A pre- race sample was taken from Kyla's Cruiser.

Flying Stealth and King Billy Bolt were slow to begin. Flying Stealth and Superior Mack collided soon after the start checking Flying Stealth. Emilia Cash and Kyla's Cruiser collided soon after the start checking Kyla's Cruiser. Superior Mac was checked off Star's Girl soon after the start. Kyla's Cruiser and Superior Mack collided on the first turn. Kyla's Cruiser was checked off Rahn on the first turn. Flying Stealthl was checked off Superior Mack approaching the home turn. Lucky Andy and Emilia Cash collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Emilia Cash and Rahn. Flying Stealth and King Billy Bolt collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Lucky Andy - winner of the event.

A pre- race sample was taken from Energised.

A pre- race sample was taken from There's Steamy.

Energised and He's A Joker were slow to begin.  Dr. Gidget and Mitch's Delight collided on the first turn.  There's Steamy and Energised collided on the first turn.  There's Steamy and He's A Joker collided approaching the second turn checking He's A Joker and severley checking There's Steamy.  There's Steamy and He's A Joker collided in the back straight checking both greyhounds.

A pre- race sample was taken from Pope Zone.

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

Jasocate was quick to begin.  Pope Zone was slow to begin.  White With One and Let's Go Billy collided soon after the start.  White With One, Let's Go Billy and Peninsula Lady collided on the first turn checking White With One and Peninsula Lady.  Pope Zone crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Special Member and Wild Angel.  White With One and Peninsula Lady collided several times on the second turn.  Jasocate raced wide in the back straight.  White With One and Peninsula Lady collided approaching the home turn checking White With One and Special Member and causing Arvo's Nico to race wide.  Wild Angel was checked off Special Member on the home turn checking White With One.

Pursuant to GAR 104(7) Steward Miss D. Barber did not act in any official capacity for this event. 

Stewards spoke to Ms. M. Barber, the trainer of Ablazin Mikado regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Ablazin Mikado last raced on 17 January 2016 and is returning to racing following a right sesamoid injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ablazin Mikado.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wadelock Cappa.

Bandit Brad was quick to begin.  Wadelock Cappa and Richo Richo Girl were slow to begin.  Lulu Noir was checked off Jazzy Fizzle soon after the start.  Ablazin Mikado, Jazzy Fizzle and Wadelock Cappa collided approaching the first turn checking Jazzy Fizzle, Wadelock Cappa and Richo Richo Girl.  Wadelock Cappa was checked off Jazzy Fizzle approaching the home turn.  Wadelock Cappa and Richo Richo Girl collided entering the home straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Stumble and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 2:24pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer C. Cortese was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sheza Gym Junky.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipline Marjen.

Dr. Balboa was slow to begin.  Bar The Bullet and Zipline Marjen collided soon after the start.  Sheza Gym Junky and Go Go Danni collided on the first turn checking Elfie and Go Go Danni, causing Sheza Gym Junky to check off Go Go Danni and So Far Away and subsequently race wide.  Dr. Balboa was checked off Bar The Bullet approaching the home turn.  Dr. Balboa galloped on So Far Away on the home turn checking Dr. Balboa and Sheza Gym Junky.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Park.

A pre-race sample was taken from Renajohn.

Renajohn and Sonny's Honey were slow to begin.  Aston Park and Dundee Harrier collided soon after the start.  Destini Inferno and Dr. Nicholas collided approaching the first turn checking Dundee Harrier, Dr. Nicholas and Renajohn.  Aston Park, Dr. Nicholas and Renajohn collided on the first turn.  Destini Inferno and Sonny's Honey collided on the first turn checking Hotlips Matilda.  Dr. Nicholas and Renajohn collided approaching the second turn checking Renajohn.  Dr. Nicholas and Renajohn collided on the third turn checking Dr. Nicholas.  Aston Park and Dundee Harrier collided on the third turn checking Dundee Harrier.

Pursuant to GAR 104(7) Steward Miss D. Barber did not act in any official capacity for this event. 

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Daicos Magic.

