Blackpool Remi was quick to begin.  Hurricane Cindy was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Lisa Pizza and Aeroplane Bella collided approaching the first turn.  Aeroplane Bella galloped on Vallexia on the first turn severely checking Lisa Pizza, Vallexia and Aeroplane Bella.  Aeroplane Bella and Hurricane Cindy collided approaching the home turn.  Aeroplane Bella was checked off Vallexia approaching the home turn checking Vallexia.  Lisa Pizza and Vallexia collided on the home turn.

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

A sample was taken from Spritely Star - winner of the event.

Lucky Gypsy was quick to begin.  Pink Tiara was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Goldie's Nugget was checked off Angie on the first turn and collided with Crackerjack Man.  Final Chimes was checked off Angie on the second turn.  Goldie's Nugget clipped the heels of Final Chimes on the second turn checking Final Chimes.

A sample was taken from Lucky Gypsy - winner of the event.

Hurricane Billie was a late scratching at 2.00pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Maireana was slow to begin.  Farfalla Nera and Tolga collided soon after the start.  Tolga crossed in on the first turn checking All In, Farfalla Nera and No Sugar and severely checking Maireana.  Farfalla Nera was checked off Tolga on the first turn.  No Sugar contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Optima Semper and Alpanda collided on the home turn.  Maireana and Farfalla Nera collided entering the home straight.

Optima Semper was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. C. Kas the trainer of Optima Semper regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the first turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Simmons the representative for Candy Rose regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Candy Rose last raced on 06/04/18.  Mr. Simmons stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a seasonal spell.

A pre-race sample was taken from Architecture.

Dr. Noely was slow to begin.  Architecture and Mt. View Gift collided soon after the start checking Mt. View Gift.  Secret Of Mine, Architecture, Miss Gippsland and Bowie Boy collided on the first turn checking Bowie Boy and Eden Monaro and severely checking Architecture and Miss Gippsland.  Eden Monaro clipped the heels of Mt. View Gift in the back straight.  Architecture and Miss Gippsland collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Candy Rose - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Swift Abbey.

Dreamliner, Soda Maxi and Elphaba Oz collided soon after the start.  Ann Cherie and Shooters Ali collided soon after the start checking Ann Cherie.  Swift Abbey and Ann Cherie collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Swift Abbey.  Elphaba Oz and Shooters Ali collided on the first turn.  Dreamliner was checked off Shooters Ali approaching the second turn.  Swift Abbey was checked off Ann Cherie approaching the second turn.  Elphaba Oz and Sunny's Kayo collided in the back straight and again approaching the third turn checking Sunny's Kayo.  Elphaba Oz and Sunny's Kayo collided in the home straight.  Alphaba Oz was checked off Sunny's Kayo approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zebo Bale.

Go Didda Go was slow to begin.  Mizuki, Zebo Bale and Seminole Wind collided approaching the first turn.  Mizuki was checked off Zebo Bale on the first turn causing Mizuki to check off Seminole Wind checking Seminole Wind and Go Didda Go, Tarika Tara fell and Go Didda Go raced wide as a result.  Prince Mikado raced wide approaching the second turn and collided with Scorching Fella checking Scorching Fella.

Tarika Tara was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left front dew claw and right hind toe, no stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Apila Cash.

Dr. Walter was slow to begin.  Cookie Rose crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Magical Bling, Dr. Annie, Maggie Mikado and Dr. Walter and causing Apila Cash to fall.  Aston Halle was checked off Cookie Rose on the first turn.  Dr. Walter galloped on Maggie Mikado entering the back straight checking Maggie Mikado.  Aston Halle was checked off Elswyk Max entering the back straight checking Dr. Annie.  Aston Halle was checked off Elswyk Max approaching the home turn and collided with Dr. Annie, both greyhounds raced wide as a result.

Apila Cash was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound was found to have minor sorness in a right front toe, no stand down period was imposed.

Following the running of this event Stewards announced 'hold all tickets' as they had a concern with ducks being on the track as the greyhounds approached the home turn.  After viewing the official race film and the trackside CCTV Stewards were satisfied that this incident had no bearing on the outcome of the event and the all clear was given.

A pre-race sample was taken from Resplando.

