The track manager advised that the track was lightly harrowed on Tuesday 15 May 2018.

Diego Fernando, Go Ekay (late Go Ee Kay) and Zipping Cobra were quick to begin. Polly's Nigel was slow to begin.

Go Ekay, Zipping Cobra, Stevie Jane and Xinnia Allen collided approaching the first turn. Irinka Jenna and Lulumon collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Irinka Jenna. Go Ekay and Irinka Jenna collided on the first turn. Stevie Jane checked off the heels of Polly's Nigel on the first turn and collided with Zinnia Allen. Polly's Nigel checked off the heels of Go Ekay on the first turn. Go Ekay and Polly's Nigel collided on the third turn. Go Ekay checked off the heels of Polly's Nigel approaching the home turn and collided with Zipping Cobra. Go Ekay and Zipping Cobra collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

The start of this event was delayed approximately one minute due to Ruakaka Thoroughbreds race 5 running behind schedule. 

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Just Audrey; a post-race sample was subsequently collected from the greyhound which was unplaced in the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) lure driver Mr C Chilcott, did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Still In Play was slow to begin.

Oscar De Lonhro and Gats As Promised collided approaching the first turn, checking Gats As Promised. Just Audrey, Lully Singh and Oscar De Lonhro collided approaching the first turn, checking Lully Singh and Oscar De Lonhro. Gats As Promised, Still In Play and Carlanna Casey collided on the first turn, checking Still In Play and Carlanna Casey. Still In Play and Carlanna Casey collided on the second turn, checking both greyhounds. Gats As Promised marred Monica's Joy in the home straight.

Gats As Promised was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left deltoid and gracilis (back) muscles. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr David Phillips, the trainer of the greyhound Gats As Promised, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Gats As Promised with marring. Mr Phillips pleaded guilty to the charge; Gats As Promised was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for three 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 Oscar De Lonhro, the winner of the event.

Come Home was quick to begin. Geller Allen was slow to begin.

Slingshot Maxi checked off the heels of Come Home on the first turn, shifted out and collided heavily with Frosty Snowman and Deep Creek Girl. Dyna Gabba and Geller Allen collided on the first turn. Dyna Gabba checked off the heels of Cairnlea Rosie on the first turn and collided with Geller Allen.

Slingshot Maxi was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Mr Rob Chivell, trainer of Tribal Fusion, declared a new weight of 34.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Tribal Fusion last raced at 33.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hardaway Kate.

Hardaway Kate was quick to begin. Tribal Fusion and Galloping Flash were slow to begin.

Atomic Kitten and Hardaway Kate collided on the first turn, checking Atomic Kitten. Atomic Kitten checked off the heels of Hardaway Kate on the first turn. Atomic Kitten and Hedonistic collided on the first turn. Cookie Yap and Galloping Flash collided approaching the second turn. Atomic Kitten checked off Hardaway Kate approaching the second turn and collided with Hedonistic. Tribal Fusion checked off Cookie Yap in the front straight. Galloping Flash shifted out in the home straight and collided with Hardaway Kate.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr Robert Conway, the trainer of Galloping Flash, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Galloping Flash, the winner of the event.

Dyna Maple and Lonesome Spring were slow to begin.

Dance And Sing, Dorrigo Bale and Rido's Ace collided soon after the start, checking Dorrigo Bale and Rido's Ace. So Amazing and Slingshot Whippa collided soon after the start. Rido's Ace galloped on Slingshot Whippa soon after the start. Slingshot Whippa checked off Dance And Sing approaching the first turn. Rocky Ravioli, Rido's Ace and Dorrigo Bale collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Rido's Ace and Dorrigo Bale collided on the home turn, checking Rido's Ace.

A sample was taken from Dance And Sing, the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), lure driver Mr C Chilcott and starter Mr R le Seuer, did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Zad.

Liberty Tron, Dyna Zad and It's Magic collided soon after the start, checking It's Magic. Liberty Tron, Dyna Zad, Destini Cavalier and Destini Rocket collided soon after the start, checking Dyna Zad and Destini Cavalier. Liberty Tron and Quartz Vein collided entering the front straight. Bar King Buddy, Liberty Tron and Quartz Vein collided approaching the second turn, checking Liberty Tron. Dyna Zad and It's Magic collided on the second turn, checking It's Magic. Bar King Buddy, Quartz Vein and Destini Cavalier collided on the second turn, checking Quartz Vein. It's Magic checked off Quartz Vein on the third turn, checking It's Magic.

