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

Stewards spoke to Mr David Meeny, the trainer of Just Teefa, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Just Teefa last raced at Cranbourne on 28 February, 2017 and is returning to racing after recuperating from a rear left foot injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Holyfield.

Just Teefa and Peace On Earth were slow to begin.

Holyfield and Just Teefa collided soon after the start. From The Shadows and Longshot Glory collided soon after the start. Just Teefa, Sirius Matters and Peace On Earth collided at the 250m mark, checking Just Teefa. Just Teefa and Holyfield collided at the 150m mark, checking Holyfield. Blue Odessa eased at the 100m mark. Bruree Belle eased approaching the winning post.

Blue Odessa was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to Mr Kenneth Stephens, the trainer of the greyhound Blue Odessa regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 100m mark. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Blue Odessa with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Stephens pleaded not guilty to the charge, Blue Odessa was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville 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.

Bruree Belle was vetted and revetted following event three. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to Mr Edmund Dollery, the trainer of the greyhound Bruree Belle regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Bruree Belle with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Dollery pleaded guilty to the charge, Bruree Belle was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville 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.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sweet Solera.

Big Tilly was slow to begin.

Like Lily and Big Tilly collided at the 100m mark, checking Like Lily.

A pre-race sample was taken from Allen Ernie.

Baron's Breeze was slow to begin and crossed to the rail soon after the start. Destini Riptide, Allen Ernie and Baron's Breeze collided soon after the start. Dodge Ball and Lamington lass collided soon after the start. Dodge Ball, Destini Riptide and Allen Ernie collided at the 300m mark. Milly's Choice checked off Lamington Lass approaching the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tiger Cabang.

Alouette Josie was slow to begin.

Miller's Court, Folding Green and Ima Terror collided soon after the start. Bye Bye Boy, Jupiter Asending and Miller's Court collided at the 300m mark. Jupiter Asending and Miller's Court collided at the 250m mark and again at the 200m mark. Folding Green and Ima Terror collided at the 150m mark. Alouette Josie checked off Bye Bye Boy at the 100m mark. Miller's Court checked off Jupiter Asending at the 100m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr Greg Berry, the trainer of William Cabang, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. William Cabang last raced at Shepparton on 27 March 2017 and is returning to racing after being spelled for a period of time.

A pre-race sample was taken from Beer On Tap.

Beer On Tap checked off the heels of Grand Hero soon after the start. William Cabang and Grand Hero collided soon after the start. Antoine and Minka's Destiny collided at the 300m mark, checking Antoine. Antoine and William Kabang collided approaching the 250m mark, checking both greyhounds. Clear Sense checked off the heels of Hector Cabang at the 200m mark. Minka's Destiny checked off the heels of Hector Cabang at the 200m mark, checking Grand Hero. Antoine galloped on Grand Hero at the 100m mark, checking both greyhounds. Minka's Destiny checked off the heels of Grand Hero at the 100m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Krank Panda.

Claretown Boris, Adala Prince and Krank Panda collided soon after the start, checking Claretown Boris and Krank Panda. Claretown Boris and Krank Panda collided at the 300m mark. Red Light Runner checked off Sorry Maurie at the 250m mark. Krank Panda checked off Claretown Boris at the 200m mark.

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

Bert's Special was a late scratching at 1:27PM due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Arashundi.

Ablazin Mikado and Ribacola were slow to begin.

Emily Skye and Lady Of Ellie collided at the 300m mark, checking Lady Of Ellie and Ablazin Mikado. Lady Of Ellie and Ablazin Mikado collided approaching the 200m mark.

Mr Peter Wishart, trainer of Advocate, declared a new weight of 30.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Advocate last raced at 29.7kg at Healesville on 19 May 2017.

A pre-race sample was taken from Freedom Fire.

Mon Mekki Kahn was quick to begin. Two Seasons was slow to begin.

Octo Burn and Advocate collided approaching the 200m mark, checking Advocate. Two Seasons, Octo Burn, Blue Afro and Troy Boyce collided several times from the 150m mark to the 50m mark, checking Octo Burn and Blue Afro.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tayla's Banjo.

Iggy Wiggy was quick to begin. Miss Premier and Downtown Babe were slow to begin.

Jaso jumped away awkwardly from the boxes. Tayla's Banjo, Don's Machine and Downtown Babe collided soon after the start, checking Downtown Babe. Gold Rush Dozer crossed to the outside soon after the start. Gold Rush Dozer and Don's Machine collided at the 250m mark, checking Gold Rush Dozer. Jaso faltered approaching the 100m mark, checking Krazy Blaze.

Jaso was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a carpal sprain of the right wrist. A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Scott Pizzazz.

Scott Pizzazz was slow to begin.

Okay Alpha and Kathy's Lady collided several times from soon after the start to the 200m mark, checking both greyhounds. State Of Oasis and Grooven Chris collided approaching the 250m mark. Okay Alpha and Kathy's Lady collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Okay Alpha.

Stewards spoke to Mr Lui Forte (representing trainer, Ms Melissa Forte) regarding the length of time Emilia Cash has had between races. Emilia Cash last raced at Healesville on 26 March 2017 and is returning to racing after recuperating from a front right toe injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Emilia Cash.

Showtime Sally was quick to begin. Scoop Jackson was slow to begin.

Selynya Kev and Ebony Sprite collided soon after the start. Scoop Jackson and She's Got Dash collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Scoop Jackson. Selynya Kev, Ebony Sprite and Flying Mia collided approaching the 100m mark, checking Selynya Kev.

Selynya Kev was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound had no apparent injury. 

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

Stewards spoke to Mr Russell Edwards, the trainer of Tarree's Ruslie, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Tarree's Ruslie last raced at Healesville on 17 February, 2017 and is returning to racing after a change of kennels and recouperating from a back muscle injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hey Shaza Fozz.

Paddy's Midnight and Cape Ability were slow to begin. Ashtastic, Domestic Girl and Tarree's Ruslie collided soon after the start. Iroquois Souljah crossed to the outside approaching the 250m mark, checking Tarree's Ruslie. Paddy's Midnight and Hey Shaza Fozz collided approaching the 200m mark, checking Ashtastic and severely checking Hey Shaza Fozz. Paddy's Midnight, Cape Ability and Iroquois Souljah collided approaching the 150m mark, checking all three greyhounds.

Domestic Girl faltered approaching the 100m mark and was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left tensor fascia (monkey) muscle. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Crymelon Holly trialled over the 300m from box two, weight 26.6kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.05, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 12.6L. Crymelon Holly was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Dale Batten, the trainer of Dodge The Storm, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Dodge The Storm last raced on 8 November 2016. Mr Batten stated that they greyhound had been recovering from a right stopper injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Dodge The Storm trialled over the 300m from box seven, weight 30.3kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.05, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.25L. Dodge The Storm was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Adam Oakley, the trainer of Shezza's Nitro, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Shezza's Nitro last raced on 21 September 2016. Mr Oakley stated that the greyhound had been spelling. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Shezza's Nitro trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 25.6kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.05, the greyhound won by a margin of a head. Shezza's Nitro was cleared.