Ms C. Barnard, trainer of Belleperi Miss declared a new weight of 24.9kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Belleperi Miss last raced at 26.4kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hurricane Billie.

Why Not Lola was quick to begin.

Weeona Pearl, Hurricane Billie and Belleperi Miss collided soon after the start checking Belleperi Miss.  I'll Swap Ya and Voluptuous Cleo collided approaching the first turn.  Gypsy Kiowa and Hurricane Billie collided on the first turn severely checking Voluptuous Cleo and Gypsy Kiowa.

Out of Competition Samples were taken from Fernando Stealth, Weeona Bonnie and Shrek's Rusty engaged in this event on 24 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Ciobo.

Spruce Moose was quick to begin and crossed out wide soon after the start checking New Fire Girl and Aston Ciobo.  Shrek's Rusty was slow to begin.

Aston Ciobo and Magic Muzza collided soon after the start.  Magic Muzza checked off Weeona Bonnie soon after the start.  Fernando Stealth and Baby Houseman collided soon after the start.  Fernando Stealth checked off Baby Houseman approaching the first turn checking Fernando Stealth, Shrek's Rusty and Magic Muzza.  New Fire Girl and Aston Ciobo collided on the first turn and again on the home turn checking Aston Ciobo and Weeona Bonnie.  Fernando Stealth and New Fire Girl collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Notorious King.

Total Diva, Mercy Percy and Big Butterbean were slow to begin.

Scooby Scooby Do and Notorious King collided soon after the start.  Mercy Percy checked off Scooby Scooby Do approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Total Diva checked off Woodleigh Belle approaching the first turn checking Total Diva, Big Butterbean and severely checking Woodleigh Belle.  Woodleigh Belle and Notorious King collided approaching the home turn.  Total Diva and Big Butterbean collided on the home turn.  

Woodleigh Belle was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left back muscle injry, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Good Golly Wally.

Good Golly Wally and Fairly Legal were slow to begin.

Allen Incent and Aston Abbott collided soon after the start.  Allen Incent checked off Aston Abbott approaching the first turn.  Toffee Lady and Clyde's Classy collided approaching the first turn.  Clyde's Classy checked off Toffee Lady on the first turn.  Clyde's Classy and Aston Abbott collided approaching the home turn.  Allen Incent and Good Golly Wally collided approaching the home turn.  Iona Misty checked off Toffee Lady on the home turn. 

A pre-race sample was taken from My Names Rhonda.

Fallen Star went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

City Rambler and All About Arby collided soon after the start.  City Rambler checked off Lilty Allen approaching the first turn.  Fallen Star raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rellim Diesel.

Mizuki and Monster Roar were quick to begin.

Miss Legality, Galaxy Star and Bling Worthy collided soon after the start checking Galaxy Star.  Miss Legality and Bling Worthy collided approaching the first turn checking Bling Worthy.  Bling Worthy and Shiro collided on the first turn.  Monster Roar checked off Mizuki on the first turn checking Jesse's Typhoon.  Miss Legality and Shiro collided approaching the home turn.  Shiro crossed out entering the home straight checking Miss Legality.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rooey.

Racing Inferno was quick to begin.

Big Skeeta and Rooey collided soon after the start.  King Of Diamonds and Zulu Zoe collided approaching the first turn checking Zulu Zoe and Lochinvar Rox.  Rooey galloped on Big Skeeta collided on the first turn checking Rooey, Lochinvar Rox and Zulu Zoe.  Chase On Case and Roland View collided entering the home straight.  Big Skeeta raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Totally Fab.

Boycey Road was quick to begin.  Zoenah's Legacy was slow to begin.

Lou's Dream and Mignon collided on the first turn checking Miss Taryn, Mignon and Totally Fab.  Miss Taryn, Mignon and Totally Fab collided approaching the home turn severely checking all three greyhounds.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Shrek's Typhoon engaged in this event on 24 January 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wolf Point.

Ray's Wish was quick to begin.

Hello Mr Duck and Mt. View Gift collided soon after the start.  Apila Cash and Mt. View Gift collided approaching the first turn checking Mt. View Gift.  Wolf Point and Buckle Up Leo collided on the first turn.  Meehan Phil and Ray's Wish collided on the first turn.  Hello Mr Duck checked off Mt. View Gift on the home turn.

Mr T. Cortese, owner of Here's Tiger declared a new weight of 32.2kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Here's Tiger last raced at 30.7kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Runnin' On Luck.

Spritely Malibu and Zefron were slow to begin.

Runnin' On Luck crossed in soon after the start checking Zefron, Jayanti and Here's Tiger.  Hardy's Banjo and Runnin' On Luck collided approaching the first turn checking Runnin' On Luck.  Hardy's Banjo and Grey Magic collided approaching the first turn.  Jayanti and Runnin' On Luck collided on the first turn checking Runnin' On Luck.  Zefron and Grey Magic collided approaching the home turn.  Runnin' On Luck and Zefron collided in the home straight severely checking Zefron.  

Zefron was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left calf muscle injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Liberty Diamond.

Long Live Sid, Scooby Boy and Flying Storm were slow to begin.

Lightning Lil and Lorna Olive collided soon after the start checking Lightning Lil.  Flying Storm and Lorna Olive collided approaching the first turn.  Kev's Choice and Lorna Olive collided entering the home straight.  Lightning Lil and Lorna Olive raced wide in the home straight and collided approaching the winning post.

Tegxcellent, Brandeen Fi and Shadow Diamond were slow to begin.

Vane Power crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Blue Addiction and Macauliff.  Macauliff, Blue Addiction and Brandeen Fi collided approaching the first turn checking Macauilff and Blue Addiction.  Tegxcellent, Brandeen Fi and Temujin collided on the first turn checking Brandeen Fi and Temujin.  Blue Addiction and Temujin collided on the home turn.  Macauilff and Temujin raced wide in the home straight.

Shadow Diamond was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound cramped, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms T. Crawford, the handler of the greyhound Shadow Diamond Acting in accordance withGAR 71(Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Temujin so a post-race sample was taken.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Major Think trialled over the 460mtrs from box 1, weight 32.1kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 26.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1 length. Major Think was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr S. Mallia, the trainer of Urana Vee Eight regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Urana Vee Eight last raced on 31 May 2017. Mr S. Mallia stated that the greyhound was returning from toe nail injuries on all 4 feet. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Urana Vee Eight trialled over the 460mtrs from box 8, weight 24.9kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 26.16, the greyhound won by a margin of 1 length. Urana Vee Eight was Cleared.