Bruree Belle was quick to begin. Carlanna Kervon and Taylor Taylor were slow to begin.

Taylor Taylor and Jen's Magic collided at the 250m mark. My Lil' Angel, Blue Odessa and Bruree Belle collided several times over the concluding stages.

Stewards issued a warning to Ms Noreen Petts, the handler of Jen's Magic, regarding her failure to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve the greyhound for racing GAR 46(2).

Brough was a late scratching at 7:03AM due to injury (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mikado Boy was quick to begin. Izzy Kymtony was slow to begin. Kynan's Revenge and Krazy Buzzard collided soon after the start. Mikado Boy eased at the 100m mark. Kynan's Revenge eased at the 50m mark. Kynan's Revenge and Mikado Boy collided at the 50m mark. Izzy Kymtony checked off Kynan's Revenge at the 50m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr Jay Robinson regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Ying Yang. Stewards directed that Ying Yang be boxed first in future events.

Kynan's Revenge was vetted and revetted following event eight. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.  Stewards spoke to Mr Keith Kelly, the trainer of the greyhound Kynan's Revenge, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 50m mark. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Kynan's Revenge with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Kelly pleaded guilty to the charge, Kynan's Revenge was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mikado Boy was vetted and revetted following event seven. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.  Stewards spoke to Ms. Maria Barber, representing, the trainer of the greyhound Mikado Boy, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 100m mark. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Mikado Boy with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Jones pleaded guilty to the charge, Mikado Boy was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Crucial Conflict.

Great Sheldor was slow to begin.

Smithers and Perry Bale collided at the 300m mark. Smithers and Perry Bale collided at the 250m mark, checking Smithers. Smithers and Great Sheldor collided at the 200m mark, checking both greyhounds. Orlando Cruise and Cool Al collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Orlando Cruise, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Patrick Bull, the trainer of Carlanna Casey, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Carlanna Casey last raced at Sandown Park on 26 March, 2017 and is returning to racing after recovering from injuries to the left and right shoulders.

A pre-race sample was taken from Monkey Year.

Rusty Sidebottom, Bubsy John and Vane Power collided soon after the start, checking Bubsy John. Victo Bale and Monkey Year collided at the 300m mark. Rusty Sidebottom and Vane Power collided several times between the 300m mark and 150m mark, checking Rusty Sidebottom. Bubsy John and Monkey Year collided approaching the winning post. Liberty Diamond veered out approaching the winning post, marring the running of Carlanna Casey.

Diamond Liberty was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Steward’s spoke to Mr Trevor Gottsche, trainer of Bubsy John, in that he made contact with the rear of the boxes after boxing the greyhound. GAR 51 (10)(c). After taking evidence from Mr Gottshce, stewards applied a fine of $100.

Stewards spoke to Ms Tammy Kennedy-Harris, the representative of the greyhound Liberty Diamond, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Liberty Diamond with marring. Ms Kennedy-Harris pleaded guilty to the charge, Liberty Diamond was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Heard A Rumour was a late scratching at 7:19AM due to illness (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fiery Starlet.

Allen Simon was slow to begin.

Jupiter Asending checked off Brindle Bay soon after the start. Tiggerlong Ray, Jupiter Asending and Allen Simon collided at the 200m mark. Jupiter Asending crossed to the outside at the 150m mark, checking Jupiter Asending and severely checking Allen Simon and Matchstick Girl.

Ablazin Mikado, Blue Squirrel and Azza were slow to begin.

Ablazin Mikado crossed to the outside soon after the start and raced wide for the remainder of the event. Aruma Girl and Road To Nhill collided at the 300m mark. Ablazin Mikado checked off the heels of Blue Squirrel approaching the 250m mark. Aruma Girl and Arashundi collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Ms Marian Boyle regarding her failure to catch the greyhound Road To Nhill following the event. Stewards issued a fine of $50 under GAR 48.

A sample was taken from Road To Nhill, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stroke Of Genius.

Stroke Of Genius was slow to begin.

Puzzle And Me and Cooler Colour collided soon after the start. Irish Connection and Cooler Colour collided at the 300m mark with Cooler Colour tailing off as a result. Domestic Girl and Fiery Nell collided at the 200m mark, and again at the 100m mark, checking Domestic Girl. Mr. Alfie (late Alfie) checked off the heels of Irish Connections at the 100m mark.

Cooler Colour was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left gracilis (back) muscle. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kid Carl.

Allen Optic was slow to begin.

Allen Optic, Ace Gone Wild and Mandela Sun collided soon after the start. Chum's Special and Mallard collided at the 250m mark. Chum's Special checked off Mallard at the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Snow Osti.

Star Douglas was slow to begin.

Beluga and Jaso collided soon after the start. Dodge Ball and Dane Daisy collided at the 200m mark. Dodge Ball and Dane Daisy collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Dodge Ball. Snow Osti and Skye's A Fallen collided at the 150m mark. Dane Daisy checked off the heels of Beluga at the 150m mark. Jaso checked off the heels of Dane Daisy at the 150m mark. Dodge Ball and Star Douglas collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fast Freddie.

Ernie's Legacy and Tangoette were slow to begin. Fast Freddie checked off the heels of Magic Super at the 150m mark. Ernie's Legacy and Grooven Chris collided approaching the 50m mark.

A sample was taken from Cataleya, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Keely Allen.

Little Written, Dontron and Ginger Warrior collided soon after the start. Dynamite Dozer crossed to the inside soon after the start, checking Keely Allen. Barra Johnson, Fleur De Rose and Dynamite Dozer collided at the 150m mark.

Little Written was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right biceps tendon. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Retention.

Blazing Nitro and Black Selandra collided soon after the start. Krank Panda checked off Black Selandra at the 250m mark. Nitro Hook and Bear Magic collided at the 200m mark. Nitro Hook and Rock Me Baby collided at the 150m mark, checking Rock Me Baby. Retention and Nitro Hook collided at the 100m mark.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms Adele Powell, the trainer of Samba King, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Samba King last raced on 11 December 2016. Ms Powell stated that the greyhound had sustained a right hock injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Samba King trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 32.0kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.08, the greyhound won by a margin of 2L. Samba King was cleared.