Big Tilly was slow to begin.

Jitterbug checked off Mongolian Bay soon after the start. Kalani Tim, Mongolian Bay and Lost Love collided soon after the start. Lost Love and Mongolian Bay collided repeatedly approaching the first turn. Big Tilly and Jitterbug collided approaching the first turn. Mongolian Bay galloped on Kalani Tim on the first turn, checking Kalani Tim. Big Tilly galloped on Mongolian Bay approaching the home turn, checking Mongolian Bay.

A sample was taken from Xerox Letter, the winner of the event.

The photo finish equipment failed to capture an image for this event. The backup system was used to determine the placings for the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tonk's Treasure.

Sharks Glory was slow to begin.

Rugged, Sharks Glory and Haddi Bale collided soon after the start, checking Sharks Glory which fell as a result. Not Enough Cash and Tonk's Treasure collided approaching the first turn. Not Enough Cash galloped on Simone's Magic on the first turn, causing Simone's Magic to fall and checking Tonk's Treasure as a result.

Sharks Glory was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tarsal sprain of the right hock, and injuries to the right biceps femoris (thigh) muscle and iliopsoas. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

Simone's Magic was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left long head triceps (monkey) muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Buca Doll.

Fat Rhino and Buca Doll were slow to begin.

Fat Rhino checked off Buca Doll on the first turn. About Time galloped on Sports Gairn on the first turn, checking Sports Gairn. About Time and Buca Doll collided on the home turn.

Mr Dwayne Watson, representative of Alpe D'Blanc, declared a new weight of 26.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Alpe D'Blanc last raced at 27.6kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from King's Fury.

Smurftastic was quick to begin. Shi The One was slow to begin.

Harry's Hammer checked off King's Fury approaching the first turn. Monoak checked off Larrikan Bozzie on the first turn, also checking Harry's Hammer. Smurftastic and Paints A Story collided in the home straight.

Alpe D'Blanc was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right long head triceps (monkey) and gracilis (back) muscles. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tic Toc Toby.

Powerful Senor and Roy Boy were slow to begin.

Auburn Gal, Clavash and Powerful Senor collided approaching the first turn. Roy Boy checked off Tic Toc Toby on the first turn, also checking Virgil and Auburn Girl. Powerful Senor checked off Clavash on the first turn. Red Rocket Sox checked off Tic Toc Toby approaching the home turn.

Mr Keith Kelly, trainer of Lord Kitchener, declared a new weight of 29.6kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Lord Kitchener last raced at 28.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from She's A Rebel.

Jackdell and Lord Kitchener were slow to begin.

Destini Baby shifted in soon after the start, checking She's A Rebel and Destini Mermaid. Iona Express checked off Meeniyan Jet entering the back straight, also checking Destini Baby, Jackdell, Destini Mermaid and She's A Rebel; Jackdell fell as a result of this incident.

Jackdell was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fracture of the left radius-ulna and was humanely euthanised.

Ms. Katrina Jordan, trainer of Drogma, declared a new weight of 30.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Drogma last raced at 29.7kg.

Stewards spoke to Ms Jordan regarding the direction that the greyhound Drogma be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2), Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mabuti Miss.

Black Legend was slow to begin.

Drogma and Miss Twerker collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Call Me Deita.

Magic Innings was slow to begin.

Call Me Deita and Roman Around collided soon after the start. Snippyliss and Red Tone collided approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Ms Vanessa Watson, the trainer of Whacker Fancy, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Whacker Fancy last raced on June 17th 2017. Ms Watson stated that the greyhound was returning to race following a change of kennel.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from My Rachael; a post-race sample was subsequently collected from the greyhound which placed fifth in the event.

Maximum Effect went up with the lids at box rise and lost ground. Avatar Dodge, Saint Ray, Whacker Fancy and Just Crystal collided soon after the start, checking Whacker Fancy and Just Crystal. Avatar Dodge and Flying Sam collided repeatedly approaching the first turn. Flying Sam checked off Avatar Dodge on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lola Allen.

Duty Sheet was slow to begin.

Maximum Jarvis shifted in soon after the start, checking Serendipity Gold, Cheetah Bay, Severus Grange and Ben's Talon. Cheetah Bay and Ben's Talon collided on the first turn. Duty Sheet checked off Serendipity Gold in the home straight. Duty Sheet and Serendipity Gold raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kev's Fantasy.

Cosmic Chapta shifted in soon after the start, checking Kev's Fantasy, Calvadoss, Demon Jesse and Squirto. Squirto and Demon Jesse collided approaching the first turn. Cosmic Chapta and Calvadoss collided approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Patrick Furci, the trainer of Bellachino, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Ballachino last raced on July 4th 2017. Mr Furci stated that the greyhound had been spelling. Mr Furci declared a new weight of 32.4kg for Bellachino in accordance with GAR 39(2). Bellachino last raced at 31.1kg.

Zenstar was a late scratching at 11:49am on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a right wrist injury. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Podium Express.

Belena Bold and Bellachino were slow to begin.

Bellachino checked off Belena Bold approaching the first turn. Podium Express checked off Bolare approaching the home turn.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Miss Oreo Mac trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 25.1kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of five. The time of the trial was 22.62, the greyhound won by a margin of 2L. Miss Oreo Mac was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (Blinkers) - Kynan's Revenge trialled over the 390m from box three, weight 35.0kg, the greyhound was placed fifth in a field of five. The time of the trial was 22.62, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 12L. Kynan's Revenge was no cleared to race in blinkers.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Rosie Glenda trialled over the 450m from box one, weight 26.4kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 25.96, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.25L. Rosie Glenda was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - I'm A Princess trialled over the 450m from box three, weight 26.6kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 25.96, the greyhound won by a margin of 3.25L. I'm A Princess was cleared.