Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Simone, the trainer of Lektra Sunset regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Lektra Sunset last raced on the 27 November, 2015. Mr. Simone stated that the greyhound was returning to race after recovering from a groin injury and being on season. 

Mr. P. Simone, trainer of Lektra Sunset declared a new weight of 30.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Lektra Sunset last raced at 28.2kg.

Amon Flyer and Bronte's Magic were quick to begin. Lektra Sunset was slow to begin. Bronte's Magic crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Lektra Sunset and severely checking Chabay Laray, Onya Jatt and Jack's Miss; causing Jaimandy Ruddy to fall. Amon Flyer crossed wide soon after the start, checking Spring As Sprung and Bronte's Magic. Bronte's Magic galloped on the heels of Amon Flyer approaching the first turn, checking Spring As Sprung. Lektra Sunset, Bronte's Magic and Spring As Sprung collided on the first turn, checking Lektra Sunset and Bronte's Magic. Onya Jatt and Jack's Miss collided on the first turn. Onya Jatt checked off Lektra SUnset on the home turn. Spring As Sprung and Amon Flyer collided entering the home straight. Onya Jatt raced wide in the home straight. Amon Flyer and Spring As Sprung collided approaching the winning post. 

Jaimandy Ruddy was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Van Taarling, the trainer of the greyhound Bronte's Magic regarding the greyhounds racing manners soon after the start.  Bronte's Magic was vetted  following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the right hind toe and left thigh, a three day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Bronte's Magic with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr. Van Taarling pleaded guilty to the charge, Bronte's 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. R. Divirgilio, the trainer of Neon Moon regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Neon Moon last raced on the 12 January 2016. Mr. Divirgilio stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after recovering from a metatarsal injury. 

Abbewige Gold and Swift Bunny were quick to begin. Patty's Prince and Jaimandy Weary were slow to begin. Super Ricky and Beksun collided soon after the start. Super Ricky, Beksun and Swift Bunny collided approaching the first turn, checking Super Ricky and Patty's Prince. Super Ricky, Patty's Prince and Sir Fire collided on the first turn, checking Super Ricky. Beksun and Swift Bunny collided approaching the home turn. Sir FIre and Jaimandy Weary collided on the home turn, severely checking Sir Fire. Beksun and Swift Bunny collided on the home turn. 

Sir Fire was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained lacerations above the right eye, a five day stand down period was imposed. 

Samples were taken from placegetters - Neon Moon (1st) and Beksun (2nd)

Superstar Jatt was quick to begin. Twilight Butch was very slow to begin (3 lengths). Bet Bet Belle, Stars And Bars and Dodge Ball collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn, severely checking Bet Bet Belle and Stars And Bars. Don's Collision checked off Bet Bet Belle on the first turn, checking Steady Walker and severely checking Bet Bet Belle. Steady Walker and Don's Collision collided on the first turn. Bet Bet Belle and Stars And Bars collided on the first turn. Steady Walker and Don's Collision collided on the home turn, checking Steady Walker. 

A sample was taken from Superstar Jatt - the winner of the event. 

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) starter G Glass did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Ms K Bentley handler of Ultimate Billy declared a new weight of 30.8kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Ultimate Billy last raced at 29.0kg.

Quink was quick to begin. Moria Magic was slow to begin. Ken's Thunderin', My Renson and Hanga collided several times soon after the start to the first turn, checking Moria Magic. My Renson and Ken's Thunderin' collided on the first turn, checking Ken's Thunderin'. Ken's Thunderin' galloped on the heels of Moria Magic on the first turn, checking Moria Magic and Hanga. Hanga and Moria Magic collided approaching the home turn. 

Boston Shuffle and Cee Ya Mate collided soon after the start, checking Boston Shuffle. Semjase and Galloping Emma collided on the first turn. Annabow and Big Bold Boomer collided on the first turn. Dynamite Dixie checked off Alpe D'Blanc on the first turn. Alpe D'Blanc, Annabow, Dee Ya Mate and Big Bold Boomer collided approaching the second turn, severely checking Dee Ya Mate and Bog Bold Boomer, which both raced wide as a result. Galloping Emma, Boston Shuffle and Alpe D'Blanc collided entering the back straight, checking Galloping Emma. Alpe D'Blanc and Galloping Emma collided on the third turn, checking Galloping Emma. Annabow and Dynamite Dixie collided approaching the home turn. Big Bold Boomer and Alpe D'Blanc collided on the home turn, checking Alpe D'Blanc. Annabow and Semjase collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight. Annabow and Boston Shuffle collided in the home straight. Boston Shuffle checked off Annabow approaching the winning post. 

A sample was taken from Boston Shuffle - the winner of the event. 

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) lure driver B Groom did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Here's The Trump, Our Nico, Sir Murray and Opal Flyer were slow to begin. Sir Murray and Opal Flyer raced wide soon after the start to the first turn. Bryden Johnny, Mazing Moo and Before My Time collided approaching the first turn. Here's The Trump and Elite Swift collided on the first turn. Our Nico, Bryden Johnny and Mazing Moo collided approaching the home turn, checking Bryden Johnny. Mazing Moo and Our Nico collided several times approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Mazing Moo checed off Our Nico entering the home straight. Here's The Trump and Before My Time collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. E. Hamilton, the trainer of Blush Burst regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Blush Burst last raced on 12 December 2016. Mr. Hamilton stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell and also being on season. 

