Pippa's Pride was a late scratching at 2:48pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr B. Templeton was fined the sum of $100.

Dark Stealth and Terrah Lecki were slow to begin.  Tarquin Bob, All In and Hurricane Craig collided approaching the first turn checking All In. All In and Hurricane Craig collided on the first turn checking All In. All In was checked off Tarquin Bob in the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mrs. V. Sultana regarding her difficulty in boxing the greyhound Hurricane Craig.  Stewards directed that Hurricane Craig be boxed first in future events.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Starter Mr. L. Sullivan did not act in any capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Galloping Bluboy and Surfonic Pearl.

Surfonic Pearl  was a late scratching at 3.41pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Ghostly Terrah and Traveller were slow to begin.  Zipping Todd, Dr. Lola and Beanology collided soon after the start and again entering the back straight checking Dr. Lola.  Zipping Todd was checked off Beanology entering the back straight checking Ghostly Terrah and Traveller.  Ghostly Terrah raced wide entering the home straight.  Zipping Todd eased approaching the winning post

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. McMillan the trainer of the greyhound Zipping Todd regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Zipping Todd was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration and abrasion to the webbing on the left front foot, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Zipping Todd with failing to pursue the lure with due commtiment by reason of injury.  Mr. McMillan pleaded guilty to the charge, Zipping Todd 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.

Galloping Bluboy was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 4, it was reported that the greyhound sustained a superficial abrasion to the hind toes, no stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr R. Conway, the Trainer of Galloping Bluboy regarding the greyhound being heavily supported on fixed odds. M. Conway stated that he did not support the greyhound in this event but did advise that Galloping Bluboy has been trialling very well over this distance. 

A sample was taken from Dr. Sparkles and Dr. Lola - both unplaced in this event.

Dr. Yuki was a late scratching at 1:03pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Meehan Phil.

Malick was slow to begin.  Meehan Phil, Remo Gully and Agent Waddle collided on the first turn checking Meehan Phil.  Apila Cash was checked off Joyce's Choice entering the back straight and collided with Malick.  Remo Gully and Agent Waddle collided on the second turn checking Remo Gully.  Malick was checked off Hypo Chared on the second turn.  Meehan Phil raced wide on the second turn checking Agent Waddle.  Apila Cash and Agent Waddle collided on the home turn.  Hypo Chared and Malick collided on the home turn.  Hypo Chared galloped on Agent Waddle entering the home straight checking Hypo Chared and severely checking Agent Waddle which faltered and tailed off.

Agent Waddle was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured right metatarsal and a dislocated toe on the right hind foot, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Shall She Cindy and Maybe Hannibal were quick to begin.  Pinciotti and Wanneroo were slow to begin.  Shall She Cindy and Ima Logger collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Pinciotti was checked off Wanneroo on the first turn checking Titanium Boy.  Maybe Hannibal and Macauliff collided on the second turn checking Macauliff.  Maybe Hannibal and Hello Bomber collided in the back straight.

Titanium Boy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Bless 'Em All was slow to begin.  Jett Zafonic, Bless 'Em All and Richo Richo Girl collided on the first turn checking Jett Zafonic and Bless 'Em All.  Wolfie's Sook and Phil's In Luck collided on the first turn checking Wolfie's Sook and Jett Zafonic, Richo Richo Girl fell checking Bless 'Em All as a result.  Bossy Caleb and Wolfie's Sook collided on the second turn checking Wolfie's Sook and Jett Zafonic, Wolfie's Sook faltered severely checking Bless 'Em All, Wolfie's Sook and Bless 'Em All tailed off as a result.

Wolfie's Sook was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 7, it was reported that the greyhound sustained a fractured toe on the left front foot, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Bless 'Em All was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right triangle muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Richo Richo Girl was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a superficial graze to the right hind foot, no stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kabiana.

