Ms Brooke Berry, trainer of Bakali Louis, declared a new weight of 33.8kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Bakali Louis last raced at 35.0kg.

Quick Defence was very slow to begin (3L).

Miss Jacky and Destini Drummer collided soon after the start. Destini Drummer and Elle's Toy collided approaching the first turn, checking Destini Drummer, in turn checking Miss Jacky. Go Saints and Quick Defence collided on the first turn. Miss Jacky checked off Destini Drummer approaching the home turn. Elle's Toy checked off Bakali Louis approaching the home turn. Elle's Toy and Go Saints raced wide on the home turn. Elle's Toy and Bakali Louis collided entering the home straight. Elle's Toy crossed to the outside in the home straight and collided with Bakali Louis and Go Saints.

A sample was taken from Blank Page, the winner of the event.

Dyna Bella and Mahoney Miss were slow to begin.

Sisco Bella and Dyna Jenaya collided approaching the first turn. Mahoney miss checked off On Trend on the first turn and collided with Sara's Sox and Sisco Yes, severely checking Sara's Sox as a result. Sisco Yes checked off Mahoney Miss on the first turn. Dyna Bella and Mahoney Miss collided approaching the home turn, checking Dyna Bella. Mahoney Miss and On Trend collided entering the home straight. Mahoney Miss checked off On Trend approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to kennel representative Mr John Galea regarding the direction that the greyhound Avalon Sisco be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

Stewards spoke to trainer Mr James Theodotou regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Sara's Sox. Stewards directed that Sara's Sox be boxed first in future events.

Sara's Sox was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor laceration on the left stifle and minor sandburn on the right front paw. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Avalon Sisco, the winner of the event.

Good Golly Wally went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Dyna Hendry and Dyna Worker collided soon after the start and again on the first turn. Dyna Hendry checked off Destini Galaxy on the first turn, severely checking both greyhounds. Charlotte Allen and Destini Galaxy collided approaching the home turn.

Destini Galaxy was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind paw. No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Dyna Elise and a post-race sample was subsequently collected from the greyhound which placed fourth in the event.

Dyna Diedre was slow to begin.

Dyna Diedre checked off Aeroplane Mo soon after the start. Me Bros Bad checked off Aeroplane Mo soon after the start. Dyna Elise and Jimbo's Sox collided on the first turn, checking Aeroplane Mo, Muzzle Welsh and Wolf Point. Aeroplane Mo checked off Dyna Elise on the first turn and collided with Me Bros Bad and Dyna Diedre, causing Dyna Diedre to fall. Dyna Elise checked off Jimbo's Sox on the first turn and again on the home turn.

Dyna Diedre was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Paddy's Midnight and Golden Blaze collided soon after the start, checking Paddy's Midnight. Night Hawk and Beyond Today collided several times approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Night Hawk raced wide on the home turn. Lord Regnar and Spring Kitty collided on the home turn, checking Spring Kitty. Paddy's Midnight and Spring Kitty collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fifty Dollar.

Game Spirit checked off Barb Allen approaching the first turn, checking Game Spirit. Barb Allen checked off Mahlo Nacho approaching the first turn. Rapid Mission and Barb Allen collided on the first turn, checking Rapid Mission. Rellim Diesel and Fifty Dollar collided several times entering the home straight.

Captain Pete was slow to begin.

Sidevalve and Fiery Universe collided soon after the start. Amari checked off Will Dazzle soon after the start. Rocket Riley checked off Sidevalve approaching the first turn. Will Dazzle and Amari collided approaching the first turn, checking Will Dazzle. Will Dazzle and Blue Magnum collided on the first turn. Amari and Bambalam Tilly collided approaching the home turn. Blue Magnum checked off Will Dazzle on the home turn. Rocket Riley and Bambalam Tilly collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Sidevalve, the winner of the event.

Media Street was slow to begin.

Fab Dream checked off Jesterday soon after the start, checking Media Street. Home Runner, Alpha Nyx and Jesterday collided approaching the first turn. Alpha Nyx and Power Sensation collided approaching the first turn. Alpha Nyx checked off Jesterday approaching the first turn, checking Power Sensation. Media Street checked off Jesterday on the first turn, checking Media Street. Merc checked off Home Runner on the first turn. Merc checked off Jesterday on the home turn. Merc and Jesterday collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Fab Dream, the winner of the event.

Ms Emma Palma, kennel representative for Goldenpaw Lad, declared a new weight of 28.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Goldenpaw Lad last raced at 29.8kg. 

Bud Husky stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin. Zuberi and Zipping Chaser were slow to begin.

Zuberi checked off Goldenpaw Lad soon after the start. Goldenpaw Lad checked off Arlecchino soon after the start. Hagrid Grange checked off Arlecchino approaching the first turn. Zuberi checked off Just Audrey on the first turn. Just Audrey and Goldenpaw Lad collided on the first turn. Zipping Chaser checked off Arlecchino on the home turn. Goldenpaw Lad checked off Zuberi in the home straight.

Mr David Graham, trainer of Dorset Dasha, declared a new weight of 32.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Dorset Dasha last raced at 30.6kg.

Ms Anita Courts, kennel representative for Due Fratteli, declared a new weight of 29.8kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Due Fratteli last raced at 28.2kg.

Cawbourne Lambo was slow to begin.

Apropos and Monoak collided soon after the start. Cawbourne Lambo checked off Mia Shan soon after the start. Monoak checked off Cawbourne Lambo approaching the first turn. Monoak and Cawbourne Lambo collided on the first turn, checking Cawbourne Lambo. Monoak checked off Mia Shan on the home turn.

Cawbourne Lambo was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the right forearm. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Voodoo Hustler, the winner of the event.

Hard Luck Story was a late scratching at 11:30am due to the trainer being indisposed (illness). A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Naomi Allen.

The start time for this event was delayed by 1.5 minutes due to operational matters.

The announcement of all clear was delayed to allow stewards to confer and view the video footage of the start of this event after the lure driver inadvertently moved the lure a short distance as the geryhounds were being boxed. After reviewing the footage of the start stewards were satisfied that no greyhounds had been disadvantaged and the all clear was given on the judges' placings.

Parvati Grange was very slow to begin (3L).

Predemonic and Take My Money collided several times soon after the start to the first turn. Naomi Allen and Parvati Grange collided on the first turn. Fancy Talon checked off Rocketness approaching the home turn. Parvati Grange checked off Naomi Allen on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. James Doyle in relation to the manner in which he spoke to GRV veterinary officer Dr. Nick Evans prior to this event. After speaking to Mr. Doyle and Dr. Evans, stewards reminded Mr. Doyle of his obligations to report any concerns to stewards and to ensure he conducts himself in a professional manner at all times.

Mr David Graham, trainer of Kilty Jewel, declared a new weight of 31.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Kilty Jewel last raced at 30.6kg. 

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

Bush Hero checked off Mask approaching the first turn, checking Bush Hero. Mask checked off Kilty Jewel on the first turn. Blitzen Bell checked off Kilty Jewell on the home turn.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Jordan Star trialled over the 400m from box four, weight 27.6kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of five. The time of the trial was 23.02, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7.25L. Jordan Star was cleared.

Satisfactory Weight Trial (non-solo) - Dashing Diamonds trialled over the 400m from box six, weight 34.1kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of five. The time of the trial was 23.02, the greyound was beaten by a margin of 1.25L. Dashing Diamonds was cleared.