Chloe Crumpet was a late scratching at 10.25am by Order of Stewards.  No penalties were imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Raymond Matthews, the trainer of Janray Flash, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Janray Flash last raced on 8 September 2017. Mr Matthews stated that the greyhound had been seasonal.

Mr Gerry Orr, trainer of It's Fresh, declared a new weight of 32.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). It's Fresh last raced at 31.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from It's Fresh.

Rayjan Eddy, Neb's Shark and It's Fresh collided soon after the start. Rayjan Eddy checked off It's Fresh at the 250m mark. It's Fresh checked off Black In Town at the 250m mark. Janray Flash and Black In Town collided at the 200m mark. Black In Town checked off Don's Gas at the 150m mark. Rayjan Eddy and It's Fresh collided approaching the winning post.

Rayjan Eddy eased at the 100m mark and was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No veterinary stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Donald McDonald, the trainer of the greyhound Rayjan Eddy, regarding the greyhounds racing manners at the 100m mark. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Rayjan Eddy with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr McDonald pleaded guilty to the charge, Rayjan Eddy was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for three months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr Grant Hammerstein, the trainer of Starbright Toby, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Starbright Toby last raced on 5 October 2017. Mr Hammerstein stated that the greyhound had changed kennels. Mr Hammerstein also declared a new weight of 31.5kg for Starbright Toby in accordance with GAR 39(2). Starbright Toby last raced at 33.0kg.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), starter Mr R Johnson did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Coyote upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bluey Can Fly.

Coyote faltered soon after the start and subsequently tailed off.  Doran's Flame and Starbright Toby collided soon after the start. Lanatis Dream checked off Ryder Sir at the 250m mark. Doran's Flame and Blackpool Ivy collided at the 250m mark. Lanatis Dream checked off Blackpool Ivy at the 200m mark, checking Bluey Can Fly. Bluey Can Fly and Ryder Sir collided at the 200m mark. Bluey Can Fly and Blackpool Ivy collided at the 150m mark.

Coyote was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right gracilis (back) muscle. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Ryder Sir, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maggie Mikado.

Ruby's Rosa and Tekeela Too collided soon after the start. Elle's Toy and Maggie Mikado collided soon after the start. Banana Bubblegum checked off Jen's Magic approaching the 250m mark. Tekeela Too and Jen's Magic collided at the 250m mark. Balmoral Bash checked off Elle's Toy approaching the 200m mark. Gene Man checked off Balmoral Bash approaching the 150m mark, checking Balmoral Bash. Ruby's Rosa, Gene Man, Elle's Toy and Maggie Mikado collided at the 150m mark, checking both greyhounds.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), starter Mr R Johnson did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bold Crusade upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Sure Load and Black Rose Texas collided soon after the start, checking Sure Load. Black Rose Texas crossed wide at the 250m mark, checking All Revved Up. Sure Load and Black Rose Texas collided at the 200m mark. Little Kensi and Grey Magic collided at the 150m mark, checking Sure Load.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gone Rusty.

She's A Rebel and Gone Rusty collided soon after the start. Fearless Flyer and Lido's Boy collided soon after the start. Lido's Boy checked off Dozer Lad soon after the start. Dozer Lad checked off She's A Rebel at the 300m mark. She's A Rebel and Gone Rusty collided at the 300m mark. Fearless Flyer and She's A Rebel collided approaching the 200m mark. She's A Rebel checked off Bomber Lane collided at the 200m mark. Lido's Boy, Jetmag Storm and Dozer Lad collided at the 100m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mea Rose.

The start time for this race was delayed by four minutes due to insufficient time between races.

Rattle Gate and Chrissy Pee collided soon after the start. Stolen and Chrissy Pee collided soon after the start. Dynamite Dozer and Mea Rose collided at the 300m mark. Stolen and Chrissy Pee collided at the 300m mark, checking Chrissy Pee. Mea Rose checked off Dynamite Dozer approaching the 250m mark. Royal Knocka and Mea Rose collided at the 300m mark. Rattle Gate faltered at the 200m mark and subsequently tailed off.  Chrissy Pee and Distributor collided at the 150m mark. Chrissy Pee checked off Mea Rose approaching the 100m mark.

Rattle Gate was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained shin soreness to the right hind leg and an injury to the right shoulder joint. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Funda Down and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 11:01AM due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Ms Jessica Forrest was fined the sum of $100.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Moore Of Moore and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 10:14AM due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Justin Hetherton was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Daintree Prinz.

Daintree Prinz was slow to begin.

Headspace and Miss Booming collided soon after the start. Ray's Wish, Miss Booming and Toffee Lady collided soon after the start, checking Challis Sprite. Ray's Wish and Miss Booming collided at the 300m mark. Challis Sprite checked off Ray's Wish at the 300m mark. Ray's Wish and Challis Sprite collided approaching the 250m mark. Challis Sprite and Toffee Lady collided at the 200m mark and again at the 150m mark. Toffee Lady crossed to the rail at the 100m mark.

Resplando and Tronic Flash collided soon after the start. Tamile Lass, Merc and Resplando collided soon after the start. Merc and Tamile Lass collided approaching the 300m mark and again at the 250m mark. Resplando and Merc collided at the 200m mark. Tamile Lass crossed to the rail at the 100m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Superior Martini upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Springinator.

Lucky Paws, Malick and Superior Martini collided approaching the 250m mark. Malick checked off Superior Martini approaching the 200m mark. Don's Bobcat and Lucky Paws collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Don's Bobcat.

A sample was taken from Magic Vogue, the winner of the event.

Bubsy John and Folding Green collided soon after the start. Spritely Malibu, Folding Green, Bubsy John and Tiny Octane collided several times from the 250m mark to the 200m mark. Mini Dozer and Long Live Sid collided at the 200m mark, checking Long Live Sid. Folding Green and Spritely Malibu collided at the 150m mark. Mini Dozer checked off Rocketness at the 100m mark.

A sample was taken from Tiny Octane, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Uncatchable.

Nitro Heroine and Lady Mikado collided soon after the start. Daintree Dynamo and All Inn Youi collided soon after the start. Paddy's Midnight checked off Uncatchable approaching the 250m mark. All Inn Youi checked off Paddy's Midnight approaching the 200m mark. Paddy's Midnight and Daintree Dynamo collided at the 200m mark. All Inn Youi and All Inn Houston collided at the 200m mark. Paddy's Midnight and Daintree Dynamo collided approaching the 100m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from All Inn Boston upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from First Refusal.

Mate, All Inn Johnson and Daintree Teacake collided soon after the start. Mate raced wide at the 250m mark, checking All Inn Johnson. Mate, First Refusal and Grand Hero collided at the 200m mark. Mate checked off Daintree Teacake approaching the 150m mark. First Refusal and Grand Hero collided at the 150m mark. Grand Hero checked off Mate approaching the 100m mark, and collided with First Refusal; Grand Hero lost ground as a result.

Grand Hero was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Shakey Cougar trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 32.7kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.02, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.5L. Shakey Cougar was cleared.