Cruising Bella – New declared weight of 25.9kg last raced at 27.2kg.

Mercy Mercy was quick to begin. Jet Black Cruise and Niall Bale were slow to begin.

Cruising Bella visibly eased approaching the first turn and collided with Jet Black Cruise. Mercy Mercy, Burning Eddy and Treasure's Lad collided on the first turn checking Mercy Mercy and Burning Eddy. Mercy Mercy and Keithy Bale collided approaching the home turn. Sudden Force and Treasure's Lad collided entering the home straight and several times in the home straight.

Cruising Bella underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr D. Graham, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the first turn.. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Cruising Bella was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Graham pleaded guilty to the charge, Cruising Bella must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Bossa Nova Joe was slow to begin.

Lara Lad checked off Rapidash soon after the start. Reiko Houdini, Lily Potter and Shankly collided approaching the first turn checking Lily Potter. Bossa Nova Joe galloped on the heels of Opala Bale approaching the first turn. Rapidash crossed to the rails on the first turn checking Shankly and Reiko Houdini. Lara Lad checked off Lily Potter on the first turn.Bossa Nova Joe checked off Reiko Houdini approaching the home turn checking Lara Lad. Reiko Houdini checked off Opala Bale in the home straight. Rapidash raced wide in the home straight. 

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

Distracted was quick to begin.

Swashbuckler and Debbie's Destiny collided soon after the start checking Debbie's Destiny. Flying Bazza checked off Kawhisoon after the start. Rock in Rio checked off Mega Dossa soon after the start.Mega Dossa checked off Kawhi approaching the first turn. Swashbuckler checked off the heels of Kawhi on the first turn.Flying Bazza checked off Mega Dossa on the first turn checking Rock In Rio. Distracted faltered approaching the home turn checking Mega Dossa,Flying Bazza and Rock In Rio, causing Distracted to tail off as a result. Flying Bazza and Rock In Rio collided approaching the home turn.

Distracted underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a torn back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Post-race samples were taken from the placegetters - Durant (1st), Kawhi (2nd).

Fancy Fabio and Lektra Bear were slow to begin.

Ned Isakoff checked off Fab Bourbski soon after the start. Fab Bourbski checked off Major Bourbski approaching the first turn. Bayside Bourbski checked off Titanium Lad on the first turn checking Ned Isakoff. Bayside Bourbski, Ned Isakoff, Lektra Bear and Fab Bourbski collided on the first turn checking Bayside Bourbski and Ned Isakoff. Fab Bourbski raced wide entering the home straight.  

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

Aston Veloci and Gendarme were quick to begin.

Manderley and Zanzeedoo collided approaching the first turn. Nicko Express, Aston Veloci and Gendarme collided on the first turn checking Nickos Express and Gendarme. Aston Veloci and Gendarme collided approaching the home turn checking Aston Veloci. Manderley and Zanzeedoo collided several times approaching the home turn. Manderley crossed to the outside approaching the home turn checking Manderley, Zanzeedoo and Aston Veloci.

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

Why Not Peter was slow to begin.

Ashby Nimble, Startron, Knock The Clock and Blockette collided approaching the first turn checking Knock The Clock and Blockette. Dyna Saurus and Roger Express collided approaching the first turn. Ashby Nimble and Knock The Clock collided approaching the first turn. Knock The Clock galloped on the heels of Speedy Amira on the first turn checking Knock The Clock and severely checking Speedy Amira which lost considerable .ground  Ashby Nimble and Roger Express collided approaching the home turn. Dyna Saurus checked off Why Not Peter on the home turn. Blockette checked off Ashby Nimble in the home straight.

Speedy Amira underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have spike wounds to left foreleg and hock, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Dyna Chancer and Ace Allen were quick to begin.

Nigel Allen, Thomeli Monster and Midnight Titan collided soon after the start checking Thomeli Monster. Ima Mystery Girl faltered on the first turn and pulled up as a result. Thomeli Monster and Midnight Titan collided on the first turn. Thomeli Monster checked off Midnight Titan on the second turn. Nigel Allen and Thomeli Monster collided on the third turn checking Thomeli Monster.  

Ima Mystery Girl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured right hock. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr Matthew Lanigan prior to Mepunga Molly racing tonight.  Mr Lanigan advised Stewards that he had prepared Mepunga Molly as per normal and that he expected a prominent performance in this event due to the favourable inside draw.  Mr Lanigan supported Mepunga Molly in a double with another greyhound in Race 3, that was unsuccessful. The Stewards will be making further enquiries, reviewing other information and the betting activity across all platforms. The inquiry remains open. A pre-race sample was taken from Mepunga Molly.

Living Daylights and Quest For Glory collided soon after the start. Foxzami Thriller and Alezan collided soon after the start checking Alezan. Big Deal, Living Daylights and Quest For Glory collided entering the back straight. Foxzami Thriller and Miracles Happen collided entering the back straight. Big Deal and Living Daylights collided approaching the home turn. Foxzami Thriller and Quest For Glory collided approaching the home turn. Big Deal and Connor Allen collided several times approaching the winning post.

A post-race blood sample was taken from Mepunga Molly (1st).

Post-race samples were taken from Living Daylights (2nd), and Foxzami Thriller (3rd).

Supplementary Report: After exhausting all lines of inquiry in relation to the Mepunga Molly inquiry, it was finalised without issue or concern.

Quillan Bale and Galaxy Blaster collided soon after the start. Rocket Express, Chicago Focus and Goofey Express collided approaching the first turn checking Chicago Focus. Quillan Bale and Eye Catcher collided on the first turn. Blue Gene Bowie raced wide approaching the home turn. Goofey Express raced wide on the home turn checking Chicago Focus.  

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

Sateesha, Magic Lantern and Khlo Money collided soon after the start checking Magic Lantern. Speckie Mckean,Base Camp, Thumbs and Khlo Money collided approaching the first turn checking Thumbs, Sateesha and Aron Allen. Speckie Mckean, Base Camp and Khlo Money collided on the first turn. Speckie Mckean and Base Camp collided approaching the home turn checking Base Camp.Thumbs and Khlo Money collided on the home turn checking Khlo Money. Magic Lantern raced wide entering the home straight. Thumbs checked off Base Camp in the home straight.

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

Poppy Yaala was quick to begin. Express Angel and Flash Angel were slow to begin.

Tickle My Fancy, Bide Your Time and Express Angel collided approaching the first turn checking Bide your Time and checking Flash Angel as a result. Bide Your Time and Flash Angel collided several times approaching the home turn. Bide Your time checked off Flash Angel approaching the home turn. Tickle My Fancy galloped on the heels of Poppy Yaala approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Flash Angel and Poppy Yaala collided on the home turn checking Poppy Yaala. Tickle My Fancy raced wide in the home straight.

Bide Your Time underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg hind pencil muscle injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Coconut Gloria – New declared weight of 29.7kg, last raced at 28.4kg.

Merl's Angel - Late scratching at 10:45pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left hind stifle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Steve's Uggboot checked off Medium Rare soon after the start. Medium Rare, Mossy Girl and Diesel's A Rebel collided approaching the first turn checking Diesel's A Rebel and Mossy Girl. Diesel's A Rebel, Lindy Bop and Coconut Gloria collided on the home turn checking Coconut Gloria.

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

Meeting Comments - 

Gracioso – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Sandown for fail to chase due to injury. Weighing 30.7kg and beginning from box 8, Gracioso completed the 390 metre trial distance in a time of 22.47. Gracioso placed 1st in a field of 4 starters winning by 8.5 lengths. Gracioso has been cleared to race at all tracks except Sandown.