Braemar Bossy and My Lil' Angel were slow to begin.

Scarlet Magic checked off the heels of Luna Evening soon after the start. Braemar Bossy and Cowboy Brett collided at the 250m mark. Cowboy Brett and My Lil' Angel collided at the 150mark, severely checking Cowboy Brett. Cowboy Brett and Scarlet Magic collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Luna Evening, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Shane Wetzels, the trainer of Catweasel, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Catweasel last raced on 17 February 2017 and is returning after being in season.

Castilleja and Iona Roby were slow to begin.

Iona Roby and Great Sheldor collided soon after the start and again at the 300m mark. Castilleja and Catweasel collided soon after the start. Catweasel and Markinch Maid collided at the 250m mark. Great Sheldor galloped on the heels of Iona Roby at the 200m mark.

Iona Roby was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Heard A Rumour.

Bubsy John and Heard A Rumour were slow to begin.

Black Star Alert crossed to the outside at the 300m mark and collided with Erupt Eve Lad and Melissa Lee. Black Star Alert, Erupt Eve Lad and Melissa Lee collided at the 250m mark. Black Star Alert checked off Erupt Eve Lad at the 200m mark, checking Melissa Lee and China Catch 'Em. Bubsy John and Heard A Rumour collided at the 150m mark. Exford Lumpy, Ima Terror and Melissa Lee collided at the 100m mark. Black Star Alert and China Catch 'Em collided approaching the 50m mark. Black Star Alert and Melissa Lee collided approaching the winning post.

Bubsy John was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind foot. A three-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Injector.

Injector and Cosmic Breeze collided soon after the start. Speedy Ryder and Injector collided at the 300m mark. Galo's Best, Makikos, Grooven Chris and Speedy Ryder collided at the 250m mark, checking Makikos, Grooven Chris and Speedy Ryder. Octo Burn and Makikos collided at the 200m mark. Kayla Las, Galo's Best and Injector collided at the 200m mark, checking Kayla Las. Galo's Best and Injector collided at the 100m mark, checking Kayla Las, Makikos and Grooven Chris. Kayla Las and Grooven Chris collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Shane Wetzels, the trainer of Radiant Rose, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Radiant Rose last raced on 28 December 2016 and is returning to racing after a fracture in both hocks and also being in season.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cooler Colour.

Stroke Of Genius, Radiant Rose and Chase's Chance were slow to begin. Sugar Hit Johnny and Stroke Of Genius collided at the 300m mark. Stroke Of Genius and Cooler Colour collided at the 250m mark. Von Costa Kahn and Stroke Of Genius collided approaching the winning post.

Radiant Rose was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a lumbo-sacral injury, and an injury to the right infraspinatus (shoulder) muscle. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

Ava's Angel was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left fore digital flexor. A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Last Outlaw.

Last Outlaw was slow to begin.

Last Outlaw and Destini Florida collided soon after the start. Bullocky Bill and Lord Kitchener collided soon after the start. Last Outlaw, Destini Florida and Moonlit Wings collided at the 300m mark. Destini Florida, Moonlit Wings, Dynamite Dozer and We Froff Dat collided at the 250m mark. Moonlit Wings and Dynamite Dozer collided at the 100m mark. Destini Florida checked off the Bullocky Bill at the 50m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Keep Talking.

Bourbon An Kahn was slow to begin.

Kerrie's One and Cee Cee Senor collided soon after the start. Keep Talking and Ice Buster collided soon after the start. Like A Fancy and Blackjack's Back collided at the 300m mark. Blackjack's Back, Like A Fancy and Bourbon An Kahn collided at the 200m mark, checking Bourbon An Kahn and severely checking Like A Fancy. Kerrie's One and Cee Cee Senor collided at the 200m mark. Bourbon An Kahn and Kerrie's One collided at the 150m mark.

Black Market, Nicky's Gift and Wings For Woody were slow to begin.

Black Market and Nicky's Gift were slow to begin.

Spectroscopic crossed to the rail soon after the start, severely checking Black Market as a result. Merc checked off the heels of No Shadow Kick at the 50m mark.

Samples were taken from My Arizona Room (1st), Rusty Towbar (2nd) and No Shadow Kick (3rd).

A pre-race sample was taken from Bronelly Buster.

Grand Hero was slow to begin.

Grand Hero checked off Agent Osti approaching the 250m mark and crossed to the rail. Bruree Chief and Glib Lightning collided at the 250m mark. Rapid Rock and Gold Rush Dozer collided at the 250m mark. Gold Rush Dozer and Agent Osti collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Gold Rush Dozer. Gold Rush Dozer and Glib Lightning collided at the 150m mark. Grand Hero checked off Bronelly Buster at the 150m mark.

Fear Valley was vetted and after being re-vetted following event eleven, it was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury and no stand down period was imposed. Stewards issued a warning to Mr Gregory Paez, the trainer of Fear Valley, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Quedos.

Toss and Quedos collided soon after the start.

Quedos and Paua To Avoid collided at the 250m mark.

Pre-race samples were taken from Oaklands and Soda Street.

Sun Choice crossed to the inside soon after the start, checking Black Pontiac, Blue Afro, Soda Street, Royal Knocka and Hutch. Royal Knocka and Sun Choice collided approaching the 200m mark. Hutch checked off Royal Knocka at the 200m mark and crossed to the outside, checking Black Pontiac. Royal Knocka and Sun Choice collided at the 150m mark. Showtime Sally and Sun Choice collided at the 100m mark, checking both greyhounds.

Stewards spoke to Mr Patrick Furci, the trainer of Unusable, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Unusable last raced on 19 January 2017 and is returning after suffering a fungal infection that affected both the greyhound's eyes and nose.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blazing Nitro.

Tricky Trey and Sorry Maurie were slow to begin.

Sorry Maurie and Oscar collided soon after the start. Dozer Lad and Blazing Nitro collided soon after the start. Oliver Cruise and Another Value collided at the 250m mark. Another Value checked off the heels of Oliver Cruise approaching the winning post. Sorry Maurie and Oscar collided approaching the winning post.

MEETING COMMENTS

TRIAL 1

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Kevin Chivell, the trainer of Funkhouser, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Funkhouser last raced on 1 October 2016. Mr Chivell stated that the greyhound had changed kennels. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Funkhouser trialled over the 300m from box eight, weight 31.8kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 16.86, the greyhound won by a margin of 3.25L. Funkhouser was cleared.

TRIAL 2

Satisfactory Trial Results - Blue Odessa trialled over the 350m from box one, weight 28.9kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 19.80, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.25L. Blue Odessa was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Starbright Madie trialled over the 350m from box eight, weight 29.5kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 19.80, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.75. Starbright Madie was cleared (straight track only).