Charlotte Allen and Paints A Story were quick to begin.

Castilleja and Teggernaut collided soon after the start, checking Teggernaut. Charlotte Allen and Paints A Story collided approaching the first turn, checking Charlotte Allen. Castilleja brushed the running rail approaching the first turn. Charlotte Allen checked off Take The Rapid on the first turn. Take The Rapid and Castilleja collided on the home turn. El Grand Knocka checked off Paints A Story entering the home straight. Charlotte Allen and Take The Rapid collided in the early part of the home straight. Charlotte Allen eased in the home straight and collided with Take The Rapid. Charlotte Allen and Take The Rapid collided approaching the winning post. Wishes Fulfilled and Paints A Story collided approaching the winning post, checking Wishes Fulfilled.

Stewards spoke to Mr Marcus Lloyd, the trainer of the greyhound Charlotte Allen, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Charlotte Allen was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left wrist and right hip; a five-day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Charlotte Allen with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Lloyd pleaded guilty to the charge, Charlotte Allen 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.

A sample was taken from El Grand Knocka, the winner of the event.

Barellen Genie was a late scratching at 9:58am due to an injury to the right elbow (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Blenile Breeze and Beers On Us were slow to begin and collided soon after the start, checking Beers On Us. Elke's Osti, Avatar Minty and Sidey collided soon after the start, checking Avatar Minty and Sidey. Blenile Breeze checked off Beers On Us approaching the first turn and raced wide as a result. Sidey and Elke's Osti collided approaching the home turn. Elke's Osti and Weiss Allen collided in the home straight. Blenile Breeze raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.

Blenile Breeze was vetted following the event, and revetted following event three. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right biceps femoris (thigh) muscle. A five-day  stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Melissa Lee, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Corleone.

Bud Husky was quick to begin. Big Tilly was slow to begin.

Johnny Dunbar and Avatar Dodge collided on the first turn, checking Johnny Dunbar, Avatar Dodge and Sala Bale. Corleone and Dreamtime Storm collided approaching the home turn, checking Corleone. Avatar Dodge and Lilly's Ivy collided approaching the home turn, checking Johnny Dunbar and Avatar Dodge. Johnny Dunbar and Avatar Dodge collided approaching the home turn, on the home turn and again entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds. Johnny Dunbar and Lilly's Ivy collided in the home straight, checking Johnny Dunbar. Corleone checked off Sala Bale in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Bud Husky, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Avatar Kelso.

Crackerjack Brom, Maximum Joan and Avatar Kelso were slow to begin.

Monaro Joe, Victo Bale, Milly's Choice and Avatar Djay collided soon after the start, checking Monaro Joe, Victo Bale and Avatar Djay. Maximum Joan checked off Victo Bale soon after the start. Monaro Joe checked off Sugar Roselee approaching the first turn, checking Avatar Kelso. Crackerjack Brom and Avatar Djay collided on the first turn, checking Crackerjack Brom and Victo Bale. Avatar Djay and Maximum Joan collided on the home turn. Crackerjack Brom, Victo Bale and Maximum Joan raced wide entering the home straight. Crackerjack Brom checked off Victo Bale in the home straight.

Stewards noted that the muzzle of Crackerjack Brom became partially dislodged during the running of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maximum Moo.

Senni Socks, Murrabit Betty and Maximum Moo were slow to begin and collided soon after the start, checking Senni Socks and Murrabit Betty. Crackerjack Cam checked off Spring Kitty approaching the first turn. Crackerjack Cam checked off In Dee Genes on the first turn, checking  One Mississippi. Crackerjack Cam and Senni Socks raced wide and collided approaching the home turn, and again on the home turn. In Dee Genes and Amlin's Magic collided on the home turn, checking Amlin's Magic. One Mississippi checked off Murrabit Betty on the home turn. In Dee Genes, Maximum Moo and Senni Socks raced wide in the home straight.

Crackerjack Cam was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the left wrist, and injuries to the left hamstring and left back muscle. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Spring Kitty, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Elle Bale.

Mahlo Blackhawk was quick to begin. Crackerjack Shak was slow to begin.

Calabasas, Elle Bale and Bonna Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Calabasas and Elle Bale. Crackerjack Shak and Betta Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Betta Bale. Calabasas checked off Elle Bale on the first turn. Crackerjack Shak and Take Fright collided on the first turn, checking Take Fright. Calabasas and Betta Bale collided approaching the home turn, checking Betta Bale. Helen Allen and Mahlo Blackhawk collided on the home turn, checking Helen Allen. Bonna Bale and Mahlo Blackhawk collided on the home turn. Elle Bale and Mahlo Blackhawk collided approaching the winning post, checking Mahlo Blackhawk.

