The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Kynan's Revenge and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 11:21AM due to weight variation - underweight 1.4kg (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Keith Kelly was fined the sum of $100.

Ugo Girl and Pandora's Comet were quick to begin.

Ugo Girl and Pandora's Comet collided soon after the start. Pandora's Comet and Manila Sprite collided soon after the start. Bob's Brew and Manila Sprite collided approaching the first turn, checking Bob's Brew and Ugo Girl. Bob's Brew and Manila Sprite collided approaching the home turn, checking Bob's Brew. Ugo Girl, Don's Gas and Swift Chief collided approaching the home turn, checking Ugo Girl and Don's Gas. Ugo Girl raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Bob's Brew, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr R Matthyssen, the kennel representative for Paris Marie, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Paris Marie last raced on 3rd April 2018. Mr Matthyssen stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following an extended spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Paris Marie.

Cheers To That was very slow to begin (4L).

Paris Marie and Don's Shredder collided approaching the first turn. Starbright Toby, Paris Marie and Sandulad collided on the first turn, checking Paris Marie. Toni Toni Toni and Don's Shredder collided on the first turn, severely checking Toni Toni Toni which contacted the running rail and collided with Cheers To That. Paris Marie raced wide on the home turn.

Toni Toni Toni was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left long head triceps (monkey) muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

Don's Shredder was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chief Siyan.

Chief Siyan was slow to begin.

One Brew and Gelert collided soon after the start, checking Gelert. Knocker's Gold and Firelight Twist collided several times approaching the first turn, checking Knocker's Gold, One Brew and Hillbilly June, and severely checking Miss Brew and Chief Siyan. Knocker's Gold and One Brew collided approaching the home turn. One Brew, Knocker's Gold and Akut collided approaching the winning post.

Miss Brew was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Chief Siyan was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right biceps femoris (thigh) muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Firelight Twist, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mexican Ned.

Destini Cheetah was quick to begin. Lonesome Spring was slow to begin.

Superior Scotch and Mexican Ned collided soon after the start, checking Superior Scotch. Hilux and Super Stoked collided soon after the start, checking Super Stoked, Theatrics Show and Lonesome Spring. Boof's Banjo, Hilux and Mexican Ned collided on the first turn, checking Boof's Banjo and Superior Scotch. Lonesome Spring raced wide in the home straight.

Selfless was a late scratching at 7:37PM on 5th August 2018 due to a right long head triceps (monkey) muscle injury  (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A pre-race sample was taken from You're Welcome.

But What For, You're Welcome and Miss Cotton Sox were slow to begin.

Undenied Access, Lady Pippa and Blondy Two collided on the first turn. You're Welcome and Miss Cotton Sox collided in the back straight. You're Welcome checked off Miss Cotton Sox approaching the second turn. Miss Cotton Sox, But What For and Blondy Two collided on the second turn, checking Miss Cotton Sox and But What For.

A sample was taken from Deadly Basilisa, the second place-getter in the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jimmy's Angel.

Jimmy's Angel, Fast Freddie and Full of Boloney were quick to begin.

Micky Rads and Dashing Dino collided soon after the start, checking Dashing Dino. Fast Freddie and Full Of Boloney collided approaching the first turn, checking Fast Freddie. Proven Snow, Micky Rads, Jimmy's Angel and Full Of Boloney collided on the first turn, checking Proven Snow, Micky Rads and Jimmy's Angel. Proven Snow galloped on the heels of Micky Rads on the first turn, checking Proven Snow, Micky Rads and Dashing Dino. Micky Rads and Will Dazzle collided approaching the home turn, checking Will Dazzle. Fast Freddie raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Holt (representing trainer, Ms Katrina Evans), regarding the length of time Mister Blue has had between races. Mister Blue last raced at Geelong on 20th February, 2018. Mr Holt stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a change of kennels. Mr Holt also declared a new weight of 32.6kg for the greyhound. Mister Blue last raced at 34.0kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Kirteish.

