Evil Shadow was quick to begin.  Thomeli Steel, Crymelon Tess and Ashlee Star collided approaching the first turn, checking Thomeli Steel.  Thomeli Steel contacted the running rail on the first turn.  My Rag Doll eased approaching the home turn and collided with Evil Shadow, severely checking both greyhounds.  Thomeli Steel and Crymelon Tess collided on the home turn.  Why Not Fletch and Crymelon Victory collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr Calum Blake, the handler of the greyhound My Rag Doll, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn.  My Rag Doll was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg chest muscle and right hindleg metatarsal periostitis injuries, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged My Rag Doll with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Blake pleaded guilty to the charge, My Rag Doll was found guilty and Stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cruising Solo.

Kraken Smiles and Underrated were slow to begin.  Kraken Smiles, Kraken Copper and Cruising Solo collided on the first turn.  Underrated faltered on the first turn and lost ground.  Trish's Delight and Deadly Basilisa collided approaching the home turn, severely checking both greyhounds.

Underrated was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg chest muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Scott McKenzie, the trainer of Pamela Rocks regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Pamela Rocks last raced on 20 February 2018. Mr McKenzie stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being seasonal.

Pamela Rocks was slow to begin.  Zipping Lyric and Mahoney Miss collided soon after the start, checking Mahoney Miss.  Zipping Harper and Talanjee Chief collided on the first turn, checking Talanjee Chief.  Zulu Fred and Ballet Creek collided on the first turn.  Pamela Rocks and Talanjee Chief collided in the home straight, checking Talanjee Chief.

Ninety Proof was slow to begin.  Bees On Fire and Shield Of Dreams collided approaching the first turn, checking Shield Of Dreams.  El Grand Richo and Why Not Kez collided on the first turn, checking Why Not Kez.  Bees On Fire and Ninety Proof collided approaching the home turn.  Why Not Ken checked off Foxy Molly approaching the home turn.  Bees On Fire, Foxy Molly and Why Not Kez collided on the home turn.  Foxy Molly, Bees On Fire, El Grand Richo and Shield Of Dreams collided in the home straight.

Shield Of Dreams was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hindleg back muscle injury, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Leica Cali King - the winner of the event.

Blackjack Cruise was quick to begin.  Molly Chapta and Ocean Bay collided soon after the start, checking Molly Chapta.  Lonnie Knight and Umar Allen collided approaching the first turn, checking Umar Allen.  Umar Allen, Arcup Usain, Ocean Bay and Cloud Cover collided approaching the home turn, checking Umar Allen and Ocean Bay.  Molly Chapta and Ace Gone Wild collided in the home straight.  Lonnie Knight, Arcup Usain, Molly Chapta and Blackjack Cruise collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chilly Kiss.

Natural Rhythm was quick to begin.  Bushman's Mate and Mepunga Pride collided soon after the start, checking Mepunga Pride.  Chilly Kiss, Bomber Creek and Haddi Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Bomber Creek and Haddi Bale.  Billy Moran checked off Mepunga Pride on the first turn.  Billy Moran checked off Haddi Bale approaching the home turn.  Bomber Creek checked off Chilly Kiss on the home turn.

Ah Sugar Sugar was quick to begin.  Kingsley Boy was slow to begin.  Chrissy Pee, Hodge's Lane, Lylah's Way and Stand Beside Me collided soon after the start.  Witch Kilty and Kingsley Boy collided on the first turn.  Chrissy Pee and Lylah's Way collided approaching the home turn, checking Lylah's Way.  Chrissy Pee, Lylah's Way and Ready And Armed collided in the home straight.  Witch Kilty and Kingsley Boy collided in the home straight.  Ah Sugar Sugar checked off Hodge's Lane in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Vanda Mick.

Crackerjack Nath was quick to begin.  Promises Kept, Vanda Mick and Cee Righty collided soon after the start, checking Promises Kept and Vanda Mick.  Samsonite and Kalani Willow collided on the first turn, checking Kalani Willow.  Samsonite, Kalani Willow and Atlantic Rose collided on the home turn, checking all three greyhounds.  Kalani Willow and Atlantic Rose collided in the home straight, checking Atlantic Rose.

