A pre-race sample was taken from Rodeo.

Why Not Josie was quick to begin.  Woodleigh Blue was slow to begin.

Isabella Girl and Woodleigh Blue collided soon after the start checking Woodleigh Blue.  My Girl Josiah checked off Cha Ching Ching on the first turn checking My Girl Josiah, Cha Ching Ching, Isabella Girl and General's Girl, causing Isabella Girl and General's Girl to race wide as a result.  My Girl Josiah, Cha Ching Ching and Woodleigh Blue collided on the second turn checking Cha Ching Ching and Woodleigh Blue.  Rodeo and Charlie Haze collided on the third turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stilton Johnny.

Queen Dunroaming and Miss Kirteish were quick to begin.  Fipa Potamus was slow to begin.

Bound After Gold checked off Newfire Chelle approaching the first turn checking Bound After Gold.  Queen Dunraoming and Fipa Potamus collided approaching the first turn checking Queen Dunroaming and Whacker Fancy.  Queen Dunroaming, Itz Hooroo Adios and Miss Kirteish collided on the first turn checking Queen Dunroaming, Bound After Gold, Whacker Fancy and severely checking Itz Hooroo Adios and Miss Kirteish, Miss Kirteish fell as a result.

Miss Kirteish was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right shoulder and triangle injuries, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms M. Toner, the presentative of Short Blond Hair regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Short Blond Hair last raced on 11/1/2017. Miss Toner stated that they greyhound had been out for seasonal.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Dozer.

This event was delayed by approximately 7mins due to an electrical fault with the starting boxes.

Rockalot, Star Shower and He Shall Peter were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Short Blond Hair and Wheel And Deal collided approaching the first turn.  Rockalot and Bound Two Affair collided on the first turn checking Bound Two Affair.  Itz Grandeur and Wheel And Deal collided on the first turn checking Itz Grandeur, Miss Dozer and severely checking Star Shower and Bound Two Affair, Star Shower fell as a result.  Rockalot and Wheel And Deal collided approaching the home turn checking Wheel And deal.

Star Shower was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right triangle and left hind abrasion, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Miss K. Houlahan, the presentative of Spy Miss regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Spy Miss last raced on 5/2/2017. Miss Houlahan stated that they greyhound had been out for seasonal.

A pre-race sample was taken from Midnight Kebab.

Pistol was slow to begin.

Midnight Kebab and Remembering Dad collided soon after the start checking Midnight Kebab.  Yangtze, First Target and Spy Miss collided soon after the start checking Spy Miss.  First Target and Spy Miss collided on the first turn checking Spy Miss.  Always Alone and Irinka Cheryl collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Harambre's Might.

Brindle Bay and Harambe's Might were slow to begin and collided soon after the start checking Brindle Bay.  Lady Bullseye and Destini Montana collided approaching the first turn checking Destini Montana.  Destini Montana contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Lady Bullseye and Brindle Bay collided on the second turn checking Lady Bullseye, Brindle Bay and severely checking Destini Montana.

Destini Montana was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left monkey and left monkey bruising, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Division Four.

Division Four, Galloping Fantom and Coolan King were quick to begin.  Tiger Butch and Spazzy Blue were slow to begin.

Addictive Riley and Spazzy Blue collided on the first turn severely checking Addictive Riley.  Tiger Butch and Galloping Fantom collided on the second turn checking Galloping Fantom.  Spazzy Blue and Tiger Butch collided on the third turn checking Tiger Butch.

A sample was taken from Coolan King - winner of the event.,

A pre-race sample was taken from She's Dee Rocket.

Nitroniun and Jimmy Vella were slow to begin.

Mustang Sammy, She's Dee Rocket and Chief Mingo collided approaching the first turn checking Mustang Sammy and severely checking She's Dee Rocket.  Why Not Logan galloped on Le Sands on the first turn checking Le Sands, Why Not Logan and severely checking Chief Mingo and Jimmy Vella. Chief Mingo and Jimmy Vella collided on the home turn.  Mustang Sammy raced wide in the home straight.  

