Mr. P. Derubeis trainer of Khawaja declared a new weight of 30.6kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Khawaja last raced 29.1kg.

Mr. T. Churchill trainer of Fantasy Blaze declared a new weight of 27.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Fantasy Blaze last raced 25.7kg.

Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Moles the trainer of Lollipop regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Lollipop lasted raced on 22/06/17.  Mr. Moles stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell.

Hurricane Patch, Hurricane Billie and Lollipop were slow to begin. Khawaja eased approaching the first turn checking Hurricane Billie and Fantasy Blaze.  Little Mischa and Hardaway Hitman collided approaching the first checking Little Mischa.  Hardaway Hitman and Lollipop collided approaching the home turn checking Lollipop.  Khawaja eased approaching the home turn and again in the home straight.  Khawaja marred Fernando's Jewel approaching the winning post checking Fernando's Jewel.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Derubeis the trainer of the greyhound Khawaja regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the first turn, approaching the home turn and in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) Stewards charged Khawaja with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Derubeis pleaded guilty to the charge, Khawaja was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for 3 months all tracks and it was directed that the greyhound perform a satisfactory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(b) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Fernando's Jewel - winner of the event.

Ms. S. Northway trainer of Spin The Trolley declared a new weight of 32.6kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Spin The Trolley last raced t 33.7kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Buzz The Tower.

Spin The Trolley, All Inn Lincoln and Toffee Lady were slow to begin.  Dr. Sparkles and Buzz The Tower collided soon after the start.  All Inn Lincoln raced wide on the first turn.  Dr. Sparkles and Toffee Lady collided in the back straight.  Zipping Foy raced wide in the back straight.  Lady Scrumptious and Zipping Foy collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Dr. Sparkles was checked off Toffee Lady approaching the home turn checking Dr. Sparkles.  Lady Scrumptious and Zipping Foy collided on the home turn.  

All Inn Lincoln was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Banjo Braxton was a late scratching at 10.34am due to injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tucky's Daughter.

Tail Inspector, Evie Lass and Tucky's Daughter were slow to begin.  Tail Inspector and Evie Lass collided soon after the start.  Tucky's Daughter and Sharp Spur collided approaching the first turn.  Misty's Boy and Bowon Approach collided approaching the first turn checking Bowon Approach.  Tail Inspector and Tucky's Daughter collided on the first turn.  Golden Gloves marred Misty's Boy on the first turn and again approaching the second turn checking Misty's Boy.  Sharp Spur galloped on Golden Gloves in the back straight.  Golden Gloves marred Misty's Boy approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Misty's Boy and Bowon Approach.  Golden Gloves marred Misty's Boy in the home straight checking Misty's Boy.

Golden Gloves was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right wrist and right shoulder, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Templeton the trainer of the greyhound Golden Gloves regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the first turn, approaching the second turn, approaching the home turn, on the home turn and in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Golden Gloves with marring.  Mr. Templeton pleaded guilty to the charge, Golden Gloves was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon and it was directed that the gryehound perform a satisfactory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Ms. C. McMillan the trainer of Orataya regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Orataya lasted raced on 09/08/17.  Ms. McMillan stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following an injured hock and from being on season.

Tilley's Pie was quick to begin.  Arctic Iggy and Scarlet Magic collided soon after the start.  Ann Cherie and Dr. Shreds collided approaching the first turn checking Dr. Shreds.  Sazana and Tilley's Pie collided approaching the first turn.  Orataya, Arctic Iggy and Scarlet Magic collided approaching the first turn checking Arctic Iggy.  Ann Cherie galloped on Amaroo Minx in the back straight severely checking Amaroo Minx, Arctic Iggy was checked as a result, Amaroo Minx subsequently tailed off.  Scarlet Magic was checked off Dr. Shreds approaching the home turn checking Dr. Shreds.  

Arctic Iggy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right back muscle and right hamstring, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Amaroo Minx was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right hamstring, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Tilley's Pie - winner of the event.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 2 minutes due to a Pinjarra Harness race.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wai Lin.

