This race meeting was deemed hot weather affected.  The temperature at kennelling was 24.6 degrees.

Mr. R. Whitford was fined the sum of $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound So Easy pursuant to GAR 33.

Oriental Jack and So Easy were slow to begin.  Vladimir Rose, Maireana and Belleperi Miss collided soon after the start.  Oriental Jack, Maireana and So Easy collided entering the back straight severely checking Oriental Jack and So Easy.  So Easy raced wide entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. I. Anderson regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Oriental Jack.  Stewards directed that Oriental Jack be boxed first in future events.

A sample was taken from Click Here - winner of the event.

Where's Marcia was a late scratching at 5.57pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to an elevated temperature.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Saboteur.

Punters Paradise and Meehan Phil were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Zipping Bob and Saboteur collided entering the back straight checking Saboteur.  Zipping Bob crossed out on the second turn checking Slingshot Jayla.  Zipping Bob, Saboteur, Meehan Phil and Slingshot Jayla collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Hurricane Craig was a late scratching at 6.14pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mrs. V. Sultana was fined the sum of $100.

Scrumble and Lucas Rose were slow to begin.  Lucas Rose and Brindle Ninja collided soon after the start checking Lucas Rose.  Billy Clover clipped the heels of Scrumble on the first turn checking Billy Clover.  Lisa Marie and Ah Sugar Sugar collided on the first turn checking Ah Sugar Sugar.  Lucas Rose and Brindle Ninja collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Lisa Marie - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spotted Label.

Spotted Label was slow to begin.  Hazelwood Flyer and Our Delta Rose collided approaching the first turn.  Sambucca Rose marred Our Delta Rose approaching the home turn.

Sambucca Rose was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Spoljaric the trainer of the greyhound Sambucca Rose regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Sambucca Rose with marring.  Mr. Spoljaric pleaded guilty to the charge, Sambucca Rose was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon 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 pre-race sample was taken from Nitro Hook.

Sidevalve and Trim City were slow to begin.  Nitro Hook and Make It Happen collided soon after the start.  Another Value, Nitro Hook, Sidevalve and Trim City collided entering the back straight.  Another Value, Nitro Hook and Trim City collided on the second turn.  Siver Lightning marred Miss Gypsy Lee approaching the winning post.

Sidevalve was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Trim City was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Siver Lightning was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the right front foot, no stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Pollutro the trainer of the greyhound Siver Lightning regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Siver Lightning with marring.  Mr. Pollutro pleaded guilty to the charge, Siver Lightning was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon 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 pre-race sample was taken from Joyous.

Zipping Nicole was slow to begin.  Lektra Flame, Joyous and Brandeen Bayley collided soon after the start.  Supa Pass and Zipping Nicole collided entering the back straight.  Dr. Gammiris was checked off Allen Varmint on the home turn.

Mr. J. Nibbs the representative for Bro Sam's Hook declared a new weight of 34.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Bro Sam's Hook last raced at 36.2kg.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Track Attendant Mr. A. Kleeven did not act in any capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Louie Neveelk.

Whodat Magic, Cosmic Collinda, Blackhaven and Barroom Counsel collided soon after the start checking Blackhaven which fell as a result.  Cosmic Collinda, Barroom Counsel, Bro Sam's Hook and Faithful Hill collided entering the front straight.  Whodat Magic, Two Dollar Pots and Louie Neveelk collided in the front straight.  Cosmic Collinda and Two Dollar Pots collided on the second turn.  Cosmic Collinda contacted the running rail on the third turn.

Cosmic Collinda was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 10, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left back muscle and an graze to the head, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Blackhaven was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Track Attendant Mr. A. Kleeven did not act in any capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Johnny Bullet.

Bad Hombre was slow to begin.  Zinda Neveelk, Bad Hombre, Dewana Dimie and Johnny Bullet collided soon after the start.  Hyundai Hawk eased and failed to pursue the lure on the second turn and lost ground as a result.  Johnny Bullet failed to pursue the lure approaching the home turn.  Hyundai Hawk and Johnny Bullet collided several times between approaching the home turn to the home turn.  Johnny Bullet was checked off Hyundai Hawk in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. S. Neocleous the representative for Johnny Bullet regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn.  Johnny Bullet was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right pencil muscle and right triangle muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) Stewards charged Johnny Bullet with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mrs. Neocleous pleaded guilty to the charge, Johnny Bullet was found guilty and Stewards directed that the greyhound perform a satisfatory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Hyundai Hawk was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left deltoid muscle and right sartorius muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Zinda Neveelk - winner of the event.

An inquiry was opened and adjourned into the racing manner of Hyundai Hawk and to allow Stewards to ascertain whether that greyhound was eligible for this event.

Supplementary report - Hyundai Hawk:-

After completing their inquiry Stewards have determined that Hyundai Hawk was ineligible to compete in this event after the greyhound was suspended for 3 months at Sandown on 12/10/17 pursuant to GAR 69(A)(1).  Pursuant to Rule 64.1 Hyundai Hawk is disqualified from this event.  The placings have been amended in the fast track system.  Hyundai Hawk was able to nominate for this event due to an IT/operational error.

Benny's Legend, Tram Tracker and Prince Stealth were quick to begin.  Maybe Hannibal and Lightning Lil collided soon after the start.  Prince Stealth and Mahjong World collided on the second turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. I. Anderson regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Prince Stealth.  Stewards directed that Prince Stealth be boxed first in future events.

A sample was taken from Tram Tracker - winner of the event.

Tinderella was quick to begin.  Tinderella, My Names Rhonda and Josie Rumble collided on the first turn severely checking Tinderella.

A sample was taken from Josie Rumble - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Flywheel Strike.

Our Miss Deena and Star Desire were quick to begin.  Cookie Rose and Mick Keeping collided on the first turn.  Gold Odessa was checked off Our Miss Deena entering the home straight.  Cookie Rose and Gold Odessa collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lottie Biscotti.

Issy Keats was quick to begin.  Lottie Biscotti and It's All Bolony collided on the first turn.  Eduardo Rose, Itz Hooroo Adios, My Names Schultz, Issy Keats and Dr. Luvdisc collided on the first turn checking Eduardo Rose and Dr. Luvdisc and severely checking It's All Bolony.  Eduardo Rose and Shogun Sammy collided on the home turn.

Meeting comments:-

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Pace the trainer of Spotted Label and Sidevalve regarding his late arrival on course.  Stewards issued Mr. Pace with a severe reprimand pursuant to GAR 31.