Stewards spoke to Ms L.Cookson, the handler of Atlas Roughead regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Atlas Roughead last raced on 24th January, 2016. Ms Cookson stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after sustaining a left chest tendon injury.

Gunmetal Outlaw, Quick Collision and Fiery Chief collided soon after the start checking Gunmetal Outlaw and Panders Box and severely checking Fiery Chief and severely checking Quick Collision which fell as a result. Panders Box galloped on the heels of Shezza's Nitro on the first turn. Rubba Wilson and Atlas Roughead collided on the first turn checking Atlas Roughead. Gunmetal Outlaw and Atlas Roughead collided approaching the home turn. Shezza's Nitro, Gunmetal Outlaw and Atlas Roughead collided on the home turn. Fiery Chief and Panders Box collided on the home turn. Shezza's Nitro and Gunmetal Outlaw collided entering the home straight. Shezza's Nitro and Atlas Roughead collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr T Salpigtidis ,the handler of Shezza's Nitro regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

Quick Collision was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained and abrasion to the right inner thigh, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Shezza's Nitro was vetted following the event. It was reported that no apparent injury was found.

A sample was taken from Scoop Jackson - winner of the event.

Bekim Prince and Paper Cuts were slow to begin. Horey's Girl, Flaming Causeway, Blonde Yappa and Mexican Terror collided soon after the start checking Blonde Yappa.Paper Cuts raced wide to the first turn. Horey's Girl, Zero Care Factor, Mexican Terror and Smashing Wild collided approaching the first turn checking Mexican Terror. Bekim Prince and Blonde Yappa collided on the first turn. Blonde Yappa, Paper Cuts and Flaming Causeway collided on the home turn. Horey's Girl and Flaming Causeway collided in the home straight. Smashing Wild and Zero Care Factor collided approaching the the winning post.

A sample was taken from Smashing Wild - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Zero Care Factor - placed 2nd in the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr G Rigg, the representative of Canis Regis regarding the direction that the greyhound be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

Ringadingding and Groucho were slow to begin. Iron Anda and Tat Minnie collided approaching the first turn checking Tat Minnie. Groucho, Burrawonga Tiny and Iron Anda collided on the first turn. Ringadingding and Tat Minnie collided on the first turn. Iron Anda galloped on the heels of Canis Regis on the first turn checking Iron Anda, Burrawonga Tiny and Groucho. Claretown Happy galloped on the heels of Groucho approaching the home turn severely checking Claretown Happy which collided with Iron Anda and Tat Minnie. Iron Anda and Groucho collided approaching the home turn. Ringadingding, Iron Anda and Tat Minnie collided entering the home straight checking Iron Anda.

Mr J.Mangion trainer of Old Zebb declared a new weight of 28.3kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Old Zebb last raced at 30.2kgs.

A pre race sample was taken from Too Seductive.

Hot Charcoal and Cullquin Peachy collided soon after the start. Gassed Up Devil and Cullquin Peachy collided on the first turn. Cullquin Peachy and Hot Charcoal collided on the first turn and approaching the second turn. Retro Flyer and Hebe Gee Bees collided approaching the second turn. Hot Charcoal and Retro Flyer collided in the back straight checking Retro Flyer. Hot Charcoal galloped on the heels of Too Seductive approaching the home turn. Too Seductive and Baltic Charm collided in the home straight.

Old Zebb was vetted following the event. It was that no apparent injury was found.

Retro Flyer was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained left foreleg bruising, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Hebe Gee Bees - winner of the event.

Clovalley Dolly was quick to begin. All Inn Together, Jess Delight, Burst Through and Happy Tails collided soon after the start checking All Inn Together. Jess Delight, Burst Through and Happy Tails collided approaching the first turn checking Burst Through. Our Lilly, Happy Tails and Jess Delight collided on the first turn. Jukebox Hero raced wide from the first turn to the home turn. Jess Delight, Happy Tails and Our Lilly collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn. Happy Tails and Our Lilly collided entering the home straight.

 Jukebox Hero was vetted following the event. It was reported that no apparent injury was found. Stewards spoke to Mr. C Bahen the trainer of Jukebox Hero regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn and approaching the home turn. Mr. Bahen stated that the greyhound does a lot of straight track racing, he also added that the greyhound had, had two trails at Bendigo in preparation for today's event. Mr. Bahen advised stewards he would be giving the greyhound more trials on a circle track before nominating again. Stewards noted Mr. Bahen's explanation and took no further action. 

A sample was taken from Hard Wicket - winner of the event.

Miss Briony was slow to begin. Just A Dot and He's No Jet collided soon after the start. Nitro Power and Nuggy Burger collided on the first turn. Just A Dot, He's No Jet and Nitro Power collided approaching the second turn. Asa Warning and Burrawonga Kevan collided approaching the second turn. Nitro Power checked off He's No Jet approaching the second turn. Nuggy Burger and Nitro Power collided on the second turn. Asa Warning galloped on the heels of Nuggy Burger on the second turn checking Asa Warning and severely checking Miss Briony which collided with He's No Jet. Nuggy Burger and Nitro Power collided approaching the third turn checking Nuggy Burger. Burrawonga Kevan, Asa Warning and Nuggy Burger collided on the third turn. Nuggy Burger and Asa Warning collided approaching the home turn.

