Stewards had notification from Race Caller Mr J.Van De Maat that he was running late. Stewards contacted TAB to have start time put back by 1 minute, the race was delayed by a further 1-minute due to the late arrival of the race caller.

Go Didda Go and Mahjong Heat were slow to begin.

Two Phils Cool, Go Diddia Go and Jakesta collided approaching the first turn checking Go Didda Go and Jakesta.  Go Didda Go, Mahjong Heat and Derivation collided on the first turn checking Derivation.  Jakesta checked off Derivation on the first turn.  Mahjong Heat and Go Didda Go collided approaching the home turn.  Derivation, Mahjong Heat and Go Didda Go collided on the home turn checking Mahjong Heat.  Mahjong checked off Go Didda Go in the home straight.

Mahjong Heat was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left monkey muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr D. Keanelly, the trainer of Mahjong Heat regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Bonnie - winner of the event.

Cordillo, Avatar Djay and Black Spyro collided soon after the start checking Cordillo and Avatar Djay.  Greysynd Alpha, Dyna Kelly and Marvelette collided approaching the first turn checking Marvelette.  Greysynd Alpha, Dyna Kelly, Black Spyro and Flying Sam collided on the first turn checking Greysynd Alpha and Dyna Kelly.  Cordillo, Avatar Djay and Marvelette collided on the first turn checking Avatar Djay.  Greysynd Alpha and Dyna Kelly collided in the home straight.  Jumbo Bale and Flying Sam collided approaching the winning post.

Cordillo was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left quadriceps injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Jumbo Bale - winner of the event.

Oshkosh Erny Vee and Justa Jezza collided soon after the start.  Oshkosh Yobbo, Belena Bold and Oshkosh Erny Vee collided approaching the first turn checking Oshkosh Yobbo.  Destini Delta and Mossimo Bale collided on the first turn.  Oshkosh Yobbo and Mossimo Bale collided on the first turn.  Justa Jezza and Destini Delta collided approaching the home turn.  Oshkosh Yobbo and Oshkosh Erny Vee collided approaching the winning post.

Mossimo Bale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right pencil/whip injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Mepunga Giant and Nicky Jo were slow to begin.

Mepunga Giant checked off Morrigan Ailis approaching the first turn.  Why Not Archie and Ark Lightning collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Mepunga Giant.  Mepunga Giant checked off Ark Lightning approaching the home turn, Mepunga Giant raced wide as a result.  Liscoyle Lass and Ark Lightning collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

Samples were taken from placegetters - Quick Session (1st), True Talent (2nd) and Morrigan Ailis (3rd).

Katlin and Sharp Diamond collided soon after the start.  Katlin contacted the running rail on the first turn checking Sharp Diamond.  Dundee Tango checked off Blackhawk Dee approaching the second turn.  Cha Ching Ching, Time Sent and Destini Fortress collided in the back straight.  Dundee Tango and Don't Trust collided in the home straight.  Cha Ching Ching and Destini Fortress collided in the home straight. 

Katlin was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Sharp Diamond - winner of the event.

Game Spirit checked off Militant Man in the back straight. Our Mate Wilson, Allen Jake and Avartar Thor collided in the back straight checking Allen Jake.  Our Mate Wilson and Heartbreak Hermy collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds

Kayley's Comet, Erica McKenna, McIvor Verna and Good Luck Mark collided on the first turn checking Erica McKenna and McIvor Verna.  Good Luck Mark crossed to the rail on the second turn checking Kayley's Comet.  Little Miss Emm checked off Erica McKenna in the back straight. 

Little Miss Emm was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left monkey muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Federal Agent - winner of the event.

Triple Agent was slow to begin.

Lady Beatrix crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Print The Money.  Print The Money checked off Invictus Lawless approaching the home turn.  Lady Beatrix checked off Allen Ablett approaching the first turn.  Weasley Grange and Allen Ablett collided in the home straight.

Weasley Grange was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained split webbing to the right front leg, a 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

A sample was taken from Invictus Lawless - winner of the event.

Belena Surf was slow to begin.

Hit Me Up and Destini Comet collided approaching the first turn checking Kilty Jewel.  Kilty Jewel and Kolora Davey collided on the first turn.  Kilty Jewel and Kolora Davey raced wide on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Dasha - winner of the event

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Teggernaut and Pawesome Boss collided soon after the start.  Miss Pie and Kraken Aye Kay collided approaching the first turn.  Ktaken Aye Kay and Kalara collided on the first turn.  Menindee stumbled and lost ground approaching the home turn.  Miss Pie checked off Menindee on the home turn.  Kraken Aye Kay and Menindee collided on the home turn.  Rube's Ablaze raced wide on the home turn. 

Menindee was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Ernie Old was slow to begin.

Iconic Chief, Sub Zero Magic and Ernie Old collided soon after the start checking Sub Zero Magic and Iconic Chief.  Leave Me Out, Forever Merry and Ernie Old collided approaching the first turn checking Ernie Old and Leave Me Out.  Leave Me Out and Sub Zero Magic collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Ernie Old and Leave Me Out collided in the home straight. 

Kokomo Beach was quick to begin.

Seabrook Oscar and Allen Quintus collided soon after the start.  Solo and Destini Cheetah collided approaching the first turn checking Solo and La Reina.  La Reina and Seabrook Oscar collided on the first turn checking La Reina.  Allen Quintus and Podium Sensation collided approaching the home turn.  Seabrook Oscar and Mahjong Rule collided entering the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Track Curator Mr R. Phillips advised stewards that the track was lightly harrowed on 2 August, 2017.