Charlotte Allen and Clavash collided soon after the start, checking Charlotte Allen. Starbright Kate and Proven Strudel collided soon after the start, checking Starbright Kate. Angel Of Glory, Here's The Trump, Proven Strudel and Clavash collided approaching the first turn, checking Starbright Kate. Clavash checked off Here's The Trump on the first turn. Mister Blue, Angel Of Glory and Miss Kirteish collided approaching the first turn, checking Angel Of Glory and Miss Kirteish. Here's The Trump and Proven Strudel collided approaching the home turn. Charlotte Allen and Proven Strudel collided on the home turn, checking Charlotte Allen. Starbright Kate raced wide entering the home turn. Proven Strudel, Angel Of Glory and Miss Kirteish collided approaching the winning post, checking Miss Kirteish.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Holt regarding the form reversal of Mister Blue, the winner of this event.  Mr. Holt stated that a new training environment in Ms Katrina Evans kennels gave the greyhound an opportunity to freshen up after a lengthy spell.  Stewards noted the explanation of Mr Holt and directed a sample be taken from the greyhound.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Sisco Bella.

Gin Lee's Bullet was slow to begin.

Game Spirit and Agent Barry collided soon after the start. Middle Trucker, Sisco Bella and Casanova collided on the first turn, checking Sisco Bella and Casanova. Agent Barry checked off Middle Trucker entering the back straight. Gin Lee's Bullet checked off Sisco Bella approaching the second turn. Sisco Bella checked off Middle Trucker on the second turn. Casanova raced wide entering the home straight. Game Spirit raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from On Time Johnny.

Ballastic Gem was slow to begin.

Fawn Secrets and On Time Johnny collided soon after the start. On Time Johnny, Fawn Secrets and Beanie Allen collided approaching the first turn, checking Fawn Secrets which collided with Cosmic Brew. Ballistic Gem checked off On Time Johnny approaching the first turn. Ballistic Gem, Beanie Allen, Cosmic Brew, Communique and Muzzle Welsh collided on the first turn, checking Fawn Secrets and Muzzle Welsh. Ballistic Gem and Beanie Allen collided approaching the home turn. Beanie Allen and Cosmic Brew collided on the home turn. Communique tired over the concluding stages.

Communique fell in the catching pen and was vetted following the event. There was no apparent injury. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Cruisy's.

Flying Joker was quick to begin. Montana Fernando and She's Enough were slow to begin.

My Barcia and Cruisy's collided soon after the start. Montana Fernando and Sketchy Skinny collided approaching the first turn, checking Montana Fernando. Flying Joker and Sketchy Skinny collided on the home turn. My Barcia and Hello Cobber raced wide in the home straight. Flying Joker and Sketchy Skinny collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Trail Blazer.

King Royale and Riverdale Paddy collided soon after the start. Serendipity Girl checked off Striking Gold soon after the start. Hagrid Grange and King Royale collided approaching the first turn. King Royale checked off Trail Blazer on the first turn, checking Hagrid Grange, Monoak and Riverdale Paddy. Hagrid Grange, Monoak and Trail Blazer collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Monoak and Riverdale Paddy collided in the home straight. Hagrid Grange and Monoak collided approaching the winning post. Hagrid Grange and Riverdale Paddy collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Ronald Dunne, regarding the form reversal of Striking Gold, which won the event. Mr Dunne stated that the greyhound had trialled well at The Meadows on Friday 3 August and that the greyhound is better suited to an inside draw and f it can lead at the start. Stewards noted Mr Dunne's explanation and directed that a sample be taken from the greyhound.

A sample was taken from Striking Gold, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Steven Waycott, the trainer of Platrinum Impact, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Platinum Impact last raced on 15th March 2018. Mr Waycott stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a seasonal condition.

A pre-race sample was taken from Melissa Lee.

Parvati Grange and Myrtle Grange were slow to begin.

Gold Attraction and Platinum Impact collided soon after the start, checking Gold Attraction. Destini Baby checked off Barked Off approaching the first turn. Barked Off checked off Platinum Impact approaching the home turn. Parvati Grange raced wide approaching the home turn. Myrtle Grange and Destini Baby collided on the home turn. Melissa Lee and Platinum Impact collided several times in the home straight.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Trial Results - Flying Action trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 27.7kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.5L. Flying Action was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Why Not Fletch trialled over the 390m from box four, weight 30.1kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.75L. Why Not Fletch was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Cameron Hudson, the trainer of Mack Trident, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Mack Trident last raced on 22 December 2017. Mr Hudson stated that the greyhound was returning from a right hock injury and left hip support. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Mack Trident trialled over the 390m from box eight, weight 35.1kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1.75L. Mack Trident was cleared.