 A sample was taken from Burrawonga Kevan - winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Manx Czar.

Atta Flash, Fancy Bounce and Howth were quick to begin. Atta Flash and Fancy Bounce collided soon after the start. Dulcet Sound and Oriental Prince collided soon after the start. Proviso and Howth collided approaching the first turn. Manx Czar and Atta Flash collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Fancy Bounce and Proviso collided on the first turn. Manx Czar and Atta Flash collided approaching the home turn checking Atta Flash. Manx Czar raced wide approaching the home turn. Misty Oak, Atta Flash and Oriental Prince collided on the home turn checking Misty Oak. Manx Czar raced wide in the home straight.

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

Parisian Magic was slow to begin. Funda Fault and Cool Springs collided soon after the start. High Hopes and Slipaway Simba collided approaching the first turn. She's No Manic checked off Staggerlicious approaching the first turn. Funda Fault, Slipaway Simba and High Hopes collided on the first turn checking Slipaway Simba and Funda Fault. Funda Fault and Parisian Magic collided in the home straight. Kraken Concord, Staggerlicious and High Hopes collided approaching the winning post.

Bab's On Parole was a late scratching at 2:15pm by Order of Stewards. 

She's Lil was quick to begin. Hurricane Queen, Bee Fozzio and Onto Jatt collided soon after the start. Daintree Teacake and Zahra Bella collided on the first turn. Onto Jatt and Bee Fozzio collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn. Onto Jatt galloped on the heels of Bee Fozzio entering the home straight. Onto Jatt raced wide in the home straight.

Samba Law and Bob On were quick to begin. Myalla Five was slow to begin. Latte Donny and Bruzzy Boucheau collided soon after the start. Bob On, Maine Lach and Latte Donny collided approaching the first turn. Latte Donny, Shifty Lilly and Bruzzy Boucheau collided on the first turn. Maine Lach and Vintage Box collided approaching the home turn. Bruzzy Boucheau and Myalla Five collided approaching the home turn. Latte Donny and Maine Lach collided on the home turn checking Latte Donny. Bruzzy Boucheau galloped on the heels of Myalla Five on the home turn. Latte Donny and Myalla Five collided entering the home straight checking Myalla Five. Maine Lach and Myalla Five collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr M Coventry, the track curator regarding his failure in closing the tractor entry point gate prior to the running of this event. Stewards issued a severe reprimand and forwarded the matter on to club management for further action.

Stewards spoke to Ms R Fazulla, steward regarding her failure to ensure the tractor entry point gate was closed prior to the running of this event. Stewards forwarded this matter on to GRV management for further action.

Stewards spoke to Mr G Berry, the trainer of Cosmic Pauly regarding the kennelling arrangements of this greyhound. Mr Berry advised Stewards that he has been holidaying at his brothers' address in Myers Flat and that he had been in Victoria for 2 weeks. After hearing the evidence Stewards charged Mr Berry with a breach of GAR 105(1) in that he failed to seek permission from the controlling body for his greyhounds to be kennelled at a location other his own registered address. Mr Berry pleaded not guilty to the charge. Stewards found Mr. Berry guilty and fined him the sum of $200.00.  

A pre race sample was taken from Cosmic Pauly.

Oh Lele Peter was slow to begin. Kang Bale and Oh Lele Peter collided soon after the start. Showtime Chevi, Cosmic Pauly and Premier Wally collided soon after the start. Premier Wally and Lila's Girl collided approaching the first turn. Cosmic Pauly and Showtime Chevi collided on the first turn severely checking Showtime Chevi which collided with Kang Bale. Derby Magic and Lila's Girl collided approaching the home turn. Kang Bale and Showtime Chevi collided approaching the home turn. Oh Lele Peter, Derby Magic and Lila's Girl collided entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. N McMenamin, the trainer of Venom Torque regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Venom Torque last raced on 24th January, 2016. Mr McMenamin stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a left shoulder injury.

Jacko's Reply, Venom Torque and Veetee Havoc collided soon after the start checking Zelemar Zing. Powerful Molly and I'm No Nag collided soon after the start. Powerful Molly, I'm No Nag, Jacko's Reply, Venom Torque, Veetee Havoc and Slipaway Robbie collided on the first turn checking I'm No Nag. Jacko's Reply and Veetee Havoc collided approaching the home turn checking Powerful Molly and Jacko's Reply. Zelemar Zing cramped approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr W Franklin, the trainer of the greyhound Zelemar Zing.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Zelemar Zing was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound had signs of cramp, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments-

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr A Powell, the trainer of Benkei regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Benkei last raced on 09/11/2015. Mr Powell stated that the greyhound has been spelling. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Benkei trialled over the 390m from box 1, weight 32.8kg, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.69, the greyhound beaten by a margin of 2 lengths. Benkei was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr A Powell, the trainer of Inmate regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Inmate last raced on 31/10/2015. Mr Powell stated that that the greyhound had suffered a left stopper bone injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Inmate trialled over the 390m from box 3, weight 26.8kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.69, the greyhound beaten by a margin of .75 lengths. Inmate was cleared.