Oakmont Whisper and Vane Power collided soon after the start.  Mix Off Harmony and Miss Hanna Berry collided on the first turn.  Miss Hanna Berry was checked off Machiko on the first turn checking Whodat Magic.  Mix Off Harmony and Machiko collided approaching the second turn checking Machiko.  Miss Hanna Berry was checked off Machiko on the second turn causing Miss Hanna Berry to stumble.  Oakmont Whisper  and Vane Power collided on the second turn checking Vane Power.  Tilley's Pie and Resplando collided on the third turn checking Resplando.  Oakmont Whisper and Machiko collided on the third turn.  Vane Power and Whodat Magic collided on the third turn checking Whodat Magic.  Oakmont Whisper and Resplando collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mix Off Harmony - winner of the event.

Kazza Magoo and Zippy Zuri were quick to begin.  Rickett's Point and El Tigera collided approaching the first turn.  Rickett's Point and Extra Kisses  collided on the first turn.  Rickett's Point and Alonso Power collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Simmons the representative for Dr. Bodacious regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dr. Bodacious last raced on 06/04/18.  Mr. Simmons stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following an injury to both hocks.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dr. Bodacious.

Flip was quick to begin.  Brandeen Fi and Dr. Toretto were slow to begin.  Dr. Bodacious crossed in on the first turn checking Dr. Paulina, In Dee Genes, Summer Kate and Dr. Bodacious.  In Dee Genes and Dr. Bodacious collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Penny Lane Keats.

Perfect Hours and Scooby Boy were slow to begin.  Scooby Boy was checked off Aston Liesel on the first turn.  Aston Liesel and Here's Tiger collided on the first turn checking Dr. Luvdisc and Here's Tiger.  Scooby Boy crossed out approaching the home turn checking Here's Tiger.  Dr. Luvdisc crossed out on the home turn and collided with Here's Tiger causing Dr. Luvdisc to race wide as a result.

Scooby Boy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right front foot, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Bandit Brad was slow to begin.  Iggy Wiggy was checked off Scott Lucky on the first turn checking Black Bindi.  Flowering Rose lost ground in the home straight.

Flowering Rose was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left and right shoulder muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory trial results (GAR 77A), weight and whelping:-

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Creighton, the trainer of Cruella Deville, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Cruella Deville last raced on 22/12/17. Mr. Creighton stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following whelping a litter of pups.  Pursuant to GAR 77A Cruella Deville trialled over 315 metres from box 5, weight 27.6kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 18.59 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.5 lengths. Cruella Deville was cleared.

Satisfactory trial results (GAR 77A):-

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Simmons, the representative for Dr. Murtle, regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Dr. Murtle last raced on 15/01/18.  Mr. Simmons  stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a seasonal spell.  Pursuant to GAR 77A Dr. Murtle trialled over 315 metres from box 3, weight 27.8kg, the greyhound was placed fifth in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 18.59 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.5 lengths. Dr. Murtle was cleared.

Satisfactory trial results:-

Dr. Chella trialled over 315 metres from box 6, weight 28.4kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 18.59 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6 lengths. Dr. Chella was cleared.

Sambucca Rose trialled over 315 metres from box 8, weight 27.6kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 18.59 secs, the greyhound won by a margin of a neck.  Sambucca Rose was cleared.

Satisfactory trial results (cramp):-

Zipping Duff trialled over 315 metres from box 1, weight 31.7kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 5.  The time of the trial was 18.59 secs, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of  a neck.  Zipping Duff was cleared.

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Stewards conducted an Inquiry into an incident which occurred at the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club Meeting on the 23rd July 2018, involving comments made in the kennelling area by Mr. Mark Busuttil in relation to the welfare of his greyhound “Elphaba Oz” when arranging a satisfactory trial. 

Stewards heard evidence from Mr. Mark Busuttil and Mrs Rachael Busuttil. Written evidence was also taken form GRV Steward Mr. Michael Lowe.  

After hearing the evidence, Stewards charged Mr. Busuttil with a breach of Greyhounds Australasian Rule 86 (q) in that he did engage in conduct which is detrimental to the interest, image, welfare and promotion of greyhound racing, in that his behaviour and conduct was inappropriate when making a comment in the kennelling area, regarding the welfare of his greyhound "Elphaba Oz"

Mr. Busuttil pleaded guilty to the charge.

Stewards found Mr Busuttil guilty as charged and issued a fine of $600, with $300 suspended for twenty-four months pending no further breach of GAR 86 (q).

In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration:

- Mr. Busuttil’s good record with GRV

- His guilty plea

- His honesty and remorse for his actions

- The need for general deterrence in matters of this nature

- Previous penalties relating to similar incidents

- The inherent need for officials to perform their duties without being subject to this type of conduct.