Cash Infusion, Far Welsh and Zipping Todd collided soon after the start checking Far Welsh.  Rasleigh Banser and Madarh collided approaching the first turn checking Rasleigh Banser.  Misload checked off Cruisy's Rose on the first turn checking Zipping Todd.  Cruisy's Rose galloped on Baudelaire on the first turn severely checking Baudelaire which stumbled checking Cruisy's Rose and Zipping Todd.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. L. Randall, the trainer of Flying Mozzie regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Flying Mozzie last raced on 13th June, 2017.  Mrs Randall stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of State.

Mrs. L. Randall, the trainer of Flying Mozzie declared a new weight of 31.6kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Flying Mozzie last raced at 30.0kgs.

Yanly Bale and Le Freak were slow to begin.  Catcha Nugget, My Hardaway Hana, Yanly Bale and Le Freak collided soon after the start checking My Hardaway Hana.  Catcha Nugget and Le Freak collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  My Hardaway Hana galloped on Le Freak approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  My Hardaway Hana and Flying Mozzie collided on the home turn checking Flying Mozzie.

Le Freak was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Cruising Stella - the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. M. Delbridge, the trainer of Dum Didee Dum regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dum Didee Dum last raced on 3rd October, 2017.  Mr. Delbridge stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of kennels.

Mr. M. Delbridge, trainer of Dum Didee Dum declared a new weight of  30.9kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Dum Didee Dum last raced at 29.8kgs.

Soda Spike, Ash's Waddle and Shamus Mac were slow to begin.  Soda Spike and Edna Betts collided on the first turn. Soda Spike and Ash's Waddle collided on the second turn.  Dum Didee Dum cramped approaching the home turn.  Edna Betts checked off Dum Didee Dum on the home turn.  Ash's Waddle eased in the home straight and collided with Shamus Mac.

Dum Didee Dum was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound showed signs of cramp.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. M.  Delbridge, the trainer of the greyhound Dum Didee Dum.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Cunneen, the trainer of the greyhound Ash's Waddle regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Ash's Waddle was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound was found to have soreness in the left and right hind pencil muscles, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged Ash's Waddle with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Cunneen pleaded guilty to the charge, Ash's Waddle 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 nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Wood, the trainer of Evelyn regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Evelyn last raced on 17th July, 2017.  Mr. Wood stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after recovering from an injury.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Steward, Ms. A. Delaney did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre race sample was taken from Undercover Viv.

Course You Will was slow to begin.  Perrie Lulu, Flash Bobbie, Agent Waddle and Racey Rose collided soon after the start checking Flash Bobbie.  Undercover Viv, Evelyn, Flash Bobbie and Racey Rose collided on the first turn checking Undercover Viv, Evelyn and Flash Bobbie.  Undercover Viv and Evelyn collided approaching the home turn.  Flash Bobbie raced wide in the home straight.

Betstakker, Good Odds Ava, Sir Roderick and Air Load were slow to begin.  Betstakker checked off Joe's Dolly approaching the first turn.  Betstakker, Good Odds Ava and Sir Roderick collided on the first turn checking Good Odds Ava and severely checking Betstakker.  Sir Roderick checked off Air Load on the first turn.  Joe's Dolly, Air Load and Champagne Papi collided approaching the home turn checking Joe's Dolly.

A sample was taken from Ripplebrook Will - the winner of the event.

Ok Jake was slow to begin.  Blue Alcatraz checked off San Tan Sonny approaching the first turn.  Ok Jake and Sir Jay Jay collided approaching the first turn and raced wide.  Ok Jake and Kate's Intention collided on the third turn causing San Tan Sonny to gallop on Ok Jake; Ok Jake fell as a result checking Kate's Intention and severely checking San Tan Sonny which lost ground.  Flying Cash and Aston Harvey collided several times approaching the home turn checking Flying Cash.

San Tan Sonny was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Ok Jake was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Shae's Intention - the winner of the event.

