Groundsman Mr R Phillips advised Stewards that the track was deeply harrowed on Friday 4th May 2018.

Blackwater Girl and Queen Of Meereen were quick to begin.

Piper's Unicorn and Go Natalie Go collided soon after the start, checking Piper's Unicorn. Hammer Red and My Rag Doll collided on the first turn, checking Hammer Red. My Rag Doll galloped on the heels of Go Natalie Go approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Hammer Red, My Rag Doll and Piper's Unicorn collided on the home turn, checking My Rag Doll and Piper's Unicorn.

Piper's Unicorn was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained spike wounds to the right hock. A three-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Why Not Fletch.

Murrabit Benny and Banknote were slow to begin.

Why Not Fletch and More For Me collided approaching the first turn. Why Not Fletch, Just Over and Ginny Woolf collided on the first turn, checking Just Over and Ginny Woolf. Why Not Fletch and Ginny Woolf collided in the home straight. Banknote race wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maximum Kack.

Unique Honour was slow to begin.

Maximum Kack, Wok Djay, Sarah Smirnoff, Cazbomb, Unique Honour and Crymelon Annie collided soon after the start, checking Unique Honour. Wok Djay, Sarah Smirnoff and Crymelon Annie collided approaching the first turn, checking Sarah Smirnoff. Crymelon Annie and Wy Yung Floods collided on the first turn, checking Cazbomb and severely checking Wy Yung Floods. Blondy Two and Sarah Smirnoff collided approaching the home turn, checking Blondy Two and Cazbomb.

Wy Yung Floods was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right quadriceps muscle. A seven-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lady Christina.

Star Cluster was quick to begin. Zetella was slow to begin.

Perplexing, Lady Christina and Miss Manuka collided approaching the first turn, checking Lady Christina. Perplexing, Miss Manuka and Like Lilly collided on the first turn, checking Miss Manuka and Like Lilly. Zetella and Lady Christina collided entering the back straight, checking Zetella. Lady Christina checked off Miss Malaysia approaching the home turn. Miss Malaysia and Perplexing collided approaching the home turn. Miss Manuka and Like Lily collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from In The Shadows, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Knuckles Kerley.

Shining Glitter, Mahoney Miss and Communique were slow to begin.

Al's San Bow and Shining Glitter collided approaching the first turn, checking Shining Glitter. Larrikan Bozzie and Shining Glitter collided approaching the first turn, checking Shining Glitter. Larrikan Bozzie, Al's San Bow and Communique collided on the first turn, checking Communique and severely checking Al's San Bow which fell as a result. Shining Glitter and One Smarty collided entering the home straight, checking Shining Glitter.

Al's San Bow was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right quadriceps muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Crackerjack Shak.

Chum's Special was quick to begin.

Parsnip and Al's Luck collided approaching the first turn, checking Al's Luck. Winey Bago, Honestly Bob and Seabrook Gem collided approaching the first turn, checking Honestly Bob. Winey Bago checked off Seabrook Gem on the first turn, checking Parsnip. Al's Luck raced wide entering the home straight.

Mr Jason Formosa, trainer of Podium Express, declared a new weight of 31.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Podium Express last raced at 29.5kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lorian Victory.

Dark Origins, Beksun and Nukstar were slow to begin.

Lorian Victory, Charlotte Allen and Spotted Label collided on the first turn, checking Charlotte Allen and Spotted Label. Nukstar raced wide approaching the home turn, checking Serendipity Girl and Lorian Victory.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Very Venom.

Eftpos Jess and Destini Baby collided soon after the start, checking Eftpos Jess. Alpha Nyx, Mahlo Nacho and Blazing Lane collided on the first turn, checking Mahlo Nacho. Alpha Nyx and Destini Baby collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Fast Freddie, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Flamin' Miracle.

Well Armed and Sirius Matter were quick to begin. Crackerjack Mick was slow to begin.

My Territory and Elle Gazelle collided approaching the first turn, checking My Territory. Big Tilly checked off Shimmy Dat Ray approaching the home turn, checking Crackerjack Mick. Flamin' Miracle eased approaching the home turn. Flamin' Miracle raced wide on the home turn. Well Armed and Sirius Matters collided on the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Flamin' Miracle and Shimmy Dat Ray collided in the home straight.

Flamin' Miracle was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right deltoid muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Ronald Dunne, the trainer of the greyhound Flamin' Miracle, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Flamin' Miracle with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Dunne pleaded guilty to the charge, Flamin' Miracle 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(A)(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Elle Gazelle, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Frank Tasca, the trainer of Wishing Angel, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Wishing Angel last raced on 18 December 2017. Mr Tasca stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following an extended spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wolf Point.

Wishing Angel and Riverdale Paddy were quick to begin.

Banjo Moment, Cawbourne Mav, Crackerjack Dave and Fancy Talon collided soon after the start, checking Fancy Talon and Crackerjack Dave. Banjo Moment checked off Ben's Talon approaching the first turn, checking Fancy Talon. Banjo Moment and Fancy Talon collided approaching the home turn and again in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

Riverdale Tarzan and Carrara Lad were slow to begin.

Suspicious Lee and Miss Kirteish collided approaching the first turn, checking Suspicious Lee. Predemonic, Rozehill Beth and Laktra Rival collided approaching the first turn, checking Rozehill Beth and Suspicious Lee. Suspicious Lee checked off Rozehill Beth approaching the home turn. Riverdale Tarzan, Predemonic and Kathy's Lady collided approaching the home turn. Rozehill Beth raced wide entering the home straight, checking Carrara Lad and Suspicious Lee.

Suspicious Lee was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Jesterday and Good Yarn were slow to begin.

Miss Pineapple and Blitzen Bell collided on the first turn. Kilty Jewel and Good Yarn collided approaching the home turn. Little Mix and Jesterday collided approaching the home turn. Kilty Jewel raced wide on the home turn and entering the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Ernie's Legacy trialled over the 390mtrs from box one, weight 29.4kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.82, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.25L. Ernie's Legacy was cleared.

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 was returning to racing after being seasonal. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Misty Warrior trialled over the 390m from box three, weight 26.9kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.82, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 9.25L. Misty Warrior was not cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Sweet Ambush trialled over the 390mtrs from box eight, weight 26.1kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.82, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.25L. Sweet Ambush was cleared.