The commencement of this race was delayed by 1:30mins due to the late scratching of Jaimandy Dean.

Jaimandy Dean was a late scratching at 7:05pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to shin soreness to the right hindleg.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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 at Shepparton on 8 July, 2017.  Mr. Donohue stated that the Jaimandy Dean was returning to racing following the partial removal of the greyhound's tail.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Donaldson, the trainer of Alabama Lane, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Alabama Lane last raced at Shepparton on 8 July, 2017.  Mr. Donaldson stated he has been spelling the greyhound whilst he has been recovering from an illness.

Alabama Lane was slow to begin.  Dynamo Jezz and Alabama Lane collided soon after the start.  Spirit Son, Alabama Lane and Dynamo Jezz collided approaching the first turn checking Spirit Son.  Scott A Secret, Black Rose Texas and Slow As Thunder collided on the first turn, severely checking Scott A Secret.  Spirit Son checked off Alabama Lane on the first turn.

Spirit Son was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right hind limb, and shin sorenes to the left hind, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr B. Merton, Trainer of Slow As Thunder regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Donaldson, the trainer of Panther Lane, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Panther Lane last raced at Shepparton on 8 July, 2017.  Mr. Donaldson stated he has been spelling the greyhound whilst he has been recovering from an illness.

Panther Lane was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Don One was slow to begin.  Don One and Little Sidey collided soon after the start.  Are You Ready raced eratically approaching the first turn and tailed off thereafter (21 lengths). Cartwheel Chloe and Panther Lane collided on the first turn.  Cartwheel Chloe checked off Zama Star approaching the home turn.  Little Sidey checked off Bob Carringbush on the home turn checking Hillbilly June.  Zama Star and Panther Lane collided entering the home straight.  Little Sidey and Hillbilly June collided in the home straight.

Little Sidey was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right triangle muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Zama Star was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the left fore limb, no stand down period was imposed.

Are You Ready was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left back muscle, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Donaldson, the trainer of Arachnophobia, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Arachnophobia last raced at Shepparton on 8 July, 2017.  Mr. Donaldson stated he has been spelling the greyhound whilst he has been recovering from an illness.

Chook Richards, All Inn Guning and Golden Gloves were slow to begin.  Arachnophobia checked off Shadow Kissed soon after the start.  All Inn Guning checked off Dundas Dave approaching the first turn checking All Inn Guning.  Chief Paddy, Ringo's Code and Shadow Kissed collided approaching the first turn.  Ringo's Code and Shadow Kissed collided on the first turn.  Dundas Dave and Golden Gloves collided on the first turn checking Chook Richards.  Ringo's Code and Shadow Kissed collided approaching the home turn.  Shadow Kissed checked off Arachnophobia approaching the home turn.  Shadow Kissed brushed the running rail approaching the home turn.  Golden Gloves checked off Chook Richards entering the home straight.  Golden Gloves and Arachnophobia collided several times in the home straight.

Golden Gloves was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right shin, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Vanderville Girl was slow to begin.  Ultimate Return and Spotted Gunn collided soon after the start.  Spotted Gunn checked off Ultimate Return on the first turn.  Binky Bale and Vanderville Girl collided approaching the second turn.  Binky Bale and Ultimate Return collided approaching the home turn.    Vanderville Girl and Flying Mia collided approaching the home turn checking Flying Mia.  Spotted Gunn checked off Ultimate Return on the home turn.  Flying Mia faded in the home straight.

Flying Mia was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Swift Bunny and All Inn Boston were slow to begin.  Mantra Mick and Open Mind collided approaching the first turn.  Cosmea, Crackerjack Roy and Jimmy Flash collided several times approaching the first turn checking Cosmea.  Crackerjack
Roy and Jimmy Flash collided on the first turn checking Jimmy Flash.  Open Mind checked off Mantra Mick approaching the home turn.  All Inn Boston and Open Mind collided several times in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mantra Mick, the winner of the event.

