Moondust checked off Sweet Ambush soon after the start. Gunna Be Hoping checked off Sweet Ambush approaching the first turn and collided with Neb's Horse. Gunna Be Hoping and Moondust collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Golden Jet, Pyrenees Blaze and Sweet Ambush collided approaching the home turn. Golden Jet, Sweet Ambush and Groovy collided on the home turn. Golden Jet and Gunna Be Hoping collided approaching the winning post.

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

Fawn Eruptor was slow to begin.

Fawn Eruptor galloped on Spritely Brew soon after the start, severely checking Spritely Brew which pulled up. Fawn Eruptor checked off Xevra Allen approaching the first turn. Fawn Eruptor, Xevra Allen and Sandulad collided on the first turn, checking Sandulad. Fawn Eruptor checked off Xevra Allen approaching the home turn, also checking Sandulad.

Spritely Brew was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left shoulder muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from I'm Tipping Don, the winner of the event.

Shamrock Valley checked off Kraken Greta approaching the first turn. Sirius Matters, Nice Surprise, Triceps Brachii and Gekko collided on the first turn, checking Triceps Brachii and Gekko.

Faraday was slow to begin.

Serendipity Girl, Sports Gairn and Redhead Chez collided approaching the first turn, checking Serendipity Girl and Sports Gairn. Sports Gairn, Faraday and Nukstar collided on the first turn, checking Nukstar. Nukstar checked off Sports Gairn on the first turn. Nukstar marred the running of Serendipity Girl in the home straight.

Nukstar was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left iliopsoas (lumbar) area. A ten-day veterinary stand down was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Desmond, the kennel representative for the greyhound Nukstar, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Nukstar with marring. Mr Desmond pleaded guilty to the charge, Nukstar was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat 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.

You're Welcome was very slow to begin (5L).

Print The Cheque and Why Not Kylie collided soon after the start. Shining Glitter checked off Cullquin Abbey in the back straight. Why Not Kylie checked off Tiwala Twist on the second turn. You're Welcome checked off Shining Glitter on the second turn.

A sample was taken from Print The Cheque, the winner of the event.

Just Like Didda checked off Loch Mac soon after the start. Ray's Wish, Our Mate Wilson and Cosmic Kilby collided approaching the first turn, checking Ray's Wish. Just Like Didda checked off Ray's Wish on the first turn. Our Mate Wilson checked off Cosmic Kilby approaching the home turn, checking Onya Grover, Ray's Wish and Just Like Didda. Loch Mac checked off Cosmic Kilby approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Shannah's Gift, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Coburn, the trainer of Silver Trident, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Silver Trident last raced on 27/2/18. Mr Coburn stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right hamstring injury.

Silver Trident went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Silver Trident checked off Top Alcohol soon after the start. Mahlo Nacho and Crackerjack Shak collided soon after the start. Clavash and Charlotte Allen collided approaching the first turn. Iceni Outlaw and Clavash collided approaching the first turn, checking Iceni Outlaw and Silver Trident. Mahlo Nacho, Crackerjack Shak and Top Alcohol collided approaching the first turn, checking Crackerjack Shak. Silver Trident checked off Charlotte Allen approaching the home turn. Crackerjack Shak and Iceni Outlaw collided entering the home straight.

Silver Trident was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right long head triceps (monkey) muscle. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

Good Yarn and Tahleia Brae collided soon after the start, checking Good Yarn. Ebony Eclipse and Monaro Joe collided soon after the start, checking Ebony Eclipse. Good Yarn and Betty La Fae collided entering the home straight.

Gunmetal Liam was slow to begin.

Lil' Tuff Chapta checked off Go Natalie Go approaching the first turn. Hair Trigger checked off Ginny Woolf on the first turn. Bakali Louis galloped on San Remo Lass approaching the home turn, severely checking San Remo Lass. Hair Trigger checked off Gunmetal Liam in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr K Lingard, the trainer of Naomi Allen, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Naomi Allen last raced on 18 February 2018. Mr. Lingard stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell.

Paid Too Much and Latissimus Dorsi were slow to begin. Paid Too Much checked off Riverdale Paddy on the first turn, checking Paid Too Much. Monoak checked off Latissimus Dorsi approaching the home turn. Paid Too Much and Monoak collided on the home turn. Trail Blazer checked off Dyna Diedre on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Odessa.

Scoota Flash and Wishing Angel were slow to begin.

Senorita Pepe and Tophat And Tails collided on the first turn, checking Senorita Pepe. Spring Kitty and Blue Odessa collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Tophat And Tails checked off Wishing Angel on the home turn. Senorita Pepe and Tophat And Tails collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr N Mandylaris, the trainer of Mr. No Worries, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Mr. No Worries last raced on 6 December 2017. Mr Mandylaris stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following right hock and right fibula injuries.

Stewards spoke to Mr N McCullagh, the trainer of Ella Rhode, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Ella Rhode last raced on 8 February 2018. Mr McCullagh stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right triangle injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Corleone.

Unusable checked off Little Mix soon after the start. Suspicious Lee, Saint Ray and Little Mix collided approaching the first turn, checking Suspicious Lee and Little Mix. Saint Ray checked off Unusable on the first turn. Suspicious Lee checked off Little Mix on the home turn. Saint Ray raced wide in the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Kevin Quinn, the trainer of Misty Warrior, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Misty Warrior last raced on 2 November 2017. Mr Quinn stated that the greyhound had been seasonal. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Misty Warrior trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 26.8kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.24, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.25L. Misty Warrior was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr John Vassallo, the trainer of Mrs. Erm, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Mrs. Erm last raced on 5 November 2017. Mr Vassallo stated that the greyhound was returning after sustaining a gracilis (back) muscle injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Mrs. Erm trialled over the 390m from box three, weight 28.4kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.24, the greyhound won by a margin of 8.5L. Mrs. Erm was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Michael Davison, the trainer of Skidlisha, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Skidlisha last raced on 27 June 2017. Mr Davison stated that the greyhound was returning following a spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Skidlisha trialled over the 390m from box five, weight 30.9kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.24, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8.5L. Skidlisha was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Michael Davison, the trainer of Soho Silhouette, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Soho Silhouette last raced on 5 October 2017. Mr Davison stated that the greyhound was returning after sustaining a shoulder injury and being seasonal. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Soho Silhouette trialled over the 390m from box seven, weight 28.7kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.24, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.75L. Soho Silhouette was cleared.