Stewards spoke to Mr D. Chapman, the representative of Charlott's Angel regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Charlott's Angel last raced on 4 July 2017 and is returning after a change of kennels.

Newtown Flyer was a late scratching at 6:08pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer D. Willcocks was fined the sum of $100.

Charlott's Angel and Dreamliner were slow to begin.

Mega Hazel and Seventh Cavalry collided soon after the start.  Charlott's Angel checked off Seventh Cavalry approaching the first turn.  Mega Hazel and Charlott's Angel collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Seventh Cavalry checked off Toss The Dice on the first turn and raced wide.  Charlott's Angel raced wide approaching the home turn.  Here's Tiger and Toss The Dice collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Mega Hazel was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left metatarsal, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Toss The Dice - winner of the event.

Mr J. Barbara, trainer of Sweet Ambush declared a new weight of 27.7 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Sweet Ambush last raced at 26.0.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen attendant Mr S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Buckle Up Leo was slow to begin.

Calabrese Bullet and Beers On Us collided soon after the start checking Beers On Us.  Sweet Ambush and Go Zippy Go collided approaching the first turn.  Buckle Up Leo galloped on Mega McKayla approaching the first turn checking Buckle Up Leo, Koitsenko, Go Zippy Go, Beers On Us and severely checking Mega McKayla which brushed the running rail.  Koitsenko and Go Zippy Go collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Remo Maggie and Sweet Ambush collided on the home. Sweet Ambush failed to pursue the lure with due commitment on the home turn.  Remo Maggie and Sweet Ambush collided turn entering the home straight.

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

Mega McKayla was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right triangle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Sweet Ambush was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Barbara, the handler of the greyhound Sweet Ambush regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Sweet Ambush with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Barbara declined a re-vet and pleaded guilty to the charge, Sweet Ambush was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Cranbourne 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.

A sample was taken from Calabrese Bullet - winner of the event.

Got The Boot was quick to begin.  Tory's Rocket, Spokane Flick and Pippa's Pride were slow to begin.

Pure Cascade, Midnight Muscat and Got The Boot collided soon after the start.  Dyna Misty, Got The Boot and Midnight Muscat collided on the first turn checking Dyna Misty, Midnight Muscat and severely checking Got The Boot.  Spokane Flick, Pure Cascade and Pippa's Pride collided on the first turn checking Spokane Flick and Pippa's Pride.  Pure Cascade checked off Dyna Misty approaching the home turn.  Tory's Rocket, Dyna Misty and Midnight Muscat collided on the home turn.  Pure Cascade and Pippa's Pride collided on the home turn.  

Got The Boot was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left wrist injury, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Crocodile Dunphy - winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Santana engaged in this event on 16th October 2017, pursuant to GAR 79A.

Polite Request was slow to begin.

Aussie Bok Choy checked off Poppy's Way soon after the start.  Poppy's Way and Santana collided approaching the first turn.  Poppy's Way checked off Polite Request on the first turn checking Santana.  Aussie Bok Choy and Santana collided approaching the second turn.

A sample was taken from Sweet Sparkle - winner of the event.

Newfire Drewie was quick to begin.  Magenta Gold and Totally Fab were slow to begin.

Over Indulgence and Tiny Dreamer collided approaching the first turn.  Dashing Moments and Over Indulgence collided on the first turn checking Magenta Gold, Over Indulgence, Tiny Dreamer, Totally Fab and severely checking Dashing Moments which stumbled and lost ground.  Newfire Drewie and Our Gal Livy raced wide in the back straight.  Over Indulgence and Our Gal Livy collided on the third turn.

Dashing Moments was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury and an abrasion to the right thigh and right hind foot, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Newfire Drewie - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen Mr S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Onya Teddy, Rodeo and All About Corey were slow to begin.