Blue Magoo was slow to begin.  Wai Lin and Don One collided on the first turn.  Shall She Cindy, Dr. Tracey and Fawntastic Kate collided on the first turn checking Dr. Tracey and Fawntastic Kate.  Don One and Fawntastic Kate collided in the home straight.

Move That Energy was a late scratching at 2.43pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. C. Fulford was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Soda Storm.  

Amaroo Gonzales was slow to begin.  Flip, Busta Voe, All About Arby, Jonny Bravo and Soda Storm collided on the first turn checking All About Arby and Jonny Bravo.  All About Arby was checked off Jonny Bravo on the second turn.

Persuader, No Guarantees and Will Dazzle were slow to begin.  Midnight Kebab, Delta's Magic and Chase On Case collided approaching the first turn checking Delta's Magic, Chase On Case, Persuader and Will Dazzle.  Chase On Case and No Guarantees collided approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. La Rosa regarding the difficulties boxing the greyhound Son Of Steve.  Stewards directed that Son Of Steve be boxed first in future events.

A sample was taken from Midnight Kebab - winner of the event.

Upon a request the starter rolled the sand at the front of the boxes prior to the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Motown Mac.

Oakmont Octum was slow to begin.  Machiko and Shiro collided approaching the first turn.  Dr. Cadenza, Machiko, Shiro and All Inn Houston collided on the first turn checking Shiro and All Inn Houston.  Motown Mac and Dr. Eleonora collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn checking Motown Mac.  All Inn Houston and Dr. Eleonora collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bevvies Bullet.

Bold Crusade was quick to begin.  Alyssa Rose and Grey Magic were slow to begin.  Silvagni Cubed was checked off Jack's On Deck on the first turn checking Alyssa Rose, Bold Crusade and Emilia Magic, Emilia Magic raced wide as a result severely checking Bevvies Bullet.  Emilia Magic was checked off Bold Crusade entering the home straight.

Bevvies Bullet was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right monkey muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Able Bess.

Catsford Allan and Who's Irod were slow to begin.  Tiger Jams, Our Echo Rose and Elite Eliana collided approaching the first turn checking Our Echo Rose.  Tiger Jams was checked off Able Bess approaching the first turn.  Who's Irod and Need A Zac collided on the first turn checking Who's Irod.  Tiger James was checked off Elite Eliana approaching the home turn checking Who's Irod and Need A Zac.

A pre-race sample was taken from All Inn Hunter.

Regas Baby, All Inn Hunter and Big Skeeta were slow to begin and collided soon after the start checking All Inn Hunter.  Markinch Maid and Dr. Summer collided entering the back straight.  Big Skeeta galloped on All Inn Youi in the back straight.  Regas Baby, Markinch Maid and Dr. Summer collided approaching the home turn.  All Inn Hunter stumbled on the second turn and lost ground as a result.

All Inn Hunter was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right wrist, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Queen Dunroaming.

Tai Chi Mini, Fallen Star and Sir Fancy were slow to begin.  Sir Fancy and Fallen Star collided soon after the start checking Fallen Star.  Bounce Pass and Galaxy Sprite collided approaching the first turn.  Tricky Trey and Eagle Princess collided on the first turn checking Eagle Princess and Galaxy Sprite.

Meeting comments:-

Satisfactory trial results (GAR 77):-

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Bye the trainer of Flywheel Alfie regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Flywheel Alfie last raced on 11/05/17.  Mr. Bye stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following an injured right back muscle.  Pursuant to GAR 77A Flywheel Alfie trialled over 395 metres from box 1, weight 35.6kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.98 secs, the greyhound won by a margin of .75 lengths.  Flywheel Alfie was cleared.

Satisfactory trial result:-

Special Member trialled over 395 metres from box 8, weight 33.2kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.98 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of .75 lengths.   Special Member was cleared.

Wild Hunny trialled over 395 metres from box 3, weight 28.0kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.98 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4 lengths.   Wild Hunny was cleared.