A pre-race sample was taken from Galloping Bluboy.

Jagger Circuit was slow to begin.  Midnight Muscat and Sweet Shiraz collided soon after the start.  Voluptuous Cleo and Sweet Shiraz collided approaching the first turn.  Optima Semper brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Jagger Circuit and Sweet Shiraz collided on the first turn causing Sweet Shiraz to lose ground as a result.  Galloping Bluboy and Mercy Percy collided approaching the home turn.  Optima Semper checked off Galloping Bluboy on the home turn causing Optima Semper and Mercy Percy to collide.

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

Stewards spoke to  Gordon Edwards,the trainer of the greyhound Sweet Shiraz, Stewards deemed the performance of Sweet Shiraz unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance withGAR 71, Stewards directed that Sweet Shiraz must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Zipping Toto was a late scratching at 6:03pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Shanlyn Bubbles.

Hypo Chared was quick to begin.  Jayanti was slow to begin.  Farfalla Nera and Touch Of Silk collided soon after the start checking Touch Of Silk.  Shanlyn Bubbles, Golden Gun and Street Artist collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  Jayanti, Farfalla Nera and Golden Gun collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  Farfalla Nera, Jayanti and Golden Gun collided on the home turn checking Golden Gun.  Jayanti and Farfalla Nera collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Hypo Chared, the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen attendant, Mr. S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Due Fratteli.

Copyist was slow to begin.  Trinity Kid, Magic Rusty and Go Wilma Go collided soon after the start checking Magic Rusty and Go Wilma Go.  Buckle Up York checked off Koitsenko approaching the first turn checking Trinity Kid, Buckle Up York and Shanlyn Magic.  Buckle Up York and Shanlyn Magic collided approaching the home turn.  Go Wilma Go and Shanlyn Magic collided approaching the home turn.  Trinity Kid and Magic Rusty collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fess Crockett.

Sergeant Schultz and Savannah Ash collided soon after the start checking Sergeant Schultz.  Sergeant Schultz contacted the running rail approaching and lost ground as a result.  Savannah Ash and Stevie Gee collided approaching the first turn.  Stevie Gee checked off Dynamic Deano on the first turn checking Savannah Ash and severely checking Stevie Gee.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Hill, the trainer of the greyhound Dynamic Deano and reminded him of his responsibilities in ensuring he obeys the directions of the starter, pursuant to GAR 51(5).

Sergeant Schultz was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right hock.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stevie Gee was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left chest muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cordillo.

Nareen was quick to begin.  Pacific Power was slow to begin.  Cordillo and Shades Of Lippy collided on the first turn severely checking Shades Of Lippy which tailed off as a result.  Nareen and Lady Ceecee collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn.  Magenta Gold lost ground from the fifth turn.  Pacific Power and Cordillo collided on the home turn.

Shades Of Lippy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right monkey muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Magenta Gold was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right triangle muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Lady Ceecee, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Invictus Lawless.

Little Tacka was quick to begin.  Bobby's Baby was slow to begin.  Bobby's Baby and Manx Czar raced wide on the first turn.  Bobby's Baby raced wide in the back straight.  Manx Czar raced wide in the home straight.  Aeroplane Bob lost ground in the home straight.

Aeroplane Bob was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left monkey muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Manx Czar was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to its right wrist and left calf.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen attendant, Mr. S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sesame Street.

Sabjorn Bale was slow to begin.  Crackerjack Ale and Mister Heeney collided soon after the start.  Excelencia and Run Rita Run collided on the first turn.  Run Rita Run checked off Scorching Fella on the first turn checking Mister Heeney.  Sabjorn Bale and Totally Fab collided approaching the second turn.  Sesame Street checked off Mister Heeney approaching the second turn.  Sesame Street and Mister Heeney collided approaching the home turn.  Scorching Fella and Excelencia collided approaching the winning post.

Mr. R. Clark trainer of Promises Kept declared a new weight of 35.5kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Promises Kept last raced at 34.0kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from He Shall Fred.

