Stewards inspected the track on arrival on course and were satisfied that the track was suitable for racing, however they directed club staff to clean the boxes at the 400m start. On arrival at the boxes for Race 1 (400m), a number of trainers raised concerns with water on the track in front of the boxes. Stewards directed club staff to carry out remedial work on the track. After this was completed, Stewards were satisfied that the track was suitable for racing. As a result, all race times were delayed by one race, with Race 12 run at 7.09pm.

Little Big Chief was slow to begin.

Lektra Spark, Sight Screen, Nitro Heroine, Money Dud and Serendipity Gold collided soon after the start checking Nitro Heroine and Sight Screen.  Little Big Chief and Sight Screen collided on the first turn checking Little Big Chief.  Serendipity Gold and Money Dud collided on the first checking Serendipity Gold and Sight Screen.  Lord Flash Heart and Jello Allen collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Lord Flash Heart.  Jello Allen veered out and collided with Lektra Spark in the home straight.  Little Big Chief and Jello Allen collided in the home straight.

Little Big Chief was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Collins the representative of the greyhound Jello Allen regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Jello Allan was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right quadriceps injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Jello Allen with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Collins pleaded guilty to the charge.  Jello Allen was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nominations will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Money Dud - winner of the event.

Chavasse was quick to begin.

Chavasse, Avatar Woody, Daintree Lilli and Dyna Quarter collided soon after the start checking Daintree Lilli.  Dyna Quarter checked off My Territory approaching the first turn.  Dyna Quarter crossed out entering the home straight and collided with Daintree Lilli checking both greyhounds.  Lektra Val and Chavasse collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Me Bros Bad - winner of the event.

Fidget Bale and No Excuse were slow to begin.

Fidget Bale galloped on Miss Skye High on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Yellowcake checked off He's Not Shifty on the first turn checking Rapid Mission

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

This event was delayed by approximately 1 minute due to Warrnambool throughbreds race 9 running behind schedule.

Miss Camelot and Daws Butler were quick to begin.  Still In Play, Daintree Prinz and Black Legend were slow to begin.

El Grand Knocka, Miss Camelot and Daws Butler collided approaching the first turn.  Too Fly Man, Black Legend and Daintree Prinz collided approaching the first turn checking Too Fly Man.  Daws Butler and Miss Camelot collided on the first turn checking Miss Camelot.  Tegxcellent raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.  Daintree Prinz and El Grand Knocka collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight

A pre-race sample was taken from Noosa Parade.

Bingo Sally and Manhattan Man were quick to begin.  Crackerjack Shak and Captain Pete were slow to begin.

Rock'em Elvis, Merinda Ollie and Premier Ching collided soon after the start checking Merinda Ollie.  Merinda Ollie, Crackerjack Shak and Captain Pete collided soon after the start.  Crackerjack Shak and Merinda Ollie collided approaching the first turn severely checking Merinda Ollie.  Manhattan Man crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Bingo Sally.  Bingo Sally and Captain Pete raced wide on the home turn. 

Bingo Sally was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Take That Banksy and Here's The Trump were quick to begin.  Maximum Melva and Texas Blaze were slow to begin.

Take That Banksy and Advice Aplenty collided approaching the first turn checking Take That Banksy.  Advice Aplenty checked off Hey There Barbie on the first turn checking Advice Aplenty, Deadset Jet and Uncool Albert.  Hey There Barbie tired in the home straight.

Hey There Barbie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to trainer's representative T. Deglaitis regarding the performance of Hey There Barbie. Ms Deglaitis stated that Hey There Barbie is better suited to races over a shorter distance than tonight's event. Stewards noted the explanation.

A pre-race sample was taken from Roller Bale.

Aston Viva was quick to begin.  Ace Gone Wild was slow to begin.

Fear Fire and Roller Bale collided soon after the start checking Fear Fire.  Roller Bale crossed to the rail on the first turn severely checking Secretary Bird and Spring Saviour.  Fear Fire crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Secretary Bird. 

Secretary Bird was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left hip injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Tiger Butch was a late scratching at 2.02pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr A. Kenyon was fined the sum of $100.

Jack's Rainbow and Lady Lurcher collided soon after the start checking Lady Lurcher.  Roman Around, Rover and Midfield Maestro collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lektra Magic.

Weiss Allen was quick to begin.  Speed Alert was slow to begin.

Apple Cyder, Callaway, Zou Bisou Bisou and Armageddon Now collided soon after the start checking Zou Bisou Bisou.  Apple Cyder, Callaway and Armageddon Now collided approaching the first turn checking Callaway and severely checking Armageddon Now.  Speed Alert, Zou Bisou Bisou and Callaway collided on the first turn checking Zou Bisou Bisou.  Callaway and Speed Alert raced wide on the home turn.

Don's Machine was a late scratching at 2.41pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to an infection to the right front leg. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Cavalry Rose was quick to begin.

Thera Cee, Lektra Jenny and Ima Terror collided soon after the start and again on the first turn checking Lektra Jenny.  Mudslinger checked off Ima Terror on the first turn. Thera Cee and Lektra Jenny collided approaching the home turn.  Cavalry Rose and Wishing Angel collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Cavalry Rose; a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

A pre-race sample was taken from Alice Allen.

Paddy's Midnight was quick to begin. 

Patchie Bear stumbled at box rise and lost ground.  Taarie Bale crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Paddy's Midnight.  Paddy's Midnight and Cosmic Kilby collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Okay Penny.

Avatar Wolf and Blitzen Bell collided soon after the start checking Blitzen Bell and Rocket Riley.  Avatar Wolf and Okay Penny collided soon after the start checking Okay Penny.  Avatar Wolf and My Dolly Molly collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

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

My Dolly Molly was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results – (GAR 77A) – Stewards spoke to Mr M Warren, the trainer of Skyes Apprentice regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Skyes Apprentice last raced on 18/12/17. Mr. Warren stated that the greyhound was returning from a left ankle injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Skyes Apprentice trialled over the 400mtrs from box 1, weight 29.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.17, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.25 lengths. Skyes Apprentice was cleared.

Shadow Bolt trialled over the 400mtrs from box 3, weight 26.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.17, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3 lengths. Shadow Bolt was cleared.

Kouta Gold trialled over the 400mtrs from box 8, weight 31.6kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.17, the greyhound won by a margin of 3 lengths. Kouta Gold was cleared.

Cruising Amber trialled over the 460mtrs from box 1, weight 25.1kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 26.71, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1 length. Cruising Amber was cleared.