Busta Voe was quick to begin.  Milla Rose, Merchant Prince, Vanilla Kiss and Gold Odessa collided on the first turn.  Kabiana and Hello Nimble collided on the first turn checking Kabiana.  Busta Voe and Sunset Senorita collided entering the back straight checking Busta Voe.  Kabiana was held up for a run on the second turn.

Dr. Simon and Parie Shiraz were slow to begin.  Dr. Watson and Emperor Cruz collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Viewing was checked off Flip on the first turn checking Parie Shiraz.  Dukestar and Le Doyen collided approaching the second turn.  Dr. Simon was checked off Parie Shiraz entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Dukestar - winner of the event.

Zoenah's Legacy went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Another Shiner went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (3 lengths),  Anjing Betina and Silver Trident collided soon after the start.  Emilia Mel was checked off Mizuki approaching the first turn.  Silver Trident, Mizuki, Mignon and Popowski collided on the first turn checking Mizuki, Mignon and Popowski.  Mizuki and Mignon collided approaching the second turn and again on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  Anjing Betina and Popowski collided approaching the second turn checking Popowski.  Zoenah's Legacy was checked off Silver Trident on the third turn.  Emilia Mel galloped on Zoenah's Legacy approaching the home turn checking Emilia Mel and Popowski.  Mizuki and Popowski collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Silver Trident - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from All You Got.

Runnin' On Luck crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, faltered and lost ground. All You Got, Elram Girl and Dam Sleek collided approaching the first turn checking Elram Girl.  Pie Problem, Scooby Boy and Kayla Las collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds.

Runnin' On Luck was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right back muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Doran's Call was a late scratching at 3:13pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rosie Sprite.

Just Blacky was slow to begin.  Gotcha Mate, Oz Ten Tatious and Here's Tiger collided on the first turn checking Gotcha Mate and Here's Tiger and severely checking Oz Ten Tatious and Rosie Sprite.  Gotcha Mate raced wide approaching the home turn.  Oz Ten Tatious and Rosie Sprite collided approaching the home turn checking Oz Ten Tatious.

Yaala was quick to begin.  Unique Olivia and Johnny Wolf were slow to begin.  Itz Hooroo Adios, Five Llights and Galloping Ashley collided approaching the first turn.  Five Lights and Itz Hooroo Adios collided approaching the first turn checking Itz Hooroo Adios.  Unique Olivia and Yaala collided on the first turn checking Knew It and Yaala, Knew It raced wide checking Johnny Wolf and Galloping Ashley causing Galloping Ashley to race wide.  Johnny Wolf and Knew it collided approaching the home turn checking Johnny Wolf.  Five Lights and Yaala collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Lost Blue - winner of the event.

Following the event Stewards declared 'hold all tickets' after a number of ducks were on the track, entering the home straight during the event.  After viewing all available video footage and from their own observations Stewards declared all clear as they deemed the result of the event was not affected. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Senorita Pepe.

The start of this event was delayed approximately 1.5 minutes after a small area of built up sand in the back straight on the outside of the track required raking level. This was passed on to the club manager.

Cataleya, Our First Lady and Veetee Mist collided soon after the start checking Our First Lady.  Cataleya and Bandit Brad collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Cataleya and Veetee Mist collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Senorita Pepe and Black Bindi collided on the home turn.

Meeting comments:-

Satisfactory trial (GAR 77) results:-

Stewards spoke to Mr. I. Collins the trainer of Bobbyrella regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Bobbyrella last raced on 25/06/17.  Mr. Collins stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A Bobbyrella trialled over 315 metres from box 4, weight 29.8kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.37 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 12.25 lengths.  Bobbyrella was cleared.

Satisfactory trial results:-

Crucial Conflict trialled over 315 metres from box 8, weight 27.5kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.37 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.5 lengths.   Crucial Conflict was cleared.

Satisfactory trial and weight trial result:-

Contagious Miss trialled over 315 metres from box 2, weight 23.5kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 18.37 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 12 lengths.   Contagious Miss was cleared.