Promises Kept was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left foreleg lost/torn nail injury, a three day stand down period was imposed.

Spirit Bar and All About Now were quick to begin.  Mahjong Heat was slow to begin.  Lilly An' Page and Pocket Dial collided approaching the first turn, checking Lilly An' Page.  Southwood Ace and Thomeli Skip collided approaching the first turn.  Pocket Dial checked off Mahjong Heat approaching the home turn.  Southwood Ace and Queen Ophelia collided approaching the home turn, checking Queen Ophelia.  Lilly An' Page cramped approaching the winning post.

Lilly An' Page was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound displayed cramping, a five day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms Debbie Goudge, the trainer of the greyhound Lilly An' Page.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Proud Phoenix.

Deacon Downs was slow to begin.  Five Times Table, Bourne Blackjack and Crymelon Rip collided approaching the first turn, checking Bourne Blackjack.  Wanna Allen and Five Times Table collided on the first turn.  Five Times Table and Crymelon Rip collided approaching the home turn, checking Five Times Table, and severely checking Bourne Blackjack and Crymelon Rip, causing Bourne Blackjack to fall as a result.  Proud Phoenix and Wanna Allen collided approaching the home turn, checking Proud Phoenix.

Bourne Blackjack was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Boy George was slow to begin.  Boy George and Vanderville collided on the first turn.  Wise Lewis, Amigo One and Lektra Oscar collided on the first turn, checking Lektra Oscar and Amigo One; causing Amigo One to stumble as a result.  Amigo One checked off Lektra Oscar approaching the home turn.  Wise Lewis and Solar On collided in the home straight.  Patchie Thief and Vanderville collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr David Peckham, the trainer of Blitz And Bolt regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Blitz And Bolt last raced on 1 October 2017.  Mr Peckham stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a left stopper bone injury.  Mr Peckham also declared a new weight of 32.5 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Blitz And Bolt last raced at 33.8 kgs.

Stewards spoke to Ms Linda Gore, the trainer of Call Me Ernie regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Call Me Ernie last raced on 16 February 2018.  Ms Gore stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a left stopper bone injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blitz And Bolt.

Dyna Yella and Yenderra Blue were quick to begin.  Call Me Ernie was slow to begin.  Banjo Boss, Full Of Boloney and Blitz And Bolt collided soon after the start, checking Blitz And Bolt.  Banjo Boss and Full Of Boloney collided approaching the first turn, checking Banjo Boss.  Just Tooie and Full Of Boloney collided on the first turn.  Blitz And Bolt and Winterstein collided in the home straight, checking Blitz And Bolt.

Just Tooie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left hindleg back muscle injury, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms Judy O'Neil, the trainer of Emerley Indigo regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Emerley Indigo last raced on 6 November 2017.  Ms O'Neil stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from an extended spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Emerley Indigo trialled over the 410m from box two, weight 31.1 kgs, the greyhound was placed fifith in a field of five. The time of the trial was 23:84, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.0 lengths.  Emerley Indigo was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms Judy O'Neil, the trainer of Emerley Tru Blu regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Emerely Tru Blu last raced on 14 November 2017.  Ms O'Neil stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from an extended spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Emerely Tru Blu trialled over the 410m from box eight, weight 28.4 kgs, the greyhound was placed third in a field of five.  The time of the trial was 23:84, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.25 lengths.  Emerley Tru Blu was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Ms Maria Barber, the trainer of Busta Mikado regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Busta Mikado last raced on 22 October 2017. Ms Barber stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from an extended spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Busta Mikado trialled over the 410m from box five, weight 34.7 kgs the greyhound was placed first in a field of five. The time of the trial was 23:84, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.25 lengths.  Busta Mikado was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Jeff Guy, the trainer of Frac Geek regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Frac Geek last raced on 11 November 2017.  Mr Guy stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a left toe injury.  Pursuant to GAR 77A, Frac Geek trialled over the 410m from box six, weight 28.6 kgs, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of five. The time of the trial was 23:84, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7.0 lengths.  Frac Geek was Cleared.