Track Manager Corey Hiscock advised that the track was medium harrowed on Sunday 8 October 2017.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), lure driver Mr B Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Birr, La Bella Riot and Dynamo Jezz were quick to begin. Reign Of Omar was slow to begin.

Reign Of Omar checked off the heels of La Bella Riot soon after the start. Blue Berty and Puppet You Rippa collided soon after the start. La Bella Riot and Dynamo Jezz collided soon after the start. Blue Berty and Puppet You Rippa collided approaching the first turn. Birr checked off the heels of La Bella Riot on the first turn and collided with Puppet You Rippa, checking Dyna Beryl. Dynamo Jezz and Blue Berty collided on the first turn. Dynamo Jezz checked off the heels of Dyna Beryl on the first turn. Birr and Puppet You Rippa collided on the second turn. La Bella Riot and Reign Of Omar collided on the third turn. Birr checked off the heels of Puppet You Rippa on the third turn. Dynamo Jezz and Blue Berty collided approaching the home turn. Birr, Dynamo Jezz and Blue Berty collided on the home turn. La Bella Riot checked off the heels of Reign Of Omar in the home straight. Blue Berry eased in the home straight. Birr and Blue Berty collided several times in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms Julie Chilcott, the trainer of the greyhound Blue Berty, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Blue Berty was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to left shoulder muscle, a five-day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Blue Berty with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms Chilcott pleaded guilty to the charge, Blue Berty 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 Reign Of Omar, the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), lure driver Mr B Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Mystic Riot was quick to begin. Wilbur Leone was slow to begin.

Wilbur Leone checked off the heels of Chill Out Julie approaching the first turn. Wilbur Leone galloped on the heels of Chill Out Julie on the first turn. Mystic Riot and Zipping Captain collided on the first turn. Zipping Captain checked off the heels of Mystic Riot on the third turn.

A sample was taken from Mystic Riot, the winner of the event.

Mr Gary Robinson, trainer of Miss Bea, declared a new weight of 27.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Miss Bea last raced at 26.2kg and has been freshened up with a short spell.

Blue Sky Riot and Pat Malone was quick to begin. Reign Of Buddy was slow to begin.

Amber's Wish and Spider Regis collided soon after the start. Spider Regis and Miss Bea collided soon after the start. Reign Of Buddy crossed to the inside rail soon after the start. Reign Of Buddy checked off Pat Malone on the first turn. Spider Regis checked off the heels of Miss Bea on the first turn. Pat Malone and Reign Of Buddy collided on the third turn. Miss Bea checked off the heels of Pat Malone on the home turn and collided heavily with Reign Of Buddy. Pat Malone, Reign Of Buddy and Miss Bea raced tightly and collided several times in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Blue Sky Riot, the winner of the event.

My Bro Regis and Dyna Nina were quick to begin. Me Bros Bad, Pretty Sensation and Clovalley Arnie were slow to begin.

My Bro Regis and Dyna Nina collided several times on the first turn. Pretty Sensation and Clovalley Arnie collided on the first turn. Me Bros Bad checked off the heels of Pretty Sensation on the first turn. Pretty Sensation checked off the heels of Clovalley Arnie on the second turn and collided with Me Bros Bad. My Bro Regis, Dyna Nina and Zipping Danii collided on the second turn. Pretty Sensation checked off the heels of My Bro Regis on the home turn.

Dyna Nina was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained lacerations to both left legs. No stand down period was imposed.

Out of Competition Samples were taken from Osakalaka and Dashing Impulse, both engaged in this event, on Tuesday 10 October, pursuant to GAR 79A.

The start was delayed slightly due to operational matters.

Jeebus Bird and Helicopter Harry were slow to begin.

Dashing Impulse and Dynastic Ruler collided soon after the start. Lady Charlotte and Helicopter Harry collided soon after the start. Lady Charlotte checked off the heels of Dynastic Ruler approaching the first turn. Osakalaka and Dashing Impulse collided approaching the first turn. Lady Bullseye and Osakalaka collided on the first turn. Dashing Impulse and Lady Charlotte collided on the first turn. Jeebus Bird checked off the heels of Dashing Impulse on the first turn. Osakalaka checked off the heels of Helicopter Harry on the second turn. Lady Bullseye and Helicopter Harry collided on the third turn. Lady Charlotte and Helicopter Harry collided approaching the home turn. Osakalaka checked off the heels of Lady Charlotte approaching the home turn. Dashing Impulse and Jeebus Bird collided on the home turn. Osakalaka and Lady Charlotte collided on the home turn.

Samples were taken from Hoo Gur Affair (winner) and Lady Bullseye (second place-getter).

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), lure driver Mr B Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), starter Mr R le Sueur did not act in any official capacity for this event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Quartz Vein, engaged in this event, on Tuesday 10 October, pursuant to GAR 79A.

Gold Vein was quick to begin. Happy Tails was slow to begin.

