Stewards spoke to Ms P.Triaca, the trainer of Zama Star regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Zama Star last raced on 24 May, 2017. Ms Triaca stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being to kennels. Ms Triaca declared a new weight of 26.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Zama Star last raced at 26.1kg.

Mr R.Wilkinson trainer of Mitchell's Lane declared a new weight of 31.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Mitchell's Lane last raced at 30.5kg.

Mahjong Prince, Mitchell's Lane and Hungry Heart collided soon after the start, checking Hungry Heart. Cobber Victorem and Mitchell's Lane collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Cobber Victorem which collided with Zama Star. Cobber Victorem and Zama Star collided approaching the home turn. Mahjong Prince raced wide in the home straight. 

A sample was taken from Atu Kapil - winner of the event. 

Klondike Gold and Dahlhaus were slow to begin. Cinnamon Cindy and Zip Zip Anna collided soon after the start. Klondike Gold and Hit Me Up collided approaching the first turn. Zip Zip Anna, Spring Stitch and Hit Me Up collided approaching the first turn, checking Hit Me Up. Spring Stitch and Zip Zip Anna collided on the first turn. Dahlhaus and Cinnamon Cindy collided on the first turn. Klondike Gold, Spring Stitch and Zip Zip Anna collided approaching the home turn, checking Zip Zip Anna. Dahlhaus and Hit Me Up collided on the home turn , checking Hit Me Up which collided with Cinnamon Cindy. 

Hit Me Up 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 Gunai Gossip - winner of the event. 

Perfect Nature, Golden Gloves and Elevated were slow to begin.

Hillside Lady, Jake Sully and Lucy's Locket collided on the first turn. Golden Gloves and Elevated collided on the first turn. Golden Gloves clipped the heels of Perfect Nature approaching the second turn. Elevated and Golden Gloves collided on the second turn, checking Golden Gloves which stumbled and lost ground as a result. Jake Sully and Lucy's Locket collided on the second turn, checking Jake Sully. Hillside Lady and Nellie Shan collided on the second turn. Nellie Shan and Jake Sully collided approaching the home turn. Nellie Shan and Jake Sully collided several times entering the home straight and in the home straight. Perfect Nature and Lucy's Locket collided approaching the winning post.

Golden Gloves 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 Soda Kid, the winner of the event.

The start time for this event was delayed by approximately 1.3 minutes due to a Wagga harness race commencing late.

You're Welcome was very slow to begin (3L).

Johnny Wishbone, Rollin' With It, Bolton Blue and City Limit Sign collided on the first turn, checking Bolton Blue. Wok Fried Yabby clipped the heels of Rollin' With It entering the back straight, checking Bolton Blue and Wok Fried Yabby. Golden Spell and Rollin' With It collided approaching the second turn. You're Welcome, Rollin' With It and Agent Pa collided approaching the home turn, checking You're Welcome. You're Welcome and Wok Fried Yabby collided on the home turn. Wok Fried Yabby contacted the running rail in the home straight.

Wok Fried Yabby was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions on the left hind leg. No stand down period was imposed.

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

Chelsea Drogba and Rido's Ace collided soon after the start. Rido's Ace and Brienne collided approaching the first turn. Brienne and Ginger Menang collided approaching the first turn, checking Ginger Menang. Rido's Ace and Jimmaringle collided on the first turn, checking Jimmaringle. Chelsea Drogba and Stylish Chief collided on the first turn, checking Stylish Chief. Brienne contacted the running rail approaching the home turn, checking Brienne. Ginger Menang and Jimmaringle collided approaching the home turn. Brienne and Stylish Chief collided entering the home straight.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Starlight Jill engaged in this event on 3 October, 2017 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Bar King Buddy, Another What, All Inn Amy and Golden Blaze collided on the first turn. Tronic Flash and Daryl Dixon collided on the first turn. Bar King Buddy, All Inn Amy and Golden Blaze collided entering the back straight, checking All Inn Amy.  Tronic Flash and Golden Blaze collided approaching the second turn, checking Tronic Flash. Just Banji and Bar King Buddy collided approaching the home turn. Starlight Jill and Another What collided approaching the home turn. Daryl Dixon and All Inn Amy collided approaching the winning post.

Tronic Flash 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 J.Formosa, the handler of Tronic Flash, regarding the poor performance of the greyhound, which started favourite in today's event. After taking into consideration the  evidence tendered by Mr Formosa, Stewards took no action.

A sample was taken from Another What, the winner of the event.

Corleone King and Sisco General collided soon after the start. Zelemar Zest and Parisian Magic collided approaching the first turn, checking Parisian Magic. Corleone King, Sisco General and Baker Street collided on the first turn, checking Baker Street. Parisian Magic, Sisco General and Zelemar Zest collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Harvey Mills raced wide in the home straight. Corleone King checked off Rebecca Bale approaching the winning post. Sisco General and Rebecca Bale collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Corleone King, the winner of the event.

Six Green Thumbs was a late scratching at 10:03am due to injury (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Unique Replica and Militant Man collided on the first turn, checking Militant Man. Barry Bomber and All Inn Together collided approaching the first turn. Southwood Max and Barry Bomber collided approaching the home turn.

Kayley's Comet and Gunai Chief collided soon after the start, checking Gunai Chief. Main One and Sienna's Gem collided on the first turn. Seven Two and Kayley's Comet collided on the first turn. Main One and Sienna's Gem collided approaching the second turn.

Maximum Babe and Gold Attraction collided on the first turn. My Cousin Jim and Facts Don't Lie collided on the first turn. All Inn Houston and Katlin collided on the first turn. Facts Don't Lie, Honestly Bob and Katlin collided on the second turn. All Inn Houston and Katlin collided on the second turn. Facts Don't Lie and Honestly Bob collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.

A sample was taken from My Cousin Jim, the winner of the event.

Scarecrow Tiger was slow to begin.

Gentle Giant, Call Me Swift and Pistol Nite collided soon after the start. Scarecrow Tiger and Loosey Jabna collided approaching the first turn. Super Stoked and Pistol Nite collided approaching the first turn. Scarecrow Tiger, Loosey Jabna and Mepunga Dasha collided on the first turn. Loosey Jabna and Super Stoked collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Scarecrow Tiger and Mepunga Dasha collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Galea, the trainer of Emio Bale regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Emilio Bale last raced on 30 June. 2017. Mr Galea stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a right hock injury.

What Planet and Iceni Outlaw collided soon after the start. Emio Bale, Remain Seated, Clovalley Rang and Iceni Outlaw collided approaching the first turn, checking What Planet. Remain Seated and What Planet collided approaching the home turn. Remain Seated clipped the heels of What Planet entering the home straight. Remain Seated raced wide entering the home straight and collided with Clovalley Rang and Fair Ride, checking Clovalley Rang and Fair Ride.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (Blinkers) - Oleg trialled over the 425m from box eight, weight 33.9kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 24.53, the greyhound won by a margin of 9.75 lengths. Oleg was cleared to race in blinkers.

Mr Barry Hiscock, trainer of Oleg, declared a new weight of 33.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Oleg last raced at 35.6kg.