Track Curator, Mr T Dempsey, advised Stewards that the track was graded and harrowed on Tuesday, 5 September 2017.

Stewards spoke to Mr A Clayton, the trainer of Succession Plan, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Succession Plan last raced on 25 May 2017.  Mr Clayton stated that Succession Plan was returning to race after having surgery to remove a fractured toe on the right front foot.

Mr A Clayton, trainer of Succession Plan, declared a new weight of 33.8 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Succession Plan last raced at 32.2 kgs. 

Bomber's Baby checked off the heels of Dyna Denver on the first turn.  Dyna Denver checked off the heels of Dyna Beryl on the first turn.  Riverdale Danger, Bomber's Baby and Dyna Denver collided on the first turn, checking Dyna Denver and Riverdale Danger and severely checking Bomber's Baby which stumbled and lost considerable ground as a result. Bomber's Baby tired over the concluding stages of the event.

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

Bomber's Baby was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained right foreleg shoulder muscle and right hindleg nail injuries, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Big Tilly, Joe Panther and Serendipity Gem were slow to begin.   Little Loony checked off Dyna Bobbi soon after the start.  Little Loony checked off the heels of Dyna Cassie on the first turn.  Dyna Bobbi and Bomber's Return collided approaching the home turn.  Serendipity Gem raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight. Little Loony and Dyna Cassie collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Elle's Toy was slow to begin.  For Valour went up with the lids and was very slow out (3 lengths). For Valour checked off the heels of Elle's Toy approaching the first turn, stumbled and lost ground as a result.  Cruising Stella and Crucial Conflict collided on the first turn. Velocity Alaina checked off the heels of Ark Lightning on the first turn.  For Valour checked off the heels of Crucial Conflict approaching the home turn.  Elle's Toy and Cruising Stella raced wide in the home straight. For Valour and Crucial Conflict collided in the home straight.

Sammy Allen was quick to begin.  Ryben Jack was slow to begin.  Cruisy's Angle, Cruisy's Rose and Sammy Allen collided approaching the first turn. Cruisy's Angle checked off Cruisy's Rose approaching the first turn.Sammy Allen checked off the heels of Cruisy's Rose approaching the first turn.   Cruisy's Rose checked off the heels of Jake Sully on the first turn checking Sammy Allen.  Cruisy's Angle and Cruisy's Rose raced wide in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Lee I Am.

Penny Pop was quick to begin.  Pop Do It and Heartbreak Hotel were slow to begin.  Traveller's Joy and Unlocked collided soon after the start. Lee I Am checked off the heels of Unlocked on the first turn.  Pop Do It and Unlocked collided on the first turn.  Traveller's Joy checked off the heels of Just Smile on the first turn and collided with Heartbreak Hotel.  Pop Do It checked off the heels of Unlocked approaching the home turn. Heartbreak Hotel and Clovalley Dave collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Premier Ching.

Cruisy's Lil was quick to begin.  Premier Ching galloped on the heels of Cruisy's Lil approaching the first turn, checking Premier Ching.  Cataleya checked off the heels of Freakish Flash on the first turn and collided several times with Cruisy's Lil.  Anustar and Mr Stealer collided on the first turn.  Anustar galloped on the heels of Cataleya entering  the home straight; Cataleya fell as a result.  Meeniyan Jet checked off the heels of Cruisy's Lil in the home straight.  Anustar, Mr Stealer and Cruisy's Lil collided approaching the winning post.

Cataleya was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left foreleg monkey muscle and shoulder joint injuries, and right hindleg thigh injury, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr B Magri following the event and reminded him of his responsibilities in regards to entering the track during a race.  Mr Magri was advised that there are policies and procedures in place when greyhounds are injured or fail to finish and that the Club Staff are responsible to fulfill those duties. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Landmark.

Mousey McCoy, Lektra Boss and Jackson's Girl were quick to begin.  Landmark was slow to begin.  Mousey McCoy and Landmark collided approaching the home turn.  Lektra Boss and Jackson's Girl collided several times on the home turn and again in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dark Vader.

Eddie Eagle and Destini Florida were slow to begin.  Sturridge and Gordette collided soon after the start.  Dark Vader checked off the heels of Blackpool Chuck on the first turn.  Gordette contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Gordette and Destini Florida collided several times on the first turn and approaching the home turn.  Dark Vader and Rockstar Max collided approaching the home turn.  Dark Vader checked off the heels of Rockstar Max on the home turn.  Eddie Eagle and Destini Florida collided on the home turn.

Trim City was quick to begin.  Lorian Victory and Vis Vitae were slow to begin.  Lorian Victory and Vis Vitae collided soon after the start.  Riverdale Banjo and Destini Riptide collided soon after the start checking Destini Riptide.  Riverdale Banjo checked off the heels of Mossimo Bale on the first turn.  Riverdale Banjo and Destini Riptide collided on the first turn.  Lorian Victory and Vis Vitae collided on the first turn.  Lorian Victory and Destini Riptide collided approaching the home turn.  Lorian Victory, Vis Vitae and Destini Riptide collided approaching the home turn.  Mossimo Bale and Dyna Neitz collided several times on the home turn.  Lorian Victory and Destini Riptide collided several times on the home turn and in the home straight.  Mossimo Bale and Dyna Neitz collided approaching the winning post.  

Destini Riptide was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg laceration, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Mr Alan McDonald, trainer of Destini Riptide, was advised by the OTV and directed by Stewards that Destini Riptide requires a next day follow-up veterinary consultation.

A post-race sample was taken from Mossimo Bale - the winner of the event.

Stitch Gun Miss was quick to begin.  Avatar Octane was slow to begin.  Billy Deeds, Mexican Spice, Dorset Dasha, Rancette and Wiggle Emma collided on the first turn.  Avatar Octane checked off the heels of Dorset Dasha on the first turn and raced wide as a result.  Dorset Dasha and Avatar Octane collided on the home turn.

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

Glib Lightning was quick to begin.  Glib Lightning and Flying Sam collided soon after the start.  Orazzi Ohh and Gomez Sanchez collided soon after the start.  Glib Lightning and Flying Sam collided on the first turn.

Eltora was quick to begin.  Riverdale Tarzan was slow to begin.  Low Flying Plane and Riverdale Tarzan collided on the first turn.  Rocket Riley checked off the heels of Riverdale Sugar on the first turn.  Charli Tee checked off the heels of Eltora on the first turn, checking Riverdale Sugar.  Riverdale Sugar and Riverdale Tarzan collided approaching the home turn.  Possibly and Sidevalve collided several times approaching the home turn, on the home turn and in the home straight.  Rocket Riley raced wide on the home turn.