A pre-race sample was taken from Tat Warby.

Tat Warby and Mesmerized were slow to begin.  All Inn Misshap, Doc Nam and Talbragar River collided soon after the start.   Mesmerized galloped on Doc Nam approaching the first turn, severely checking Doc Nam.  Talbragar River and Clovalley Arnie collided approaching the first turn.  Tat Warby and Mesmerized collided on the first turn.  Lady Simmeron and Argyle Roxanne collided several times in the home straight.

Stewards issued a warning to Ms Shae Greening, the handler of Doc Nam, regarding the boxing manners of the greyhound.

A sample was taken from All Inn Misshap - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Greg.

Valdar Bale was quick to begin.  Claretown Boris, Tat Scooby and Myrniong Cosmo collided soon after the start, checking Tat Scooby.  Intensify and Dyna Greg collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Claretown Boris and Myrniong Cosmo collided on the first turn.  Dyna Greg and Gone Rusty collided on the first turn.  Tat Scooby checked off Claretown Boris entering the home straight.  Gone Rusty checked off Dyna Greg in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Valdar Bale - the winner of the event.

Unique Replica was quick to begin.  Cosmic Lachy and Hey Alio Fozzio were slow to begin.  She's Vivacious, Tanazoo and Brazen Bull collided soon after the start, severely checking Tanazoo.   Cosmic Lachy and Brazen Bull collided on the first turn.

Tanazoo was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg wrist and lumbo-sacral injuries, a seven day stand down period was imposed.

Fawn Pursuit was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained split webbling on the right foreleg, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Unique Replica - the winner of the event.

Dee Dee One was slow to begin.  Desperado Boy and Crainy's Wish collided soon after the start.  Crainy's Wish and Argyle Lucifer collided soon after the start.  Desperado Boy, Forever Cousins and Belisarius collided on the first turn.  Crainy's Wish checked off Argyle Lucifer on the first turn.  Desperado Boy and Belisarius collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Billy - the winner of the event.

Fully Loaded was quick to begin.  True Colours, AlinaGrand, Warrion Warrior and Extra Gear collided approaching the first turn, checking Alina Grand.  Warrion Warrior galloped on Extra Gear on the first turn.  True Colours and Rirtakki collided on the first turn, checking Rirtakki.  Warrion Warrior and Rirtakki collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Fully Loaded - the winner of the event.

Good Luck Mark and Ok Jake were slow to begin.  Dyna Chill, Billy's Bake and Tritt Tritt collided soon after the start.  Allen Lottery, Gold Vein, Zipping Nitro and Dyna Chill collided on the first turn.  Zipping Nitro, Billy's Bake and Tritt Tritt collided approaching the second turn.  Good Luck Mark checked off Billy's Bake on the second turn.  Good Luck Mark and Ok Jake raced wide on the second turn.  Allen Lottery and Gold Vein collided on the second turn.  Allen Lottery faltered entering the back straight and tailed off as a result.  Gold Vein and Good Luck Mark collided in the home straight.

Allen Lottery was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left paw and right hock area, and a right hindleg calf injury, a seven day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Tritt Tritt, the winner of the event (New Track Record of 37.189 - previous record 37.200).

Ronray Destiny was quick to begin.  Maharani, Burnout and Luke Roman collided soon after the start, checking Luke Roman.  Maharani and Luke Roman collided approaching the first turn.  Oozing Mojo and Ringading Sister collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Oozing Mojo.  Maharani checked off Ringading Sister in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Burnout - the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Attendant, Mr G Glass did not act in any official capacity for this event.

The start of this event was delayed approximately 45 seconds, due to holding for a Redcliffe harness event.

