Stewards spoke to Ms. K. Jordan, the handler of La Bella Mimi regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  La Bella Mimi last raced on 1 May, 2017. Ms Jordan stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a tonsillectomy and a spell.

Church Parade was slow to begin.

Kynan's Revenge, Galo's Beauty and Last Bandito collided soon after the start checking Galo's Beauty. Kynan's Revenge, Last Bandito and Zip Zip Anna collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Scarlett Ruby contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result. Kynan's Revenger, Last Bandito and Annie Bell collided approaching the home turn checking Kynan's Revenge and Last Bandito. Church Parade eased and collided with La Bella Mimi several times on the home turn and again entering the home straight checking La Bella Mimi. Galo's Beauty checked off Annie Bell in the home straight. Galo's Beauty and Church Parade collided approaching the winning post.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr. L. Mitchell, the handler of the greyhound Church Parade regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn.  Church Parade was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left chest muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Church Parade with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Mitchell pleaded guilty to the charge, Church Parade was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a),  before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Zip Zip Anna, winner of the event.

Crymelon Hewie and Abyssal were slow to begin. Macadamia Rose and Billy Swagger collided soon after the start checking Billy Swagger. Crymelon Hewie and Macadamia Rose collided approaching the first turn. Crymelon Hewie, Macadamia Rose, Abyssal and Amazon Warrior collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Macadamia Rose. Abyssal and Amazon Warrior collided on the first turn. Crymelon Hewie lost ground approaching the home turn. Abyssal and Amazon Warrior collided approaching the home turn.

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

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

Harry's Hammer was slow to begin. Blue Fortitude, Sammi Jay and Cosmic Lotus collided soon after the start checking Cosmic Lotus. Blue Fortitude and Sammi Jay collided approaching the first turn. Ben's Talon and Crucial Miss collided on the first turn checking Ben's Talon which collided with Hawkess. Blue Fortitude checked off Sammi Jay entering the home straight.

Cosmic Lotus was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right back, hamstring and triangle muscles. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Hawkess, 2nd placegetter.

Fess Crockett, Cool Al and Krazy Jane were slow to begin.

Cosmic George and Just Crystal collided approaching the first turn checking Just Crystal. No Laying Back and Krazy Blaze collided approaching the first turn checking No Laying Back. Cosmic George and Krazy Blaze collided on the first turn checking Cosmic George, No Laying Back and Just Crystal. Fess Crockett and Stitch Gun Miss collided on the home turn. Krazy Jane clipped the heels of Stitch Gun Miss in the home straight and stumbled as a result.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr K.Breen the trainer of Cosmic George regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound in pursuant to GAR 51(6). 

A sample was taken from Fess Crockett, winner of the event.

No Excuse was slow to begin. Run It Straight and My Name's Polly collided soon after the start checking My Name's Polly which fell. Remain Seated, Daws Butler, Chinese Whisper and Run It Straight collided on the first turn checking Run It Straight. Daws Butler, Chinese Whisper and No Excuse collided entering the back straight. Fabregas Lara raced wide in the back straight. Natari and Chinese Whisper collided on the second turn. Natari and No Excuse collided in the home straight. Chinese Whisper and Remain Seated collided in the home straight.

My Name's Polly was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Chinese Whisper was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left paw and right quad muscle. A stand down period of 10 days was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. B. Seymour, the trainer of Chinese Whisper regarding the greyhound’s racing manners entering the home straight. 

Stewards inspected the area of track where My Name's Polly fell.  The track was found to be safe for racing.  The fall was the consequence of the racing incident described above.

Allen Xander and Fawn Pursuit collided soon after the start. Injector, Sunday Sipper and Miss Houdini collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Sunday Sipper and Miss Houdini. Fawn Pursuit and Emily Skye collided approaching the home turn. Injector clipped the heels of Allen Xander entering the home straight. Bletchley raced wide entering the home straight and again in the home straight. Injector and Sunday Sipper collided in the home straight. Allen Xander and Fawn Pursuit collided approaching the winning post.

Bletchley was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left chest muscle and the right triangle muscle. A stand down period of 21 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Onya Sami, winner of the event.

