A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Why Not Lola, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

Psychedelic Jay was slow to begin.  Scooby Scooby Do, Why Not Lola and Poppy's Way collided approaching the first turn.  Scooby Scooby Do was checked off Why Not Lola approaching the first turn.  Scooby Sccoby Do and Psychedelic Jay collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Scooby Scooby Do and Psychedelic Jay collided approaching the home turn.  Scooby Scooby Do galloped on Psychedelic Jay approaching the home turn severely checking both greyhounds.  Violet Sky raced wide in the home straight.

Scooby Scooby Do was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Psychedelic Jay was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Crawford the trainer of Jacqui Shoshone regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Jacqui Shoshone last raced on 23/08/17.  Mr. Crawford stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a seasonal spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Royal Bruno.

Jacqui Shoshone and Weeona Garf were slow to begin.  Weeona Annie and Royal Bruno collided soon after the start.  Invictus Cindy, Weeona Annie, Royal Bruno and Weeona Raph collided on the first turn checking Weeona Garf and Jacqui Shoshone and severely checking Weeona Annie.  Weeona Annie galloped on Jacqui Shoshone on the first turn severely checking Jacquie Shoshone.  Alina Grand and Weeona Raph collided entering the home straight.  Alina Grand and Weeona Garf collided approaching the winning post.

Midnight Marzy was slow to begin.  Boom Flash and Twenty Tamar collided soon after the start.  Zambora Tyler was checked off Shadow Walker approaching the first turn.  Boom Flash was checked off Isen Allen entering the home straight.  Zambora Tyler and Shadow Walker collided in the home straight.  Midnight Marzy was checked off Shadow Walker in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Twenty Tamar - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wicked Tuna.

Wicked Tuna, Louie Allen and Prince Mikado collided soon after the start checking Wicked Tuna and Louie Allen.  Wicked Tuna and Dorrigo Bale collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Sazana, Sneak Preview and Zambora Caitlyn collided on the first turn checking Sazana and Zambora Caitlyn.  Prince Mikado and Kiss Me Nicki collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight.  Wicked Tuna raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Dorrigo Bale - winner of the event.

Dyna Eroll, Freak Unleashed and Zipping Selma collided approaching the first turn checking Freak Unleashed.  Ninetymile Turbo galloped on My Hardaway Hana approaching the first turn severely checking My Hardaway Hana and checking Ninetymile Turbo.  Cruising Stella and Solar On collided on the first turn.  Cruising Stella and Ninetymile Turbo collided on the home turn checking Cruising Stella and Solar On.  Solar On raced wide in the home straight.

My Hardaway Hana was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

A sample was taken from Dyna Eroll - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Leading The Way.

Trickster's Son was quick to begin.  Tiarna Keeping was slow to begin.  Ringading Sister crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Leading The Way and Trickster's Son.  Hector Cabang galloped on Leading The Way on the first turn severely checking Leading The Way and checking Hector Cabang and Tiarna Keeping, Tiarna Keeping raced wide as a result.  Tiarna Keeping was checked off Winston Cruise enteirng the home straight.  Scorching Fella raced wide in the home straight.

Hooded Troyer was slow to begin.  Zipping Mulga and Bear Cabang collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Lottie Biscotti and Champagne Papi collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Mulga and Dyna Zad collided on the first turn.  Lottie Biscotti tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Lottie Biscotti was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Lakeview Maisey.

Belisarius and Jimmy Vella were slow to begin.  Lakeview Maisey was checked off Monster Roar approaching the first turn.  Jimmy Vella was checked off Invictus Lawless approaching the first turn.  Belisarius, Lakeview Maisey, Invictus Lawless and Wild Angel collided on the first turn checking Lakeview Maisey and Invictus Lawless.  Belisarius and Wild Angel collided approaching the home turn.  Lakeview Maisey raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Sure To Excite was slow to begin.  Galloping Leo was checked off Bumble Bee Bolto approaching the first turn.  He Shall Fred and Lainey's Fortune collided on the first turn.  Sure To Excite was checked off Galloping Leo on the first turn.  Bumble Bee Bolto and He's Okay collided approaching the home turn checking Bumble Bee Bolto, He's Okay and Galloping Leo.  Lainey's Fortune raced wide in the home straight.

He's Okay was vetted following the evnet.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right monkey muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Sure To Excite was vetted following the event after the greyhound performed below market expectations.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right elbow, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from He Shall Fred - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Massive Attack.

Weeona Dino was slow to begin.  On The Rebound, Massive Attack and Flip collided soon after the start.  Weeona Dino was checked off On The Rebound approaching the first turn.  Suzy Nitro and On The Rebound collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  No Guarantees was checked off Cass' Cass on the first turn.  Massive Attack was checked off Cass' Cass approaching the home turn.  Weeona Dino and No Guarantees collided approaching the home turn.  Weeona Dino cliped the heels of Massive Attack in the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Suzy Nitro and Vienna Gypsy raced wide in the home straight.

Unmid Bale was quick to begin.  Weeona Jimmy and May Haze collided approaching the first turn.  May Haze and Cheeky Cricket collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from May Haze - winner of the event.

Allen Sharpie was slow to begin.  Miss Dozer was checked off Bossino approaching the first turn.  Lucky Omar galloped on Dargo Dasher on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Lucky Omar raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mega Secret - winner of the event.

Meeting comments:-

All races were put back one race after there was an issue with the computer equipment during kennelling.  Race 12 was re-scheduled to 10.49pm.

Satisfactory trial results:-

Rickett's Point trialled over 400 metres from box 8, weight 34.5kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 22.85 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.5 lengths.  Rickett's Point was cleared.