Cruising Suzie and Are You were quick to begin.  Iceni Skye, Erupt Eve Lad and Powerful Lomar collided approaching the first turn.  Cruising Suzie and Cosmic Polly collided approaching the first turn.  Erupt Eve Lad galloped on Roger's In Town on the first turn, checking Erupt Eve Lad.  Cruising Suzie and Tat Toby collided on the first turn.  Powerful Lomar and Roger's In Town collided approaching the home turn, checking Roger's In Town.  Erupt Eve Lad checked off Roger's In Town approaching the home turn.  Cruising Suzie and Iceni Skye raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.  Cruising Suzie and Iceni Skye collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Are You - the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Attendant, Mr G Glass did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Oz Ten Tatious was a late scratching at 2:50 pm, due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Ms Jess Fothergill was fined the sum of $100.

This event was delayed approximately one minute, due to late arrival at the boxes.

Yarraman Ace, Vanderville and Lunar Shadow were quick to begin.  Yarraman Ace and Lunar Shadow collided approaching the first turn.  Vanderville and Belron Gus collided on the first turn.  Todd Bless and Blue Blitz collided on the first turn.  Lunar Shadow and Penny Worth collided on the first turn.  Todd Bless checked off Lunar Shadow on the home turn.  Blue Blitz raced wide on the home turn.

Todd Bless was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor spike wound to the right foreleg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr John Martinovic, the trainer of Secret Message, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Secret Message last raced on 3 November 2017.  Mr Martinovic stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a spell.

Wet And Wild was quick to begin.  Fitz Tate and Kouta Chaos were slow to begin.  Secret Message, Fabstar and Clovally Mansumi collided approaching the first turn.  Clovalley Mauri clipped the heels of Kouta Chaos approaching the first turn; Clovalley Mauri fell as a result.  Wet And Wild and Secret Message collided on the home turn.

Clovalley Mauri was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained minor webbing laceration to front left paw and minor spike wound to outside of right hindleg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Showtime Mystery and Azalea were quick to begin.  Royal Cosmic and Naiqama were slow to begin.  Mint Boy checked off Naiqama approaching the first turn.  Naiqama and Kung Fu Hustle collided on the first turn, checking Showtime Mystery.  Royal Cosmic raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Mega Secret was quick to begin.  Speedy Ryder and Winlock Casper collided soon after the start, checking Speedy Ryder.  Destini Florida, Winlock Casper and Speedy Ryder collided approaching the first turn, checking Destini Florida.  Boof's Banjo and Winlock Casper collided on the first turn, checking Winlock Casper.  Speedy Ryder and Boof's Banjo collided approaching the home turn, checking Boof's Banjo.  Wicked Hillary and Scott Lucky collided on the home turn, checking Scott Lucky.  Boof's Banjo and Winlock Casper collided entering the home straight.  Stolen and Wicked Hillary collided approaching the winning post.

Wicked Hillary was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a deep laceration over rear aspect of right foreleg, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Scott Lucky was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained split webbing to the left hing leg, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Tony Duncan, the trainer of All Inn Layla, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  All Inn Layla last raced on 24 October 2017.  Mr Duncan stated that the greyhound was returning from a spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, All Inn Layla trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 27.8 kgs, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four.  The time of the trial was 22:68, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1.25 lengths.  All Inn Layla was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Kraken Jane Babe trialled over the 390m from box three, weight 27.3 kgs, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four.  The time of the trial was22:68, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.75 lengths.  Kraken Jane Babe was Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Vincent Mileto, the trainer of Ducasse, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Ducasse last raced on 14 September 2017.  Mr Mileto stated that the greyhound was returning from a triangle injury.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Ducasse trialled over the 390m from box seven, weight 34.0 kgs, the greyhound was placed first  in a field of four.  The time of the trial was 22:68, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.25 lengths.  Ducasse was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Tony Duncan, the trainer of All Inn Together, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  All Inn Together last raced on 17 November 2017.  Mr Duncan stated that the greyhound was returning from a spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, All Inn Together trialled over the 390m from box eight, weight 35.5 kgs, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four.  The time of the trial was 22:68, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.25 lengths.  All Inn Together was Cleared.