This meeting was declared hot weather affected.  At the start of kenneling the outside temperature was 30.8, the kennel temperature was 18.1. 

Mr. D. Grindley, trainer of Compsognathus declared a new weight of 25.7kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Compsognathus last raced at 26.8kgs.

Prior to race 1 the outside temperature was 30.1, the kennel temperature was 18.6.

Rustic Rose was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Classy Vanda, Little Sidey, Samira's Magic and Omastar collided soon after the start checking Little Sidey.  Samira's Magic checked off Classy Vanda approaching the first turn.  Conchita Icon and Compsognathus collided approaching the first turn.  Little Sidey checked off Omastar approaching the first turn and again on the first turn severely checking Omastar.  Little Sidey raced wide on the home turn.

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

A sample was taken from All Inn Taylor, the winner of the event.

Mr. J. Donaldson, trainer of Alabama Lane declared a new weight of 32.4kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Alabama Lane last raced at 30.4kgs.

Prior to race 2 the outside temperature was 29.8, the kennel temperature was 18.5.

Pay Day Brian was quick to begin.  Black Lad and Murrabit Benny were slow to begin.  Heza Real Deal checked off Savannah Icon soon after the start checking Black Lad and causing Heza Real Deal to stumble and fall.  Alabama Lane checked off Black Lad approaching the first turn.  Pay Day Brian and San Remo Lass collided approaching the home turn.  Savannah Icon and Krisbar Wee Wow collided in the home straight.  San Remo Lass tired approaching the winning post.

Heza Real Deal was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left biceps brachii.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Pay Day Brian, the winner of the event.

As the on course temperature was significantly lower than 32 degrees Stewards dispensed with the hot weather policy. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Daisy Me Rollin'.

Keisha's Boy was slow to begin.  Lucas The Great checked off Premier Back soon after the start checking Lucas The Great and Fabulous Gee.  Fabulous Gee checked off Blackhawk Dee on the first turn.  Blackhawk Dee checked off Daisy Me Rollin' approaching the home turn.  Blackhawk Dee checked off Premier Back entering the home straight.  Blackhawk Dee checked off Daisy Me Rollin' in the home straight. Daisy Me Rollin' shifted out approaching the winning post and collided with Mashika.

Stewards spoke to trainer Mr S Stefanos regarding the racing manners of Daisy Me Rollin' approaching the winning post. Acting on their own observations, viewing the official replays (lateral and head on) and taking evidence from Mr Stefanos Stewards took no action against the greyhound due to the inconclusive video footage and the marginal shift from both greyhounds ahead of Daisy Me Rollin'.

A sample was taken from Ramble Tamble, the winner of the event.

Mr. G. Connell, trainer of Clovalley Arnie declared a new weight of 29.7kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Clovalley Arnie last raced at 28.5kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mega Moo.

Clovalley Arnie and Wackadooka collided soon after the start.  Mega Moo checked off Don One soon after the start and collided with Good Golly Wally; Mega Moo was severely checked as a result.  Don One and Eliza Dee collided approaching the first turn.  Good Golly Wally checked off Don One on the first turn.  Don One and Eliza Dee collided several times approaching the home turn.  Pepper Shannon and Wackadooka collided approaching the home turn.  Eliza Dee checked off Don One entering the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from You Bandit.

Kruzin' Cripps and Cash Or Card were quick to begin.  Winlock Hadley and Dynamo Jezz collided soon after the start.  Kruzin' Cripps and You Never Know collided soon after the start checking Kruzin' Cripps.  Winlock Hadley checked off Dynamo Jezz approaching the first turn checking Winlock Hadley.  You Bandit, Doc Nam and Kruzin' Cripps collided approaching the first turn checking Doc Nam.  You Bandit checked off Batik Print approaching the home turn.  Winlock Hadley checked off Kruzin' Cripps approaching the home turn.  Winlock Hadley and Kruzin' Cripps collided several times on the home turn.  Doc Nam and Dynamo Jezz collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from She's A Rebel.

All Inn Boston and Gotta Cheer Up were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Clovalley Mauri checked off Angel Of Glory approaching the first turn.  All Inn Boston and Gotta Cheer Up collided on the first turn.  All Inn Boston checked off She's A Rebel on the first turn checking Gotta Cheer Up.  Clovalley Mauri checked off She's A Rebel approaching the home turn.  Burst Through checked off Gotta Cheer Up on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to the lure driver, Mr S Baldwin in regard to the lure distance from the lead greyhound in the home straight. After viewing the replays, Stewards were comfortably satisfied that no greyhound was affected. Mr. Baldwin was reminded of his obligations pursuant to GAR 55.

A pre-race sample was taken from Right Now.

