Sunlit Breaker was quick to begin.  Panther Lane and Cawbourne Lambo were slow to begin.  Gold Gem was very slow to begin (14 lengths).  Mister Beveridge and No Recourse collided soon after the start checking No Recourse.  Mister Beveridge, Haddi Bale and Premier Back collided approaching the first turn checking Haddi Bale.  Mister Beveridge and Panther Lane collided entering the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Stewards issued a severe reprimand to handler Mr. C. Blake with a breach of GAR 46(2) in that he failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve the greyhound Haddi Bale. 

No Recourse was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right triangle muscle.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Gold Gem was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left side of its nose.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. H. Wilkinson, the handler of the greyhound Gold Gem.  Stewards deemed the performance of Gold Gem unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71, Stewards directed that Gold Gem must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Sunlit Breaker, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Donohue, the trainer of Jaimandy Dean regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Jaimandy Dean last raced on 8th July, 2017.  Mr. Donohue stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after an injured right back tendon.

Alabama Lane was slow to begin.  Sugar Bear stumbled soon after the start.  Compsognathus checked off Jaimandy Dean on the first turn.  Jaimandy Dean, Compsognathus and Don Quixote collided on the home turn checking Compsognathus.  Alabama Lane, Brian's Last and Raven Joe collided entering the home straight.

Sugar Bear was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Goldenpaw Lad, the winner of the event.

Krisbar Lou Lou and Candy Defer collided soon after the start.  Arachnophobia, Semantic Shift, Kabiana, Dee Final Siren and Dyna Ianto collided soon after the start checking Semantic Shift and Dee Final Siren.  Arachnophobia, Kabiana and Dyna Ianto collided approaching the first turn checking Dyna Ianto.  Arachnophobia and Kabiana collided on the first turn checking Kabiana.  Semantic Shift and Candy Defer collided approaching the home turn checking Candy Defer.  Semantic Shift raced wide on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Cobber Victorem, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Merton, the trainer of Mighty Storm regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Mighty Storm last raced on 25th July, 2017.  Mr. Merton stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of kennels.

Shooter's Odysey was slow to begin.  Avatar Dodge, No More and Mighty Storm collided on the first turn checking No More and Wiggle Emma and severely checking Mighty Storm; Mighty Storm hit the running rail and tailed off as a result.  Nunniong Fire, Avatar Dodge and Bob Carringbush collided approaching the home turn checking Avatar Dodge.  Bob Carringbush checked off Serendipity Gem in the home straight.

Mighty Storm was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to its left hock and left elbow and a thoraco-lumbar injury.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

The first split for this event was hand-timed at 6.71 due to a malfuntion with the timing equipment.

Daintree Prinz was slow to begin.  Kid Ringo, Miss Bea and Chillby collided on the first turn checking Trademark Bliss and Good Boy Oscar and severely checking Chillby.  Gidgee's Boss, Kid Ringo and Miss Bea collided approaching the home turn checking Kid Ringo.  Good Boy Oscar, Gidgee's Boss and Miss Bea collided approaching the home turn checking Gidgee's Boss.  Kid Ringo checked off Miss Bea on the home turn and collided with Good Boy Oscar as a result.  Gidgee's Boss and Chilby collided entering the home straight.  Miss Bea and Daintree Prinz collided approaching the winning post.

Switch Girl was slow to begin.  Etched In Black and Waikiki Creek collided soon after the start.  Sienna's Lilly and No Money Down collided approaching the first turn checking Sienna's Lilly.  Sienna's Lilly and Waikiki Creek collided on the first turn and again on the home turn.  No Money Down and Sienna's Lilly collided approaching the winning post.  Switch Girl and Mantra Mick collided approaching the winning post.

Waikiki Creek was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right wrist.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Berridale Buddie, the winner of the event.

Mr. E. Hamilton, trainer of You Bandit declared a new weight of 30.7kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  You Bandit last raced at 28.7kgs.

The first split for this event was hand-timed at 6.78 due to a malfuntion with the timing equipment.

