Kennels closed at 7:15pm due to a number of trainers being delayed by traffic.

As the temperature was significantly lower than 32 degrees, Stewards dispensed with the hot weather policy.

Mepunga Laser, Sharp Diamond, Hot Tip and Good Luck Mark collided on the first turn checking Mepunga Laser, severely checking Good Luck Mark and Hot Tip.  Billy's Bake and Sharp Diamond collided on the fifth turn checking Sharp Diamond and Mepunga Laser.  Sharp Diamond contacted the running rail as a result.  Sharp Diamond and Hot Tip collided approaching the home turn.

Sharp Diamond was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Bolt Like Bekim, the winner of the event.

The commencement of this race was delayed by approximately 1 min, due to Albany Thoroughbreds running behind schedule.

Sisco Bella and Pat Malone were quick to begin.  Fawn Regrets was slow to begin.  Cairnlea Rosie and Dashing Dyson collided soon after the start checking Dashing Dyson.  Dashing Dyson and Rockstar Patriot collided approaching the first turn.  Destini Cavalier and Sisco Bella collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Cairnlea Rosie, Dashing Dyson and Rockstar Patriot collided on the first turn checking Dashing Dyson and Rockstar Patriot.  Rockstar Patriot and Dashing Dyson collided approaching the second turn and again on the second turn checking Rockstar Patriot.  Cairnlea Rosie checked off Sisco Bella entering the back straight.  Sisco Bella and Rockstar Patriot collided approaching the home turn.  Destini Cavalier and Pat Malone collided several times from the home turn and in the home turn checking Destini Cavalier.  Fawn Regrets checked off Destini Cavalier in the home straight.  Dashing Dyson and Rockstar Patriot collided approaching the winning post.

Destini Cavalier was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

A sample was taken from Destini Cavalier, the winner of the event.

Trumpsta was slow to begin.  Avalon Sisco and Lena Lake collided soon after the start.  Why Not Kylie and Star Hunter collided soon after the start.  Star Hunter and Avalon Sisco collided approaching the first turn checking Star Hunter and Lena Lake.  Menzali, Why Not Kylie and Star Hunter collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Why Not Kylie.  Avalon Sisco and Lena Lake collided on the first turn.  Star Hunter and Trumpsta collided on the first turn.  Avalon Sisco and Lena Lake collided on the first turn.  Singshot Blitz and Like A Rocket collided approaching the third turn.  Menzali and Slingshot Blitz collided on the third turn, severely checking Menzali.

A sample was taken from Like A Rocket, the winner of the event.

All Bling was quick to begin.  Dyna Alistair and Go Commando collided soon after the start.  Go Commando, Mercedes Red, Dyna Alistair, Tyson's A Rebel and Ronray Legend collided approaching the first turn checking Ronray Legend, Tyson's A Rebel, Dyna Alistair and Go Commando.  Ronray Legend, Tyson's A Rebel and Dyna Alistair collided approaching the first turn checking Tyson's A Rebel.  Ronray Legend, Dyna Alistair and Go Commando collided on the first turn checking Ronray Legend, Tyson's A Rebel and Dyna Alistair.

A sample was taken from Percy's Empire, the winner of the event.

Oh Jay Korie, Beanbag, Cruisy's Rose and Hillside Lady were slow to begin.  Cruisy's Rose and Rebecca Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Hodge's Lane and Osakalaka collided on the first turn.  Hodge's Lane, Osakalaka and Rebecca Bale collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  Hodge's Lane and Rebecca Bale collided approaching the second turn checking Rebecca Bale.  Osakalaka eased on the third turn and collided with Joe's Dolly and Hillside Lady, severely checking all three greyhounds.  Beanbag checked off Joe's Dolly approaching the home turn.  Osakalaka and Hillside Lady collided on the home turn.  Osakalaka shifted up the track approaching the winning post and hampered the run of Hillside Lady.

Osakalaka was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right back muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mrs J. Sharp, Trainer of Osakalaka.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Osakalaka with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mrs Sharp pleaded guilty to the charge,Osakalaka was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for 3 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 Cruisy's Rose, the winner of the event.

