Stewards spoke to Mr T. Whitford, the trainer of Goldenpaw Kid regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Goldenpaw Kid last raced 30 March, 2017 and is returning to racing after a spell and change of kennel. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Our Echo Rose.

Goldenpaw Kid and Shogun Sammy were quick to begin.  Weeona Paddy and Our Echo Rose were slow to begin.  Corleone, Goldenpaw Kid and Shogun Sammy collided approaching the first turn checking Goldenpaw Kid.  Weeona Paddy and Our Echo Rose collided approaching the first turn.  Braemar Bossy lost ground approaching the home turn.  Blue Lioness crossed to outside approaching the home turn and raced wide on the home turn.  Goldenpaw Kid and Shogun Sammy collided on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr R Cunneen, the trainer of Weeona Paddy after the greyhound appeared to faulter approaching the winning post. Mr Cunneen along with the stewards had witnessed the greyhound being reluctant to bear weigh on his right foreleg in the catching pen.  Weeona Paddy was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 8, it was reported that there was no injury apparent. No further action was taken.

Braemar Bossy was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 4, it was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Ann Cherie was a late scratching at 2:13pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from How's It Burning.  

Mt. View Gift was quick to begin.  Hurricane Elyse was slow to begin.  It's Upta You and Tarika Tara collided approaching the first turn. It's Upta You and Tarika Tara collided on the first turn checking It's Upta You.  Galloping Kriste and It's Upta You collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  It's Upta You raced wide on the home turn.  Hurricane Elyse and Mt. View Gift collided on the home turn.  Galloping Kriste raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wolowizard.

Apila Cash, How's It Thunder and Are You Serial were slow to begin.  He's A Freebee and Wolowizard collided soon after the start.  He's A Freebee, Wolowizard and Toby's Taxi collided approaching the first turn checking He's A Freebee.  Siver Lightning and Toby's Taxi collided on the first turn.  How's It Thunder and Toby's Taxi raced wide approaching the home turn.  Apila Cabbage and Are You Serial collided in the home straight..

Apila Cabbage was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a torn nail on a right hind toe, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. R. Cunneen the trainer of Apila Cabbage regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

Aston Upton was quick to begin.  Dr. Noely and Our Delta Rose were slow to begin.  Spring Shangeye and Aston Upton collided soon after the start.  Dr. Annie and Our Delta Rose collided soon after the start.  Dr. Noely and Spring Shangeye collided on the first turn checking Spring Shangeye and Our Delta Rose.  Spring Shangeye and Our Delta Rose collided on the third turn and again approaching the home turn.  Woodleigh Guy and Dr. Annie collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Aston Upton - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Kennel Attendant, Mrs. E. Delios did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Super Stoked.

Mandela Sun was quick to begin.  Sunset Believer was slow to begin.  Ruby Rads and Super Stoked collided soon after the start.  Antoine, It's Debatable and Special Member collided on the first turn.  Make It Happen was checked off Ruby Rads on the first turn and again in the back straight.  It's Debatable raced wide in the back straight.  Mandela Sun and Super Stoked collided several times in the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Mandela Sun raced wide in the home straight.

Mandela Sun was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right back muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Troy Boyce.

Barney Boloney and Riverside Mons were quick to begin.  Bruiser Senor was slow to begin.  Barney Boloney and Any Other Union collided on the first turn checking Barney Boloney, Any Other Union, Troy Boyce and Bronelly Spike. Barney Boloney, Bossy Caleb and Troy Boyce collided in the back straight checking Barney Boloney and Any Other Union and severely checking Bossy Caleb which fell as a result.  Barney Boloney and Any Other Union collided entering the home straight.

Bossy Caleb was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind foot and an abrasion on the nose, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Riverside Mons - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Our First Lady.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chase On Case.

This race jumped approximately one minute late to hold for Yarra Valley harness. 