It's Magic was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left sartorius (pencil), pectoral and supraspinatus muscles. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Agent Barry, the winner of the event.

Dyna Elsie, My Bro Regis and Handpass were quick to begin.

Broken Axle was slow to begin.

Louie Allen and Paxton Bale collided soon after the start. Louie Allen and Giant Bale collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Louie Allen checked off My Bro Regis on the first turn. My Bro Regis and Handpass collided on the first turn. Dyna Elise, My Bro Regis and Handpass collided on the first turn. Louie Allen and Giant Bale collided on the first turn. Giant Bale checked off My Bro Regis on the first turn. Dyna Elise and Handpass collided on the first turn. Broken Axle galloped on the heels of Handpass on the first turn. Handpass and Broken Axle collided several times on the second turn. Louie Allen checked off the heels of My Bro Regis on the third turn. Louie Allen and Paxton Bale collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lila Bale.

Lila Bale was quick to begin. Reign Of Omar and Dyna Ileen were slow to begin.

Oshkosh Erny Vee and My Name's David collided soon after the start. Warrion Warrior crossed to the inside soon after the start and collided with Major Riot, Oshkosh Erny Vee and My Name's David. Werner Bale and Oshkosh Erny Vee collided approaching the first turn. Reign Of Omar and Werner Bale collided on the first turn. My Name's David and Warrion Warrior collided approaching the home turn. Reign Of Omar checked off the heels of Major Riot on the home turn and collided with Werner Bale. Reign Of Omar crossed to the inside in the home straight and inconvenienced Dyna Ileen.

Dyna Arrow, Just Curious and Puppet You Rippa were quick to begin. Slingshot Hammer was slow to begin.

Rowchester Miss and Kinmoss Brave collided several times soon after the start and on the first turn. Puppet You Rippa and Kulu Ozzie collided several times on the first turn. Kinmoss Brave and Slingshot Hammer collided on the first turn. Rowchester Miss checked off the heels of Slingshot Hammer on the first turn. Slingshot Hammer checked off the heels of Kinmoss Brave on the first turn. Puppet You Rippa and Kulu Ozzie collided approaching the second turn. Rowchester Miss and Puppet You Rippa collided approaching the home turn. Kulu Ozzie checked off the heels of Just Curious on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Just Curious, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Quest For Glory.

Dechambeau, Mini Fernando and Rockin' Roz were quick to begin. Kulu Lightning, Mira's Potion, Magnus Keroma and Giant Jarvis were slow to begin.

Dechambeau, Mini Fernando and Mira's Potion collided on the first turn. Dechambeau checked off the heels of Mini Fernando on the first turn, causing Dechambeau to fall and Magnus Keroma to hurdle the fallen greyhound. Kulu Lightning hit the inside running rail on the first turn. Mini Fernando checked off the heels of Mira's Potion approaching the second turn. Kulu Lightning and Mini Fernando collided on the second turn. Mira's Potion checked off Rockin' Roz in the back straight.

Dechambeau was vetted following the event.It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fracture of the left radius and ulna, and was humanely euthanased.

Kulu Lightning was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), lure driver Mr C Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Chill Out Chris was quick to begin. Faraday was slow to begin.

Antarctic Lass crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with Ima Mystery Girl and Rapanui Surprise. Antarctic Lass and Ima Mystery Girl collided several times on the first turn. Ima Mystery Girl galloped on Rapanui Surprise on the first turn. Ima Mystery Girl and Faraday collided on the first turn. Antarctic Lass and Rapanui Surprise collided heavily on the first turn. Rapanui Surprise brushed the inside running rail on the second turn. Antarctic Lass and Ima Mystery Girl collided approaching the home turn.

Chew The Fat and Myrniong Cosmo collided soon after the start. Myrniong Cosmo and Kulu Hipster collided approaching the first turn. Chew The Fat and Facts Don't Lie collided approaching the first turn. Myrniong Cosmo and Kulu Hipster collided on the first turn. Facts Don't Lie checked off Invictus Lawless on the third turn. Revved Up Dee and Facts Don't Lie collided entering the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Major Think trialled over the 525m from box one, weight 30.6kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 30.56, the greyhound won by a margin of 2.75L. Major Think was cleared.