Murrabit Benny and Scarlett Zulu were very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Blondy Two and Fabredust collided soon after the start.  Sheza Renegade and Fabredust collided on the first turn checking Sheza Renegade.  Murrabit Benny and San Remo Lass collided approaching the home turn checking San Remo Lass.  Blondy Two and Speedway Chick collided approaching the home turn.  Murrabit Benny clipped the heels of Speedway Chick on the home turn.  Scarlett Zulu clipped the heels of Speedway Chick in the home straight.  Scarlett Zulu raced wide in the home straight.

San Remo Lass was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to its left hind leg and an injury to its right shin.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Pharoah's Dream, the winner of the event.

Balmoral Bash and Murrabit Sammy were slow to begin.  Panther Lane was very slow to begin (3.5 lengths).  Compsognathus and Savannah Icon collided soon after the start.  Samira's Magic, Savannah Icon and Compsognathus collided approaching the first turn.  Murrabit Sammy and Evil Pedro collided on the first turn.  Samira's Magic and Savannah Icon collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Evil Pedro galloped on the heels of Murrabit Sammy approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Panther Lane checked off Samira's Magic on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Chatterbox Laura, the winner of the event.

Bro Wizard and Hedonistic collided soon after the start severely checking Hedonistic.  Run Tom Run and Another Banji collided approaching the first turn.  Miss Congenial faltered approaching the first turn and lost ground as a result.  Another Banji and Hedonistic collided on the first turn checking Hedonistic.  Daisy Me Rollin' and Another Bekim collided approaching the home turn.

Miss Congenial was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left biceps brachii muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Daisy Me Rollin', the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Swell It Is.

Shazza's Gift, Bad Baloney and Medika collided soon after the start.  Harry's Hammer, Swell It Is, Cozi Fitz and Shazza's Gift collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Shazza's Gift.  Medika and Are You Ready collided approaching the home turn.  Harry's Hammer and Shazza's Gift collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Shazza's Gift and Harry's Hammer collided approaching the winning post.

Harry's Hammer was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Shazza's Gift was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left back muscle.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Cozi Fitz, the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Rocky Road.

Miss Twerker was quick to begin.  Cullquiin Jethro was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Miss Twerker and Cash Or Card collided approaching the first turn.  Winlock Hadley and Klondike Gold collided on the first turn.  Cullquin Jethro clipped the heels of Midnight El on the first turn.  Klondike Gold and Winlock Hadley collided approaching the home turn checking Winlock Hadley.

A sample (blood) was taken from Rocky Road, the winner of the event.

Mr. V. Mileto trainer of Proven Strudel declared a new weight of 29.4kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Proven Strudel last raced at 30.5kgs.

Miss Bea was slow to begin.  Scoota Flash, Miss Bea and Adala Prince collided approaching the first turn.  Adala Prince, Scott Finesse and Tooralee collided approaching the first turn checking Tooralee.  Miss Bea and Scoota Flash collided on the first turn checking Scoota Flash.  Scott Finesse and Olfina Allen collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Adala Prince, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. Rudd, the handler of Colonel regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Colonel last raced on 18th September, 2017.  Mr. Rudd stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after right hock injury.  Mr. Rudd also declared a new weight of 34.3kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Colonel last raced at 35.9kgs.

A pre race sample was taken from Colonel.

All Revved Up and Chief Paddy were slow to begin.  Raven Joe, You Bandit, Crackerjack Mick and Johnny Dunbar collided approaching the first turn.  You Bandit, All Revved Up and Crackerjack Mick collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Mick.  Chief Paddy galloped on the heels of Crackerjack Mick on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Colonel and Raven Joe collided entering the home straight.  Good Golly Wally raced wide in the home straight.  Johnny Dunbar and Raven Joe collided approaching the winning post.

