Nash Road Kylie was slow to begin.  Lieu Knee Annie and Flying Queen collided on the first turn severely checking Lieu Knee Annie which fell checking Nash Road Kylie, Flying Queen and Jasper's Best.  Gearbox Girl and Misty's Boy collided on the first turn.  Baudelaire crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Hurricane Craig.  Baudelaire and Gearbox Girl collided in the back straight.  Gearbox Girl was checked off Misty's Boy entering the home straight. 

Lieu Knee Annie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

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

The judges inadvertently semaphored the incorrect placings of 6 4 7 10 which were corrected to 6 10 4 7 prior to the all clear being given.

Stewards spoke to Judge Ms. P. Tabone and reminded her of her responsibilities.

A pre-race sample was taken from Evie Louise.

Hypo Chared, Remo Gully, Grey Magic and Mt. View Gift collided soon after the start checking Hypo Chared, Remo Gully and Grey Magic.  Grey Magic and Madarh collided approaching the first turn.  Evie Louise and Shrek's Capri collided approaching the first turn.  Madarh was checked off Mt. View Gift on the first turn.  Evie Louise was checked off Shrek's Capri on the first turn.  Madarh and Grey Magic collided approaching the home turn.  Hypo Chared raced wide in the home straight.

Marcello was quick to begin.  Miriam, Crackerjack Man and Honeysuckle Jim were slow to begin.  Dr. Annie and Siamese Dream collided soon after the start.  Dobre and Miriam collided approaching the first turn.  Dobre, Dr. Annie and Siamese Dream collided on the first turn checking Honeysuckle Jim causing Honeysuckle Jim to race wide severely checking Dobre and Dr. Annie, Dr. Annie fell as a result checking Crackerjack Man.  Dobre was checked off Crackerjack Man on the second turn.

Dr. Annie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained minor abrasions to the right stifle, left front metacarpal and left front toes, no stand down period was imposed.

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

Sisco Bella was a late scratching at 2.17pm on Veterinary advice (GAR 37)(fleas).  No stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate of clearance before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dr. Murphy and Avalon Sisco were quick to begin.  Annasay was slow to begin.  Josie Rose was checked off Avalon Sisco soon after the start causing Josie Rose and Annasay to collide checking both greyhounds.  Oh So Nitro and Dr. Dedra colided soon after the start.  Annasay and Dr. Dedra collided on the first turn.  Josie Rose was checked off Dr. Murphy on the second turn and again in the back straight.  Oh So Nitro raced wide in the back straight.  Dr. Murphy and Demand A Panda collided on the third turn.  Annasay was checked off Josie Rose on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Dr. Murphy - winner of the event.

Legal was quick to begin.  Buzz Rash and Delta's Magic were slow to begin.  Jimmy Flash and Dr. Kestrel collided soon after the start.  Bossy Caleb was checked off Shady Tex on the first turn.  Buzz Rash, Bossy Caleb and Vanilla Kiss collided entering the back straight severely checking Bossy Caleb and Jimmy Flash and checking Buzz Rash and Dr. Kestrel, Dr. Kestrel raced wide as a result.  Buzz Rash and Delta's Magic collided several times approaching the second turn and on the second turn.  Shady Tex raced wide entering the home straight.

Shady Tex was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to a toe on the left front foot, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Shady Tex - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Return Gate Operator Mrs. E. Delios did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Ripplebrook Will was quick to begin.  Dr. Watson and Ends Well were slow to begin.  No Guarantees was checked off Lucas Rose soon after the start.  Dr. Watson, Big Skeeta and Ends Well collided on the first turn severely checking Dr. Watson and Ends Well and checking Big Skeeta.  Ripplebrook Will and Lucas Rose collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Lucas Rose - winner of the event.

Mr. W. McMahon the trainer of Jett Zafonic declared a new weight of 34.2kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Jett Zafonic last raced at 33.0kg.  

Jetmag Storm was slow to begin.  Jamari Belle and Jett Zafonic collided soon after the start.  Gotcha Mate and Jett Zafonic collided on the first turn.  Zipping Dash and Lonesome Katie collided on the first turn.  Jetmag Storm and Sunset Believer collided on the first turn.  Sunset Believer faltered on the first turn and subsequently tailed off.  Jett Zafonic was checked off Gotcha Mate in the back straight.

Sunset Believer was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right back muscle and right pencil muscle, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Zipping Dash - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. McMahon the trainer of Dr. Darkrai regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dr. Darkrai last raced on 29/07/17.  Mr. McMahon stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell.  

Pristina Lad was slow to begin.  Lil Blackbook, Ninetymile Lenny, Dr. Darkrai and Weeona Annie collided on the first turn checking Lil Blackbook, Dr. Darkrai and Weeona Annie.  Emperor Cruz clipped the heels of Sooky Jooky entering the back straight severely checking Emperor Cruz which fell checking Weeona Annie as a result.  Lil Blackbook and Pristina Lad collided in the back striaght checking Lil Blackbook.

Lil Blackbook was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left and right wrist and right pencil muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Emperor Cruz was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the right thigh, no stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Sooky Jooky - winner of the event.

Brandeen Fi was slow to begin.  Mahjong World was checked off Alina Grand soon after the start.  Aquiam was checked off In A Pickle on the first turn.  Flying Storm was checked off In A Pickle entering the back straight.  In A Pickle and Alina Grand collided entering the back straight checking In A Pickle.  Tarika Tara and Alina Grand collided in the back straight severely checking Alina Grand and checking Brandeen Fi and Mahjong World.  It's Debatable galloped on In A Pickle on the second turn checking both greyhounds.

In A Pickle was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right metatarsal and right stopper pad, no stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Tarika Tara - winner of the event.

Summer Kate was slow to begin.  Summer Kate was checked off Milla Rose on the first turn.  La Petite was checked off Sunset Senorita on the first turn.  Oozing Mojo raced wide on the second turn.  Milla Rose was checked off Sunset Senorita approaching the home turn.  

A sample was taken from Oozing Mojo - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Return Gate Operator Mrs. E. Delios did not act in any official capacity for this event.

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

Our Aqua Blue and Perfect Hours collided soon after the start.  Express Chain crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Elram Girl.  Our Aqua Blue galloped on Jack's On Deck approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Jack's On Deck brushed the running rail on the first turn. Our Echo Rose and Iggy Wiggy collided on the first turn.  Our Aqua Blue and Jack's On Deck collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sharp Missile.

Sharp Missile was slow to begin.  Eduardo Rose was checked off Tooka Half on the first turn checking Sharp Missile.  Aremac Igor galloped on Riverside Kim on the first turn severely checking Aremac Igor, Riverside Kim and Zipping Pedro, Riverside Kim fell as a result.

Riverside Kim was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured left radius/ulna and was humanely euthanased.

Zipping Pedro was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left wrist, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting comments:-

Satisfactory trial result (GAR 77A) and weight trial:-

Stewards spoke to Ms. V. Wisener the trainer of Chances regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Chances last raced on 26/07/17.  Ms. Wisener stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a change of kennel and being on season.  Pursuant to GAR 77A Chances trialled over 395 metres from box 1, weight 28.7kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 23.10 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of    3 lengths.  Chances was cleared.

Satisfactory trial result:-

Magic Flora trialled over 395 metres from box 7, weight 23.9kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4 .   The time of the trial was 23.10 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of .5 length. Magic Flora was not cleared.