Stewards spoke to Mr J.Martinovic, the trainer of Jameka Gold regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Jameka Gold last raced on 16 November 2017. Mr Martinovic stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a extended spell.

Trew Danger, Winlock Homes and Golden Fernanda was slow to begin.

Winlock Homes and Movie Icon collided soon after the start. Trew Danger checked off Winlock Homes on the first turn and collided with Golden Fernanda. Jameka Gold and Compsognathus collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Movie Icon, Sneak Preview and Winlock Homes collided on the first turn checking Sneak Preview and Winlock Homes. Compsognathus and Golden Fernanda collided approaching the home turn. Trew Danger and Golden Fernanda collided approaching the home turn. Movie Icon and Sneak Preview collided approaching the winning post.

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

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Royal Knocka engaged in this event on 7th May 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Kiowa Jones engaged in this event on 7th May 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Paranoia was slow to begin.

Claretown Boris, Royal Knocka and She's Vivacious collided approaching the first turn checking Royal Knocka, She's Vivacious and Kiowa Jones.

A sample was taken from Bryden Dora, winner of the event.

Big Reputation, Fortnight and Stand By You collided soon after the start checking Fortnight. Fortnight and Shakey Coconut collided approaching the first turn. Tomal and Bombora Rocket collided approaching the first turn. Tomal and Stand By You collided on the first turn checking Stand By You. Milly's Coconut checked off Stand By You entering the home straight. Stand By You and Fortnight collided entering the home straight. Shakey Coconut and Fortnight collided in the home straight. Bombora Rocket and Fortnight collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Big Reputation, winner of the event.

Shellbrook stumbled soon after the start and lost ground. Harry's My Name and Downhill collided soon after the start. Fab Reiko, Theo's Thunder and Harry's My Name collided on the first turn checking Theo's Thunder and Downhill and severely checking Gracioso. Dad's Honour checked off Vincero approaching the home turn. Shellbrook and Dad's Honour collided approaching the home turn. Theo's Thunder and Harry's My Name collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Fab Reiko, winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Adriel engaged in this event on 7th May 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Mr. P. Abela, trainer of Faraday declared a new weight of 35.2kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Faraday last raced at 36.3kg.

Faraday was slow to begin.

Winlock Intent and Adriel collided approaching the first turn checking Adriel. Jaimandy Carl, Uncle Bump and Winlock Intent collided on the first turn checking Uncle Bump. Faraday checked off Ashfield Lad and Scott To Give approaching the home turn and collided with Winlock Intent. Ashfield Lad and Scott To Give collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight.

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

Hector Cabang and Kraken Bolt collided soon after the start.

Scott It, Scott Finesse and Succession Plan collided soon after the start checking Scott Finesse. Succession Plan, Scott Finesse, Minka's Destiny and Hector Cabang collided approaching the first turn checking Hector Cabang and severely checking Scott Finesse and Minka's Destiny.

A sample was taken from Scott It winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr J.Arthur, the trainer of Amigo regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Amigo last raced on 1 December 2017. Mr Arthur stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after an extended spell.

Set Point and Stylish Bree were slow to begin.

Shakey Shadow, Miss Flower and Amigo collided soon after the start checking Miss Flower. Gaza's Rooster and Miss Flower collided soon after the start checking Miss Flower. Set Point checked off Miss Flower approaching the first turn. Proven Snow and Shakey Shadow collided approaching the first turn. Shakey Shadow and Gaza's Rooster collided approaching the home turn checking Gaza's Rooster. Miss Flower raced wide in the home straight. Outlaw Arnhem and Proven Snow collided approaching the winning post.

Gaza's Rooster was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

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

Tat Toby and Clovally Granite collided soon after the start.

Clovally Granite and Daryl Dixon collided approaching the first turn. Royal Cosmic raced wide in the home straight. Daryl Dixon and Tat Toby collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Zabdon Bluey, winner of the event.

Murrabit Betty and Atlas Roughead were quick to begin.

Pop Do It was slow to begin.

Clovally Mansumi and Brazen Bull collided soon after the start checking Brazen Bull. Tzar Norma and Pop Do It collided approaching the first turn. Oaklands and Murrabit Betty collided on the first turn. Murrabit Betty, My Wrecker and Tzar Norma collided approaching the home turn. Clovally Mansumi and Murrabit Betty collided approaching the home turn. Atlas Roughead and Oaklands collided entering the home straight. Atlas Roughead and Oaklands raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Tzar Norma, winner of the event.

Heartbreak Hermy, Hit 'N' Split and Millett collided soon after the start checking Heartbreak Hermy and Hit 'N' Split and severely checking Millett. Awesome Shep and Senor Asher collided in the home straight. Sudoku Mercedes lost ground in the home straight and tailed off. 

Sudoku Mercedes was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left back muscle injury. A stand down period of 21 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Awesome Shep, winner of the event.

Malick was slow to begin.

Gold Odessa, Clouded Acorn and Wazza Hawk collided approaching the first turn checking Clouded Acorn and Wazza Hawk. Gold Odessa and Desperado Boy collided on the first turn checking Gold Odessa, Jockey Bale and Clouded Acorn.

A sample was taken from Property Power, winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Reality Hawk engaged in this event on 7th May 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Stewards spoke to Mr R. Brittain, the handler of Reality Hawk regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Reality Hawk last raced on 7 December 2017. Mr Brittain stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a change of kennels. Mr. Brittain also declared a new weight of 35.6kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Reality Hawk last raced at 34.5kg.

Tegz A Riddler and Sariah Allen collided approaching the first turn. Proven Legacy, Tegz A Riddler and Wicked Pedro collided on the first turn checking Tegz A Riddler and Sariah Allen. Tegz A Riddler, Sariah Allen and Iceni Ryder collided approaching the home turn checking Sariah Allen.

A sample was taken from Wicked Pedro - winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:-

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Harding, the trainer of Trish's Delight regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Trish's Delight last raced on 28th August 2017. Mr. Harding stated that the greyhound was resuming racing from a seasonal spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Trish's Delight trialled over the 390mt from box 8, weight 28.8kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.37, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.75L. Trish's Delight was cleared.