Crackerjack Mick was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right biceps brachii.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Lochinvar Rox and Bagpipes Billy collided soon after the start.  Lochinvar Rox, Bagpipes Billy and Desperado Boy collided approaching the first turn.  Lochinvar Rox and Bagpipes Billy collided on the first turn checking Lochinvar Rox.  Latifi Sam and Mr. Perfect collided on the first turn.  Latifi Sam, Mr. Perfect and Bagpipes Billy collided approaching the home turn.  Latifi Sam and Split Chic collided entering the home straight.  Latifi Sam galloped on the heels of Bagpipes Billy in the home straight.  Mr. Perfect and Bagpipes Billy collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Power Sensation, the winner of the event.

Shy Diva was slow to begin.  Wolf Point and Lochie's Mate collided approaching the first turn.  Shy Diva and Triceps Brachii collided on the first turn checking Triceps Brachii.  Cawbourne Lambo and Shy Diva collided approaching the home turn.  Miss Oreo Mac, Lochie's Mate and Wolf Point collided approaching the home turn checking Wolf Point.  Miss Oreo Mac and Lochie's Mate collided on the home turn.  Wolf Point and Lochie's Mate collided in the home straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Arlecchino and no illness was detected.  The greyhound was a late scratching at 5:59pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. G. Campbell was fined the sum of $100.

Cawbourne Mav was a late scratching at 6:29pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to dehydration.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Rosso and Master Brett collided approaching the first turn.  Ray's Wish and Banjo Moment collided on the first turn checking Banjo Moment.  Bound Two Affair and Rosso collided on the first turn.  Rosso, Master Brett, Calvin Candie and Banjo Moment collided approaching the home turn checking Rosso and severely checking Master Brett.

Ray's Wish was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Master Brett was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left flexor tendon.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Formosa, the representitive of Campeon regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Campeon last raced on 20th November, 2017.  Mr. Formosa stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a back muscle injury.

A pre race sample was taken from Campeon. 

Scoop Jackson was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Rosette and Barnie's Blaster collided soon after the start.  Kingsley Boy, Rosette and Barnie's Blaster collided approaching the first turn.  Ariki Whero, Rosette and Barnie's Blaster collided on the first turn checking Rosette and Ariki Whero.  Ariki Whero and Rosette collided approaching the home turn.  Rosette and Become The Fuse collided on the home turn.  World's On Fire faltered entering the home straight.  Ariki Whero and Barnie's Blaster collided in the home straight.  Scoop Jackson and World's On Fire collided in the home straight.

World's On Fire was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right back muscle.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. N. Mason, the trainer of Bev's Girl regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Bev's Girl last raced on 2nd October, 2017.  Mr. Mason stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being on season.

Senorita Pepe was quick to begin.  Serendipity Gold, Sunningdale, All Inn Johnson and All Inn Piper collided soon after the start checking All Inn Johnson.  Dark Chance, Serendipity Gold and All Inn Piper collided approaching the first turn.  William Cabang and Bev's Girl collided approaching the first turn.  Dark Chance, Serendipity Gold and All Inn Piper collided on the first turn severely checking All Inn Piper; All Inn Piper tailed off as a result.  Serendipity Gold raced wide in the home straight.

All Inn Piper was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to its right back muscle and right triangle muscle.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trial Results

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Donaldson, the trainer of Mississippi Lane regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Mississippi Lane last raced on 1st June 2017.  Mr. Donaldson stated that the greyhound was returning to race after being on season.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Mississippi Lane trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 1, weight 26.5kgs.  The greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 21.95.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 18.75 lengths.  Mississippi Lane was cleared.

Heat Up trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 2, weight 25.8kgs.  The greyhound was placed 1st in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 21.95.  The greyhound won by a margin of 4.75 lengths.  Heat Up was cleared.

Sketchy Skinny trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 4, weight 33.0kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 21.95.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4.75 lengths.  Sketchy Skinny was cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Donaldson, the trainer of Manhattan Mandy regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Manhattan Mandy last raced on 8th July 2017.  Mr. Donaldson stated that the greyhound was returning to race after being on season.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Manhattan Mandy trialled over the 390 metre distance from box 8, weight 26.0kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 21.95.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 25.25 lengths.  Manhattan Mandy was not cleared.

Manhattan Mandy was vetted following the Satisfactory Trial.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left back muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.