Dyna Ianto went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Not Enough Cash and Elki's Osti collided soon after the start. Hometown Lads, Caitlin Louise and Elki's Osti collided approaching the first turn checking Caitlin Louise. Southwood Bill and Hometown Lads collided on the first turn checking Hometown Lads which collided with Beers On Us.

A sample was taken from Southwood Bill, winner of the event.

Izzy Kymtony and Fairly Legal were slow to begin.

Badelaide Road was very slow to begin (3L).

Pure Cascade, Hully Gully, Nellie Shan and Shadow Kissed collided on the first turn. Hully Gully, Nellie Shan, Izzy Kymtony, Dundas Dave, Shadow Kissed and Fairly Legal collided entering the back straight checking Izzy Kymtony and Fairly Legal. Hully Gully and Shadow Kissed collided on the second turn checking Hully Gully. Dundas Dave and Badelaide Road collided on the second turn. Shadow Kissed contacted the running rail approaching the home turn checking Shadow Kissed and Hully Gully. Nellie Shan and Fairly Legal collided entering the home straight.

Izzy Kymtony was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Shadow Kissed was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left monkey muscle and left chest muscle. A stand down period of 3 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Pure Cascade, winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Bromley and issued a warning regarding the dress code required in accordance with LLR22.3.

Stewards spoke to Mr S Berriman, the trainer of Pesty Pyper regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Pesty Pyper last raced on 23-july-17. S Berriman stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from an extended spell.

Harry's Hammer was a late scratching at 13:59. Ms S.Donlon failed to arrive in time due to mechanical breakdown. Stewards accepted her explanation.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pesty Pyper.

Pesty Pyper, Fine Wine, Emma's Sparrow and Miracle Cherry collided soon after the start checking Miracle Cherry which fell. Fine Wine and Paid Too Much collided on the first turn. Riverdale Danger and Emma's Sparrow collided approaching the home turn. Fine Wine raced wide in the home straight.

Fine Wine was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left elbow. A stand down period of 10 days was imposed.

Miracle Cherry was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Barker, the representative of Sudoku Buddah regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Sudoku Buddah last raced on 4th August 2017. Mr Barker stated that the reason for not racing was a left pin muscle injury. Mr. Barker also declared a new weight of 32.6kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Sudoku Buddah last raced at 31.1kg.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Move It and a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

With A Whisper and Proven Les were quick to begin.

Merl's Blaze, Macka's Victorem and Geopark Ruby collided approaching the first turn. Move It and Vinaka Oscar collided approaching the first turn. Macka's Victorem and Move It collided on the first turn. Geopark Ruby and Merl's Blaze collided on the first turn checking Merl's Blaze. Sudoku Buddah, With A Whisper and Vinaka Oscar collided approaching the home turn checking With A Whisper.

A sample was taken from Proven Les, winner of the event.

Split Chic was quick to begin.

Winnie, Binky Bale and Seven Two were slow to begin.

Chinese Whisper, Spotted Gunn, Binky Bale and Seven Two collided on the first turn checking Spotted Gunn and Binky Bale. Winnie faltered on the first turn and lost considerable ground and failed to finish. Chinese Whisper and Binky Bale collided approaching the second turn. Chinese Whisper checked off Split Chic approaching the home turn.

Winnie was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back muscle injury. A stand down period of 28 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr P Gabriel, the trainer of Bigshow Jethro regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Bigshow Jethro last race on 8 August, 2017. Mr Gabriel stated that the reason for not racing was a right toe injury.

Sturridge was slow to begin. Scanez Jewel and Gunnewin collided soon after the start. Crymelon Fettle, Gunnewin and Sturridge collided approaching the first turn. Sturridge and Call Me Deita collided approaching the first turn checking Call Me Deita. Sturridge and Gunnewin collided on the first turn, checking Gunnewin. Crymelon Fettle raced wide in the home straight.

Crymelon Fettle was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the left hind pads. A stand down period of 6 days was imposed.

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

Call Me Deita was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Scanez Jewel, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mon Mekki Kahn.

One Mississippi, Mon Mekki Kahn and Chrissy Pee collided soon after the start checking Mon Mekki Kahn. Like Her Mum, Fast Freddie and Gone Rusty collided on the first turn checking Fast Freddie and Mon Mekki Kahn. One Mississippi and Chrissy Pee collided approaching the home turn. Ourboy Fab, Bletchley and Gone Rusty collided approaching the home turn checking Gone Rusty. Chrissy Pee, One Mississippi and Fast Freddie collided on the home turn checking Fast Freddie and Mon Mekki Kahn. Bletchley and Ourboy Fab collided on the home turn and again several times in the home straight. One Mississippi and Mon Mekki Kahn collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight. Gone Rusty raced wide entering the home straight.

