The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Go Lucy Go and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 11:52am due to weight variation GAR (39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mrs D. Churchill was fined the sum of $100.

Ms T Kennedy Harris reprisentative of Maximum Zoe declared a new weight of 27.6kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Maximum Zoe last raced at 28.7kgs.

Hopeful was quick to begin.  Angie and Maximum Zoe were slow to begin.

Yuken Win and On Degoey collided approaching the first turn.  Stealthy Flight, On Degoey and Maximum Zoe collided on the first turn checking Stealthy Flight.  Angie and Maximum Zoe collided on the first turn checking Yuken Win.  Angie and maximum Zoe collided approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Hopeful - winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Raven Rich.

Navy Storm and Party Muscles were slow to begin.

Parumba Ned and My Raphael collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Yuken Sunshine galloped on Navy Storm on the first turn.  Yuken Sunshine crossed out on the first turn checking My Raphael.  Navy Storm checked off Party Muscles approaching the home turn.

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

A post-race sample was taken from Little Rage - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr D. Despard, the trainer of Our Rocket regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Our Rocket last raced on 6 November 2018 and is returning from a neck injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr O. Fraser, the trainer of Killara John regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Killara John last raced on 25 August 2018 and is returning from spell due to the trainer’s illness.

A pre-race sample was taken from Killara John.

Blonde Bella and Blue Irish were slow to begin.

Sapphire Hawke and Hurricane Craig collided on the first turn checking Sapphire Hawke.  Hurricane Craig and Killara John collided approaching the home turn checking Hurricane Craig.  Blue Irish failed to pursue the lure with due commitment approaching the home turn.  Hurricane Craig galloped on Blue Irish approaching the home turn.  Tinker Buzz and Killara John collided approaching the home turn.  Blonde Bella and Blue Irish collided on the home turn.  Blue Irish and Our Rocket collided on the home turn.  

Blue Irish was vetted and re-vetted following event 6.  It was reported that the greyhounds sustained an abrasion to the right foot and bruising to the right Achilles, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Clay, the representative of the greyhound Blue Irish regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) Stewards charged Blue Irish with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Clay pleaded not guilty to the charge, Blue Irish was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Zipping Josette crossed in soon after the start checking Spolly's Girl and Zipping Josette.  Onya Jakit, Bowie Boy and Racey Rose collided on the first turn checking Bowie Boy.  Onya Jakit and Oriental Tarj collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Spolly's Girl and Titanium Boy collided on the first turn.  Onya Jakit contacted the running rail approaching the home turn.  Bowie Boy crossed in in the home straight and collided with Fairytale Ending.

Spolly's Flyer and Blueflash Lenny were slow to begin.

Spolly's Flyer checked off Oz Wizard soon after the start.  Rosie Glenda checked off Split Pea approaching the first turn.  Spolly's Flyer checked off Voluptuous Ruby on the first turn and collided with Oz Wizard, Spolly's Flyer lost ground as a result.  Abstract Miss, Voluptuous Ruby and Blueflash Lenny collided on the first turn severely checking Voluptuous Ruby, Rosie Glenda and Oz Wizard checked as a result.  

A post-race sample was taken from Bricabrac - winner of the event.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Where's Lola.

Where's Lola and Lorenza were slow to begin.

Fourth Dimention and Zipping Oliver collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Nash Road Betty crossed in on the first turn checking Dee Dee One.  Disco Lemonade and Dee Dee One collided on the first turn checking Dee Dee One. Lorenza raced wide on the first turn and lost ground.  Disco Lemonade raced wide in the home straight.

Lorenza was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right back muscle injury, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Double Black checked off Meehan Deano on the first turn.  Philo Bale checked off Boycey Road on the first turn.  

Diesel Turbo went up with the lids and was slow to begin. Ninetymile Donny was slow to begin.

Ninetymile Donny and Meehan Barney collided approaching the first turn.  Tantalise, Diesel Turbo, Urban Ruler and Baggy's Request collided approaching the home turn checking Tantalise.  Walkin' The Walk galloped on Meehan Barney approaching the home turn. 

