An Out of Competition Sample was taken from True Gem engaged in this event on 17 April 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Wyaxehi and Flash Frankie were very slow to begin (3 lengths).

Select Teeman and Midnight Storm collided on the first turn.  I'll Swap Ya checked off True Gem on the first turn.  I'll Swap Ya and Notorious King collided on the first turn.  Select Teeman and Midnight Storm collided on the home turn.  Wyaxehi and Flash Frankie raced wide on the home turn.  I'll Swap Ya and Notorious King raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from True Gem - winner of the event.

Nostimo was slow to begin.

New Fire Girl, Python Pride, So It Goes and Irinka Jenna collided soon after the start checking Python Pride.  Nostimo, Rapid Belle Noir and Secret Of Mine collided approaching the first turn checking Rapid Belle Noir and Secret Of Mine.

Nostimo was vetted following the event It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the left and right hind, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Rapid Belle Noir was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left back muscle injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Mr Dalaroche declined the option to have the greyhound re-vetted.

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

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Shy Gem engaged in this event on 17 April 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Galloping Bluboy was slow to begin.

Shy Gem and Assasins Code collided soon after the start.  Shy Gem and Eye Owe You collided approaching the first turn.  Shooters Ali checked off Shy Gem on the first turn severely checking Shooters Ali which collided with Eye Owe You and lost considerable ground as a result.  Balmoral Bash, Galloping Bluboy and Kylo Ren collided approaching the winning post.

Kylo Ren was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left triangle injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Shooters Ali was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right shoulder injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Eye Owe You was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

A sample was taken from Assasins Code - winner of the event.

Voluptuous Blue went up with the lids at box rise.

Scrumble and Cosmic Breeze collided soon after the start causing Scrumble to stumble and lose ground.  Kabiana, Lektra Damage and Zafonic Express collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  Kabiana and Lektra Damage collided approaching the home turn. 

Mr Kevin Quinn, trainer of Slipaway Whitey declared a new weight of 30.0kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Slipaway Whitey last raced at 31.1kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rooey.

Toffee Lady was slow to begin.

Nimble Lucy crossed out soon after the start and approaching the first turn checking Voluptuous Ruby and Dr. Gidget.  Voluptuous Ruby and Dr. Gidget collided on the first turn.  Starburst Stan marred Nimble Lucy on the first turn checking Full Moon and Rooey causing Nimble Lucy and Slipaway Whitey to race wide and lose ground.  Starburst Stan and Full Moon collided approaching the home turn checking Full Moon.  Starburst Stan and Toffee Lady collided approaching the winning post.

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

Stewards spoke to Mrs T. Kenndy-Harris, the representative of the greyhound Starburst Stan regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Starburst Stan with marring.  Mrs Kenndy-Harris pleaded guilty to the charge, Starburst Stan was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for 3 months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

 A sample was taken from Toffee Lady - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Slick Maggie.

Emilia Mel and Philo Bale were slow to begin.

Speedy Ryder, Mr. Pendles and Dr. Annie collided approaching the first turn checking Mr. Pendles.  Dr. Annie checked off Emilia Mel on the first turn checking Philo Bale.  Mr. Pendles checked off Dr. Annie entering the home straight.

Fabulous Show was slow to begin.

Lektra Rival and Patchie Thief collided soon after the start.  Lektra Rival, Patchie Thief, Fabulous Show and Bomber Lane collided approaching the first turn checking Fabulous Show.  Fabulous Show checked off Bomber Lane on the first turn.  Lektra Rival and Patchie Thief collided on the first turn.  Magic Euphoria checked off Bomber Land on the home turn and collided with Fabulous Show, causing Fabulous Show and Lektra Rival to collide as a result.

Rebel Lad was quick to begin.  Another Shiner went up with the lids and was very slow to begin (3 lengths).

Cataleya and Ha Ha Gotcha collided approaching the first turn checking Ha Ha Gotcha.  Another Shiner, Mood Swings and Row Tay Tom raced wide in the home straight.

