Loaded, Zipping Blanche and Seventh Cavalry were slow to begin.  Loaded, Flying Rose and Zipping Blanche collided approaching the first turn checking Flying Rose.  Loaded and Zipping Blanche collided on the first turn.  Seventh Cavalry galloped on Zipping Blanche approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Mahjong World - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Ms. K. Houlahan the handler of Iona Misty regarding her failure to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve the greyhound for racing.  Stewards issued Ms. Houlahan with a severe reprimand.

A pre-race sample was taken from Invictus Storm.

Nimble Lucy, Etiquette, Invictus Storm, Ripplebrook Will and Cronk collided soon after the start.  Nimble Lucy and Etiquette collided approaching the first turn checking Nimble Lucy.  Etiquette and Cronk collided on the first turn checking Buzz Nation and Etiquette.  Etiquette and Ripplebrook Will collided approaching the home turn.  Buzz Nation and Cronk collided on the home turn checking Etiquette and Cronk.  Nimble Lucy, Etiquette and Cronk raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Penny Lane Keats - winner of the event.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. L. Fitzpatrick the trainer of Nimble Lucy regarding his difficulties boxing the greyhound.

Louie Allen and Jakesta were slow to begin.  Hi Ho Orazio and Louie Allen collided soon after the start.  Louie Allen contacted the running rail soon after the start.  Hi Ho Orazio and Go Go Pipsqueak collided approaching the first turn.  Terpillar, Parcero Hope and Salty Pat collided on the first turn checking Go Go Pipsqueak and Parcero Hope.  Hi Ho Orazio was checked off Ash's Waddle on the first turn.  Hi Ho Orrazio, Ash's Waddle and Salty Pat collided entering the home straight.  Terpillar and Jakesta collided several times in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Hi Ho Orazio - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Collins the representative for Jailor Bale regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Jailor Bale last raced on 28/06/17.  Mr. Collins stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right front toe injury.

Acquainted was slow to begin.  Always About Me, Le Sands and Aston Philou collided soon after the start.  Jailor Bale and Acquainted collided approaching the first turn.  Adam Handler was checked off Jesaulenko on the first turn.  Jailor Bale, Acquainted, Always About Me and Le Sands collided on the first turn checking Jailor Bale and Always About Me.  Jesaulenko and Tricky Trey collided on the first turn.  Acquainted and Le Sands collided approaching the home turn.  Acquainted raced wide on the home turn checking Le Sands and Always About Me.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Douch the trainer of Smitten regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Smitten last raced on 12/05/17.  Mr. Douch stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a seasonal spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Miley.

Go Go Guru and Smitten were slow to begin.  Dewana Interest and Smitten collided soon after the start.  Go Go Guru, Dewana Interest and Smitten collided approaching the first turn checking Mallee Spring, Soda Sky and Smitten.  Charly Shu Shine and Dewana Interest collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Charly Shu Shine was checked off Smitten approaching the home turn.  Mallee Spring and Dewana Interest collided on the home turn.  Charly Shu Shine and Soda Sky raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dewana Express.

Jett Zafonic was slow to begin.  Print The Money and Dewana Express collided soon after the start.  Zipping Hawk, Wild Angel and Print The Money collided approaching the first turn checking Wild Angel.  Print The Money was checked off Dewana Express approaching the first turn.  Taabinga Flash and Wild Angel collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Zipping Hawk and Dewana Dimie collided on the home turn.  Dewana Express and Dr. Sherlock collided on the home turn.  Jett Zafonic and Wild Angel collided in the home straight.  Taabinga Flash raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zara's Pride.

Pacific Dreamer was slow to begin.  Lady Spur and Excelencia collided soon after the start.  Persuader and Lady Spur collided soon after the start.  Mo Daniher, Pacific Dreamer and Persuader collided approaching the first turn checking Pacific Dreamer and Persuader.  He Shall Peter and Monster Roar collided on the first turn checking Monster Roar.  Pacific Dreamer and Persuader collided on the first turn checking Pacific Dreamer.  Excelencia raced wide in the home straight.

An Out of Competition sample was taken from Invictus Lawless scratched from this event on 09/10/17 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lucky Tetris.

Little Tacka, Ringading Sister and Serious Bolt collided on the first turn.  Serious Bolt was checked off Dr. Yanma approaching the home turn.  Serious Bolt raced wide in the home straight.

An Out of Competition sample was taken from Despacito engaged in this event on 09/10/17 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Alina Grand was quick to begin.  Alina Grand and Dr. Diamontie collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Johnny Black and Alina Grand collided on the first turn checking Johnny Black, Alina Grand and Dr. Diamontie.  Johnny Black failed to pursue the lure in the home straight and collided with Dr. Summer.  Alina Grand raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Clarke the trainer of the greyhound Johnny Black regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Johnny Black was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 11, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right shoulder muscle and right pencil muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Johnny Black with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Clarke pleaded guilty to the charge, Johnny Black 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 Despacito - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Spoljaric the trainer of Vivian Shiraz regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Vivian Shiraz last raced on 05/05/17.  Mr. Spoljaric stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a fractured left ulner.

A pre-race sample was taken from Master Rico.

Azkaban was slow to begin.  Master Rico, Vivian Shiraz, Form A Circle and Ants In Pants collided soon after the start checking Master Rico.  Paisley was checked off You Bug Me soon after the start.  Vivian Shiraz, Form A Circle and Ants In Pants collided approaching the first turn checking Vivian Shiraz, Form A Circle and Neo Cleo.  Master Rico and Form A Circle collided on the first turn.  Paisley was checked off Azkaban on the first turn.  Ants In Pants and You Bug Me collided on the first turn.  Vivian Shiraz was checked off Ants In Pants approaching the home turn severely checking Neo Cleo and Paisley, both greyhounds lost ground as a a result.  Form A Circle and Paisley collided approaching the home turn.  Master Rico and Form A Circle collided on the home turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Paws.

Fully Loaded was quick to begin.  Ya Welcome was checked off Black Paws approaching the first turn.  Blocka Boy and Hands To Myself collided on the first turn.  Vanishka and Ya Welcome collided approaching the home turn checking Ya Welcome.  Fully Loaded and Black Paws collided entering the home straight.  Vanishka was checked off Blocka Boy in the home straight.

 A pre-race sample was taken from Mrs. Jawa.

Mrs. Jawa and Destructo Rat were quick to begin and collided approaching the first turn checking Rhyan's Return.  Prince Scarlet was checked off Destructo Rat on the first turn checking Rhyan's Return and Rapanui Reveller.  Buckle Up Scotch and Crown Primcess collided on the first turn.  Prince Scarlet was checked off Destructo Rat approaching the home turn and again on the home turn severely checking Rhyan's Return.

Rhyan's Return was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a cut above the right eye, no stand down period was imposed.