Stewards spoke to Mr John Delaroche, the trainer of Cousin's Choice regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cousin's Choice last raced on 14 Jan 2018 and is returning after a left knee and calf injury.

Slow As Thunder crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Lovely Bonnie, Maxworthy, Avatar Willow and Cousin's Choice.  Avatar Willow contacted the running rail at the 300m mark and raced erratically.  Slow As Thunder and Perfect Chase collided approaching the 200m mark.  Cousin's Choice and Maxworthy collided at the 200m mark.  Cousin's Choice crossed to the outside approaching the 150m mark, checking Lovely Bonnie and Slow As Thunder.  Maxworthy checked off Split Pea approaching the winning post.

Avatar Willow was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Ruby's Rosa was slow to begin.  Shifter Magic stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin.  Rhiannon Royale, Love My Dollar and Rainbow Parade collided soon after the start.  Forgotten Girl crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Rainbow Parade crossed to the rail at the 250m mark, checking Love My Dollar, Rhiannon Royale and Shifter Magic.  Just Jimmy crossed to the rail approaching the 200m mark, checking Shifter Magic, Ruby's Rosa and Just Jimmy and severely checking Rhiannon Royale.  Shifter Magic and Just Jimmy collided at the 150m mark.  Rhiannon Royale and Love My Dollar collided several times from approaching the 50m mark until approaching the winning post, checking both greyhounds.  Shifter Magic and Just Jimmy collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Frederick Zeinert, the trainer of Masked Belle regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Masked Belle last raced on 15 Jan 2018 and is returning after a spell.

Stewards spoke to Mr Kenneth Howat, the trainer of Holiday Dancer regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Holiday Dancer last raced on 2 Feb 2018 and is returning after several failed nominations.

A pre race sample was taken from Mia Maestro.

The start of this race was delayed by approximately 1.5mins due to Hawera thoroughbred races. 

Holiday Dancer was quick to begin.  Final Punch went up with the lids and was slow to begin.  Chief Siyan and Masked Belle were slow to begin.  Holiday Dancer crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Mia Maestro crossed to the outside approaching the winning post and marred Hard Boiled.

Mia Maestro was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to M Hehir, the trainer of the greyhound Mia Maestro regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Mia Maestro with marring. M Hehir pleaded guilty to the charge, Mia Maestro was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Holiday Dancer was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following race 5, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right calf and sacro-iliac, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Banana Bubblegum was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following race 5, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left calf and left pencil muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Stephen Brincat, the handler of Holiday Dancer and reminded him of his responsibilities in regards to the GRV Dress code LR22.

Following a confirmed telephone call from Trainer, Mr. Brendan Brady, Cailah Shakey was a late scratching at 9.00am due to illness (kennel cough) (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Tui and Leica Cali King collided soon after the start.  Staggerism and Norendal collided at the 250m mark and again approaching the 200m mark.  Avatar Sparkle checked off Inga Tom approaching the 200m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mr Russell McRae, the trainer of Johnnie Red regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Johnny Red last raced on 2 Dec 2017 and is returning after a left back muscle injury. Mr. McRea also declared a new weight of 35.1 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Johnnie Red last raced at 36.4.

A pre race sample was taken from Standing Bear.

Mon Mekki Khan and Blue Magnum collided soon after the start.  Perfect Storm, Lilty Allen and Standing Bear collided approaching the 300m mark.  Perfect Storm, Azza and Johnnie Red collided at the 300m mark.  Mon Mekki Khan and Blue Magnum collided at the 250m mark.  Lilty Allen, Mon Mekki Khan and Blue Magnum collided at the 200m mark.  Lilty Allen, Blue Magnum and Fear Fire collided at the 50m mark.

Perfect Storm was vetted following an incident in the catching pen.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left monkey muscle and left shoulder, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Blue Magnum was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right thigh, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Unbackable was slow to begin.  Meehan Blue crossed to the outside soon after the start, checking July Allen and Dave's Entity.  Ha Ha Gotcha checked off July Allen at the 250m mark.  July Allen and Dave's Entity at the 150m mark.  Raloo Barbara faltered approaching the winning post.

