A pre-race sample was taken from Peninsula Lady.

Britz and Cheeky Bumpa were quick to begin.  Crystal Shell was slow to begin.

Peninsula Lady and Newtown Flyer collided soon after the start checking Newtown Flyer.  Newtown Flyer checked off Zipping Clark approaching the first turn.  Britz, Cheeky Bumpa and Mahjong Ted collided on the first turn.  Crystal Shell checked off Peninsula Lady on the first turn.  Mahjong World, Zipping Clark and Cheeky Bumpa collided approaching the home turn checking Zipping Clark and severely checking Cheeky Bumpa, causing Newtown Flyer to race wide.  Mahjong World and Zipping Clark collided on the home turn.

This event was delayed by 1-minute due to the miss commutation by kennel staff.

Mr M. Chilcott, trainer of Rythym Taboo declared a new weight of 31.5kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Rythym Taboo last raced at 30.2kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dreamtime Vision.

Petite Harbour and Golden Gun were quick to begin.  Destini Torpedo, Rythym Taboo and Chinotto were slow to begin.

Dreamtime Vision and Gnocchi collided soon after the start.  Rythym Taboo and Destini Torpedo collided soon after the start.  Destini Torpedo checked off Rythym Taboo approaching the first turn severely checking Gnocchi which raced wide.  Rythym Taboo checked off Chinotto on the first turn.  Dreamtime Vision, Chinotto and Rythym Taboo collided on the home turn checking Rythym Taboo and Dreamtime Vision.  Rythym Taboo and Dreamtime Vision collided in the home straight.

Gnocchi was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Strength To Wyn.

Chantilly Beauty was quick to begin.  No Excuse was slow to begin.

Ishmy Brother, Cosmo Lass and Sprint Tee collided approaching the first turn.  Sprint Tee checked off Cosmo Lass approaching the first turn.  Ishmy Brother and Cosmo Lass collided on the first turn.  Ishmy Brother, Cosmo Lass, No Excuse, Sprint tee and Strength To Wyn collided on the first turn checking Strength To Wyn and severely checking Cosmo Lass, No Excuse and Sprint Tee.  Chantilly Beauty, Cosmo Lass and Sprint Tee raced wide in the back straight.  Ishmy brother and Chantilly Beauty collided on the home turn.  Ishmy Brother eased approaching the winning post and failed to pursue the lure.

Ishmy Brother was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left monkey muscle injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs E. Johannsen, the handler of the greyhound Ishmy Brother regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Ishmy Brother with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mrs Johannsen pleaded guilty to the charge, Ishmy Brother was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for 3 months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sturridge.

Adam Handler and Heard It Before were quick to begin. Sturridge and Paddles Anderson were slow to begin.

Sturridge and Paddles Anderson collided soon after the start checking Paddles Anderson.  Why Not Barrel and Louie Neveelk collided on the first turn and again on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  Why Not Barrel and Louie Neveelk collided in the back straight.  One Cup Short checked off Heard It Before on the third turn.  Conquer Fear and Louie Neveelk collided on the home turn.

Paddles Anderson was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back muscle and left wrist injuries, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sam's General.

Black Eclipse was quick to begin.  Mister Heeney was slow to begin.

Sam's General, Ablazin Mikado, Akina Dee Jay and El Grand Knocka collided soon after the start.  Keep Up, El Grand Knocka and Akina Dee Jay collided approaching the first turn checking El Grand Knocka and Akina Dee Jay.  Ablazin Mikado checked off Sam's General approaching the first turn.  El Grand Knocka, Keep Up and Sam's General collided on the second turn.  Keep Up checked off Ablazin Mikado entering the back straight.  Akina Dee Jay, Ablazin Mikado and Mister Heeney raced wide in the back straight.  El Grand Knocka and Keep Up collided in the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Ablazin Mikado checked off Keep Up on the third turn.  Mister Heeney checked off Black Eclipse on the home turn.  

El Grand Knocka was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained exhaustion/slow recovery, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Emily's Kitty.

Blue Afro was slow to begin.

Roshani's Dream and Hello Nimble collided soon after the start.  Roshani's Dream, Hello Nimble and Blue Afro collided on the first turn checking Hello Nimble.  Roshani's Dream and Blue Afro collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cosmic Kilby.