Orazzi Ohh, Vostok and Slinky Inky collided approaching the first turn checking Vostok and Slinky Inky.  Miss Judge and Samsonite collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Why Not Ginger checked off Jesaulenko on the first turn.  Samsonite, Orazzi Ohh and Why Not Ginger collided on the first turn checking Samsonite, Orazzi Ohh, Slinky Inky and Why Not Ginger.  Orazzi Ohh and Why Not Ginger collided approaching the second turn checking Why Not Ginger.  Orazzi Ohh and Slinky Inky collided on the home turn checking Slinky Inky.

Samples were taken from the following placegetters:  True Talent (1st) and Jesaulenko (2nd).

Oshkosh Uni Chet and John John Lava collided soon after the start.  Dyna Chancer and Celestial Folk collided soon after the start checking Celestial Folk.  Dyna Chancer and Dyna Yezza collided on the first turn.  Reckoning, Dyna Chancer and Dyna Yezza collided on the first turn checking Dyna Yezza.  Reckoning and Dyna Chancer collided on the first turn checking Reckoning, Celestial Folk, Oshkosh Uni Chet and John John Lava.  Dyna Chancer and Dyna Yezza collided on the second turn checking Dyna Yezza.  Reckoning and Dyna Yezza collided approaching the third turn, severely checking Reckoning.  Celestial Folk galloped on the heels of Reckoning approaching the third turn, severely checking both greyhounds, causing Reckoning to stumble as a result.  Oshkosh Uni Chet and John John Lava collided approaching the third turn.

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

A sample was taken from Bonnie Beauty, the winner of the event.

Jaclyn Bale was a late scratching at 3:33pm due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mossimo Bale and Black Spyro collided approaching the first turn.  Are You checked off Midnight Hero approaching the first turn.  Rock Up Top, Mossimo Bale and Black Spyro collided approaching the first turn checking Mossimo Bale.  Mossimo Bale and Black Spyro collided approaching the second turn.  Rock Up Top checked off Midnight Hero on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Quotation Mark, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Ennis, Representative for Trainer, Mrs B. Ennis,  regarding the length of time greyhound, Bella Shima has had between races.  Bella Shima last raced on 21st September, 2017.  Mr Ennis stated that  the greyhound had been in season.

Bella Shima and Tanoan Creek collided soon after the start.  Roger Express and Just Nimble It collided on the first turn.  Roger Express and Just Nimble It collided on the second turn checking Roger Express.  Tanoan Creek and Carltonian collided on the second turn checking Tanoan Creek, Just Nimble It and Mepunga Gal.  Roger Express checked off Caltonian approaching the third turn.  Roger Express, Tanoan Creek and Mepunga Gal collided on the third turn checking Tanoan Creek, Mepunga Gal and Just Nimble It.  Just Nimble It checked off Tanoan Creek on the fourth turn.

Just Nimble It was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right calf injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Bella Shima, the winner of the event.

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

Dyna Gavin was quick to begin.  Thomas Dee and Vis Vitae collided soon after the start.  Thomas Dee, Vis Vitae and Wharfies Girl collided approaching the first turn checking Thomas Dee, severely checking Vis Vitae.  No Excuse and Wharfies Girl collided approaching the first turn.  Dyna Gavin checked off Nunniong Plain on the first turn.  No Excuse, Wharfies Girl and Fool Proof collided on the first turn checking Wharfies Girl.  Dyna Gavin checked off Duty Free on the second turn.  Nunniong Plain and Duty Free collided entering the back straight checking Duty Free.  No Excuse and Vis Vitae collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Nunniong Plain, the winner of the event.

Scarecrow Max and Rhino Rex collided soon after the start.  Scarecrow Max, Rhino Rex, Tiggerlong Thief and Destini Ferrari collided approaching the first turn checking Destini Ferrari, Rhino Rex and Tiggerlong Thief.  Boil Over, Tiggerlong Thief and So Amazing collided on the first turn checking Boil Over and So Amazing.  Scarecrow Max checked off So Amazing approaching the third turn.  Destini Ferrari checked off Scarecrow Max on the third turn.

Scarecrow Max was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left wrist sprain, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Tears I'm Not, the winner of the event.