Chase On Case was quick to begin.  Golden Hand and Wolfbane McCabe were slow to begin. It's All Bolony was checked off Emilia Cash approaching the first turn.  Our First Lady and Golden Hand collided on the first turn checking Golden Hand.  Chase On Case crossed to the outside approaching the home turn.  Black Albert galloped on Chase On Case approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Black Albert and Chase On Case collided entering the home straight severely checking both greyhounds, both greyhounds lost considerable ground as a result.

Chase On Case was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right elbow and left back muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Wild Hunny was quick to begin.  Lord Somersby and Shackleton collided soon after the start checking Shackleton.  Bird Special and Johnny Bullet collided soon after the start.  Lord Somersby and Shackleton collided approaching the first turn.  Lord Somersby was checked off Shackleton on the first turn.  Shackleton and Johnny Bullet collided on the second turn.  Johnny Bullet was checked off Ninetymile Ace on the second turn.

A sample was taken from Wild Hunny - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Johnny Bullet - second placegetter in the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Agent Voilet.

Need A Zac was quick to begin.  Sunset Kay and Sandtrack Sniper were slow to begin.  Hurricane Patch was checked off Sunset Kay on the first turn.

Stewards spoke to catcher Ms. Jayde Mullen and reminded her of her responsibilities regarding her failure to adhere to the GRV dress code (LR 22.3).

A sample was unable to be obtained from Galloping Benny upon arival at the course. Stewards directed that a post race sample be taken. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Vane Power.

Wendy Can't Run, Vane Power and Apila Moola were slow to begin.  Wendy Can't Run, Vane Power and Apila Moola collided on the first turn checking Wendy Can't Run and Vane Power.  Apila Moola and No Guarantees collided on the home turn checking No Guarantees and Bye Bye Boy.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gypsy Marlow.

Starlit Dragon and Two Toes Tony were slow to begin.  Nanny's Poppy and Grey Grouse collided approaching the first turn checking Nanny's Poppy.  Grey Grouse and Gypsy Marlow collided on the first turn checking Gypsy Marlow. Hello Mr Duck was checked off Grey Grouse approaching the home turn checking Gypsy Marlow.  Grey Grouse galloped on Iggy Wiggy approaching the home turn checking Grey Grouse which stumbled as a result.  Grey Grouse and Gypsy Marlow collided entering the home straight.

Ms Y Andrews, the tariner of Miss Taryn declared a new weight of 28.3kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR39(2). Miss Taryn last raced at 27.1kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Itz Hooroo Adios.

Itz Hooroo Adios was quick to begin.  Dr. Flannigan was slow to begin.  Tiger Jams, Swift Damian and Moody Ruby collided on the first turn checking Swift Damian and Moody Ruby.  Swift Damian and Moody Ruby collided approaching the home turn.  Mystic Powers and Tiger Jams collided on the home turn.  Moody Ruby raced wide in the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Stewards inspected a section of the track in home straight track prior to the running of race three after it appeared that two greyhounds stumbled in the vicinity of the winning post. Stewards deemed the surface safe to continue racing.

Satisfactory trial results:-

Bruree Belle trialled over 315 metres from box 1, weight 25.3kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.49 secs., the greyhound was beaten by a margin of  3.25 lengths.  Bruree Belle was cleared.

Zorn Bale trialled over 315 metres from box 5, weight 30.5kg, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.49 secs. The greyhound stayed in the box.  Zorn Bale was not cleared.

Tilley's Pie trialled over 315 metres from box 2, weight 25.2kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.49 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6 lengths.   Tilley's Pie was cleared.

Sunset Queen trialled over 315 metres from box 3, weight 27.8kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.49 secs, the greyhound won by a margin of 3.25 lengths.   Sunset Queen was cleared.

Sunset Queen was vetted following the satisfactory trial after an incident in the catching pen.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a concussion, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards opened an inquiry into an incident in the catching pen involving Sunset Queen and adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.