Giant Bale and Dyna Danna were quick to begin.

Kreuzenstein was slow to begin.

Dyna Fabrice, Oleg and Xava Allen collided soon after the start, checking Oleg. Giant Bale, Dyna Fabrice and Lektra Forrest collided soon after the start. Xava Allen checked off Giant Bale on the first turn. Oleg checked off the heels of Allen Sharpie approaching the home turn. Oleg, Giant Bale and Dyna Fabrice collided approaching the home turn. Oleg, Kreuzenstein, Xava Allen and Giant Bale collided in the home straight, checking Oleg and Xava Allen.

A sample was taken from Dyna Danna, the winner of the event.

Limburg Dan was slow to begin.

Envy Heist and Dr. Sherlock collided soon after the start. Oronsay and Dr. Sherlock collided approaching the first turn. Dr. Sherlock, My Name's Red and Doobstar collided on the first turn, checking My Name's Red and Doobstar. My Name's Red and Doobstar collided on the second turn, checking My Name's Red.

My Name's Red was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.  

A sample was taken from Bonnie Beauty, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Barnes Banana.

Zipping Lady was quick to begin. Barnes Banana, Bella Shima and Cheese Ya Later were slow to begin. Alera Bale, Bella Shima and Dundee Osprey collided on the first turn, checking Bella Shima, Dundee Osprey, Cheese Ya Later and Spring To Wyn. Spring To Wyn and Crackerjack Sam collided approaching the second turn. Alera Bale and Bella Shima collided on the second turn and again on the third turn, checking Bella Shima. Dundee Osprey and Crackerjack Sam collided in the back straight. Alera Bale, Cheese Ya Later and Spring To Wyn entering the home straight, checking Cheese Ya Later. Alera Bale, Bella Shima and Cheese Ya Later collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Dyna Jerry and Rock Up Top were quick to begin. Vanderworp and Jimmy Newob were slow to begin.

Van Ann, Shadale and Jimmy Newob collided soon after the start. Shadale and Jimmy Newob collided approaching the first turn. Shadale and Miss Innings collided on the first turn, causing Jimmy Newob to race wide. Vanderworp and Rock Up Top collided on the second turn, checking Vanderworp, Rock Up Top and Shadale. Shadale and Jimmy Newob collided in the back straight, checking Jimmy Newob. Van Ann checked off Rock Up Top on the third turn. Rock Up Top checked off Shadale approaching the home turn. Rock Up Top, Van Ann and Jimmy Newob collided entering the home straight.

Samples were taken from Dyna Jerry (winner) and Shadale (second place-getter).

John John Lava was slow to begin.

Dundee Calypso and Oni Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Oni Bale. John John Lava checked off Dundee Calypso on the first turn. John John Lava checked off Dundee Calypso on the third turn, checking Molly Chapta. Midnight Elsa lost ground on the third turn. Precious Destini and Ebby Ripper collided on the fifth turn and again approaching the home turn.

Midnight Elsa was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right long head triceps (monkey) muscle. A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Mick's Angel, the winner of the event.

Liebig Street was slow to begin.

Mepunga Blazer (late Mepunga Blaze) and Lady Charlotte collided soon after the start. Lady Charlotte, Mepunga Blazer, Slinky Inky, Miss Dee Meadows, Chasin' Crackers and Vens Revenge collided approaching the first turn, checking Miss Dee Meadows, Vens Revenge and Chasin' Crackers, which fell as a result. Liebig Street checked off Miss Dee Meadows on the second turn. Slinky Inky and Miss Dee Meadows collided on the home turn, checking Slinky Inky. Slinky Inky and Vens Revenge raced wide in the home straight.

Chasin' Crackers was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tarsal sprain to the left hock and an injury to the right hamstring. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Samples were taken from Mepunga Blazer (winner) Lady Charlotte (second place-getter).