Right Now and Stellar Flash were slow to begin.  Micro Moo and Tophat And Tails collided approaching the first turn.  Right Now checked off Micro Moo approaching the first turn and collided with Stellar Flash.  Right Now and Stellar Flash collided on the first turn.  Billiluna and Tophat And Tails collided approaching the home turn.  Stellar Flash checked off Sonny's Tas in the home straight.  Right Now raced wide in the home straight.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Starter Ms. K. McMahon did not act in any official capacity for this event that may have had an affect on the result.

A pre-race sample was taken from Desperado Boy.

Vintage Storm was very slow to begin (2 lengths).  Chum's Special checked off Proven Les approaching the first turn.  Lochinvar Rox checked off Proven Les on the first turn checking Chum's Special.  All Inn Houston checked off Lulu Lollipop on the first turn checking Chum's Special.  Vintage Storm and Lochinvar Rox collided approaching the home turn.  All Inn Houston and Open Mind collided approaching the home turn.  Vintage Storm, All Inn Houston, Open Mind and Lochinvar Rox collided on the home turn severely checking Open Mind and Lochinvar Rox; Chum's Special was checked as a result.

Open Mind was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Lochinvar Rox was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained.a thoraco-lumbar injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Golden Fernanda.

Bushman's Billy, Cawbourne Lambo and Black Rose Texas were slow to begin.  Bushman's Billy and Cawbourne Lambo collided approaching the first turn.  Bushman's Billy checked off Cawbourne Lambo approaching the first turn.  Cozi Fitz and Golden Fernanda collided on the first turn checking Shazza's Gift.  Shazza's Gift and Tiger Cabang collided approaching the home turn.  Tiger Cabang checked off Shazza's Gift on the home turn causing Shazza's Gift to race wide.  Black Rose Texas checked off Are You Ready in the home straight.

It was noted by Stewards that the muzzle on Shazza's Gift was lodged between its teeth on pulling up in the catching pen.

A sample was taken from Shazza's Gift, unplaced in this event.

Mr. G. Gledhill, trainer of Jai Jai Away declared a new weight of 30.2kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Jai Jai Away last raced at 31.3kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Banjo Moment.

Banjo Moment was slow to begin.  Tat Loxy and Vintage Queen collided soon after the start.  Jai Jai Away checked off Little Boy Jed soon after the start.  Serendipity Girl checked off Bound Two Affair on the first turn checking Serendipity Girl.  Vintage Queen checked off Jai Jai Away on the first turn checking Vintage Queen.  Missy Marlus checked off Jai Jai Away on the first turn checking Missy Marlus.  Serendipity Girl and Bound Two Affair collided approaching the home turn.  Missy Marlus checked off Bound Two Affair entering the home straight.  Tat Loxy veered out and marred the running of Little Boy Jed in the home straight.  Little Boy Jed veered in and marred the running of Tat Loxy approaching the winning post.

Tat Loxy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions above its left stopper pad and a spike wound to its left hind leg.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Warburton, the representative of the greyhound Tat Loxy regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Tat Loxy with marring.  Mr. Warburton pleaded guilty to the charge.  Tat Loxy was found guilty and was suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Little Boy Jed was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left calf muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Vantaarling, the representative of the greyhound Little Boy Jed regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) Stewards charged Little Boy Jed with marring.  Mr. Vantaarling pleaded guilty to the charge.  Little Boy Jed was found guilty and was suspended 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 Tat Loxy, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Doobstar.

Horey's Girl was slow to begin.  Sunday Sipper checked off Archi Willow approaching the first turn.  Ariki Whero checked off Doobstar approaching the first turn.  Ariki Whero, All Inn Tara and Archi Willow collided on the first turn severely checking All Inn Tara, Horey's Girl and Sunday Sipper; Sunday Sipper fell as a result.  Archi Willow checked off Doobstar entering the home straight.  Doobstar and Archi Willow collided entering the home straight.  Doobstar faltered in the home straight.

Doobstar was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left wrist and a thoraco-lumbar injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Shovan, the trainer of Doobstar in regard to the greyhound’s performance and injuries sustained in this event. Mr Shovan was also questioned on the immediate history of Doobstar as it was noted that the greyhound has been found to be injured following its three most recent starts. Mr. Shovan explained that Doobstar had reinjured its wrist tonight however had been trialling well and he expected a forward showing in this event.  Mr Shovan added that Doobstar had shown no signs of lameness in training leading up to this event tonight. However as Doobstar has now been injured in four consecutive races Stewards directed that Doobstar must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 71 before any future nomination will be accepted.

Sunday Sipper was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its right flexor tendon.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Ariki Whero, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Ms. P. Triaca, the trainer of Man Down regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Man Down last raced on 9th October 2017.  Ms. Triaca stated that the greyhound is returning to racing after a change of kennels. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Before My Time.

Son Of Steve was very slow to begin (2 lengths).  Cozzi and Daintree Teacake collided on the first turn.  Cozzi and Daintree Teacake collided several times approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Man Down checked off Scoop Jackson in the home straight and collided with Cyrus Rumble as a result.