Smurftastic was a late scratching at 10.23am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer V Watson was fined the sum of $100.  Stewards spoke to Trainer, Ms V Watson, regarding the weight variation of Smurftastic given that the greyhound had also been scratched from its previous start at Healesville on 29 October, 2017 also due to weight variation.  Ms. Watson advised that the greyhound has had a change of diet and will be mindful in future.  Stewards noted the explanation.

Welshman and Blue Pepper were slow to begin.  Welshman and Billy Moran collided soon after the start.  Porscha's Girl, Welshman, Slingshot Jayla and Guns Ablazing collided approaching the 300m mark, checking Welshman.  Welshman crossed to the outside at the 300m mark.  Porscha's Girl and Slingshot Jayla collided approaching the 250m mark.  Billy Moran checked off Porscha's Girl at the 250m mark.  Welshman and Tiger Tees collided approaching the 200m mark.  Porscha's GIrl and Slingshot Jayla collided several times from the 200m mark until the 150m mark.  Billy Moran and Tiger Tees collided at the 150m mark.  Porscha's Girl checked off Slingshot Jayla approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Guns Ablazing - the winner of the event.

Terrigal Tornado was a late scratching at 8.17am due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Alina Grand, Veracity and Turbo Tom were slow to begin.  Slingshot Sassy crossed to the inside soon after the start.  Veracity, Ice Cool Kaedyn and Turbo Tom collided soon after the start.  Ice Cool Kaedyn and Turbo Tom collided at the 300m mark.  Alina Grand and He's Okay collided at the 300m mark.  Veracity and Khaleesi Girl collided at the 250m mark.  He's Okay and Turbo Tom collided at the 250m mark.  Alina Grand and Slingshot Sassy collided at the 200m mark.  

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

Slingshot Sassy was vetted following the event and after being revetted at 2.24pm, tt was reported that there was no apparent injury found.  Stewards spoke to Trainer, J Ferguson, regarding the manner in which Slingshot Sassy raced soon after the start.  After taking evidence from Mr Ferguson and acting on their own observations, Stewards issued a warning to J Ferguson regarding the manner in which Slingshot Sassy raced at that point of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Tyson Trump.

Tyson Trump was quick to begin.  Zak's Turbo, Toby Sure and Shi The One were slow to begin.  Select Tim and Cristalle Max collided at the 300m mark.  Toby Sure and Cristalle Max collided at the 75m mark.  Shi The One and Challis Ridge collided approaching the winning post.

Full Loop and Another What were slow to begin.  Vital Force and Nunniong Fire collided soon after the start.  Scooby Boy crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with Super Serena and Slingshot Blitz.  Scooby Boy and Super Serena collided at the 300m mark and again at the 200m mark.  Another What and Slingshot Blitz collided at the 150m mark.  Scooby Boy checked off Super Serena at the 150m mark, checking Scooby Boy,

A sample was taken from Vital Force - the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Samba King.

Sargent, Price Tag and Blackjack's Back were slow to begin.  Fast Freddie, Emily Skye, Rurik and Blackjack's Back collided soon after the start.  Ido Voodoo and Samba King collided soon after the start.  Emily Skye and Rurik collided at the 300m mark, checking Emily Skye.  Price Tag and Ido Voodoo collided several times at the 250m mark.  Rurik, Blackjack's Back and Ido Voodoo collided approaching the 200m mark.  Fast Freddie, Rurik, Blackjack's Back and Ido Voodoo collided at the 200m mark, checking Ido Voodoo.  Sargent and Price Tag collided at the 150m mark.  Fast Freddie and Rurik collided at the 150m mark.  Sargent crossed to the outside at the 100m mark, severely checking Emily Skye and Rurik, causing Emily Skye to falter.

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

Steel and Galester Hook were slow to begin.  Serious Bolt and Fancy Hope collided several times from soon after the start until the 300m mark.  Steel, Galester Hook and Onya Teddy collided approaching the 250m mark.  Steel and Rusty Towbar collided at the 200m mark.  Fancy Hope checked off Steel approaching the 150m mark.  Onya Grover raced wide throughout the event.

A sample was taken from Onya Grover - unplaced in the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Major Spoils.

Todd Bless was slow to begin and crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Become The Fuse and Marko Bale collided at the 300m mark.  Major Spoils and Massive Attack collided at the 275m mark.  Wishes Fulfilled, Become The Fuse and Marko Bale collided at the 200m mark.  Marko Bale and Massive Attack collided approaching the winning post.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Inter Elesha and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 9.24am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer T Interligi was fined the sum of $100.

A pre race sample was taken from Early Express.

Splash Of Blue was quick to begin.  Johnny's Return and Destini Florida collided at the 275m mark and again at the 250m mark.  Splash Of Blue and Early Express collided at the 100m mark.

Stellar Flas and Arashundi were slow to begin.  Who's My Daddy, Stellar Flash and Arashundi collided soon after the start.  Swift Trent and To The Galo's collided at the 250m mark.  Who's My Daddy and Arashundi collided at the 150m mark.

A sample was taken from To The Galo's - the winner of the event.

Bull Da Dash was a late scratching at 7.04am due to a back muscle injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Wicked Hillary was a late scratching at 10.25am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer M Lithgow was fined the sum of $100.

Erupt Eve Lad was quick to begin.  Blucifer, Tayla's Banjo and Standing Bear collided at the 275m mark.

A sample was taken from Erupt Eve Lad - the winner of the event.

Supraspinatus was slow to begin.  Shake The Night and Queen Coriander collided soon after the start.  Supraspinatus and Queen Coriander collided at the 200m mark.

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

Tally Ho Len, Challis Magic and Ribacola were slow to begin.  Etiquette and Pop Do It collided soon after the start.  Short Blond Hair and Challis Magic collided at the 275m mark.  Short Blond Hair and Etiquette collided at the 150m mark.  

A sample was taken from Short Blond Hair - the winner of the event.