Billy's Bake, Dr. Leonardo, Burn One Down, Alpha Triton, Air Commander and Reefton Treasure collided soon after the start, checking Air Commander and severely checking Alpha Triton which faltered and lost considerable ground. Dr. Leonardo and Burn One Down collided approaching the third turn, checking Caco Potion; as a result Burn One Down and Dr. Leonardo raced wide on the third turn. Burn One Down, Kuta's Lad and Caco Potion collided approaching the home turn.

Alpha Triton was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tarsal sprain to the left hock. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Billy's Bake, the winner of the event.

Paradiso Lass, Shallay Pallay, Aston Dee bee and Got One Back collided soon after the start, checking Shallay Pallay. Got One Back, Paradiso Lass and Aston Dee Bee collided approaching the first turn, checking Aston Dee Bee. Lagoon Rhett and Got One Back collided on the first turn. Got One Back and Shallay Pallay collided on the second turn.

Samples were taken from Fast Times (winner) and Aston Dinnigan (second place-getter).

Trixta Rox and Nike Viper collided soon after the start. Waleonjon, Allen Ablett and Petadale collided soon after the start. Allen Ablett and Opal Nera collided approaching the first turn. Nike Viper and Waleonjon collided approaching the first turn. Opal Nera checked off Allen Ablett on the first turn. Nike Viper and Waleonjon collided on the second turn. Nike Viper and Allen Ablett collided on the second turn, checking Nike Viper. Nike Viper checked off Opal Nera approaching the third turn.

Samples were taken from Opal Nera (winner) and Trixta Rox (second place-getter).

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

Sergei was slow to begin.

Quartz Vein and West On Xandi collided soon after the start, checking Quartz Vein. Yarraman Ace and Zambora Idol collided soon after the start. Oakstar, Yarraman Ace and Zambora Idol collided approaching the first turn. Oakstar raced wide on the first turn, checking Zambora Idol. Quartz Vein and Proven Kodiak collided on the first turn. West On Xandi and Proven Kodiak collided on the second turn, checking both greyhounds. Oakstar and Proven Kokiak collided approaching the home turn.

Samples were taken from Kilty Express (winner) and Zambora Idol (second place-getter).

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Orenthal.

Dyna Orenthal was slow to begin.

Roger's In Town crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, checking Piccolo Panther and Bombora Comet. Roger Express, Gunai Nitro and Dyna Orenthal collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Orenthal. Piccolo Panther, Bombora Comet and Dyna Orenthal collided on the first turn, checking Dyna Orenthal which raced wide as a result. Gunai Nitro raced wide on the first turn. Bombora Comet and Piccolo Panther collided in the back straight. Dyna Orenthal checked off Roger Express on the home turn.

Dewana Special was slow to begin.

Nicky's Gift, Wanda Bale, Dr. Darkrai and Myrniong Blaster collided soon after the start, checking Wanda Bale. Dewana Special, Wanda Bale and Abergavenny collided approaching the first turn, checking Petra Allen. Nicky's Gift, Myrniong Blaster and Helen Allen collided on the first turn, checking Myrniong Blaster. Wanda Bale and Petra Allen collided on the first turn, checking Petra Allen which raced wide as a result. Dr. Darkrai checked off Helen Allen approaching the third turn. Dr. Darkrai and Dewana Special collided approaching the third turn. Wanda Bale checked off Petra Allen on the home turn. Myrniong Blaster and Helen Allen collided on the home turn, checking off Helen Allen. Dr. Darkrai and Dewana Special collided on the home turn, checking Dewana Special.

Meeting Comments:

BOXDRAW

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Maturity Classic to be held on 29 July 2017. The official box draw is as follows: 

1 - Lady Charlotte

2 - Opal Nera

3 - Dyna Jerry

4 - Shadale

5 - Aston Dinnigan

6 - Mepunga Blazer

7 - Trixta Rox

8 - Fast Times 

9 - Paradiso Lass (Res).

10- Vanderworp (Res).