Desperado Boy and Rare Scents collided soon after the start checking Rare Scents.  Etched In Black checked off Tamile Lass soon after the start.  Mr Perfect checked off Quick Collision soon after the start.  Etched In Black, All Inn Houston and Rare Scents collided approaching the first turn checking Etched In Black.  All Inn Houston checked off Rare Scents approaching the first turn checking All Inn Houston.  Justa Jezza checked off Quick Collision approaching the home turn checking Justa Jezza.  Rare Scents checked off Justa Jezza on the home turn.  Justa Jezza collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr A Ferguson, the trainer of Humble Gun, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Jaimandy Dean last raced at Bulli on 3 June, 2017.  Mr Ferguson stated that he has taken over the training of the greyhound and was a change of kennels.  Mr Ferguson also declared a new weight of 35.0 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2) following its last start weight of 33.4 kgs at Bulli on 3 June, 2017.  

Humble Gun checked off All Inn Piper soon after the start.  Hey Alio Fozzio and All Inn Piper collided soon after the start.  Hey Alio Fozzio checked off All Inn Piper approaching the first turn checking Hey Alio Fozzio and Mr. Agro.  Burrawonga Jimbo and Pyramid Flyer collided approaching the first turn checking Pyramid Flyer.  Hey Alio Fozzio and Pyramid Flyer collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Brodie John, the winner of the event.

Minca Man was slow to begin.  Wise Harry checked off Dream Edition soon after the start.  Minca Man, Tat Scooby and Groucho collided approaching the first turn checking Minca Man and Groucho.  Minca Man checked off Wise Harry on the first turn.  Sturridge checked off Cosmic Bay on the home turn.  Minca Man and Wise Harry collided entering the home straight.  Sturridge and Wise Harry collided entering the home straight.  Sturridge, Wise Harry and Groucho collided in the home straight.  Cosmic Bay and Dream Edition collided approaching the winning post.

Cosmic Lachy was slow to begin  Cosmic Lachy crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Just Red.  Kraken Lil checked off Heroic Outlaw soon after the start.  Heroic Outlaw checked off Kraken Ridge approaching the first turn severely checking Just Red and All Inn Youi.

A sample was taken from Kraken Ridge, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Donaldson, the trainer of Master Brett, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Master Brett last raced at Shepparton on 22 June, 2017.  Mr. Donaldson stated he has been spelling the greyhound whilst he has been recovering from an illness.

Avatar Rebel and Sweet Angel were slow to begin.  Master Brett and Pizza Shop collided soon after the start, severely checking Master Brett, Avatar Rebel and Sweet Angel.  Missy Marlus checked off Little Bit Shiny approaching the first turn checking Pizza Shop.  Lorella and Little Bit Shiny collided on the first turn.  Pizza Shop and Missy Marlus collided on the first turn.  Pizza Shop checked off Missy Marlus on the first turn checking Avatar Rebel.  Master Brett raced wide on the home turn.

Master Brett was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left wrist, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Lorella, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr N McMenamin, the trainer of Firey Lomar, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Firey Lomar last raced at Shepparton on 11 May, 2017.  Mr. McMenamin stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following an injury to the left sesamoid.

She's A Winlock and Sammi Jay were slow to begin.  Batik Print, Who's Irod and Mick's Hope collided approaching the first turn checking Mick's Hope.  Kraken Betty and She's A Winlock collided on the first turn.  Batik Print checked off Kraken Betty on the first turn.  Kraken Betty checked off She's A Winlock approaching the home turn.  Mick's Hope checked off She's A Winlock entering the home straight.

Carrara Lad was slow to begin.  Carrara Lad checked off Scoop Jackson soon after the start.  Scoop Jackson brushed the running rail approaching the first turn.  She's Vivacious and Oshkosh Jay collided approaching the first turn checking Oshkosh Jay.  All Inn Johnson and Oshkosh Jay collided several times in the home straight.  Kraken Aye Kay, All Inn Johnson and Oshkosh Jay collided approaching the winning post.

Meeting Comments

Quink trialled over the 390m from box 1, weight 32.9kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4.The time of the trial was 22:13,  the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.50 lengths.   Quink was Cleared.