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

Little Kensi was quick to begin.  Straitline Willy and Dr. Marshmellow were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Grey Magic and Fernando's Jewel collided on the first turn checking Grey Magic and Straitline Willy.  Straitline Willy crossed out approaching the home turn and checked off Courage Crest.  Dr. Marshmellow raced wide approaching the home turn.  Sapphire Hawke checked off Shadrack on the home turn.  Staritline Willy crossed to the rail on the home turn.  Staritline Willy and Grey Magic collided entering the home straight.  Grey Magic and Sapphire Hawke collided approaching the winning post. 

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Wanneroo and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 10.37am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Stephen Creighton was fined the sum of $100.

Flash Bobbie and Kelly's Star were quick to begin.  Magic Maya was slow to begin.

Waltz On Bye, Gracie's Colour and Siamese Dream collided soon after the start. Gracie's Colour and Siamese Dream collided approaching the first turn.  Waltz On Bye checked off Kelly's Star approaching the first turn and collided with Gracie's Colour and Siamese Dream.  Flash Bobbie checked off Kelly's Star on the first turn. 

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Cosa Bona.

Why Not Lola and Savannah Icon were quick to begin.

Power Gem and Parumba Taylah collided soon after the start.  Why Not Lola and Parumba Taylah collided approaching the first turn.  Cosa Bona and Villy Mac Pizazz collided approaching the first turn.  Ballistic Gem checked off Why Not Lola on the first turn checking Power Gem.  Cosa Bona checked off Villy Mac Pizazz on the first turn and raced wide checking Cosmic Reign.  Cosa Bona crossed to the rail approaching the home turn checking Cosmic Reign.  Why Not Lola and Parumba Taylah collided entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr Robert Redenbach, the trainer of White Line Lass regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  White Line Lass last raced on 24 December 2017 and is returning to racing following a season and a monkey muscle injury. 

Mrs Susan Northway, trainer of Brandeen Fi declared a new weight of 27.2kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Brandeen Fi last raced at 26.0kgs.

White Line Lass was quick to begin.  Penny Black and Brandeen Fi were slow to begin.

Dubai Prince and Wolf Point collided soon after the start.  Brandeen Fi and Dubai prince collided approaching the first turn.  Scarlet Magic and Dubai Prince collided entering the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Trial 1 -

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mrs J. Brooks, the trainer of Dane Daisy regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Dane Daisy last raced on14 September 2017 and is returning from a groin injury and a marring charge. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Dane Daisy trialled over the 400mtrs from box 1, weight 30.4kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 22.59, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8 lengths. Dane Daisy was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr D. Dooley, the trainer of Perfect Storm regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Perfect Storm last raced on 7 October 2017 and is returning to racing from a right back muscle injury.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Perfect Storm trialled over the 400mtrs from box 7, weight 33.0kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 22.59, the greyhound won by a margin of 1 ¼ lengths. Perfect Storm was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Scrappy Doo trialled over the 400mtrs from box 8, weight 36.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5. The time of the trial was 22.59, the greyhound tailed off. Scrappy Doo was Not Cleared.

Trial 2 -

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr B. Divirgilio, the representative of Cosmic Therapy regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Cosmic Therapy last raced on 15 September 2017 and is returning to racing following an injury to both wrists. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Cosmic Therapy trialled over the 400mtrs from box 6, weight 35.0kgs, the greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.71, the greyhound won by a margin of 11 ½ lengths. Cosmic Therapy was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Hurricane Dylan trialled over the 400mtrs from box 4, weight 30.4kgs, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.71, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 11 ½ lengths. Hurricane Dylan was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Angie trialled over the 400mtrs from box 8, weight 26.3kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.71, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 15 lengths. Angie was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial – Returning from retirement - Lisa Pizza trialled over the 400mtrs from box 1, weight 27.1kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.71, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 16 ½ lengths.  Lisa Pizza was Cleared.