Crackerjack Sam, Flying Danger, Onya Teddy and Sacred Diamond collided soon after the start checking Crackerjack Sam and Flying Danger.  Crackerjack Sam brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Rodeo raced wide on the first turn.  Onya Teddy crossed in on the second turn checking All About Corey.  Flying Danger checked off All About Corey entering the back straight checking Flying Danger and Rodeo.  Flying Danger, Rodeo and All About Corey raced wide in the back straight.  Flying Danger raced wide in the home straight.

Onya Teddy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left wrist injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Onya Teddy - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen Mr S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Yangtze, Blue Afro and Luna Evening were quick to begin.

We Have Hope, Onya Sami and Hearing De Novo collided approaching the first turn checking Onya Sami, Wilbur and Hearing De Novo.  We Have Hope and Luna Evening collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhound.  We Have Hope and Luna Evening collided on the first turn checking We Have Hope.  Wilbur and Hearing De Novo collided on the first turn checking Onya Sami, Wilbur and Hearing De Novo causing Wilbur and Hearing De Novo to race wide.

A sample was taken from Yangtze - winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Rahni scratched from this event on 16th October 2017, pursuant to GAR 79A.

She's Dee Rocket and Shanlyn Pippin were quick to begin.

Heartbreak Hotel and Trov's Gem collided soon after the start.

A sample was taken from She's Dee Rocket - winner of the event.

Alina Grand, Cheeky Cindy and Scooby Boy were slow to begin.  Allen Ernie was very slow to begin (2 lengths).

Kokoda Bobby and Parish Power collided soon after the start checking Parish Power and Cheeky Cindy.  Alina Grand and Parish Power collided on the first turn checking Alina Grand and Cheeky Cindy. Allen Ernie brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Parish Power and Stitch Gun Miss collided approaching the home turn checking Stitch Gun Miss.  Scooby Boy raced wide on the home turn.  Tallinn Power and Kokoda Bobby collided several times from entering the home to the home straight.  Cheeky Cindy and Stitch Gun Miss collided entering the home straight.  Kokoda Bobby and Scooby Boy collided in the home straight checking Scooby Boy.  Parish Power clipped the heels of Kokoda Bobby approaching the winning post checking Parish Power.

A sample was taken from Kokoda Bobby - winner of the event.

Go Levi was quick to begin.  Freedom Fire, Desiree Dancer and Oozing Mojo were slow to begin.

Roshani's Dream and Bob's Gift collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Go Levi - winner of the event.

My Names Rhonda was quick to begin. 

Zahra Bella, Wishes Fulfilled and Miss Dozer collided soon after the start.  Tricky Trey checked off Gold Odessa on the first turn checking Zahra Bella and Wishes Fulfilled.  Wishes Fulfilled galloped on Zahra Bella approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Pacific Impulse - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Ms A. Taylor, the trainer of Kingston Earl regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Kingston Earl last raced on 30 June 2017 and is returning after a spell.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen attendant Mr S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Kingston Earl and Cataleya were slow to begin.

Cash Ownley and Kingston Earl collided approaching the first turn.  Cash Ownley checked off Shifty Joshua on the first turn.  Cataleya and Oscar collided on the first turn.  Cash Ownley checked off Eagle Princess on the home turn.  Cataleya checked off Oscar on the home turn.  Shifty Joshua, Cash Ownley and Kingston Earl collided entering the home straight.  Cash Ownley and Cataleya collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Lord Regnar - winner of the event.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Trial Results - All You Got trialled over the 311mtrs from box 1, weight 23.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.82, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6 3/4 lengths. All You Got was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Louie The Lip trialled over the 311mtrs from box 3, weight 28.6kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.82, the greyhound won by a margin of 1/2 length. Louie The Lip was Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Johnny Black trialled over the 311mtrs from box 6, weight 35.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.82, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1/2 length. Johnny Black was Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr G. Howell, the trainer of Spring Rain regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Spring Rain last raced on 4th January 2017. Mr Howell stated that the greyhound was returning from a right back muscle injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Spring Rain trialled over the 311mtrs from box 8, weight 26.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 17.82, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5 1/2 lengths. Spring Rain was Cleared.