A trial of the GRV-endorsed ISO-LYNX real-time tracking system was conducted throughout today's racing program. All race rugs used today were fitted with a location tracking beacon as part of this trial.

Exploration was slow to begin and trailed the field throughout.

Kate's Intention and Sublime News collided approaching the first turn. Kate's Intention checked off the heels of Sublime News on the first turn. Oni Bale checked off the heels of Sublime News on the third turn.

Exploration was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right long head triceps (monkey) muscle and a laceration to the right front leg. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Funky.

Gray Bale and Allen Mack were slow to begin.

Idabelle Bale checked off the heels of Jumbo Bale approaching the first turn, checking Gray Bale and severely checking Dyna Funky. Idabelle Bale checked off the heels of Giant Bale approaching the second turn. Allen Mack checked off the heels of Giant Bale on the second turn, checking Idabelle Bale. Allen Mack checked off Idabelle Bale on the third turn. Dyna Funky checked off the heels of Allen Mack on the home turn. Dyna Funky and Allen Mack faded in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Giant Bale, the winner of the event.

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

Allen Mack was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left tensor fascia (triangle) muscle. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Raymond Allen was a late scratching at 7:43AM 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.

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

One Step Ahead crossed to the rail soon after the start. Oshkosh Erny Vee and Zou Star collided son after the start.   Oshkosh Erny Vee, Zou Star and Glenda Kingy collided soon after the start. Paxton Bale, Oshkosh Erny Vee, Zou Star and Glenda Kingy collided approaching the first turn. Paxton Bale, Oshkosh Erny Vee, Zou Star, Glenda Kingy and Headline News collided on the first turn, severely checking Paxton Bale which brushed the running rail as a result. Oshkosh Erny Vee checked off the heels of Glenda Kingy on the second turn. Oshkosh Erny Vee checked off the heels of Paxton Bale on the third turn. One Step Ahead tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Paxton Bale was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left long head triceps (monkey) muscle. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Zou Star, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fugitive Bale.

Fugitive Bale and Pretty Sensation were slow to begin.

Fugitive Bale and Pretty Sensation collided approaching the first turn. Blackhaven and Cambo's Cindy collided approaching the first turn. Wadelock Venus, Blackhaven and Cambo's Cindy collided several times on the first turn. Fugitive Bale and Pretty Sensation collided approaching the second turn. Fugituve Bale and Blackhaven collided on the second turn. Pretty Sensation and Wadelock Venus collided in the back straight. Pretty Sensation, Wadelock Venus and Cambo's Cindy collided on the third turn, checking Wadelock Venus. Pretty Sensation checked off the heels of Cambo's Cindy on the home turn, checking Blackhaven. Blackhaven and Cambo's Cindy collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from My Girl Belena, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Forever Merry.

West On Xandi was quick to begin. Alberto and Dyna Dean were slow to begin.

Forever Merry and Alberto collided soon after the start. Dyna Dean stumbled soon after the start. Forever Merry and Alberto collided approaching the first turn. Forever Merry, Alberto, Zero Whispers and Kilty Express collided on the first turn, checking Zero Whispers. West On Xandi and Dr. Cadenza collided on the first turn. Dyna Dean and Dr. Cadenza collided approaching the second turn. Forever Merry and Alberto collided on the third turn and again approaching the home turn. Alberto and Dr. Cadenza collided entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr Todd O'Neill, the trainer of Jane's Intention, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Jane's Intention last raced on 2 April 2017. Mr O'Neill stated that the greyhound had been spelling.

Stewards spoke to Mr Todd O'Neill, the trainer of Ed's Intention, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Ed's Intention last raced on 9 April 2017. Mr O'Neill stated that the greyhound had been spelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jackdell.

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

Royal Cosmic and Erica McKenna were slow to begin.

