A raceday sample was taken from Power Gem earlier today.

Stewards spoke to Ms Constance McMillan, the trainer of Better As, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Better As last raced on 11 December 2017.  Ms McMillan stated that the greyhound was resuming from a seasonal spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kip Moss.

Stealthy Flight were quick to begin.  Better As and Shooters Ali were slow to begin.  Kip Moss and Better As collided approaching the first turn.  Scooby Scooby Do and Baby Houseman collided approaching the first turn, checking Scooby Scooby Do.  Kip Moss and Better As collided on the first turn, checking Kip Moss.

A sample was taken Power Gem - the winner of the event.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Dark Stealth and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 5:05 pm, due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr Ian Anderson was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Smoke Signals.

Ghostly Terrah and Buddie's Al were slow to begin.  Gearbox Girl, Speedway Chick and Bowie Boy collided on the first turn, checking Gearbox Girl and Speedway Chick; causing Gearbox Girl to lose ground.  Bowie Boy checked off Smoke Signals on the first turn.Fireball Annie checked off Smoke Signals on the home turn checking Bowie Boy.  Ghostly Terrah and Buddie's Al raced wide in the home straight.  

A raceday sample was taken from Ima Ghost Buster earlier today.

A pre-race sample was taken from Final Chimes.

Mahjong Prince was quick to begin.  Ima Ghost Buster, Oriental Rhys and Angie were slow to begin.  Mahjong Prince falterered soon after the start and tailed off.  Final Chimes contacted the running rail approaching the first turn and subsequently lost ground.  Angie raced wide from the first turn to the home turn.

Final Chimes was vetted and after being re-vetted following event five, it was reported that the greyhound sustained a left foreleg chest muscle injury, a five day stand down period was imposed.

Mahjong Prince was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left foreleg paw, right hindleg back muscle and abdominal muscle injuries, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Angie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr Daniel Despard, the trainer of the greyhound Angie.  Stewards deemed the performance of Angie unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71, Stewards directed that Angie must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Rocketing Ruby - the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Trainer, Mr Ian Anderson regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Oriental Rhys.  Stewards directed that Oriental Rhys be boxed first in future events.

Wendy Can't Run was a late scratching at 5:20 pm, due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr Christopher Morris was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rickett's Point.

Fernando's Jewel and Rickett's Point collided on the first turn, checking Fernando's Jewel.  Rickett's Point and Little Kensi collided approaching the home turn, checking Little Kensi, Where's Marcia and Stella View Little Kensi lost ground as a result.

Little Kensi was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hindleg triangle injury and spike wound to the left hindleg toe, a seven day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Minka's Destiny.

Will Dazzle and Tram Tracker collided soon after the start, checking Will Dazzle.  Alina Grand crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Jimmy's Angel.  Cash Or Card checked off Perfect Hours approaching the first turn.  Jimmy's Angel and Perfect Hours collided on the first turn, checking Will Dazzle and Cash Or Card.  Minka's Destiny checked off Alina Grand entering the home straight.

Supplementary Report 13/4/18:

He's A Freebie was a late scratching at 4:51 pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, due to illness.  A three day stand down period was imposed.

Shimmy Dat Ray was a late scratching at 5:14pm, due to non arrival (GAR 31).  Stewards received evidence of significant traffic issues on route to the track, that were out of control of the trainer and as such no stand down was imposed on the greyhound and the initial $100 fine was withdrawn.

A pre-race sample was taken from North Paw.

North Paw was slow to begin.  Bluehawk Ralph crossed to the inside on the first turn, checking Killara John and Ratajkowski.  Fairly Legal and Killara John collided approaching the home turn, checking Killara John.  Bluehawk Ralph raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lady La Deeda.

Bomber Lane, Vanilla Kiss, Lady La Deeda and Richo Richo Girl collided approaching the first turn, checking Vanilla Kiss and Lady La Deeda.  Early Spring, Bomber Lane and Richo Richo Girl collided on the first turn, checking Bomber Lane.  Early Spring and Richo Richo Girl collided approaching the home turn, checking Richo Richo Girl.  Bomber Lane checked off Lektra Rival approaching the home turn.  Vanilla Kiss checked off Bomber Lane on the home turn.

Mr Dean Jefferies, representative of Bambalam Tilly, declared a new weight of 23.4 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Bambalam Tilly last raced at 24.5 kgs.

Mr John Lindrea, Trainer of Thank Me Later, declared a new weight of 28.3 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Thank Me Later last raced at 30.0 kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tarika Tara.

Tarika Tara and Thumb A Ride collided approaching the first turn, checking Tarika Tara.  Machiko and Ruby Cabang collided approaching the first turn, checking Machiko.  Dashing Diamond and Tarika Tara collided approaching the first turn.  Dashing Diamond checked off Machiko on the first turn, checking Tarika Tara.  Bambalam Tilly lost ground on the home turn.  Speedy Ryder checked off Thank Me Later on the home turn, causing Speedy Ryder to stumble and race wide. Ruby Cabang, Dashing Diamond and Thumb A Ride raced wide in the home straight.

Bambalam Tilly was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left foreleg flexor tendon injury, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr Gerrie Sneyders, representative of Acquire, declared a new weight of 30.1 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Acquire last raced at 31.2 kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Courage Crest.

Elite Eliana was quick to begin.  Acquire and Fernando Stealth were slow to begin.  Courage Crest, Oz Wizard and La Bamba Icon collided soon after the start, checking all three greyhounds.  Belleperi Miss crossed to the inside approaching the first turn, checking Oz Wizard and Courage Crest.  La Bamba Icon crossed to the inside on the first turn, checking Fernando Stealth, Courage Crest and Oz Wizard.  Courage Crest and La Bamba Icon collided on the home turn.  Elite Eliana and Fernando Stealth collided entering the home straight, checking Fernando Stealth.  Elite Eliana lost ground in the home straight.

Elite Eliana was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mayhem Breeze.

Street Artist was quick to begin.  Apila Cash was slow to begin.  Siamese Dream and Betwixt collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Betwixt, Siamese Dream and Pacific Action.  Mayhem Breeze and Parumba Taylah collided entering the home straight.

Betwixt was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Street Artist - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Checker Plate.

Wolf Point was slow to begin.  Unleash Bolly and Iona Misty collided soon after the start, checking Unleash Bolly.  Dubai Prince and Unleash Bolly collided approaching the first turn, checking Unleash Bolly.  Iona Misty galloped on She's Our Poppy on the first turn, checking Dubai Prince, and severely checking Spritely Malibu.  Wolf Point checked off Iona Misty on the first turn.  Need A Zac checked off Wolf Point on the home turn, checking Dubai Prince.  She's Our Poppy raced wide in the home straight.

Lucky Omar was slow to begin.  Early King and Cataleya collided on the first turn, checking Cataleya.  Suzy Nitro and Shiro collided approaching the home turn, checking Shiro.  Suzy Nitro, Lucky Omar and Shiro raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.  Suzy Nitro and Shiro collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms Cassandra Barnard, the trainer of Coco Marlow, regarding her non appearance at the kennels to prepare the greyhound for this event.  Stewards subsequently changed Ms Barnard with a breach of GAR 46(2) in that she failed to appear at the kennels within five minutes of the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Coco Marlow for event 12.  Ms Barnard pleaded guilty to the charge and was found guilty.  In determining a penalty Stewards considered the guilty plea of Ms Barnard and her previous history relating to similar incidents.  Ms Barnard was fined the sum of $200.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - For You Honey trialled over the 400m from box eight, weight 29.6 kgs, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four.  The time of the trial was 23.11, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.5 lengths.  For You Honey was Cleared.