This meeting is deemed heat affected. At the close of kennelling the outside temperature was 35.4 degrees and the kennel temperature was 21.2 degrees.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Whitford, the trainer of Iona Roby regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Iona Roby last raced on 25th September 2017. Mr. Whitford stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of trainer.

Pyrenees Acclaim was quick to begin.

Hardaway Zoe was slow to begin.

Balmoral Bash and Hardaway Zoe collided soon after the start checking Hardaway Zoe. Balmoral Bash galloped on the heels of Jitterbug severely checking Hedonistic, Jitterbug fell as a result.

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

Hedonistic was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor abrasion to the left hock. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Pyrenees Acclaim, winner of the event.

Premier Back and Slow As Thunder were quick to begin.

Way Things Are and Ultimate Pulse collided soon after the start checking Ultimate Impulse. Countess Carlow and Premier Back collided soon after the start. Countess Carlow, Premier Back and Way Things Are collided entering the back straight. Delaware County and Slow As Thunder collided on the second turn checking Slow As Thunder.

Ultimate Impulse was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor abrasion to the left hock and paw, a torn right front dew claw nail and right wrist sprain. A stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Merton, the trainer of the greyhound Slow As Thunder regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the second turn.  Slow As Thunder was vetted and re-vetted following race 4.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left stopper, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Slow As Thunder with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Merton pleaded guilty to the charge, Slow As Thunder 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.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Sweet Ambush and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 13:42 due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr. G. Hansen was fined the sum of $100. Mr. Hansen stated that the greyhound had been fine when he cheked this morning.

Pharoah's Dream, Blue Berty and Miss Congenial were quick to begin.

Levi Liv, Run Tom Run and Graphite County collided soon after the start checking Run Tom Run. Pharoah's Dream and Levi Liv collided approaching the first turn. Miss Congenial and Johnny McKenley collided approaching the first turn. Blue Berty and Levi Liv collided on the first turn. Levi Liv and Run Tom Run collided on the first turn checking Levi Liv which fell as a result. Pharoah's Dream raced wide in the home straight.

Levi Liv was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right dew claw and left hind toe. A stand down period of 14 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Graphite County, winner of the event.

Done One, Dyna Vagrant and How Good She were quick to begin.

Dyna Vagrant, Don One, Pure Cascade and Mega Moo collided soon after the start checking Don One, Pure Cascade and Mega Moo. Don One raced wide in the back straight causing Pure Cascade to race wide. Miss Peanut and How Good She collided approaching the home turn checking How Good She. Mega Moo checked off Don One approaching the home turn. Pure Cascade and Mega Moo collided on the home turn and in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. Portelli, the trainer of Suitress regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Suitress last raced on 26th August 2018. Mr. Portelli stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from having a right wrist injury and being on season.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bound After Gold.

Ariki Whero and Bound After Gold were slow to begin.

Bound After Gold, Angel Of Glory and Suitress collided several times approaching the first turn checking Bound After Gold and Angel Of Glory. Angel Of Glory galloped on the heels of Suitress approaching the home turn. Bound After Gold, Suitress and Angel Of Glory collided approaching the home turn checking Bound After Gold and Angel Of Glory.

This meeting is deemed hot weather affected. The outside temperature was 36.1 degrees and the kennel temperature was 22.7 degrees.

Reverend John and Allen Jake were quick to begin.

Test Pilot, Clear Sense and Proven Les collided soon after the start. Crackerjack Roy and Loch Tight collided soon after the start. Allen Jake and Loch Tight collided on the first turn. Clear Sense and Allen Jake collided entering the back straight checking Clear Sense which brushed the running rail as a result. Clear Sense was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the right hock. A stand down period of 5 days was imposed.

A sample was taken from Loch Tight, winner of the event.

Horey's Girl was quick to begin.

Seabrook Dill and Twilight Fever collided on the first turn severely checking Seabrook Dill and Twilight Fever and checking Fiery Universe. Our Turbo Girl and Horey's Girl collided on the home turn. Our Turbo Girl and Horey's Girl collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Our Turbo Girl, 2nd placegetter.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chum's Special.

Bolt Power was slow to begin.

Claretown Boris, Split Chic, Scanez Jewel and Spotted Gunn collided on the first turn causing Split Chic to fall, severely checking Bolt Power and checking Scanez Jewel. Spotted Gunn checked off Chum's Special on the second turn checking Wise Harry. Bolt Power checked off Wise Harry approaching the home turn.

Split Chic was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained minor lacerations to the right stopper and left hind paw. No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kraken Bam Bam.

Hayley Jane was quick to begin.

Blue Espearance and Spring Shower were slow to begin.

Hayley Jane and Buzz The Tower collided soon after the start. Kolora Davey and Johnny Dunbar collided soon after the start. Kraken Bam Bam and Hayley Jane collided approaching the first turn checking Hayley Jane. Spring Shower checked off Blue Espearance on the first turn checking Johnny Dunbar and severely checking Spring Shower and Kolora Davey.

Hayley Jane was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left wrist injury. A stand down period of 5 days was imposed.

Cartwheel Chloe and Quando Quando were quick to begin.

Royal Welsh, Crocodile Dunphy and Star Cluster collided soon after the start. Cartwheel Chloe and Quando Quando collided approaching the first turn. Quarter To faltered approaching the first turn.

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

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

Stewards spoke to Mrs. B. Kinder, the trainer of Olfina Allen regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Olfina Allen last raced on 22nd September 2017. Mrs. Kinder stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of kennel and a spell.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. B. Kinder, the trainer of Joycee Ray regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Joycee Ray last raced on 28th September 2017. Mrs. Kinder stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after a change of kennel and a spell.

Olfina Allen and My Girl Margie were quick to begin.

Miss Booming, Ima Rockstar and Beer On Tap were slow to begin.

Ima Rockstar and Beer On Tap collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Tanazoo and Beer On Tap collided approaching the winning post.

Quicksilver Hope was quick to begin.

My Fernando Tim, Runaway Jack, Sazana and Distributor collided approaching the first turn checking Runaway Jack and My Fernando Tim, Sazana fell as a result. Hollyfield checked off Wishes Fulfilled approaching the first turn. Wishes Fulfilled and Distributor collided on the home turn and several times in the home straight.

Sazana was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor laceration to the left front paw. No stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:-

Satisfactory Trial Results - Kraken Elroy trialled over the 425mt from box 1, weight 29.6kg, the greyhound was placed 3rd in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 24.53, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4L. Kraken Elroy was not cleared.