Raloo Barbara was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right thigh and sacro-iliac, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Striker Vardy was slow to begin.  Challis Sprite and Tayla's Banjo collided at the 250m mark.  Haboob checked off Avatar Minty at the 150m mark. Challis Sprite and Tayla's Banjo collided at the 150m mark and again at the 100m mark.  Superior Scotch crossed to the rail approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Avatar Minty - the winner of the event.

Bourbon An Kahn crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Pergamon, Jet Blaster and Challis Magic.  Two Seasons, Enchanting Image and Keep Talking collided soon after the start, checking Two Seasons and Enchanting Image.  Enchanting Image, Iona Regis and Challis Magic collided at the 250m mark, checking Iona Regis and Two Seasons.  Enchanting Image and Challis Magic collided approaching the 150m mark.  Iona Regis and Two Seasons collided several times from approaching the 150m mark and 100m mark.

Mr. Geoffrey Fisher, the Handler of Renegade declared a new weight of 31.7 for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Renegade last raced at 33.1.

Following a confirmed telephone call from Trainer, Mr. Brendan Brady, Cailah Rose was a late scratching at 9.01am due to illness (kennel cough) (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Renegade was quick to begin.  Unexplainable was slow to begin.  Tiny Octane checked off Ice Cold Yug soon after the start.  Superior Martini and Ice Cold Yug collided soon after the start.  Ice Cold Yug and Renegade collided soon after the start.  Tip Toe Traction and Spring Shower collided at the 250m mark.  Ice Cold Yug and Superior Martini collided at the 50m mark.  Tiny Octane galloped on the heels of Renegade approaching the winning post, causing Renegade to falter.  Unexplainable and Tip Toe Extraction collided at the winning post.

Renegade was vetted following the event, and after being re-vetted following race 11, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left quadriceps, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Superior Martini - the winner of the event.

Buck The Jockey was a late scratching at 1.40pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to dehydration and diarrhoea  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Gojek.

Sarah Smirnoff was quick to begin.  Our Rocket and Gojek were slow to begin.  Gojek crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Precious Metal and Our Rocket collided at the 300m mark and again at the 200m mark.  

Stewards spoke to Mr Gary Thorneycroft, the trainer of Cartwheel Chloe regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Cartwheel Chloe last raced on 11 Feb 2018 and is returning after a seasonal spell and a change of kennels.

Shelbourne Flyer was slow to begin and crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Zade's Magic, Big Mary, Magic Trap, Cartwheel Chloe and Lilrigg collided soon after the start, checking Big Mary, Magic Trap and Cartwheel Chloe.  Magic Trap and Lilrigg collided at the 250m mark, checking Magic Trap and Big Mary.  Lilrigg checked off Zade's Magic at the 200m mark and crossed to the rail, checking Magic Trap and Big Mary.  Big Mary checked off Lilrigg approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Bluehawk Robert - second placed in the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Martin Tocknell, the trainer of Wolfie's Sook regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Wolfie's Sook last raced on 12 Feb 2018 and is returning after a left front toe injury.

A pre race sample was taken from It's All Over.

Wolfie's Sook and Why Not Senor collided soon after the start.  Oliver Cruise, Piccolo Princess and It's All Over collided soon after the start.  Spot My Key, Why Not Senor, Piccolo Princess and It's All Over collided at the 200m mark, checking Why Not Senor and Piccolo Princess.  Blue Squirrel and Piccolo Princess collided several times from the 150m mark until the 50m mark, checking Blue Squirrel.  Oliver Cruise and It's All Over collided at the 150m mark.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr. Garry Cowcher, the trainer of Mr. Swan regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Mr. Swan last raced on 22 May 2017 and is returning after a wrist injury and a spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Mr. Swan trialled over the 300m from box 1, weight 33.7kgs, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 16.82, the greyhound won by a margin of 3.25 lenghts. Mr. Swan was Cleared.