Big Tilly was very slow to begin (3L).

Molly's Money and Shawnee Jaguar collided soon after the start. Ima Sapphire and Smoke Signals collided soon after the start. Smoke Signals and Kelly's Star collided at the 300m mark, checking Smoke Signals, Kelly's Star and Ima Sapphire. Karaka and Shawnee Jaguar collided approaching the 150m mark. Ima Sapphire and Smoke Signals collided at the 150m mark. Shawnee Jaguar crossed to the rail at the 50m mark, checking Karaka.

Shawnee Jaguar was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. 

Stewards issued a warning to Mr James Forbes, the trainer of Shawnee Jaguar,regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 50m.

A sample was taken from Mister Maker, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr James Forbes, the trainer of Sugar Roselee, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Sugar Roselee last raced on 15 November 2017 and is returning after a spell and a season.

A pre-race sample was taken from Crime Minister.

Crime Minister, Wolf Point and Fabulous Gee were slow to begin.

No Fluke and Miss Flower collided at the 150m mark, at the 100m mark and again approaching the winning post.

Azza and King Gibbo were slow to begin.

Unique Replica and Blackjack's Back collided at the 300m mark. King Gibbo checked off Oaklands at the 300m mark. Unique Replica faltered and crossed to the outside at the 250m mark and subsequently tailed off.

Unique Replica was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right gracilis (back) and left tensor fascia (triangle) muscles. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

Jack's Alouette was a late scratching at 7:44am due to a right hamstring injury (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Carmel Schembri, the trainer of Molly Walker, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Molly Walker last raced on 9 January 2018 and is returning after a a seasonal spell.

Molly Walker and Kathy's Lady were quick to begin. Sublime Sull was slow to begin.

Sublime Sull crossed to the outside at the 300m mark. Selynya Kev and Standing Bear collided at the 275m mark. Standing Bear checked off Kathy's Lady at the 200m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr James Forbes, the trainer of Rock'Em Elvis, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Rock'Em Elvis last raced on 9 January 2018 and is returning after a spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cailah Shakey.

Latifi Sam was slow to begin.

Distributor and Mini Tron collided soon after the start. Cailah Shakey, Soeztoc and Lektra Rival collided soon after the start. Cailah Shakey and Lektra Rival collided at the 300m mark.

Keep Talking was quick to begin. Magenta Gold was slow to begin.

Don's Just Under checked off Lanis Morris at the 250m mark and crossed to the rail, checking Booming Zulus.

Magenta Gold was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A sample was taken from Keep Talking, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from State Of Oasis.

Baggy's Request was slow to begin.

Ima Rebel and Pop Do It collided soon after the start. State Of Oasis, Good Golly Wally and Roman Around collided soon after the start. Good Golly Wally and Blazing Lane collided soon after the start. Ima Rebel and Tusksa collided at the 300m mark and again at the 250m mark. Ima Rebel checked off Tusksa at the 150m mark. Good Golly Wally and Blazing Lane collided at the 100m mark, checking Blazing Lane.

Bolt Power, Todd Bless and Dashing Moments were slow to begin.

Todd Bless and Dashing Moments collided soon after the start. Penny Lane Keats crossed to the inside soon after the start. Shadow Walker and Penny Lane Keats collided at the 300m mark, and several times to the 150m mark. Fairy Vixen, Shadow Walker and Little Women collided at the 50m mark, checking Fairy Vixen.

Dashing Moments was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a carpal sprain to the right wrist. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Shadow Walker was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind leg. A three-day stand down period was imposed.

Tayla's Banjo was a late scratching at 10:32am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Jay Robinson was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Slipaway Bolt.

Harvey Mills, Beast and Subscapularis were slow to begin.

Porscha's Girl and Here's Tiger collided at the 250m mark and again approaching the 200m mark. All You Got and Slipaway Bolt collided approaching the 200m mark. Harvey Mills crossed to the outside at the 200m mark. Porscha's Girl and Here's Tiger collided at the 150m mark. Beast checked off Subscapularis approaching the 100m mark. Subscapularis crossed to the rail approaching the winning post.

Blue Afro and Ryder Sir collided soon after the start. Oliver Cruise and Nitro Heroine collided soon after the start. Blue Afro crossed to the outside at the 250m mark, checking Ryder Sir. Ryder Sir crossed in at the 200m mark and collided with Team Son and Undeniably. Ryder Sir checked off Team Son approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Blue Afro, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gnocchi.

Gnocchi was slow to begin and crossed to the outside soon after the start. Krazy Blaze and Spazzy Blue collided at the 250m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Make It Happen.

Pure Eagle was slow to begin.

Gotta Cheer Up and Hide The Wallet collided soon after the start. Make It Happen, Bruree Jewell and Hide The Wallet collided approaching the 100m mark.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Elram Girl trialled over the 300m from box one, weight 27.0kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.05, the greyhound won by a margin of 2.25L. Elram Girl was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Merl's Michu trialled over the 300m from box eight, weight 31.6kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 17.05, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.25L. Merl's Michu was cleared.