Meggs Rawson and Blush Burst collided soon after the start, checking Blush Burst. Dontron, Tat Minnie and Eaglehawk Beffa collided soon after the start and approaching the first turn, checking Tat Minnie. Maris Gold and Mr.s Fozz collided approaching the first turn. Maris Gold checked off Mrs. Fozz on the first turn. Dontron and Eaglehawk Beffa collided on the first turn. Mrs. Fozz, Eaglehawk Beffa and Dontron collided on the first turn, severely checking Dontron. Dontron checked off Tat Minnie approaching the home turn. Eaglehawk Beffa checked off Meggs Rawson approaching the winning post, which collided with Dontron. Maris Gold and Dontron collided approaching the winning post. 

Samples were taken from placegetters - Vanderville Lady (1st) and Mrs. Fozz (2nd). 

Nancy May was slow to begin. Country Ballad and Boloney Club collided soon after the start. Lollie Livewire checked off Nancy May soon after the start. Miss Capone, Cool Springs, Kripke and Flying Marcia collided approaching the first turn, checking Kripke. Boloney Club, Country Ballad and Cool Springs collided approaching the first turn, checking Cool Springs and severely checking Country Ballad. Country Ballad and Lollie Livewire collided on the first turn. Boloney Club, Flying Marcia and Nancy May collided on the first turn, severely checking Nancy May and Flying Marcia. Kripke and Cool Springs collided on the first turn. Country Ballad and Lollie Livewire collided approaching the home turn. Nancy May galloped on the heels of Boloney Club on the home turn, severely checking Nancy May. Nancy May checked off Cool Springs entering the home straight. Flying Marcia and Nancy May collided several times in the home straight. 

Spritely Julia was very slow to begin (6 lengths). Kilty Miss, Kraken Zuri and Hurricane Queen collided soon after the start. Lady Goddess and Firing Point collided soon after the start. Howth crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Firing Point and Hurricane Queen. She's A Batgirl, Kraken Zuri and Kilty Miss collided approaching the home turn, checking Kraken Zuri. Firing Point and Hurricane Queen collided on the home turn. She's A Batgirl and Kilty Miss collided on the home turn. Lady Goddess and Howth collided on the home turn. Kraken Zuri checked off Kilty Miss entering the home straight. Kraken Zuri and Spritely Julia collided on the home straight. Howth checked off Lady Goddess approaching the winning post. 

Little Hemi was quick to begin. Peper Cuts stumbled at box rise. Atlas Tinkabell was slow to begin. Just Jatt crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Elite Panther, Omamori and Ultimate Paddy. Just Jatt, Omamori, Ultimate Paddy and Paper Cuts collided approaching the first turn, checking Paper Cuts and Omamori. Jack's Alouette and Little Hemi collided on the first turn. Just Jatt, Ultimate Paddy and Elite Panther collided on the first turn. Atlas Tinkabell eased approaching the home turn and pulled up. Little Hemi, Jack's Alouette, Elite Panther, Just Jatt and Ultimate Paddy collided on the home turn, checking Ultimate Paddy and severely checking Jack's Alouette and Just Jatt. Ultimate Paddy raced wide on the home turn. Ultimate Paddy, Little Hemi and Paper Cuts collided in the home straight. Paper Cuts and Little Hemi collided approaching the winning post. 

Atlas Tinkabell was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. The trainer declined the option to have Atlas Tinkabell re-vetted. 

Stewards spoke to Mis. L. Cookson, the trainer of the greyhound Atlas Tinkabell regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Atlas Tinkabell with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms Cookson pleaded guilty to the charge, Atlas Tinkabell was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Shepparton 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.

Hardaway Terror was slow to begin. She Can't Run checked off Ninetymile Bill soon after the start. Vintage Box, Burst Through, She's Lil, Ninetymile Bill and All Inn Summer collided approaching the first turn, severely checking All Inn Summer and Ninetymile Bill. She's Lil, Vintage Box, Burst Through and She Can't Run collided on the first turn, checking Burst Through and She Can't Run. All Inn Summer and Ninetymile Bill collided on the first turn, checking All Inn Summer. Burst Through and She Can't Run collided on the home turn. Vintage Box and Burst Through raced wide in the home straight. 

A sample was taken from I'm No Nag - the winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Matty Keeping. 

Oh Lele Peter was slow to begin. Spring Permier and Roll 'Em Mighty collided approaching the first turn. Paramount Arrow, All Inn Ky, Emi's  Boy Murph and Oh Lele Pater collided approaching the first turn. Matty Keeping crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking All Inn Ky, Oh Lele Peter and Emi's Boy Murph. Matty Keeping, Roll 'Em Mighty and Paramount Arrow collided approaching the home turn. Emi's Boy Murph and All Inn Ky collided on the home turn, checking All Inn Ky. Roll 'Em Mighty and Paramount Arrow collided on the home turn and entering the home straight. Oh Lele Peter and Matty Keeping collided entering the home straight. Matty Keeping checked off Oh Lele Peter in the home straight. 

Meeting comments: 

Satisfactory Trial Results -

6 month trial - Stewards spoke to J. Walker handler of the greyhound Sweet Charmola which had not raced since 5 May 2015. Ms Walker stated that the greyhound was new to the kennel. Sweet Charmola trialled over the 390m from box 1, weight 24.1kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.60, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7L. Sweet Charmola was cleared.