Stewards spoke to Ms Jessica Hopkins, the trainr of Norendal, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Norendal last raced at Geelong on 26 September, 2017.  Ms Hopkins stated that the greyhound had been spelling due to a change of kennels.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jimbo's Sox.

Zipping Toto crossed to the rails soon after the start. Cousin's Choice and Galloping Wytee collided soon after the start. Norendal and Zipping Toto collided at the 300m. Doran's Grove crossed out at the 250m, checking Maniac Matilda. Jimbo's Sox crossed in at the 250m, checking Maniac Matilda. Blue Knight and Norendal collided at the 200m. Galloping Wytee galloped on Maniac Matilida at the 200m, checking Galloping Wytee.

Cousin's Choice was vetted and re-vetted following race five. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left long head triceps (monkey) and gastrocnemius (calf) muscles. A ten day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dark Star.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6), lure driver Mr G Bahen, did not act in any official capacity for this event and was replaced by J Ryan.

Pursuant to GAR104(6), parade steward Mr R Johnson, did not act in any official capacity for this event and was replaced by J Nicholls.

Jagger Circuit and Fabio's Son were slow to begin. 

Dark Star, Wazza Hawk and Miss Cheekiness collided at the 300m and agin at the 275m. Ryder Sir and Galloping Rokyto collided at the 275m. Wazza Hawk and Ryder Sir collided at the 150m. Dark Star and Alpine Eagle collided at the 50m. 

Call Me Matt was a late scratching at 7.39am due to a wrist injury (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

All Revved Up and Why Not Senor were slow to begin.

Voluptuous Blue and Voluptuous Ruby collided soon after the start. Voluptuous Blue, Voluptuous Ruby and Go Maysie Go collided approaching the 300m mark. Voluptuous Blue and Voluptuous Ruby collided at the 300m mark. Why Not Senor and Evelyn collided at the 250m mark. All Revved UP and Go Maysie Go collided at the 200m mark. Voluptuous Blue and Voluptuous Ruby collided several times from the 100m mark to the 50m mark. Voluptuous Blue checked off Voluptuous Ruby approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Why Not Senor, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Hanna Berry.

Ima Rebel and Nangar Tiger were slow to begin.

Captain Universe, Latissimus Dorsi and In A Pickle collided soon after the start, severely checking Captain Universe and In A Pickle. Ima Rebel checked off Nangar Tiger at the 300m mark. Ima Rebel and In A Pickle collided approaching the 200m mark, checking In A Pickle. Ima Rebel, Miss Hanna Berry and Latissimus Dorsi collided at the 200m mark. Miss Hanna Berry and Latissimus Dorsi collided several times from the 100m mark to approaching the winning post. Captain Universe and Spot My Key collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Our Aqua Blue.

Doused In Mud was slow to begin.

Zipping Megan and She's Wicked collided soon after the start. Avatar Minty, Ima Ruby, Our Aqua Blue and Inter Elesha collided soon after the start. Avatar Minty, Ima Ruby, Our Aqua Blue, Inter Elesha and Zipping Megan collided at the 300m mark, checking Our Aqua Blue and Inter Elesha. Doused In Mud and Our Aqua Blue collided at the 250m mark. Ima Ruby and Zipping Megan collided several times at the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Share.

Sleeping Slick was slow to begin.

Pistol Nite went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. Zipping Dash, Hungry Heart and Unusable collided soon after the start. Skyrim and Share collided several times at the 300m mark, and continued to do so to the 100m mark. Unusable, Zipping Dash and Hungry Heart collided at the 250m mark. Zipping Dash and Pistol Nite collided approaching the 200m mark, checking both greyhounds. Skyrim checked off Share approaching the winning post.

Mr Gordon Edwards, trainer of Sweet Shiraz, declared a new weight of 25.2kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Sweet Shiraz last raced at 24.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from It Is Done.

Miss Legality and Rosie Sprite were slow to begin.

