A pre-race sample was taken from Georgie Porgi.

Midnight Muscat was quick to begin.

Georgie Porgi, Hurricane Billie, I'll Swap Ya and Notorious King collided soon after the start.  I'll Swap Ya, Notorious King and Irish Swagger collided approaching the first turn checking Mister Walker and I'll Swap Ya.  Notorious King raced extremely wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mirror Max.

Mirror Max was quick to begin.  Lil' Miss Willow began awkwardly and was very slow (6 lengths).

Tail Inspector and It's Fresh collided approaching the first turn.  Misload and Lucy Gem collided on the first turn.  Misload raced wide approaching the home turn.  Lil' Miss Willow, Misload and Tail Inspector raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rapanui Surprise.

Ima Ghost Buster were slow to begin.

Crossfire Icon, New Fire Girl, Yelredda Saint and Maniac Matilda collided soon after the start checking Yelredda Saint.  Crossfire Icon, New Fire Girl and Maniac Matilda collided approaching the first turn checking New Fire Girl which stumbled as a result.  Ima Ghost Buster and Maniac Matilda collided on the first turn checking Maniac Matilda.  Crossfire Icon and Mercy Percy collided on the first turn and raced wide approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ballistic Gem.

Rocketing Ruby, Vegas Dealer and Stella View were quick to begin.

Tarquin Bob, Staitline Willy and Magic Maya collided soon after the start checking Straitline Willy and Magic Maya.  Straitline Willy and Magic Maya collided on the first turn.  Vegas Dealer and Ballistic Gem collided approaching the home turn.  Tarquin Bob and Kelly's Star collided entering the home straight.  Vegas Dealer and Ballistic Gem collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fernando Stealth.

Liberty Sage and Full Moon were quick to begin.  Fernando Stealth was slow to begin.

Fernando Stealth and Dubai Prince collided soon after the start.  Liberty Sage and Full Moon collided approaching the first turn.  Fernando Stealth and Dubai Prince collided on the first turn.  Oriental Tarj and Shrek's Typhoon collided in the home straight.  Oriental Tarj, Fernando Stealth and Shrek's Typhoon collided approaching the winning post.

Popowski and Hardy's Banjo were quick to begin.

Goods Odds Ava and Hardy's Banjo collided soon after the start.  Galaxy Star and Popowski collided soon after the start.  Tram Tracker and Hardy's Banjo collided entering the home straight.  Goods Odds Ava and Hardy's Banjo collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Manx Czar, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dashing Impulse.

Hello Nimble was slow to begin.

Dashing Impulse, Zambora Jagger, Hello Nimble, Delta's Magic, Able Bess and Maderra collided soon after the start.  Delta's Magic and Able Bess collided approaching the first turn.  Knew It, Delta's Magic and Maderra collided on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dr. Oliver.

Dr. Oliver and Paddy's Cripp collided approaching the first turn checking Dr. Oliver.  City Rambler and Machiko collided entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr T. Condon, the representative of Sambucca Rose regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Sambucca Rose last raced on 15 January 2018 and is returning from a rear left webbing injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sambucca Rose.

Sambucca Rose was quick to begin.

Bluehawk Robert, Peaked, Dr. Noely, Where's Marcia and Samucca Rose collided soon after the start checking Bluehawk Robert.  Dr. Noely and Where's Marcia collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

Stewards spoke to Ms J. Mifsud, the representative of Flashing Oaks regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Flashing Oaks last raced on 8 January 2018 and is returning from a spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ann Cherie.

Mt. View Gift was quick to begin.  Ann Cherie was slow to begin.

Flashing Oaks, Timeless Rose and Orlando Cruise collided soon after the start.  Flashing Oaks, Timeless Rose, Orlando Cruise and Ann Cherie collided approaching the first turn checking Flashing Oaks and Ann Cherie.  Orlando Cruise and Beljay Galaxy raced wide approaching the home turn.  Beljay Galaxy raced wide in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Vladimir Rose.

Hypo Chared and Totally Bullish collided soon after the start.  She's Our Poppy, Shrek's Rusty, Surgical Wally and Vladimir Rose collided approaching the first turn checking Surgical Wally.  Totally Bullish, Shrek's Rusty, Vladimir Rose and Cruisy's Patch collided on the first turn checking Shrek's Rusty and Vladimir Rose.  Surgical Wally checked off Totally Bullish and collided with Cruisy's Patch approaching the home turn.  Totally Bullish and She's Our Poppy collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr G. Tatti, the trainer of Miz Josie regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Miz Josie last raced on 2 November 2017, as is returning from seasonal break.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miz Josie.

King Of Diamonds was slow to begin.

Early King and Miss Kirteish collided soon after the start.  Early King, Miss Kirteish and Flip collided approaching the first turn.  Early King and Miss Kirteish collided entering the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Trial and Removal of Blinkers Results - Wot Price Boofa trialled over the 400mtrs from box 1, weight 33.8kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.84, the greyhound won by a margin of Neck. Wot Price Boofa was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Santana trialled over the 400mtrs from box 8, weight 36.8kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.84, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6 1/2 lengths.  Santana was Cleared.