Stewards spoke to Mr J.Formosa, the trainer of Quink, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Quink last raced on 9 February 2017. Mr Formosa stated that  the greyhound was returning to racing following a right wrist injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gunmetal Angel.

Quink and Heavy Pockets were quick to begin.

Scot's Dunker, Cosmic Wish and Maximum Melva collided soon after the start, checking Cosmic Wish and Maximum Melva. Gunmetal Angel checked off Angel Of Glory approaching the first turn. Maximum Melva checked off Cosmic Wish approaching the first turn. Cosmic Wish checked off Scot's Dunker on the first turn, checking Maximum Melva. Scot's Dunker and Cindy's Zafonic collided approaching the home turn, checking Cindy's Zafonic. Scot's Dunker and Heavy Pockets collided on the home turn. Cindy's Zafonic and Gunmetal Angel collided entering the home straight. Maximum Melva raced wide entering the home straight. Quink, Scot's Dunker and Angel Of Glory collided several times in the home straight, checking Quink and Scot's Dunker. Maxumum Melva and Cindy's Zafonic collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rex On.

Cosmic Kilby, Ebony Eclipse and Fiery Universe collided soon after the start, checking Fiery Universe.

Rock'em Elvis and Cosmea collided soon after the start, checking Cosmea. Home Runner checked off Deadset Jet approaching the first turn. Ebony Eclipse checked off Cosmea approaching the first turn. Rock'em Elvis checked off Deadset Jet on the first turn. Cosmea and Cosmic Kilby collided on the first turn, checking Cosmic Kilby. Cosmea and Home Runner collided on the home turn, checking Cosmea, Ebony Eclipse and Fiery Universe. Rock'em Elvis, Home Runner and Fiery Universe raced wide entering the home straight. Deadset Jet and Rex On collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Yad Mai.

Maximum Jarvis and Hard Luck Story were quick to begin.

Duty Sheet was slow to begin.

Riverdale Paddy checked off Ottis Bale soon after the start. Hard Luck Story checked off Maximum Jarvis approaching the first turn, checking Two Toes Tony. Swift Operator checked off Two Toes Tony on the first turn. Hard Luck Story and Two Toes Tony collided on the home turn, checking Hard Luck Story. Duty Sheet and Riverdale Paddy collided on the home turn. Duty Sheet, Riverdale Paddy, Yad Mai and Swift Operator raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Avatar Tessy.

Sidevalve and Avatar Tessy were slow to begin.

Slow To Burn and Like A Bailey collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Skidlisha checked off Bush Princess approaching the first turn. Slow To Burn and Like A Bailey collided on the first turn, checking Slow To Burn which contacted the running rail and lost ground as a result. Skidlisha and Sidevalve collided approaching the home turn, checking Skidlisha. Skidlisha and Like A Bailey collided on the home turn, checking Skidlisha and Avatar Tessy. Callaway raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight. Sidevalve checked off Bush Princess approaching the winning post.

Slow To Burn was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Podium Express.

Tomdor was very slow to begin (3L) and raced wide approaching the first turn.

Senorita Pepe and Jessio Fozzio collided soon after the start, checking Jessio Fozzio. Bush Hero checked off Flashing Lights approaching the first turn. Bush Hero, Senorita Pepe and Podium Express collided on the first turn, checking Bush Hero and Senorita Pepe. Senorita Pepe and Bush Hero collided on the first turn, checking Senorita Pepe. Jessio Fozzio raced wide on the home turn. Flashing Lights and Major Gold collided on the home turn, checking Major Gold. Major Gold and Jessio Fozzio raced wide in the home straight. Tomdor raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight. Bush Hero checked off Podium Express approaching the winning post.

Ms Brenda Kinder, trainer of Crackerjack Roy, declared a new weight of 32.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Crackerjack Roy last raced at 34.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sunningdale.

Crackerjack Roy and Lady Juar collided soon after the start. Suave Odessa crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Bigshow Jethro, Spring Alis and Sunningdale. Bigshow Jethro, Spring Alis, Sunningdale and Where's Savannah collided on the first turn, checking Bigshow Jethro, Crackerjack Roy and Lady Juar. Crackerjack Roy and Lady Juar collided on the home turn, Lady Juar raced wide as a result. Spring Alis checked off Where's Savannah on the home turn. Brace For Impact raced wide in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Lilty Allen trialled over the 400m from box one, weight 27.8kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 22.38, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4.75L. Lilty Allen was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Besta Bale trialled over the 460m from box one, weight 25.5kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 25.97, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.05L. Besta Bale was cleared.