Bracken Bridge and Glass Half Full were quick to begin. Bronte's Flyer and Stella McIvor were slow to begin.

Bracken Bridge and Frontier collided approaching the first turn, checking Frontier, Sutre Flirt and Bronte's Flyer, and severely checking Stella McIvor which fell as a result. Bracken Bridge and Frontier collided approaching the home turn. Frontier and Sutre Flirt collided on the home turn. Sweet Emma, Bracken Bridge and Frontier collided in the home straight. Kintamani and Glass Half Full collided several times in the home straight.

Stella McIvor was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr John Caulfield, the trainer of I'm Tyki, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. I'm Tyki last raced on 6th April 2017. Mr Caulfield stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right shoulder injury.

Izzy Kymtony and Disingenous were slow to begin.

I'm Tyki, Larry McIvor and Izzy Kymtony collided on the first turn, severely checking I'm Tyki which raced wide as a result. Izzy Kymtony checked off Disingenous approaching the home turn. I'm Tyki and Larry McIvor raced wide on the home turn. Magic Vi and Zoenah's Legacy collided entering the home straight. Starbright Vic checked off Zoenah's Legacy in the home straight. Starbright Vic and Magic Vi collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Zoenah's Legacy, the winner of the event.

Storm Train, Dashing Blake and Khaleesi Miss were slow to begin.

Kalani Wilson and Crazy Eye Jye collided soon after the start, checking Crazy Eye Jye. Storm Train checked off the Blue And Cool on the first turn. Khaleesi Miss checked off Storm Train approaching the home turn. Storm Train and Khaleesi Miss collided on the home turn.

Just Banji was slow to begin.

Just Banji, Starbright Kate and Zipping Megan collided approaching the first turn, checking Just Banji and Starbright Kate. Zipping Jacy checked off Al's San Bow on the first turn. Just Banji raced wide on the home turn. Al's San Bow checked off Zipping Megan on the home turn. Al's San Bow and Zipping Megan raced wide entering the home straight. Revel and Zipping Megan collided in the home straight. Zipping Jacy, Oriental Binga and Zipping Megan collided approaching the winning post.

McIvor Gordon was slow to begin.

Burnt Biscuit and Scarlet Blu Boy collided soon after the start, checking Scarlet Blu Boy. Crackerjack Boof and McIvor Gordon collided approaching the first turn, checking Crackerjack Boof. Arcup Usain raced wide approaching the first turn and again approaching the home turn, resulting in Arcup Usain colliding with and checking Zipping Sonic. Gunai Chief and Arcup Usain raced wide in the home straight.

Frac Geek and Ginger Menang were quick to begin.

Emily As and Injector collided soon after the start checking Emily As.  Gunai Nitro and Ginger Menang collided approaching the first turn, checking Ginger Menang and Frac Geek. Marmasette and Frac Geek collided on the home turn, checking Frac Geek. Emily As and Seabrook Noisey collided entering the home straight. Emily As and Injector collided in the home straight, checking Injector. Emily As and Seabrook Noisey collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Parisian Magic.

Pomp Fiction and Parisian Magic were quick to begin. Bank Rogue and Flat Twin were slow to begin.

Pomp Fiction checked off Connemara Black on the first turn. Gunmetal Rebel and Abed Bale collided on the home turn, entering the home straight and again in the home straight checking both greyhounds. Pomp Fiction and Connemara Black collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zuma Creek.

Chezzy Allen, My Girl Belena and Zuma Creek collided soon after the start, checking My Girl Belena and Zuma Creek. Paraphernalia brushed the running rail approaching the first turn and lost ground. Tronic Flash checked off Chezzy Allen on the first turn. Tronic Flash and Jazzy Bale collided on the home turn, checking Tronic Flash. Paraphernalia checked off Allen Punter on the home turn. Tronic Flash and Zuma Creek collided entering the home straight. Tronic Flash crossed to the rail in the home straight. Chezzy Allen raced wide in the home straight.

Roy Boy and Hold On Belena were slow to begin.

Imperial Fox, Snapchat Queen and Clavash collided approaching the first turn, checking Snapchat Queen. Hold On Belena, Imperial Fox and Clavash collided on the first turn, checking Clavash. Calvadoss, Roy Boy, Fast Freddie and Rooey collided on the first turn, severely checking Calvadoss, Roy Boy and Hold On Belena. Hold On Belena and Clavash collided entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms D Coleman, the kennel attendant of Jenna Bale, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Jenna Bale last raced on 25th March 2017. Ms Coleman stated that the greyhound was returning to race following a left back muscle injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kirabilli Dawson.

Southwood Trump, Jenna Bale and Kirabilli Dawson were slow to begin.

Quaker Bale checked off Tazzy Tonk soon after the start. Quaker Bale checked off Beyond The Vally approaching the first turn. Southwood Trump checked off Quaker Bale on the first turn. Tazzy Tonk and Xavier's Mate collided approaching the home turn, checking Xavier's Mate. Tazzy Tony checked off Xavier's Mate on the home turn. Future Past and Tazzy Tonk collided on the home turn. Tazzy Tonk and Kirabilli Dawson collided entering the home straight. Beyond The Vally and Jenna Bale collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Joyous.

Tiggerlong Boo and Ripsaw Ronny were slow to begin.

Kokoda Dreamin', Reignlee and Solar Mocha collided soon after the start, checking Kokoda Dreamin' and Reignlee. Reignlee and Ripsaw Ronny collided approaching the first turn. Joyous, Ripsaw Ronny and Zorro Creek raced wide entering the home straight. Harsh Miles checked off Solar Mocha entering the home straight. Zorro Creek and Kokoda Dreamin' collided in the home straight, checking Kokoda Dreamin'. Kokoda Dreamin' and Reignlee collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Squirto.

Wings For Woody was quick to begin. Tiggerlong Ray and Cigars On Ice were slow to begin.

Cigars On Ice checked off On Billy's Wings approaching the first turn. Tiggerlong Ray checked off On Billy's Wings approaching the home turn and raced wide as a result. On Billy's Wings raced wide entering the home straight. Squirto and Chelsea Drogba collided in the home straight.

Meeting Comments :-

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Captain Abbott, the trainer of Consolidate, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Consolidate last raced on 27th January 2017. Mr Abbott stated that Consolidate was returning to race after a change of kennels. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Consolidate trialled over the 410m from box one, weight 32.4kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 24.60, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2L. Consolidate was cleared.