Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Stefanos, the trainer of Winlock Donatelo, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Winlock Donatelo last raced on 22nd March, 2017. Mr Stefanos stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right wrist injury.

Don's Gas and Just Teefa were slow to begin.

Winlock Donatelo and Beckio Fozzio collided at the 250m mark. Way Things Are and How's It Thunder collided at the 150m mark. Way Things Are and Winlock Donatelo collided approaching the winning post.

Little Barci was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left tensor fascia (triangle) muscle and spike wounds to the right foot and left hind achilles. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Stefanos, the trainer of Winlock Bird, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Winlock Bird last raced on 1st  of March, 2017. Mr Stefanos stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a left stopper injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Stefanos, the trainer of She's A Winlock, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. She's A Winlock last raced on 9th of March, 2017. Mr Stefanos stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season.

Mr Garry Harding, trainer of Gotta Little Big declared a new weight of 32.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Gotta Little Big last raced at 34.1kg.

Storm Of All was slow to begin.

Storm Of All and Miss Premier collided at the 150m mark. Storm Of All and Miss Premier collided at the 50m mark, checking Miss Premier. Storm Of All and Miss Premier collided approaching the winning post. Scott Lucky and Winlock Bird collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Gotta Little Big, unplaced in the event.

Shooter's Odysey, Hookhimo Fozzio and Bushman's Melody were slow to begin.

Longshot Glory and Bushman's Melody collided at the 300m mark. Longshot Glory and Colombian Coffee collided several times from the 250m mark to the 200m mark. Hookhimo Fozzio and Shooter's Odysey collided approaching the winning post; Hookhimo Fozzio crossed to the outside.

A pre-race sample was taken from Folding Green.

Alouette Josie was slow to begin.

Folding Green crossed to the inside soon after the start. Runaway Jack crossed out soon after the start, checking Divino and Alouette Josie. Jupiter Asending crossed out at the 300m mark. Rusty Sidebottom and Alouette Josie collided at the 300m mark. Folding Green and Miller's Court collided at the 250m mark. Alouette Josie and Divino collided at the 250m mark. Miller's Court checked off Folding Green approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Simon Mallia, the trainer of Retro Flyer, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Retro Flyer last raced on 25th of March, 2017. Mr Mallia stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season. 

Arrow Allen and Iroquois Souljah were slow to begin.

Iroquois Souljah and Ablazin Mikado collided soon after the start, checking Ruby Rads and Swift Spur. Careless Cookie and Ruby Rads collided at the 300m mark. Azza crossed to the inside at the 250m mark, checking Careless Cookie and Ruby Rads. Ruby Rads, Swift Spur and Iroquois Careless Cookie collided at the 200m mark. Careless Cookie checked off Ruby Rads at the 150m mark. Retro Flyer and Iroquois Souljah collided at the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chase's Chance.

Last Princess was slow to begin.

Superior Swagger crossed in soon after the start. Chase's Chance, Laurie Galore and Claretown Boris collided at the 300m mark, checking Laurie Galore. Arashundi and Bryden Dora collided at the 200m mark. Arashundi and Cass' Cass collided approaching the 150m mark. Chase's Chance, Claretown Boris and Last Princess collided at the 150m mark. Arashundi and Cass' Cass collided at the 100m mark.

A sample was taken from Superior Swagger, the winner of the event.

Like A Fancy and Bear Magic were slow to begin.

Fleur De Rose and Kev's Fantasy collided at the 250m mark. Like A Fancy, Fleur De Rose and Kev's Fantasy collided at the 200m mark. Fleur De Rose and Scoop Jackson collided at the 150m mark. Kev's Fantasy and Cosmic Wish collided at the 150m mark. Fleur De Rose and Bear Magic collided at the 100m mark, checking Fleur De Rose. Bear Magic and Cosmic Wish collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rapanui Rebel.

Soda Street was slow to begin.

Kenzi and Shocking Onyx collided at the 300m mark. Shocking Onyx and Ivanka Rose collided at the 250m mark and again at the 200m mark. Kerrie's One and Soda Street collided at the 100m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Stefanos, the trainer of Patty's Prince regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Patty's Prince last raced on 31st March, 2017. Mr Stefanos stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right triangle muscle Injury.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Top Alcohol and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 11:20AM due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Gavin Gledhill was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Silver Banjo.

Bubsy John and Patty's Prince were slow to begin.

Glen Mika and Grand Hero collided soon after the start.

Stewards spoke to Mr Pieter Smoor, the trainer of Provision, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Provision last raced on 20th of January 2017. Mr Smoor stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a left shoulder injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Galo's Best.

Still Just Under was slow to begin.

Okay Alpha and Galo's Best collided soon after the start. Vintage Queen, Urana Banjo and Galo's Best collided at the 225m mark. Good Humour and Vintage Queen collided at the 200m mark. Vintage Queen and Still Just Under collided at the 100m mark.

Bojack Kahn, Stroke Of Genius and Brahma's Pride were slow to begin.

Puzzle And Me and Booma Mikado collided at the 200m mark. My Wrecker and Try Me collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr D Blake, the representative of Major Lachy, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Major Lachy last raced on 9th of February 2017. Mr Blake stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right back muscle injury. Mr K Blake also declared a new weight of 31.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Major Lachy last raced at 32.9kg.

Mr Brayden Klemke, trainer of Miss Pie, declared a new weight of 27.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Miss Pie last raced at 26.1kg.

Major Lachy and Paper Cuts were slow to begin.

Paper Cuts, Shezza's Nitro and Shifty Joshua collided at the 250m mark. Shezza's Nitro and Emilia Cash collided at the 200m mark. Shezza's Nitro and Shifty Joshua collided at the 150m mark. Shezza's Nitro eased approaching at the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Adam Oakley, the trainer of the greyhound Shezza's Nitro, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Shezza's Nitro was vetted and revetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right long head triceps (monkey) muscle, a five-day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Shezza's Nitro with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Oakley pleaded guilty to the charge, Shezza's Nitro 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.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Fiery Boss trialled over the 350m from box eight, weight 29.1kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 19.84, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4.25L. Fiery Boss was cleared.