Tamile Lass and Fab Dream collided soon after the start. Fab Dream and Tamile Lass collided on the first turn. Militant Chief and Calen collided on the home turn. Capricorn Storm, Keep Up and Fab Dream raced wide approaching the home turn and in the home straight.

Keep Up was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right for toe. A stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Lady Beatrix, winner of the event.

Chook Richards and Agent Barry collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Dashing Dream, Scarlet Blu Boy, Kid Ringo and Rockstar Barnes collided on the first turn checking Rockstar Barnes. Dashing Dream and Scarlet Blue Boy collided entering the back straight checking Dashing Dream. Dashing Dream and Agent Barry collided approaching the second turn. Kid Ringo and Agent Barry collided on the second turn. Iceni Rival and Chook Richards collided approaching the home turn. Dashing Dream and Agent Barry collided on the home turn. Rockstar Barnes and Agent Barry collided entering the home straight. Tiza Fabio collided entering the home straight and in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Silver Banjo.

Angel Cloud was slow to begin. Gidgee's Boss and Lorella collided approaching the first turn. Rosso and Spanish Moon collided approaching the first turn. Rosso, Spanish Moon, Gidgee's Boss, Lorella and Acola Sweetie collided on the first turn checking Acola Sweetie, Gidgee's Boss and Lorella. Angel Cloud and Rosso collided approaching the home turn. Spanish Moon and Destini Echo collided on the home turn. Gidgee's Boss and Lorella collided on the home turn checking Lorella. Rosso and Spanish Moon collided entering the home straight. Acola Sweetie raced wide in the home straight. Rosso and Gidgee's Boss collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Angel Cloud, winner of the event.

Foxy Whip, Argyle Bonnie, Minca Man, Greysynd Alpha and Hey Alio Fozio collided on the first turn checking Minca Man and Greysynd Alpha.

Seabrook Eb and Clavash collided entering the back straight. Argyle Bonnie and Greysynd Alpha collided approaching the second turn. Minca Man lost ground approaching the home turn. Seabrook Eb and Clavash collided on the home turn. Foxy Whip clipped the heels of Clavash entering the home straight. Hey Alio Fozzio raced wide in the home straight.

Minca Man was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spke to Mr. R. Hayes, trainer of Minca Man regarding the greyhound's performance today. Mr. Hayes stated that he will be retiring the greyhound as of today.

Stewards spoke to Ms. P. Triaca, the representive of Cozzi regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cozzi last raced on 12th July 2017. Ms. Triaca stated that  the greyhound was returning from a toe injury and a spell. Ms. Triaca also declared a new weight of 32.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Cozzi last raced at 30.7kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Silver Banjo.

Cozzi was slow to begin. Lost Blue, Swift Spur and Silver Banjo collided approaching the first turn. Riverdale Tarzan and Cozzi collided approaching the first turn. Cosmic Lachy, Lost Blue, Silver Banjo and Swift Spur collided on the first turn checking Swift Spur which fell and severely checking Cosmic Lachy which lost ground. Silver Banjo and Lost Blue collided approaching the home turn.

Swift Spur was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left hamstring. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Cosmic Lachy was vetted following the event. it was reported that the greyhound sustained a left hamstring injury. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Meeting Comments:-

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Kantzidis, the trainer of Lilly Of Laguna regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Lilly Of Laguna last raced on 15th November 2016. Mr. Kantzidis stated that the greyhound was returning from a right wrist and stopper injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Lilly Of Laguna trialled over the 425mts from box 1, weight 26.9kg, the greyhound was placed 1 in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 24.75, the greyhound won by a margin of 1.75L. Lilly Of Laguna was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms. J. Fothergill, the trainer of Smart Action regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Smart Action last raced on 4th April 2017. Ms. Fothergill stated that the greyhound was returning after a change of kennels. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Smart Action trialled over the 425mts from box 3, weight 32.8kg, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 24.75, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2L. Smart Action was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Lord Flash Heart trialled over the 425mt from box 4, weight 30.5kg, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 24.75, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.25L. Lord Flash Heart was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Kantzidis, the trainer of Lady La Deeda regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Lady La Deeda last raced on 5th December 2016. Mr. Kantzidis stated that the greyhound was returning from a right wrist and stopper injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Lady La Deeda trialled over the 425mts from box 8, weight 28.5kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 24.75, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1.75L. Lady La Deeda was cleared.

Smart Action was vetted following a stisfactory trial. No apparent injury was found.

Lord Flash Heart was vetted following a satisfactory trial. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left backmuscle. A stand down period of 28 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to lure driver, Mr S.Courts, in relation to the position of the lure in the home straight. Stewards referred this matter to Mr R.Matthews.