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

One Cup Short was quick to begin.

Zipping Kane and Mi Blue Day collided soon after the start.  One Cup Short and Coolan Boy collided approaching the first turn checking Coolan Boy.  Lissa Breen, One Cup Short and Flying Smooth collided on the first turn checking One Cup Short and severely checking Flying Smooth.  One Cup Short and Flying Smooth collided approaching the second turn checking Flying Smooth.  Zipping Kane and One Cup Short collided on the second turn checking One Cup Short.

Coolan Boy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back muscle injury, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Flying Smooth was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hock injury, a 90 stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample from Zipping Kane was unable to be obtained, a post-race was taken.

A sample was taken from Louie Neveelk - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ellen's Stardust.

Ellen's Stardust was quick to begin.

Caco Nut and Smurftastic collided approaching the first turn checking Smurftastic.  Creative Moves crossed in on the first turn severely checking Caco Nut and Smurftastic.  Creative Moves checked off Goodnight Irene on the home turn.  Ernie's Legacy, Mini Dozer and Creative Moves raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms N. Petts the handler regarding her difficulty in boxing the greyhound Caco Nut. Stewards directed that Caco Nut be boxed first in future events.

Mr S. Spoljaric, trainer of Tinny Time declared a new weight of 28.3kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Tinny Time last raced at 27.2kgs.

Orange Blossom was quick to begin.  Marodo was slow to begin.

Marodo, Really Magic and Fipa Middleton collided approaching the first turn checking Booma Mikado and Really Magic.  Roshani's Dream, Really Magic and Fipa Middleton collided on the first turn checking Roshani's Dream and Really Magic.

A sample was taken from Marodo - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Barra Johnson.

Bob's Gift was quick to begin.  Barra Johnson, Canya Rousey and Gee Callan were slow to begin.

Big Bubbles and Tekki Lightning collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Big Bubbles and Tekki Lightning collided on the first turn severely checking Barra Johnson, Big Bubbles and Tekki Lightning.  Barra Johnson and Big Bubbles collided approaching the home turn.  

Kingston Earl was a late scratching at 6:05pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Ms A. Taylor was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Galloping Ashley.

Tai Chi Mini was quick to begin.  Cash Ownley and Spot Of Magic were slow to begin.

Jemase and Galloping Ashley collided on the first turn.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mrs P. Burns, the trainer of Buckle Up Nelson regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Buckle Up Nelson last raced on 4/1/2016. Mrs Burns stated that the greyhound was returning from a left stopper and right shoulder injuries. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Buckle Up Nelson trialled over the 311mtrs from box 8, weight 34.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.81, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 15.75 lengths. Buckle Up Nelson was Cleared. (Checked on the first turn).

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr S. Kipirtidis, the trainer of Grand Juka regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Grand Juka last raced on 24/11/2016. Mr Kipirtidis stated that the greyhound was returning from a broken right fibula. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Grand Juka trialled over the 311mtrs from box 2, weight 29.0kgs, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was17.81, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 16.0 lengths. Grand Juka was Cleared. (Checked on the first turn).

Satisfactory Trial Results -Zelemar Bomba trialled over the 311mtrs from box 1, weight 29.9kgs, the greyhound was placed1st in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.81, the greyhound won by a margin of 2.5 lengths. Zelemar Bomba was Cleared. Mr D. Crawford, trainer of Zelemar Bomba declared a new weight of 29.9kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Zelemar Bomba last raced at 32.0kgs.

Satisfactory Trial Results -San Pablo trialled over the 311mtrs from box 3, weight 30.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.81, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7 lengths. San Pablo was Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results -Nellie's Lad trialled over the 311mtrs from box 5, weight 33.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.81, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.5 lengths. Nellie's Lad was Cleared.