Burning Steel was slow to begin.

Superior Martini and Coyote collided soon after the start. Superior Martini, Coyote and Libby's Dream collided approaching the 250m mark. Superior Martini and Libby's Dream collided at the 200m mark, severely checking Libby's Dream which lost ground as a result. Under The Doona and Macreadie collided approaching the 150m mark. Coyote, Under The Doona and Macreadie collided at the 150m mark. Under The Doona and Eaglehawk Miss collided from the 50m mark to the winning post.

Under The Doona was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the sacro-iliac region. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr S Drummond, the kennel representative for Under The Doona, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 150m mark.

Libby's Dream was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Jessica's Girl was a late scratching at 11:04AM due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Russell Eades was fined the sum of $100.

Azure Dragon and Rugged were slow to begin and collided a the 300m mark. Shimmy Dat Ray and Buzz Off Mumma collided at the 300m mark and again at the 150m mark. Proving Ground and Spruce Moose collided from the 150m mark to the 100m mark. Ba Ria checked off Azure Dragon approaching the 100m mark. Shimmy Dat Ray and Buzz Off Mumma collided at the 100m mark. Proving Ground, Spruce Moose and Rugged collided at the 50m mark.

Stewards spoke with Mr Ross Lyons, the trainer of Ba Ria, and reminded him of his responsibilities on obeying the starter's instructions as per GAR 51(9).

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Big Deal and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 11:24AM due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Kenneth Howat was fined the sum of $100.

Delaware County was slow to begin.

Rhomboid crossed to the outside at the 200m mark. Octo Flash checked off Semantic Shift at the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from My Wrecker.

Oaklands and Superior Scotch were slow to begin.

Midnight Kebab, Just Teefa and Harsh Miles collided soon after the start. Tophat And Tails, Midnight Kebab and Harsh Miles collided at the 250m mark. Superior Scotch and My Wrecker collided at the 250m mark. Superior Scotch and Jimmy's Angel collided at the 200m mark. Tophat And Tails and Harsh Miles collided at the 75m mark.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Cosmic Breeze; a post-race sample was subsequently collected from the greyhound which placed second in the event.

Raloo Barbara, Zoenah's Legacy and Fear Fire were slow to begin.

Jackson's Girl and Brave Innings collided at the 275m mark. Milly's Choice crossed to the outside at the 250m mark. Fear Fire and Persuader collided at the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nolen's Fortune.

Team Son and Fifty Dollar were slow to begin.

Fabstar and Nolen's Fortune collided soon after the start. Fifty Dollar checked off Team Son at the 300m mark. Freedom Fire and Keep Talking collided at the 100m mark. Fabstar checked off Nolen's Fortune at the 100m mark.

Ben's Talon, Jupiter Asending and Major Blast were slow to begin.

Ben's Talon and Jupiter Asending collided soon after the start. Maximum Joan and Billy Swagger collided soon after the start. Jupiter Asending crossed to the outside at the 250m mark, checking Billy Swagger. Jupiter Asending and Maximum Joan collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spring Kitty.

My Guardman (late Guardman), She's A Rebel and Silver Trident were slow to begin.

She's A Rebel checked off My Guardman at the 300m mark. My Guardman and Silver Trident collided approaching the 250m mark.

Boo Star lost ground from the 200m mark and was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right gastrocnemius (calf) muscle. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Vintage Millane and Spring Shower were quick to begin.

My Girl Margie and Yogi Mikado collided at the 300m mark. Vintage Millane and Spring Shower collided at the 275m mark.

Vintage Millane faltered at the 50m mark and was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tarsal fracture to the left hock. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr B Cairns, the kennel representative for Agent Voilet, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Agent Voilet last raced on 4th of October 2017. Mr Cairns stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being on season.

A pre-race sample was taken from Major Energy.

Agent Voilet and Major Energy collided soon after the start. Voluptuous Dot and Mia Crazy collided soon after the start. Medika and Major Energy collided at the 250m mark. Agent Voilet and Major Energy collided at the 200m mark. Medika, Major Energy and Cool Number collided at the 100m mark. Medika and Ima Brickie collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spot My Key.

The start time for this event was delayed by approximately 1 minute and 15 seconds due to holding for a harness race at Albion Park.

Gnocchi and Toby Sure were slow to begin.

Big Skeeta and Rapid Rock collided at the 200m mark, checking Big Skeeta.

Stewards spoke to Mr Patrick Ryan, the trainer of Aruma Girl, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Aruma Girl last raced on 23rd of August 2017. Mr Ryan stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being on season.

Daintree Dynamo and Dodge Ball collided soon after the start. Celtic Charm and Steinbeck Knew collided at the 250m mark. Tally Ho Billy and Celtic Charm collided at the 150m mark, checking Celtic Charm. Aruma Girl and Mallard collided at the 100m mark. Tally Ho Billy and Mallard collided at the 50m mark. Daintree Dynamo and Dodge Ball collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr Dale Batten, the trainer of Dodge Ball, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results (Blinkers) - Rayjan Eddy trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 29.8kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7.25L. Rayjan Eddy was cleared and cleared to race in blinkers.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Janray Bandit trialled over the 300m from box two, weight 30.9kg, the greyhound was placed seventh in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 20L. Janray Bandit was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Raymond Matthews, the trainer of Daintree Brave, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Daintree Brave last raced on 25 January 2017. Mr Matthews stated that the greyhound had been recovering from a broken hock. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Daintree Brave trialled over the 300m from box three, weight 34.5kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.75L. Daintree Brave was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Urzael Harbinger trialled over the 300m from box four, weight 27.3kg, the greyhound was placed fifth in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.5L. Urzael Harbinger was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Janray Spot trialled over the 300m from box five, weight 27.7kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.25L. Janray Spot was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Mr Pickles trialled over the 300m from box seven, weight 34.9kg, the greyhound was placed sixth in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.75L. Mr Pickles was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Brian Hodgson, the trainer of Maximum Kack, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Maximum Kack last raced on 23 June 2017. Mr Hodgson stated that the greyhound had changed kennels. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Maximum Kack trialled over the 300m from box eight, weight 27.9kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of seven. The time of the trial was 17.16, the greyhound won by a margin of 5.75L. Maximum Kack was cleared.