Mini Tron was quick to begin.

Lil Bit Awesome checked off Mini Tron on the first turn.  Lucky's Spirit raced wide entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mini Tron - winner of the event.

The greyhound Lucky's Spirit wore the incorrect rug (5) and competed from the incorrect box (5) in this event. Pursuant GAR 64(1), the greyhound was disqualified from this event. The greyhound should have competed in rug 4 out of box 4.

Stewards conducted an inquiry into Lucky Spirit wearing the incorrect race rug and starting from the incorrect box.  Stewards subsequently charged Mr P. Repici with a breach of GAR 86(O) in that he negligently placed Lucky Spirit in the incorrect race rug and in the incorrect starting box.  Mr Repici pleaded guilty to the charge and was subsequently fined the sum of $150 which was wholly suspended for 12 months pending no further breach of GAR 86(O).  In assessing penalty, Stewards considered and took into account Mr Repici's longevity in the industry with no similar offences, also the fact this was a qualifying trial, Stewards advised Mr Repici if this type of incident occurred at a stakes meeting, no consideration would have been given to wholly suspending the fine. 

All club staff and Stewards involved in this incident have been referred to their Managers.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Shall She Cindy trialled over the 311mtrs from box 1, weight 27.5kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 18.66, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1.25 lengths. Shall She Cindy was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Deadwood Kate trialled over the 311mtrs from box 5, weight 26.4kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 18.66, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.75 lengths. Deadwood Kate was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Poscha's Girl trialled over the 311mtrs from box 6, weight 24.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 18.66, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4.00 lengths. Porscha's Girl was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Iona Cape trialled over the 311mtrs from box 8, weight 31.4kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 18.66, the greyhound won by a margin of 1.25 lengths. Iona Cape was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr J. Van-Konynenburg, the trainer of Definitely Two regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Definitely Two last raced on 12th December 2016. Mr Van-Konynenburg stated that the greyhound was returning from a spell and new trainer. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Definitely Two trialled over the 311mtrs from box 2, weight 28.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 18.66, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.50 lengths. Definitely Two was Cleared.