Acting under a confirmed telephone call from Trainer Ms. A. Powell, Swift Joker was a late scratching at 9:10am due to Mrs. Powell being unable to attend the track as a result of a car breakdown. Pending evidence being produced no penalties were applied.

Another Bekim was slow to begin and crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Tippa Power and Mister Pickles collided soon after the start, checking Mister Pickles and Riverbank Lark.  Nellie Shan, San Remo Lass and Grey Magic collided soon after the start.  San Remo Lass and Grey Magic collided at the 300m mark, severely checking both greyhounds.  Nellie Shan and Grey Magic collided several times from approaching the 250m mark until the 100m mark, checking both greyhounds.

A pre race sample was taken from Early Special.

Orlando Cruise and Allen Ernie collided at the 100m mark.

Stewards spoke to M. Tabb, the representative of Captain Universe regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Captain Universe last raced on 29 April 2017 and is returning after a hock injury. Mr. Tabb also declared a new weight of 33.2 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Captain Universe last raced at 31.5. 

This race was delayed by approximately 3 minutes after Stewards directed the handlers and greyhounds remain in the kennel area while a hail storm passed through.

Supraspinatus, Killara John and Levator Scapulae were slow to begin.  Captain Universe and Killara John collided at the 250m mark.  Invictus Shirely and Tallinn Power collided at the 100m mark, checking Invictus Shirely.  Captain Universe and Meehan Phil collided at the 100m mark.

Stewards spoke to S Tabb regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Captain Universe.  Stewards directed that Captain Universe be boxed first in future events.

A pre race sample was taken from Major Think.

Princess Vintage and Issy Keats collided soon after the start.  Grand Hero and Major Think collided soon after the start.  Major Think, Princess Vintage and Issy Keats collided at the 250m mark, checking Princess Vintage and Issy Keats.  Love A Neveelk checked off Snow Osti at the 100m mark.

Stewards spoke to the catchers in this event in relation to a missunderstanding of who had been enaged to catch the greyhound Princess Vintage. No further action was taken. 

Stewards spoke to G. Dalton, the representative of Queen Coriander regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Queen Coriander last raced on 11 May 2017 and is returning after a seasonal spell.  Mr. Dalton also declared a new weight of 25.7 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Queen Coriander last raced at 27.0. 

A pre race sample was taken from Bobby's Baby.

Miss Houdini crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Megadrive and Oliver Cruise.  Bobby's Baby checked off Bulk Cairns soon after the start.  Bulk Cairns and Boca Grande collided at the 300m mark, checking Bulk Cairns.  Bobby's Baby and Clavash collided at the 300m mark causing both greyhounds to race wide.  Oliver Cruise and Miss Houdini collided at the 250m mark.  Boca Grande crossed to the outside approaching the 200m mark, checking Miss Houdini.  Clavash and Megadrive collided at the 150m mark.  Bobby's Baby and Clavash collided at the 50m mark.

Stewards spoke to M Niele and reminded him of his responsibilities regarding his late arrive to the kennels to retrieve Hutch, pursuant to GAR 46(1).

Wheel And Deal and Morta Bella collided soon after the start.  Rooey and Mea Rose collided soon after the start and again approaching the 300m mark, checking both greyhounds.  Lektra Flame crossed to the rail at the 300m mark, checking Wheel And Deal and Hutch.  Wheel And Deal and Hutch collided several times from the 250m mark until the 150m mark, checking both greyhounds.  Hutch crossed to the outside at the 100m mark, checking Wheel And Deal.

Stewards spoke to Ms D Winter regarding her difficulty in boxing the greyhound Rooey.  Stewards directed that Rooey be boxed first in future events.

Acting under a confirmed telephone call from Trainer Ms. A. Powell, Sleeping Slick was a late scratching at 9:10am due to Mrs. Powell being unable to attend the track as a result of a car breakdown. Pending evidence being produced no penalties were applied.

A pre race sample was taken from Paua Of Terror.

Flying Class was slow to begin.  Lunchmoney Lewis and Blue Squirrel collided at the 200m mark.  Cailah Shakey and Early Express collided approaching the winning post.

Acting under a confirmed telephone call from representative Ms. A. Powell, Haboob was a late scratching at 10:40am due to Mrs. Powell being unable to attend the track as a result of a car breakdown. Pending evidence being produced no penalties were applied.

Louie Neveelk, Peter Galo, Nicky's Gift and Arashundi were slow to begin.  Louie Neveelk, Peter  Galo and Nicky's Gift collided soon after the start.  Xan Mai and Peter Galo collided at the 300m mark.  Peter Galo and Early Spring collided at the 200m mark.

A pre race sample was taken from Go Jotto.

Fairway Drive and Flying Danger were slow to begin.  Go Jotto and Flying Danger collided soon after the start.  Go Jotto and Brave Innings collided at the 300m mark.  Tip Toe and Fairway Drive collided at the 250m mark, checking Tip Toe.  Brave Innings checked off Go Jotto at the 200m mark.  Flying Danger and Magic Super collided at the 100m mark, checking Magic Super.

Acting under a confirmed telephone call from Trainer Ms. A. Powell, Samba King was a late scratching at 9:10am due to Mrs. Powell being unable to attend the track as a result of a car breakdown. Pending evidence being produced no penalties were applied.

Meehan Blue was slow to begin.  Lucky's Spirit and Splash Of Blue collided soon after the start.  Splash Of Blue and Sparky Neveelk collided at the 250m mark, checking Meehan Blue, Splash Of Blue and Sparky Neveelk.  Meehan Blue and Splash Of Blue collided at the 100m mark.  Meehan Blue checked off Splash Of Blue approaching the winning post.

Walkin' The Walk was slow to begin.  Walkin' The Walk and Rosie Sprite collided soon after the start.  Walkin' The Walk crossed to the rail approaching the 300m mark and collided with Rose Of Dyanna.  Doyen King and Rose Of Dyanna collided at the 200m mark.  Rose Of Dyanna clipped the heels of Cataleya at the 150m mark.  My Lil' Angel checked off White Diamond at the 150m mark.  My Lil' Angel, Cataleya and Doyen King collided approaching the 50m mark.  Walkin' The Walk and Redda collided approaching the winning post.

A pre race sample was taken from Hurry Slowly.

This race was delayed by approximately 1.5 minutes due to minor delays with the preparation in the kennelling area.

Spot Of Magic, Nitro Power and Tom's Gift were slow to begin.  Hurry Slowly and Tranquil Will collided at the 250m mark, checking Tranquil Will.  Hurry Slowly and Dodge The Storm collided at the 200m mark.  Nitro Power and Tranquil Will collided at the 100m mark, checking Tranquil Will.