red. Piccolo Panther, Ariki Whero and My Name's Red collided approaching the home turn checking Ariki Whero. Ariki Whero and Paula Mechelle collided several times on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Zinzan Brooke, winner of the event.

Ms. N. Perkins, trainer of Doobstar declared a new weight of 31.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Doobstar last raced at 32.8kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Belron Gus. Judicial Man and Doobstar collided approaching the first turn checking Doobstar. Squirto, Doobstar and Ace Marlow collided on the first turn checking Doobstar and Ace Marlow. Ace Marlow raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Judicial Man, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lady Tron upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Princess Roman. Lady Tron, Uncool Albert, Audacious Angel and Princess Roman collided approaching the first turn checking Audacious Angel, Uncool Albert and Princess Roman. Uncool Albert and Audacious Angel collided on the first turn checking Audacious Angel.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Divers, the trainer of What You Say regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  What You Say last raced on 28th December 2016. Mr. Divers stated that  the greyhound was returning from a right tendon injury. Mr. Divers also declared a new weight of 29.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). What You Say last raced at 28.3kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sparkeen.

Emily's Kilty and Sparkeen were quick to begin. Cotton Bud Joe was slow to begin. Chelsea Drogba, Rock Me baby and What You Say collided approaching the home turn checking What You Say. Chelsea Drogba and Sparkeen collided on the home turn. Meehan Blue raced wide on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Donaldson, the trainer of Manhattan Mandy regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Manhattan Mandy last raced on 17th December 2016. Mr. Donaldson stated that  the greyhound was returning from being on season.

A pre race sample was taken from Petite Senorita.

Audacious Mickan was slow to begin. Barnie's Blaster, Stoppa Bus and Manhattan Mandy collided on the first turn checking Manhattan Mandy. Audacious Mickan and Proven Mona collided approaching the home turn checking Proven Mona. Stylish Bree checked off Barnie's Blaster and Proven Mona and collided with Manhattan Mandy on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Stylish Bree was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right hip. A stand down period of 10 days was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Ms. J. Walker, the trainer of Stylish Bree regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn.

Meeting Comments:-

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms. N. Perkins, the trainer of Blue Sky Babe regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Blue Sky Babe last raced on 7th August 2016. Ms. Perkins stated that the greyhound was returning from being spelled and seasonal and a change of kennels Pursuant to GAR 77A, Blue Sky Babe trialled over the 390mts from box 1, weight 26.7kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 10L. Blue Sky Babe was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mrs. B. Kinder, the trainer of Hanga regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Hanga last raced on 22nd August 2016. Mrs. Kinder stated that the greyhound was returning from a toe injury. Mrs. Kinder also declared a new weight of  for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Hanga last raced at 30.5kg. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Hanga trialled over the 390mts from box 7, weight 29.1kg, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound won by a margin of 2L. Hanga was cleared.