Bali Angel and Mr. Delahoya were slow to begin.

I'm A Lady and Georgie Porgi collided approaching the 100m mark, checking Georgie Porgi.

A sample was taken from Early Storm, the winner of the event.

Affair Of State and Riverdale Cocky were slow to begin.

He's Supreme and Cash Money collided soon after the start. Trav's Delight and Affair Of State collided at the 300m mark, severely checking both greyhounds. Trav's Delight checked off the heels of Affair Of State at the 250m mark. He's Supreme and Sold Short collided approaching the 200m mark and as a result, Sold Short checked off He's Supreme and collided with Cash Money, checking both greyhounds.

Baby Houseman was vetted following the event after escaping from the catching pen. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Trav's Delight was to be vetted following the event on the Stewards' request however trainer Mr Garry Harding left the course with the greyhound without reporting to the Club veterinary surgeon. Trav's Delight has been stood down from racing until a veterinary certificate is received by GRV.  

Affair Of State was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the sacro-iliac and right gastrocnemius (calf) muscle. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from He's Supreme, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr David Condon, the trainer of Superior Zoe, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Superior Zoe last raced on 8 January 2017 (and trialled at Healesville on 21 July). Mr Condon stated that the greyhound had been spelling.

Buzz Nation and Supraspinatus were slow to begin.

Chief Paddy and Deadline collided soon after the start. Nancy's Delight checked off the heels of Billy's Entity soon after the start. Deadline checked off the heels of Billy's Entity at the 300m mark. Deadline marred Supraspinatus approaching the 250m mark, checking both greyhounds. Deadline and Supraspinatus collided at the 150m mark.

Supraspinatus was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Deadline was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Daniel Pell, the trainer of the greyhound Deadline, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the 250m mark. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Deadline with marring. Mr Pell pleaded guilty to the charge, Deadline was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Lieu Knee Annie, Solar On and Dark Taboo collided soon after the start, checking all three greyhounds. Lieu Knee Annie and Dark Taboo collided several times from the 250m mark to the 100m mark, checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Quirky, the winner of the event.

Addictive Riley, Cass' Cass and Far Out Indian collided soon after the start and again at the 300m mark, checking Far Out Indian and My Guardman (late Guardman). Acey Boy and Desperado Boy collided at the 250m mark, checking Desperado Boy. Acey Boy and Cassius Spirit collided at the 150m mark. Vane Blue, Acey Boy and Desperado Boy collided approaching the winning post, checking Acey Boy and Desperado Boy.

Mr Ronald Fisher, trainer of Fabstar, declared a new weight of 33.8kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Fabstar last raced at 35.1kg.

Murrabit Betty, Spazzy Blue and Fabstar collided soon after the start. Hot Charmola and Mix Off Harmony collided soon after the start. Fabstar galloped on the heels of McMonty's Girl at the 300m mark, checking McMonty's Girl. Fabstar and Hot Charmola collided at the 250m mark.

He Shall Peter was slow to begin.

Angel Of Glory, Ruby Cabang and Keep Talking collided soon after the start, checking Angel Of Glory. Destini Florida checked off the heels of Campeon at the 250m mark. Angel Of Glory and Ruby Cabang collided approaching the 100m mark, checking Angel Of Glory. Blazing Lane checked off the heels of He Shall Peter at the 100m mark.

Royal Knocka, Splash Of Blue and Don The Sash were slow to begin.

Paua To Avoid and It's All Talk collided several times from the 200m mark to the 100m mark, checking both greyhounds. Splash Of Blue checked off the heels of Mister Brown approaching the 100m mark.

Sheza Dragon crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Vital Force, Riverdale Danger, Street Artist, Peter Galo and Mia Crazy. Why Not Senor crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Me Bros Bad and Vital Force. Mia Crazy, Peter Galo, Street Artist and Riverdale Danger collided soon after the start. Vital Force and Me Bros Bad collided approaching the 250m mark. Peter Galo galloped on Why Not Senor at the 200m mark, checking Sheza Dragon and Riverdale Danger and severely checking Peter Galo and Street Artistic; Why Not Senor fell as a result. Riverdale Danger, Sheza Dragon and Mia Crazy collided at the 150m mark. Peter Galo and Me Bros Bad collided at the 50m mark. Mia Crazy and Riverdale Danger collided approaching the winning post.

Peter Galo was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Street Artist 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.

Why Not Senor was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained fractures to the left scapula, an injury to the left shoulder joint and superspinatus. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Vital Force, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cailah Shakey.

Newfire Chelle and Bruree Chief collided soon after the start. Johnny Black, Road To Nhill, Folding Green and Newfire Drewie collided soon after the start. Johnny Black, Road To Nhill and Folding Green collided approaching the 250m mark, checking Road To Nhill. Road To Nhill and Cailah Shakey collided at the 250m mark. Road To Nhill checked off the heels of Cailah Shakey approaching the 150m mark.

Road To Nhill was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed. Stewards queried trainer Mr B Menzel in regards to the greyhound's performance. After viewing the official replays and taking evidence from Mr Menzel Stewards noted the explanation tendered and advised Mr Menzel to report to the Stewards any abnormalities with the recovery of Road To Nhill.

A sample was taken from Johnny Black, the winner of the event.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately two minutes in holding for the Bathurst harness meeting.

Our Real Deal and Puzzle And Me collided soon after the start. Our Real Deal, Kyl's Me Mate, Hardaway Outlaw, Von Costa Kahn and Rose Magic collided approaching the 100m mark, checking Kyl's Me Mate.

A pre-race sample was taken from I've Got Bills.

Rose Of Dyanna and I've Got Bills collided approaching the 100m mark, and again approaching the winning post.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Antonia Marraffa, the trainer of Roberts, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Roberts last raced on 5 May 2016. Mr Marraffa stated that the greyhound had been recovering from an injury to the right front toe. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Roberts trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 32.0kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.24, the greyhound win by a margin of 0.75L. Roberts was cleared.