A post-race sample was taken from Ninetymile Donny - winner of the event. 

Pistol was quick to begin.  Scooby Boy, Seeka Moment, Maderra and Cee Me Entertain were slow to begin.

Scooby Boy, Seeka Moment and Maderrra collided on the first turn.  Cee Me Entertain and Maggie Mikado collided on the first turn.  Premier Jess and Maggie Mikado raced wide on the home turn.  

A post-race sample was taken from Pistol - winner of the event.  

Architecture, Mini Fernando, New Fire Girl and Chloe Crumpet were slow to begin.

Go Zippy Go and New Fire Girl collided entering the home straight.  Go Zippy Go checked off Yohan entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Galloping Leo - winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Zharnel.

Zharnel was slow to begin.

Mini Dozer and Voluptuous Dot collided approaching the first turn.  Poison Pen and Bill Heeny crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Mini Dozer, Voluptuous Dot, Miss Pie and Zharnel.  Voluptuous Dot raced wide in the home straight.  Zharnel and Poison Pen collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Weeona Paul - winner of the event. 

Gone Early was a late scratching at 7:15pm 20/2/2019 due to an injury (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Bluehawk Robert was a late scratching at 12:13pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to an elevated temperature. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs R. Bustutill, the representative of Black Bindi regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Black Bindi last raced on10 September 2018 and is returning from a right wrist injury. Mrs Bustutill declared a new weight of 26.9kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Black Bindi last raced at 25.1kgs.

Mrs D. Churchill, trainer of Shogun Sammy declared a new weight of 29.3kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Shogun Sammy last raced at 30.4kgs.

 King Of Diamonds was slow to begin.

Dewana Interest and Shogun Sammy collided approaching the first turn.  Shogun Sammy and Cool De Beers collided on the first turn checking Shogun Sammy and Dewana Interest.  Shogun Sammy and Mandela Sun collided approaching the home turn checking Shogun Sammy.

A post-race sample was takewn from Cool De Beers - winner of the event. 

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MEETING COMMENTS:

Kennels opened and subsequently closed approximately 10 minutes late due to the late arrival of the on course veterinarian. 

Satisfactory Trail Results

Samples were taken from Black Ecilpse and Yogi Mikado prior to the following trials.

Pacific Secret trialled over the 400mtrs from box 1, weight 27.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rdin a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8 ¾ lengths. Pacific Secret was Cleared.

Dark Stealth trialled over the 400mtrs from box 2, weight 26.8kgs, the greyhound was placed 2ndin a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 8 ½ lengths. Dark Stealth was Cleared.

Prima Mikado trialled over the 400mtrs from box 8, weight 26.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 1stin a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.16, the greyhound won by a margin of 8 ½ lengths. Primo Mikado was Cleared.

Yogi Mikado trialled over the 460mtrs from box 1, weight 34.7kgs, the greyhound was placed 3rdin a field of 4. The time of the trial was 26.06, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5 ¼ lengths. Yogi Mikado was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - 

Stewards spoke to Mr I. Anderson, the trainer of Black Eclipse regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Black Eclipse last raced on 7 January 2018 and is returning from a left wrist injury, Black Eclipse failed a satisfactory trail on the 5 December 2018. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Black Eclipse trialled over the 400mtrs from box 3, weight 31.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 23.16, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 15 ½ lengths. Black Eclipse was Not Cleared. Black Ecilspe was vetted following the trial, it was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr G. Rounds, the trainer of Impala regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Impala last raced on 8 August 2018 and is returning from a right back muscle injury and seasonal. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Impala trialled over the 460mtrs from box 2, weight 29.9kgs, the greyhound was placed 1stin a field of 4. The time of the trial was 26.06, the greyhound won by a margin of 3 ¼ lengths. Impala was Cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr G. Rounds, the trainer of Aston Cha Cha regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Aston Cha Cha last raced on 22 August 2018 and is returning from a seasonal spell. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Aston Cha Cha trialled over the 460mtrs from box 8, weight 30.2kgs, the greyhound was placed 2ndin a field of 4. The time of the trial was 26.06 the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3 ¼ lengths. Aston Cha Cha was Cleared.