A pre-race sample was taken from Dalhaus upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Stewards spoke to Mr B. Wellington, the trainer of Glacier Boy, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Glacier Boy last raced on 20 May 2017. Mr Wellington stated that the greyhound had changed kennels.

Dahlhaus, About Time and Glacier Boy were slow to begin.

Lektra Guiseppe and Dark Hombre collided soon after the start, checking Lektra Guiseppe. Lektra Guiseppe and Garku Bale collided on the first turn, checking Garku Bale. Dahlhaus, Glacier Boy and Miss Zok Dee collided on the first turn, checking Glacier Boy, Miss Zok Dee and Garku Bale. Lektra Guiseppe raced wide on the second turn. Dark Hombre tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Glacier Boy 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 B. Wellington, the trainer of the greyhound Glacier Boy. Stewards deemed the performance of Glacier Boy unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71, directed that Glacier Boy must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from About Time, unplaced in the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Fat Rhino engaged in this event on Tuesday 22nd August pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dee Final Siren upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Lektra Elsa; a post-race sample was subseqeuntly collected from the greyhound which won the event.

Lektra Ellie was quick to begin. Fat Rhino and For Valour were slow to begin.

Eketahuna checked off Lektra Elsa approaching the first turn. Golden Spell and Eketahuna collided approaching the first turn. Eketahuna checked off Golden Spell on the first turn. For Valour checked off Fat Rhino entering the back straight.

Lektra Ellie faded approaching the home turn and was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Golden Spell, the second place-getter in the event.

Aeroplane Tippa was quick to begin. Dr. Noely and Crystal Bling were slow to begin.

Blackhawk Dee, Blackberry Nip, Cruisy's Rose and Poke The Bear collided soon after the start, checking all four greyhounds. Dr. Noely and Crystal Bling collided approaching the first turn. Blackhawk Dee checked off Zoobie on the first turn, severely checking Dr. Noely and Crystal Bling; as a result, Dr. Noely fell and Crystal Bling was tailed off. Cruisy's Rose and Poke The Bear collided on the first turn, on the second turn and again entering the back straight. Poke The Bear checked off Cruisy's Rose on the third turn.

Dr. Noely was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration under the chin. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

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

A sample was taken from Aeroplane Tippa, the winner of the event.

Manitoba was slow to begin.

Jake Sully and Helicopter Harry collided soon after the start. Miss Bea and Bernardo collided approaching the first turn, checking Miss Bea. Jake Sully checked off Out Of Range approaching the first turn, checking Chief Paddy. Miss Bea, Manitoba and Bernardo collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Jake Sully and Chief Paddy collided on the second turn, checking Jake Sully, Chief Paddy, Bernardo and Miss Bea. Miss Bea checked off Chief Paddy on the third turn. Out Of Range and Helicopter Harry collided on the third turn and again entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Out Of Range, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Greysynd Ash upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Greysynd Ash checked off Pupetta Maresca soon after the start. Billiluna, Scott Finesse and Cruisy's Lil collided on the first turn, checking Billiluna, Scott Finesse, Cruisy's Lil and Jeebus Bird. Scott Finesse and Cruisy's Lil collided on the second turn, checking Cruisy's Lil. Scott Finesse and Jeebus Bird collided on the third turn. Greysynd Ash checked off Solo on the home turn. Solo and Cruisy's Lil collided on the home turn. Jeebus Bird checked off Cruisy's Lil on the home turn, severely checking Greysynd Ash which fell as a result.                                                                        

Greysynd Ash  was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fracture of the left radius. A 90-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from My Name's Red.

My Name's Red was quick to begin. Bekim Fire, Eddie Eagle and Sisco General were slow to begin.

Eddie Eagle and Sisco General collided soon after the start. Bekim Fire and Eddie Eagle collided approaching the first turn. Sisco General and Von Schnitzel collided approaching the first turn. Bekim Fire and Eddie Eagle collided on the second turn. Eddie Eagle checked off the heels of Spring Bomber on the second turn. Why Not Sue checked off the heels of Sisco General on the third turn.

The start time for this event was delayed by approximately a minute due to operational requirements.

Dyna Fabrice, Umbridge Bale and Boil Over collided soon after the start, checking Umbridge Bale. Rockstar Barnes and Star Fever collided soon after the start. Giant Bale, Dyna Fabrice, Umbridge Bale and Boil Over collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Fabrice, Umbridge Bale and China Catch 'Em. Star Fever and Giant Bale collided approaching the first turn. Giant Bale and Umbridge Bale collided on the first turn, checking Giant Bale, Umbridge Bale and Destini Rocket. Rockstar Barnes and Star Fever collided on the first turn and again on the second turn. Star Fever and Umbridge Bale collided on the home turn. China Catch 'Em checked off Boil Over in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Czarny.

Helen Baxter was slow to begin.

Dyna Danna crossed to the inside soon after the start, checking Credit Entry and Czarny. Unite Bale crossed to the rail approaching the first turn. Dyna Danna checked off Helen Baxter on the first turn. Czarny and Roger's In Town collided approaching the second turn, checking Roger's In Town. Czarny and Verne Allen collided on the second turn, checking Dyna Danna, Verne Allen and Helen Baxter. Roger's In Town checked off Steel on the third turn, checking Czarny, Credit Entry and Vern Allen. Dyna Danna and Verne Allen collided on the home turn, checking Dyna Danna. Czarny and Verne Allen collided in the home straight.

Czarny was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained split webbing to the front right foot. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

Credit Entry was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the foot. A three-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Unite Bale, the winner of the event.

Lorian Victory was slow to begin.

Vintage Storm and Dee Jay Dancer collided soon after the start. Lorian Victory checked off Kooka Jak approaching the first turn. Cordillo checked off Kooka Jak on the first turn, checking Lorian Victory and Kooka Jak. Cordillo checked off Brandeen Peaches on the third turn. Brandeen Peaches checked off Dee Jay Dancer on the fourth turn.

A sample was taken from Gaza's Rooster, the winner of the event.

Sugar Roselee and Paxton Bale collided soon after the start. Why Not Maxine and Iris Allen collided soon after the start, checking Iris Allen and Headline News. Iris Allen and Headline News collided on the first turn. Sugar Roselee and Paxton Bale collided on the first turn. Sugar Roselee checked off Why Not Maxine on the first turn, checking Paxton Bale, Iris Allen and Headline News. Sugar Roselee checked off Destini Fortress in the back straight. Destini Fortress checked off Why Not Maxine approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Ms J Rinaldi, kennel representative for Destini Fortress and issued a warning regarding the greyhound's boxing manners.

A pre-race sample was taken from Charlotte Allen upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Revel.

Charlotte Allen and Sports Gairn collided soon after the start. Charlotte Allen and Mahi Indian collided approaching the first turn. Lektra Stroll, Charlotte Allen, Sports Gairn, Tiger Frost and Xenon Bale collided on the first turn, checking Charlotte Allen, Sports Gairn, Tiger Frost and Xenon Bale. Lektra Stroll checked off Xenon Bale on the third turn.

Lila Bale was quick to begin.

Orleans and Adorable Lady collided soon after the start. Shady Tex and True Talent collided approaching the first turn. Chantilly Beauty checked off Shady Tex on the first turn, checking Tiger Dusty. Dyna Eveyln checked off Orleans on the third turn. Adorable Lady and True Talent collided in the home straight, checking Adorable Lady.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Destini Ricardo trialled over the 525m from box one, weight 33.3kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 30.34, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3 lengths in 30.50. Destini Ricardo was cleared.