Jane's Intention and Ed's Intention collided approaching the first turn. Dakini Allen and Tronic Flash collided on the first turn. Militant Man checked off the heels of Tronic Flash on the second turn. Erica McKenna checked off the heels of Militant Man on the second turn. Royal Cosmic and Militant Man collided on the third turn. Jackdell checked off the heels of Ed's Intention on the third turn. Dakini Allen and Ed's Intention on the home turn, severely checking Dakini Allen.

Jackdell was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained multiple lacerations to the tail. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Militant Man, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Beside The Truth.

Stellar Creek went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Galloping Leo crossed to the inside soon after the start and collided with Lucky Tetris. Beside The Truth and Zambora Idol collided approaching the first turn. Stellar Creek and Zambora Idol collided on the first turn, checking Zambora Idol. Fiery Melody and Lucky Tetris collided approaching the second turn and again on the second turn, causing Lucky Tetris to fall. Galloping Leo checked off the heels of Zambora Idol in the back straight. Fiery Melody checked off the heels of Philo Bale on the home turn. Stellar Creek and Zambora Idol collided on the home turn.

Lucky Tetris was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right biceps femoris (thigh) muscle and abrasions to the right thigh, and scrotum. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

Eddie Eagle was a late scratching at 7:23AM 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 Roger's In Town.

Sisco General and Roger's In Town were slow to begin.

Fabriola Allen and Quina Bale collided approaching the first turn. White Bandit and Roger's In Town collided approaching the first turn. Fabriola Allen, Amigo, Sisco General, Jazzy Bale, White Bandit and Roger's In Town collided approaching the first turn, checking Sisco General. Quina Bale and Sisco General collided on the first turn. Sisco General and Roger's In Town collided on the first turn. Quina Bale and Amigo collided in the back straight. Quina Bale and Sisco General collided several times in the back straight, checking Roger's In Town. Quina Bale checked off the heels of White Bandit entering the home straight.

Diamond was a late scratching at 7:25AM 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 Et Cetera upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Down In Mexico was quick to begin. Calen and Et Cetera were slow to begin.

Taylor Bale and Yarraman Ace collided on the first turn. Et Cetera and Calen collided on the second turn. Calen checked off Et Cetera on the second turn. Down In Mexico tired in the home straight.

Mr Peter Simms was fined the sum of $50 for failing to provide a catcher for the greyhound Et Cetera, pursuant to GAR 52.

A sample was taken from Taylor Bale, the second place-getter in the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6)starter Mr R le Sueur did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jake.

Jake and Banjo Fever were slow to begin.

Jake brushed the running rail approaching the first turn. Dusty Roy and Helen Allen collided on the first turn, severely checking Jake. Jake and Destini Seahorse collided in the back straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lucky Love.

Blackpool Chuck and Dewana Special collided soon after the start. Anustar and Dewana Special collided on the first turn. Lucky Love and Blackpool Chuck collided on the first turn. Dewana Special checked off the heels of Blackpool Chuck entering the back straight. Anustar eased approaching the winning post.

Anustar was vetted and revetted following event 12. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to Ms Emma Palma, the trainer of the greyhound Anustar, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Anustar with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms Palmer pleaded not guilty to the charge, Anustar was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at The Meadows (MEP) 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.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Mainline Osti.

Sergei and Helen Baxter were slow to begin and crossed to the rail soon after the start.

Dr. Leonardo checked off Wanda Bale collided on the first turn. Proven Kodiak and Roaring Rampage collided on the first turn. Proven Kodiak and Roaring Rampage collided again on the second turn, checking both greyhounds and severely checking Wanda Bale and Dr. Leonardo which also raced wide. Petra Allen and Roaring Rampage collided on the third turn, checking Roaring Rampage. Helen Baxter checked off Roaring Rampage approaching the home turn. Wanda Bale and Roaring Rampage entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

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

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Hit The Runway trialled over the 525m from box eight, weight 32.1kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of five. The time of the trial was 30.42, the greyhound won by a margin of 11.75L. Hit The Runway was cleared.