Burning House, Happy Tails and So Funny collided soon after the start. Dundee Ally and Burning House collided soon after the start and on the first turn. So Funny checked off the heels of Allen Lottery on the first turn. Gold Vein and Allen Lottery collided on the first turn. Dundee Ally checked off the heels of Burning House on the first turn; Dundee Ally stumbled and lost ground as a result. Gold Vein, Quartz Vein and Allen Lottery collided on the second turn, checking Allen Lottery. Gold Vein and So Funny collided heavily on the second turn; Gold Vein fell as a result. Happy Tails checked off the heels of Allen Lottery on the third turn. Happy Tails checked off the heels of So Funny on the fourth turn.

Gold Vein was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left deltoid injury. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Dashing Moments, engaged in this event, on Tuesday 10 October, pursuant to GAR 79A.

Hasten Slowly was quick to begin. Oshkosh Yobbo was slow to begin.

Dashing Moments and Tat Tubby collided soon after the start. Lektra Forrest and Aston It Is collided soon after the start. One Step Ahead, Lektra Forrest, Aston It Is, Oshkosh Yobbo and Dashing Moments collided approaching the first turn. Lektra Forrest and Dashing Moments collided on the first turn. Aston It Is and Oshkosh Yobbo collided on the first turn. Tat Tubby and Bellario collided on the first turn. One Step Ahead and Tat Tubby collided on the first turn. Lektra Forrest was held up through the third turn. Lektra Forrest and Aston It Is collided on the third turn. Aston It Is and Dashing Moments collided on the third turn. Dashing Moments and Tat Tubby collided on the home turn. Lektra Forrest and Aston It Is collided in the home straight.

Lektra Forrest was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left long head triceps (monkey) muscle and right flexor tendon, and exhibited soreness in the left shin. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Samples were taken from Hasten Slowly (winner) and Bellario (second place-getter).

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Rebecca Bale, engaged in this event, on Tuesday 10 October, pursuant to GAR 79A.

Spudtacular, Oshkosh Erny Vee and Clovalley Mauri collided soon after the start, checking Oshkosh Erny Vee and Clovalley Mauri. Rebecca Bale, Mossimo Bale and Allen Kev collided soon after the start, checking Allen Kev. Oshkosh Erny Vee, Clovalley Mauri and Allen Kev collided on the first turn. Spudtacular checked off Rebecca Bale on the first turn. Astrology brushed the running rail approaching the second turn. Astrology and Oshkosh Erny Vee collided on the third turn, checking Astrology. Zambora Beau checked off Rebecca Bale on the third turn.

Pattaya Paul and Dyna Neitz were quick to begin.

Lord Flash Heart and Mahi Indian collided soon after the start. Lord Flash Heart, Mahi Indian and Bacardi Breezer collided soon after the start. Pattaya Paul, Bacardi Breezer and Dyna Chill collided on the first turn. Lord Flash Heart, Bacardi Breezer and Dyna Chill collided on the first turn. Bacardi Breezer checked off Dyna Chill on the first turn. Lord Flash Heart checked off the heels of Bacardi Breezer on the first turn and collided with Dyna Chill. Dyna Neitz and Black Spyro collided on the first turn. Mahi Indian checked off Dyna Chill on the third turn. Lord Flash Heart tailed off due to injury. (37.5 lengths)

Lord Flash Heart was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left long head triceps (monkey) and pectoral (chest) muscles. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

Mahi Indian was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Lioness.

Adorable Lady, Makikos, Headline News and Precious Destini were quick to begin. Spring Emperor was slow to begin.

Blue Lioness checked off the heels of Makikos on the first turn. Spring Emperor checked off Blue Lioness on the first turn. Headline News galloped on the heels of Makikos on the second turn; Makikos lost ground as a result. Makikos and Blue Lioness collided on the second turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Allen Yani.

Tat Toby and Orazzi Ohh were quick to begin. Cosmic Coaster was slow to begin.

Destini Scorcher and Allen Yani collided soon after the start. Crazy Jo Jo and Billiluna collided soon after the start. Crazy Jo Jo, Billiluna and Destini Scorcher collided soon after the start. Oshkosh Wayne checked off the heels of Tat Toby soon after the start. Crazy Jo Jo checked off the heels of Billiluna on the first turn and collided with Allen Yani. Oshkosh Wayne checked off the heels of Billiluna on the first turn. Destini Scorcher checked off the heels of Oshkosh Wayne on the second turn. Billiluna galloped on Tat Toby on the home turn. Tat Toby and Orazzi Ohh collided on the home turn. Tat Toby and Oshkosh Wayne collided several times in the home straight.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), lure driver Mr B Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Henley Bale, engaged in this event, on Tuesday 10 October, pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Paula's Delight.

Zero Whispers and Paula's Delight were quick to begin. Good Humour was slow to begin.

Henley Bale was held up approaching the home turn. Tat Ashleigh and Good Humour collided on the home turn. Tat Ashleigh veered in and marred Paula's Delight on the home turn and in the home straight.

Tat Ashleigh was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right biceps femoris (thigh) and tensor fascia (triangle) muscles. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Phillip Clark, the trainer of the greyhound Tat Ashleigh, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn and in the home straight. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Tat Ashleigh with marring. Mr Clark pleaded guilty to the charge, Tat Ashleigh was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at The Meadows and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.