Sweet Shiraz, Avatar Sparkle and It's All Talk collided soon after the start. Miss Legality and It Is Done collided soon after the start. It Is Done and Rosie Sprite collided at the 300m mark. Moore Of Moore and Sweet Shiraz collided at the 275m mark, checking Sweet Shiraz.

Sweet Shiraz was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right sartorius (pencil) muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Boof's Banjo.

Zipping Simmo and Nangar Warrior were slow to begin. Zipping Simmo faltered soon after the start and tailed off as a result. Johnny's Return and Quedos collided at the 300m mark. Quedos checked off the Down Mexico Way at the 300m mark. Quedos and Boof's Banjo collided at the 250m mark. Quedos checked off Johnny's Return at the 200m mark. Quedos tired over the concluding stages.

Zipping Simmo was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left gracilis (back) muscle. A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

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

Stewards spoke to licenced catcher Ms Jordan Schmidt and reminded her of her responsibility to ensure all catching engagements are fulfiled after failing to catch greyhound Boof's Banjo at the conclusion of this event, pursuant to GAR40.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6), lure driver, Mr G Bahen, did not act in any official capacity for this event and was replaced by J Ryan.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jakesta.

Gomez Sanchez, Mahjong Ted, Agent Osti and Jakesta were slow to begin.

Boston You Essay crossed to the inside soon after the start, colliding with Tyson Trump, Angel Cloud, Jakesta, Agent Osti, Mahjong Ted and Gomez Sanchez. Tyson Trump and Flying Storm collided at the 250m mark. Angel Cloud checked off Boston You Essay at the 150m mark, checking Gomez Sanchez as a result. Mahjong Ted and Tyson Trump collided approaching the 50m mark.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6), lure driver, Mr G Bahen, did not act in any official capacity for this event and was replaced by J Ryan.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kid Carl.

Splash Of Blue was quick to begin. Cullquin Bomber and Jet Blaster were slow to begin.

Unbackable and Raloo Barbara collided soon after the start. Jet Blaster, Ernie's Legacy and Kid Carl collided at the 150m mark. Ernie's Legacy and Kid Carl collided at the 120m mark. Ernie's Legacy, Raloo Barbara and Kid Carl collided at the 100m mark, checking Kid Carl. Splash Of Blue marred Jet Blaster approaching the winning post.

Splash Of Blue was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right long head triceps (monkey) and sartorius (pencil) muscles. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Garry Selkrig, the trainer of the greyhound Splash Of Blue, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Splash Of Blue with marring. Mr Selkrig pleaded guilty to the charge, Splash Of Blue was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville 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.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6), lure driver Mr G Bahen, did not act in any official capacity for this event and was replaced by J Ryan.

A pre-race sample was taken from One Required.

Osti's Sprite and Spring Saviour were slow to begin.

Osti's Sprite, Spring Saviour and Samba King collided soon after the start. Succession Plan and Tzar Knight collided soon after the start. Spring Saviour and Samba King collided approaching the 300m mark. Spring Saviour checked off Osti's Sprite at the 300m mark. Tzar Knight checked off Succession Plan at the 250m mark. Tzar Norma checked off Tzar Knight at the 200m mark. Osti's Sprite, Daryl Dixon and Succession Plan collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Xan Mai.

Turfman and Supraspinatus were slow to begin.

My Mate Wally, Sun Choice, Turfman and Supraspinatus collided soon after the start. My Mate Wally checked off Xan Mai at the 250m mark. My Mate Wally and Supraspinatus collided at the 100m mark and again approaching the winning post.

MEEING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial – Returning from retirement  - Bling Dynasty trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 36.2kg; the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 16.76, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.75L. Bling Dynasty was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Kevin Ward, the trainer of Alouette Jack, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Alouette Jack last raced on 10 January 2017. Mr Ward stated that the greyhound had been recovering from a right gracilis (back) muscle injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Alouette Jack trialled over the 300m from box three, weight 35.9kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 16.76, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.75L. Alouette Jack was cleared.