Daicos Magic was quick to begin.  Master Mordecai and Oh Lele Simon were slow to begin.  Walk Woody Walk and Master Mordecai collided approaching the first turn. Yuzuki Mikado, Master Mordecai and Magnificient Pete collided on the first turn checking Yuzuki Mikado and Master Mordecai.  Walk Woody Walk and Oh Lele Simon collided on the first turn checking Walk Woody Walk which brushed the running rail.  Yuzuki Mikado and Master Mordecai collided approaching the second turn.  Daicos Magic eased on the second turn, stumbled and lost ground.  Magnificent Pete eased on the second turn and stumbled. Yuzuki Mikado was checked off Master Mordecai on the second turn.  Master Mordecai and Daicos Magic collided entering the back straight checking Daicos Magic.  Walk Woody Walk was checked off Magnificent Pete entering the back straight.  Daicos Magic and Magnificent Pete collided on the third turn.

Yuzuki Mikado was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a suspected dislocated toe on the right hind foot, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. McMahon the trainer of the greyhound Daicos Magic regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the second turn.  Daicos Magic was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right hock, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.   Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Daicos Magic with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. McMahon pleaded guilty to the charge, Daicos Magic 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.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Pollutro the trainer of the greyhound Magnificent Pete regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the second turn.  Magnificent Pete was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor spike wound to the left hind foot, no stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Magnificent Pete with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Pollutro pleaded guilty to the charge.  Magnificent Pete 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.

Willowvale Storm was a late scratching at 2:48pm due to non arrival (GAR 31). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer A. Flores was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nancy Botwin.

Dr. Klaas was quick to begin.  He Throws Bombs and Bashir were slow to begin.  Dr. Klaas and Nancy Botwin collided on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Daintree Rhumba.

Hey Bail was quick to begin.  Nods One, Maserati Rev and Pepe's Promise were slow to begin.  Hey Bail, Simita and Stealthy Swift collided on the first turn checking Stealthy Swift and severley checking Simita.  Simita and Nods One collided on the second turn.  Maserati Rev crossed to the rail on the second turn checking Cheeky Ellyse.  Daintree Rhumba galloped on Nods One approaching the home turn.  Pepe's Promise and Simita collided approaching the home turn checking Pepe's Promise.  Simita marred Cheeky Ellyse in the home straight.

Simita was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Labozzetta the trainer of the greyhound Simita regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Simita with marring.  Mr. Labozzetta pleaded guilty to the charge, Simita was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon 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.

A sample was taken from Maserati Rev - winner of the event.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from It's Debatable.

Awesome Moccasin and Rerod Magic were quick to begin.  My Miss Polly crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Home Alone, It's Debatable, Lucky Chic and Dee Mum's Girl.  Awesome Moccasin and Rerod Magic collided on the second turn.  Awesome Moccasin and My Miss Polly collided approaching the winning post.

Acquitted was a late scratching at 2:18pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to an elevated temperature. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre- race sample was taken from Bit After Nine.

Bit After Nine, Snaphook Sticka and Jay Kay Be were slow to begin.  Snaphook Sticka and Arvo's Violet collided approaching the first turn checking Snaphook Sticka.  Bit After Nine was checked off Arvo's Violet on the first turn.  Bit After Nine and Snaphook Sticka collided on the first turn severely checking Snaphook Sticka which stumbled.

Snaphook Sticka was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left hip, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Star Lord.

A pre-race sample was taken from Triple Cee

Star Lord was quick to begin.  Walmac and Triple Cee collided soon after the start.  Arvo's Tayzer and Bar No Blue collided approaching the first turn.  Admiral Bay was checked off Triple Cee on the first turn.  Walmac and Swan's Waddle collided entering the home straight.

Admiral Bay was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained general soreness in the left hind leg, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

The judges inadvertantly semaphored the incorrect numbers 1 2 8 7 which was corrected to 1 2 3 7 prior to the all clear being given.

Meeting Conditions:

Kennels closed approximately 9 minutes late due to delays during the kennelling process. 

Re-Vetted Greyhound - Elswyk Max was presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling and was Cleared to race. 

Satisfactory trial results (Blinkers):-

Kayla Las trialled over 395 metres from box 4, weight 26.3kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.70 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9 1/4 lengths.  Kayla Las was cleared to race in blinkers.

Satisfactory trial result:

Black Anterra trialled over 395 metres from box 2, weight 24.2kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.70 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 30 lengths.  Black Anterra was not cleared.

Jonny Bravo trialled over 395 metres from box 3, weight 32.8kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.70 secs, the greyhound won by a margin of 9 1/4 lengths.  Johnny Bravo was cleared.