Pictish Mark went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (5L). Iroquois Souljah, Magic Gold and Oshkosh Jay collided soon after the start checking Magic Gold. Emi's Boy Magic and Hey Hey Fozz collided approaching the first turn. Emi's Boy Macca, Hey Hey Fozz and Tamile Lass collided on the first turn. Iroquois Souljah collided on the first turn. Tamile Lass raced wide entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Oshkosh Jay, winner of the event.

Swift Bunny was slow to begin. Pyramid Flyer and Fred's My Name collided soon after the start checking Fred's My Name. Wise Harry and All Inn Amy collided on the first turn. Fred's My Name and Windsor Prize collided on the first turn. Pyramid Flyer and Fred's My Name collided approaching the second turn. Fred's My Name, Pyramid Flyer and Windsor Prize collided on the second turn checking Pyramid Flyer.

A sample was taken from All Inn Amy - winner of the event. 

Stewards spoke to Mr M Campbell, the trainer of Hard Knocks regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Hard Knocks last raced on 27 June, 2017. Mr M Campbell stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of kennels.

Jack Cherry was slow to begin. Emcee and Far Clif Dyno collided soon after the start checking Far Clif Dyno. Jack Snapper and Flowering Rose collided approaching the first turn checking Jack Snapper. Emcee checked off Jack Snapper on the first turn. Emcee and Flowering Rose collided in the home straight checking Flowering Rose.

Flowering Rose was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right chest muscle injury. A stand down period of 5 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Gidgee's Boss, winner of the event.

Black Legend and Race Raquette were slow to begin. Black Legend and Beksun collided soon after the start. Wild Whip and Race Raquette collided approaching the first turn checking Race Raquette. Black Legend, Beksun and Wild Whip collided approaching the first turn. Dream Wave and Beksun collided on the first turn checking Dream Wave. Race Raquette raced wide from the first turn to the home turn. Black Legend and Swift Knockout collided on the home turn.

Dream Wave was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left triangle muscle injury. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Runaway Jack, winner of the event.

Miss P Triaca, trainer of El Grand Pepe declared a new weight of 27.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2) El Grand Pepe last raced at 26.1kg.

Podium Express, El Grand Pepe and Hey Alio Fozzio collided soon after the start checking Hey Alio Fozzio. Podium Express and Bounce Pass collided approaching the first turn. Clavash and Nitro Power collided on the first turn. Arrow Allen and Call Me Deita collided on the first turn. Bounce Pass lost ground on the first turn and tailed off. Podium Express galloped on the heels of Call Me Deita approaching the home checking Podium Express. Podium Express and El Grand Pepe collided approaching the home turn. Clavash and Arrow Allen collided entering the home straight. Hey Alio Fozzio raced wide in the home straight.

Bounce Pass was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back muscle injury. A stand down period of 21 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke and issued a warning to catcher Ms F.Terry after her failure to have a catching lead available to catch the greyhound Bounce Pass in the catching pen. 

Stewards spoke and issued a warning to catcher Ms D.White after her failure to have a catching lead available to catch the greyhound Arrow Allen in the catching pen. 

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

Crymelon Fettle was a late scratching at 2:37pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr. I. Bibby was fined the sum of $100.

Merry Magic was slow to begin. Petentim and Merry Magic collided soon after the start checking Merry Magic. Petentim and Daisy Bale collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Daisy Bale. Petentim, Daisy Bale, Crymelon Pink and Merry Magic collided on the first turn checking Merry Magic. Daisy Bale galloped on the heels of Petentim approaching the home turn checking Petentim and Crymelon Pink. Petentim and Crymelon Pink collided entering the home straight.

Meeting Comments:-

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Paull, the trainer of Mylina Shakey regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Mylina Shakey last raced on 30th October 2016. Mr. Paull stated that the greyhound was returning from a left back muscle injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Mylina Shakey trialled over the 425mt from box 1, weight 26.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 24.80 the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2L. Mylina Shakey was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Whitehead, the trainer of Gunnewin regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Gunnewin last raced on 6th March 2017. Mr. Whitehead stated that the greyhound was returning from a broken toe. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Gunnewin trialled over the 425mt from box 8, weight 32.8kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 24.80 the greyhound won by a margin of 2L. Gunnewin was cleared.