A trial of the GRV-endorsed ISO-LYNX real-time tracking system was conducted throughout today's racing program. All race rugs used today were fitted with a location tracking beacon as part of this trial.

Hedonistic and Go Ekay (late Go Ee Kay) were quick to begin.

Hedonistic and Go Ekay collided soon after the start. Hedonistic and Dyna Arrow collided on the first turn. Hedonistic checked off the heels of Dyna Arrow on the first turn. Arnie Allen checked off the heels of Go Ekay on the third turn. Arnie Allen and Hedonistic collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Dyna Winter; subsequently a post-race sample was collected from the greyhound which was the winner of the event.

Limburg Sprite and Spectra Style were quick to begin.

Limburg Sprite and Spectra Style collided heavily soon after the start. Phoenix Fernando checked off the heels of Spectra Style soon after the start. Spectra Style and Dyna Lenny collided soon after the start and again on the first turn. Limburg Sprite checked off the heels of Spectra Style on the third turn.

Royal Solo was a late scratching at 09:03am due to injury (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

High Water was quick to begin.

Stinga's Mate and Wok Fried Yabby collided soon after the start. Miss Terindah checked off the heels of High Water on the first turn and collided heavily with Dyna Penny which fell and failed to finish. Stinga's Mate checked off the heels of Glendan Lad on the first turn. Miss Terindah and High Water collided in the back straight, on the third turn and again on the home turn. Stinga's Mate and Miss Terindah collided on the home turn. Regal Memphis faded in the home straight.  Regal Memphis raced with a dislodged muzzle throughou.

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

Dyna Penny was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Shortly after the start of the event, the muzzle of Regal Memphis became dislodged. Stewards spoke to kennel representative Mr Alfred Spitiri and reminded him that in future events, the greyhound must be fitted with an appropriately sized muzzle.

A pre-race sample was taken from Why Not Kylie.

Tao Tao, Varushi Pass and Fast Izzy collided soon after the start. Tao Tao and Varuchi Pass collided on the first turn, checking Varuchi Pass. Dyna Hendry and Dyna Xerox collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Varuchi Pass checked off the heels of Dyna Hendry approaching the home turn. Why Not Kylie faded in the home straight.

Why Not Kylie was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right pectoral (chest) muscle. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

Kiss Me Nicki and Fully Loaded were quick to begin. Noosa Parade, Telefork and Slinky Inky were slow to begin.

Telefork checked off the heels of Secret Message soon after the start. Kwazii galloped on the heels of Telefork on the first turn. Noosa Parade galloped on the heels of Kwazii on the first turn. Kiss Me Nicki and Secret Message collided on the first turn. Telefork checked off the heels of Kiss Me Nicki on the second turn. Telefork stumbled on the third turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Gold Vein.

Dyna Zesty was quick to begin. Carla Zeus, Tanoan Creek and Master Rico were slow to begin.

Tanoan Creek and Master Rico collided approaching the first turn. Winnie Allen and Zambora Tyler collided approaching the first turn. Gold Vein and Verne Allen collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Carla Zeus and Zambora Tyler collided on the second turn. Zambora Tyler checked off Winnie Allen on the second turn. Verne Allen and Master Rico collided on the second turn. Tanoan Creek checked off Verne Allen on the third turn. Gold Vein checked off Tanoan Creek on the home turn. Tanoan Creek and Master Rico collided on the home turn.

Lainey's Fortune was quick to begin.

Redda, Handpass, Go Seek Fernando, Burning House and Kid Ringo collided on the first turn, checking Redda, Handpass, Go Seek Fernando and Burning House. Handpass checked off the heels of Burning House on the first turn and collided heavily with Go Seek Fernando which fell as a result. Redda galloped on the heels of Burning House on the first turn.

Go Seek Fernando was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hutch.

Xtreme Caution was slow to begin.

Loch Freddie and Reckoning collided soon after the start. Hutch and Loch Freddie collided approaching the first turn. Hutch, Loch Freddie, Mr. Moonlight and Xtreme Caution collided on the first turn. Loch Freddie galloped on the heels of Reckoning on the first turn. Tiggerlong Boo raced wide on the first turn and faded approaching the winning post. Reckoning and Xtreme Caution collided in the catching pen.

Both urine and blood samples were taken from Alpha Themis, the winner of the event.

Veracity was quick to begin. Miss Bea was slow to begin.

Veracity and Blue Hunter collided soon after the start. Blue Hunter and Henderson collided on the first turn. Limburg Gunna checked off the heels of Blue Hunter on the second turn, checking Henderson. Henderson checked off Limburg Gunna approaching the home turn. Blue Hunter checked off the heels of Orazzi Ohh in the home straight.

Con Rod was quick to begin. Dazzling Liesel, Rocky Ravioli and Vital Force were slow to begin.

Dazzling Liesel and Rocky Ravioli collided soon after the start. Go Seek Heidi, Dazzling Liesel and Rocky Ravioli collided on the first turn. Spring Baker checked off the heels of Dazzling Liesel on the first turn. Spring Baker stumbled and faded in the home straight.

Spring Baker was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a tarsal fracture to the right hock. A 60-day stand down period was imposed.

Cheekers and Winston Cruise were quick to begin.

Vens Revenge, Dynastic Ruler and Lektra Stomp collided soon after the start. Cheekers and Winston Cruise collided soon after the start. Vens Revenge and Oh Jay Korie collided on the first turn. Cheekers and Winston Cruise collided on the first turn, checking Kiss Me Razley. Dynastic Ruler checked off the heeels of Oh Jay Korie and Kiss Me Razley on the first turn. Vens Revenge and Oh Jay Korie collided on the first turn. Oh Jay Korie checked off the heels of Vens Revenge on the third turn. Vens Revenge and Oh Jay Korie collided approaching the home turn. Vens Revenge and Cheekers raced tightly and collided on the home turn. Winston Cruise and Kiss Me Razley raced tightly and collided on the home turn. Oh Jay Korie checked off Vens Revenge on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr Wayne Kirk, the trainer of Blackhaven, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Blackhaven last raced on 14 December 2017. Mr Kirkstated that the greyhound had sustained a neck injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blackhaven.

Dyna Owen was slow to begin.

Isen Allen, Blackhaven and Zipping Chaser collided soon after the start. Loch Monster and Fonty Allen collided approaching the first turn. Fonty Allen checked off Isen Allen approaching the first turn. Loch Monster and Isen Allen collided on the first turn, causing Loch Monster to fall. Blackhaven checked off Isen Allen on the first turn, shifted out and raced wide as a result. Rellim Diesel hurdled the fallen Loch Monster on the first turn. Zipping Chaser checked off Dyna Owen approaching the home turn. Blackhaven faded over the concluding stages of the event.

Loch Monster was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left gracilis (back) muscle. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

Blackhaven was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left long head triceps (monkey) and shoulder muscles, and right pectoral (chest) and tensor fascia (triangle) muscles. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results

Returning From Retirement - Stewards spoke to Mr Darren Chapman, the trainer of Kiowa Jones, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Kiowa Jones last raced on 12 March 2017. Mr Chapman stated that the greyhound was returning from retirement. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Kiowa Jones trialled over the 525m from box one, weight 31.7kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 30.55, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.25L. Kiowa Jones was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Inga Red trialled over the 525m from box three, weight 30.3kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 30.55, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.75L. Inga Red was cleared. Ms Lisa Lyons, trainer of Inga Red, declared a new weight of 30.3kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Inga Red last raced at 32.5kg.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Manhattan Man trialled over the 525m from box five, weight 32.5kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 30.55, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.5L. Manhattan Man was cleared.