Memphis Sky was quick to begin.  Newfire Drewie and Dewana Special collided soon after the start.  Promises Kept and Memphis Sky collided approaching the first turn checking Memphis Sky.  Newfire Drewie and Dewana Special collided approaching the first turn checking Dewana Special.  Promises Kept and Mars Rising collided on the first turn checking Promises Kept.  Promises Kept, Newfire Drewie and Captain Risky collided on the first turn checking Newfire Drewie and Captain Risky.  Captain Risky and Dewana Special collided approaching the second turn.  Dewana Special checked off Newfire Drewie approaching the home turn.  Promises Kept and Boil Over collided in the home straight.

El My Girl was a late scratching at 8:47am by Order of Stewards.

A pre-race sample was taken from Buckle Up Scotch.

Willy Mays Hayes and Buckle Up Scotch were slow to begin.  Willy Mays Hayes, Rockalot and Big Bubbles collided on the first turn checking Willy Mays Hayes and Rockalot.  Buckle Up Scotch clipped the heels of Willy Mays Hayes approaching the home turn.  Rockalot and Buckle Up Scotch collided on the home turn.  Rockalot and Big Bubbles collided on the home turn.  Buckle Up Scotch and Big Bubbles collided on the home turn checking Buckle Up Scotch.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Catching Pen attendant, Mr. S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Yaala.

Fear Fire and Roland View were slow to begin.  Knew It and Lady Alliance collided approaching the first turn.  Yaala faltered approaching the first turn, fell and contacted the running rail as a result.  Knew It, Winlock Rose and Slippery Parker collided approaching the home turn checking Winlock Rose and Slippery Parker.

Yaala was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spinal fracture.  The greyhound was humanely euthanised.

A pre-race sample was taken from So Fine.

Vienna Gypsy, So Fine and Hardaway Outlaw were quick to begin.  Just Blacky was slow to begin.  Vienna Gypsy checked off Hardaway Outlaw on the first turn.  Vienna Gypsy and Trap Queen collided approaching the home turn checking Trap Queen.  Mega Secret and Just Blacky collided on the home turn checking Trap Queen.  Vienna Gypsy raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Scooby Boy.

Stately Kay and Delta's Magic collided soon after the start.  Scooby Boy and Fiesty Ivy collided approaching the first turn.  Stately Kay and Delta's Magic collided approaching the first turn.  Zafonic Express brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Here's Tiger and Porscha's Girl collided on the first turn.  Scooby Boy and Fiesty Ivy collided on the first turn.  Fiesty Ivy checked off Here's Tiger approaching the home turn checking Spazzy Blue.  Fiesty Ivy and Delta's Magic collided on the home turn checking Fiesty Ivy.  Here's Tiger and Delta's Magic collided entering the home straight.  Scooby Boy and Porscha's Girl collided approaching the home turn and again entering the home straight.  Delta's Magic checked off Spazzy Blue in the home straight.

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Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trials

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Westerlo, the trainer of the greyhound Diamond Bling regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Diamond Bling last raced on 2nd August 2017.  Mr. Westerlo stated that the greyhound was returning to race after competing in a coursing event.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Diamond Bling trialled over the 311 metre distance from box 1, weight 29.1kgs.  The greyhound was placed 4th, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 17.85.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 15 lengths. Diamond Bling was severely checked on the first turn.   Diamond Bling was cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr. C Haas, the trainer of the greyhound Habana City regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Habana City last raced on 17th August 2017.  Mr. Haas stated that the greyhound was returning to race after a left front leg injury.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Habana City trialled over the 311 metre distance from box 3, weight 27.7kgs (New declared weight - last start weight 29.1kgs).  The greyhound was placed 3rd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 17.85.  The greyhound won by a margin of 7 lengths.  Habana City was cleared.

Stewards spoke to Mr D Knocker, the representative of the greyhound Tinaca De Kahn regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Tinaca De Kahn last raced on 8th July 2017.  Mr Knocker stated that the greyhound was returning to race after injuries to both its left and right monkey muscles.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Tinaca De Kahn trialled over the 311 metre distance from box 5, weight 28.6kgs (New declared weight - last start weight 27.5kgs).  The greyhound was placed 1st, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 17.85.  The greyhound won by a margin of 5 lengths.  Tinaca De Kahn was cleared.

Supplimentary report:-

Mr. J. Grima presented Empress Lu for a vet check at Cranbourne (28/02/18) as requested by Stewards.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right triangle injury a 21 day stand down was imposed.  As a result Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry as to why Ms. Houlahan, the representitive of Empress Lu, left the Sale meeting on the 25/2/18 without having the greyhound vetted.