Vinaka Oscar, Dynamo Jezz and Chicken Parma collided soon after the start checking Dynamo Jezz.  Vinaka Oscar, Chicken Parma and Jaggered Nikki collided approaching the first turn severely checking Jaggered Nikki and Chicken Parma.  Dynamo Jezz, Vinaka Oscar and Kraken Titch collided on the first turn checking Vinaka Oscar.  Jaggered Nikki checked off Vinaka Oscar in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Frosty Tiara, the winner of the event.

Oshkosh Jay, Starbright Kate, Awesome Freckles and Quicksilver Hope collided soon after the start checking Starbright Kate and Quicksilver Hope.  Starbright Kate, Quicksilver Hope and China Catch 'Em collided approaching the first turn checking Quicksilver Hope.  China Catch 'Em and Starbright Kate collided approaching the home turn.  Oshkosh Jay, Awesome Freckles, Grooven Chris and Kraken Aye Kay collided approaching the home turn checking Oshkosh Jay.  Kraken Aye Kay and Oshkosh Jay collided on the home turn severely checking Oshkosh Jay, Popowski and Quicksilver Hope.  Grooven Chris checked off Kraken Aye Kay approaching the winning post.

Popowski was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to its left hind toes.  No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Awesome Freckles, the winner of the event.

Avatar Sparkle, Brae's Bullet, Swift Knockout and Cawbourne Mav collided soon after the start checking Brae's Bullet.  Taxi Jack, She's A Winlock, Kimmy Cabang, Thera Cee, Avatar Sparkle, Swift Knockout and Cawbourne Mav collided approaching the first turn checking Kimmy Cabang, Brae's Bullet and Swift Knockout.  She's A Winlock, Kimmy Cabang, Thera Cee, Avatar Sparkle and Brae's Bullet collided on the first turn checking Thera Cee, Avatar Sparkle, Brae's Bullet and Kimmy Cabang.  Thera Cee and Brae's Bullet collided several times entering the home straight and in the home straight.

A sample was taken from She's A Winlock, the winner of the event.

Gotta Sideshow was a late scratching at 6:07pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr. G. Harding was fined the sum of $100.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. Elson, the trainer of Mate regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Mate last raced on 9th June, 2017.  Mr. Elson stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a spell.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Julian, the handler of Show Bag Carter regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Show Bag Carter last raced on 12th August, 2017.  Mr. Julian stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a spell.  Mr. Julian also delared a new weight of 29.2kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Show Bag Carter last raced at 30.6kgs.

Daintree Teacake was slow to begin.  Like Her Mum, Clovalley Rang, Become The Fuse and Mate collided on the first turn checking Become The Fuse and Mate and severely checking Clovalley Rang; Clovalley Rang tailed off as a result.  Show Bag Carter checked off Like Her Mum approaching the home turn.

Clovalley Rang was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right sesamoid.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Like Her Mum was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to its right hind toe.  No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Burst Through, the winner of the event.

Good Odds Jet, Team Son, Right Said Frank and Murrabit Betty collided soon after the start checking Right Said Frank.  Princess Vintage and Right Said Frank collided on the home turn.  Princess Vintage checked off Murrabit Betty on the home turn.  Murrabit Betty and Right Said Frank collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.  Team Son raced wide entering the home straight.

Princess Vintage was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Miss Barbados, the winner of the event.

Mr. G. Julian, handler of Blazing Lane declared a new weight of 30.0kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Blazing Lane last raced at 31.3kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Blazing Lane.

Injector, Sunningdale and Bert's Special collided soon after the start checking Bert's Special.  Injector, Lost Blue, Clovally Mansumi and Blazing Lane collided on the first turn checking Lost Blue and Injector.  Sunningdale, Clovally Mansumi and Blazing Lane collided approaching the home turn checking Blazing Lane.  Lost Blue, Blazing Lane and Bert's Special collided on the home turn.  Sunningdale and Jockey Bale collided in the home straight.  Injector marred the running of Ariki Whero approaching the winning post.

Injector was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right flexor tendon and a spike wound to its right mt region.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

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Meeting Comments

Re-Vetted Greyhound

Crash Cobra was presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling and was cleared to race.  

Satisfactory Trial Results

Crash Cobra trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 1, weight 35.3kgs.  The greyhound was placed 1st, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.17.  The greyhound won by a margin of 14 1/4 lengths.  Crash Cobra was cleared.