Cosmic Kilby was slow to begin.

Mahaya, He's Ma Bro, Destini Mermaid and Cashino collided soon after the start checking He's Ma Bro and Destini Mermaid.  Danger Bale, Mahaya and Cashino collided approaching the first turn checking Cashino and severely checking Mahaya.  Danger Bale checked off Sacred Diamond on the first turn.  Cashino and Destini Mantello collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds.  Destini Mermaid checked off Cashino on the second turn.  Mahaya raced wide in the back straight.  Cashino and Destini Mantello collided on the home turn.  Mahaya raced wide in the home straight.

Danger Bale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right triangle injury and an abrasion to the left calf, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Reef.

Burning House, Gold Bombardier and Blue Reef were quick to begin.  Flying Danger was slow to begin.

Dig Deep Bert eased approaching the first turn.  Burning House, Thumb A Ride, Flying Danger and Resplando collided on the first turn checking Burning House, Thumb A Ride and severely checking Flying Danger and Resplando which raced wide.  Dig Deep Bert raced wide in the home straight.

Dig Deep Bert was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right webbing injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr R. Gatt, the trainer of the greyhound Dig Deep Bert regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Dig Deep Bert with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Gatt pleaded not guilty to the charge, Dig Deep Bert was found guilty and suspended for 3 months at (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(b) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Heat Up.

Ellen's Stardust was quick to begin.  Murrabit Betty was slow to begin.

Fair Of Face and Murrabit Betty collided soon after the start.  Daisy Patch crossed in soon after the start.  Murrabit Betty, Lucky's Spirit, Daisy Patch, Karise Fusileer and Why Not Jojo collided on the first turn severely checking all five greyhounds.  Heat Up and Fair Of Faces collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Heat Up brushed the running rail entering the home straight.  Karise Fusileer and Lucky's Spirit collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mahlo Blackhawk.

Classy Gun was quick to begin.

Mahlo Blackhawk galloped on Pretty Machine approaching the first turn which stumbled as a result checking Mahlo Blackhawk.  Canya Rousey checked Mahjong Princess approaching the first turn.  Mahlo Blackhawk and Pretty Machine collided several times from the first turn to the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Canya Rousey checked off Joni Sunset in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Eagle Princess.

Enchanting Image and Little Pookie were quick to begin.  Fayette was slow to begin.

Emilia Cash and Eagle Princess collided on the first turn checking Emilia Cash and as result checked Lil Bit Awesome.  Booma Mikado fail to pursue to the lure on the first turn severely checking Lil Bit Awesome and again approaching the home turn severely checking Lil Bit Awesome.  Emilia Cash and Eagle Princess collided on the home turn and again approaching the winning post.

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

Stewards spoke to Mrs M Barber, the representative of the greyhound Booma Mikado regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn. Mrs Barber declined to have the greyhound re-vetted   Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Booma Mikado with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mrs Barber pleaded guilty to the charge, Booma Mikado 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.

Tom's Gift was a late scratching at 5:18pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to illness. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Merchant Prince was quick to begin.  Wheel And Deal galloped on Merchant Prince on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Red Tone clipped the heels of Cash Ownley on the first turn, causing Red Tone to fall.  Wheel And Deal and Jimmy Vella collided entering the home straight.  Merc and Wilbur collided in the home straight.

Red Tone was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left triangle injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Weight Trial (Solo) -Tiger Ty Bob trialled over the 311mtrs from box 1, weight 31.0kgs. The time of the trial was 18.39, Tiger Ty Bob was Cleared. Stewards spoke to Mr N. Parsons, the trainer of Tiger Ty Bob regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Tiger Ty Bob last raced on 25th April 2017. Mr Parsons stated that the greyhound had a change of kennels.

Satisfactory Trial Results - She's Smoking trialled over the 311mtrs from box 1, weight 25.1kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 18.56, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6 lengths. She's Smoking was Not Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Fire Boss trialled over the 311mtrs from box 3, weight 30.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 18.56, the greyhound won by a margin of 5.25 lengths Fire Boss was Cleared.