Bumble Bee Bolto and Ninetymile Holly were slow to begin.  Our Bravo Rose, Bumble Bee Bolto, Mac and Ninetymile Holly collided approaching the first turn.  Lakeview Maisey, Doc's Reward, Mac, Our Bravo Rose and Bumble Bee Bolto collided on the first turn checking Lakeview Maisey, Our Bravo Rose and Bumble Bee Bolto.  Lakeview Maisey raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Slick Magic was a late scratching at 4:30 pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to pain in the lumbo sacral region.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Rip Van Winkle was slow to begin.  Diamonte's Boy was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Hundred, Crash Zone and Rip Van Winkle collided on the first turn.  Maderra checked off Merinda Hannah on the home turn.  Crash Zone and Zambora Pride collided on the home turn.  Merinda Hannah veered out and marred the running of Hundred in the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Divirgilio, the trainer of the greyhound Merinda Hannah regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Merinda Hannah with marring.  Mr. Divirgilio pleaded guilty to the charge, Merinda Hannah was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for 12 months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(c), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Cruising Amber and Winlock Casper were slow to begin.  Zak's Turbo and Kiss Me Nicki collided on the first turn checking Zak's Turbo.  Go Go Pipsqueak galloped on Winlock Casper on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Cruising Amber eased approaching the home turn and lost ground.  Go Go Pipsqueak, Winlock Casper and Kiss Me Nicki collided entering the home straight.

Winlock Casper was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left monkey muscle injury, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Cruising Amber was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. M. Delbridge, the trainer of the greyhound Cruising Amber regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) Stewards charged Cruising Amber with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Delbridge pleaded guilty to the charge.  Cruising Amber was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sale and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Missed My Stop, Perrie The Fairy and Dava Supreme were quick to begin.  Perrie The Fairy and Dava Supreme collided on the first turn.  Dargo Dasher, Stolen, Our Charli Rose, Lulu Lollipop and Lilty Allen collided on the first turn checking Dargo Dasher.  Missed My Stop eased in the home straight, crossed to the outside and collided with Dava Supreme.  Missed My Stop eased approaching the winning post checking Dava Supreme which stumbled.

Stewards spoke to Ms. N. Lund, the trainer of the greyhound Missed My Stop regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight and approaching the winning post.  Missed My Stop was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right foreleg.  No stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged Missed My Stop with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms Lund pleaded not guilty to the charge.  Missed My Stop 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 nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Perrie The Fairy - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Trey Bit.

Call Me Tickets and Invictus Legion collided approaching the first turn checking Call Me Tickets.  I'm So Late, Invictus Legion and Woofenden collided on the first turn checking Call Me Tickets and Invictus Legion, severely checking Canino which faltered and tailed off.  I'm So Late and Woofenden collided approaching the home turn checking Woofenden and Call Me Tickets.

Canino was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound was found to have soreness in the right back muscle and left and right pencil muscles, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Cruisy's Empress was quick to begin.  Ninetymile Lenny and Midnight Max were slow to begin.  Ninetymile Lenny and Enchanting Image collided approaching the first turn.  Screaming Oaks, Enchanting Image and Happy Hamish collided on the first turn checking Happy Hamish.  Aston Lelani and Premier Jess collided approaching the home turn checking Aston Lelani and Premier Jess.  Premier Jess checked off Cruisy's Empress approaching the home turn causing Premier Jess to stumble.  Enchanting Image and Premier Jess collided approaching the home turn.  Ninetymile Lenny and Aston Lelani collided approaching the home turn.  Aston Lelani and Screaming Oaks collided entering the home straight.  Midnight Max veered in and marred Ninetymile Lenny approaching the winning post.

Midnight Max was vetted following the event.  The vet reported that the dog was slow to recover following the event and advised a veterinary follow up the following day, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Norden, the trainer of the greyhound Midnight Max regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Midnight Max with marring.  Mr. Norden pleaded guilty to the charge, Midnight Max was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sale 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.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Short Mack trialled over the 440m from box 8, weight 33.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was  25.04, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3 lengths.  Short Mack was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Dashing Max trialled over the 440m from box 6, weight 35.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 25.04, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.50 lengths.  Dashing Max was Cleared.