Steorra was very slow to begin (3L).  Crymelon You Cro, Aston Ute and Pyrenees Blaze collided approaching the first turn, checking Crymelon You Cro and Aston Ute.  Crymelon You Cro checked off Pyrenees Blaze on the first turn.  Crymelon You Cro and Aston Ute collided approaching the home turn, checking Aston Ute.  Steorra checked off Thomeli Kicks entering the home straight.  Chops Malone and Stagger Loot collided in the home straight.  Crymelon Tess and Crymelon You Cro collided in the home straight, checking Crymelon Tess.

Stewards spoke to Mr Shaun Coulson, the representative of Ursula Allen, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Ursula Allen last raced on 22 Mar 2018.  Mr Coulson stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a toe injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr Pieter Smoor, the trainer of Aye Drainer regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Aye Drainer last raced on 8 Mar 2018.  Mr Smoor stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a right hock injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Thomeli Rocker.

Kraken Roger and Aye Drainer were slow to begin.  Falconetti, Thomeli Rocker and Ursula Allen collided approaching the first turn, checking Falconetti.  Falconetti and Thomeli Gal collided on the first turn, checking Falconetti.  Falconetti checked off Thomeli Gal on the first turn and collided with Kraken Roger.  Thomeli Gal and Crymelon Victory collided approaching the home turn, checking Crymelon Victory and Falconetti.  Crymelon Victory, Kraken Roger and Ursula Allen collided entering the home straight, checking Kraken Roger.

Stewards spoke to Ms Melissa Fullerton, the representative of Dee Nine, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Dee Nine last raced on 16 Apr 2018.  Ms Fullerton stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following an extended spell.  Ms Fullerton declared a new weight of 33.5 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Dee Nine last raced at 34.7 kgs.

Almani Tee Rex and Starbright Toby collided soon after the start, checking Almani Tee Rex.  Dee Nine and Lucina Motief collided approaching the first turn, checking Lucina Motief.  Big Cam, Dee Nine and Starbright Toby collided on the first turn, checking Starbright Toby, and severely checking Big Cam.  Starbright Toby and Almani Tee Rex raced wide on the home turn.  Reggie Ryan and Dee Nine collided entering the home straight, causing Reggie Ryan to become unbalanced and lose ground.  Lucina Motief raced wide entering the home straight.  Gypsy Shane and Starbright Toby collided in the home straight, checking Gypsy Shane.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pinciotti.

Zipping Amber and Kraken Forest were quick to begin.  Pyrenees Petraca crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, checking Kraken Forest, Winlock Dyno, Zipping Amber and Pinciotti.  Zipping Amber and Afire Love collided on the first turn, checking Zipping Amber.  Zipping Amber and Afire Love collided on the first turn, checking Zipping Amber.  Winlock Casper, Knocka Feller and Pyrenees Petraca collided approaching the home turn, checking Knocka Feller.  Pyrenees Petraca galloped on the heels of Winlock Casper approaching the home turn, checking Winlock Casper, Pyrenees Petraca and Kraken Forest.  Winlock Casper and Pyrenees Petraca collided entering the home straight, checking Winlock Casper.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kulu Ozzie.

Chasing James was quick to begin.  Cee Hannah Rose and Crymelon Kit were slow to begin.  Mowgli and Just Banji collided approaching the first turn, checking Kulu Ozzie and Mowgli.  Cee Hannah Rose checked off Crymelon Kit approaching the first turn.  Chasing James and Mowgli collided on the first turn, checking Chasing James.  Chasing James, Mowgli and Just Banji collided approaching the home turn, checking Mowgli.  Just Banji and Chasing James raced wide and collided on the home turn.

Chile Allen was quick to begin.  Good Luck Mark and Varuchi Pass were slow to begin.  Garick Olivander and Fleur Delacour collided approaching the first turn, checking Fleur Delacour.  Garick Olivander raced wide approaching the home turn, checking Fleur Delacour and Tao Tao; causing Varuchi Pass to fall.  Folding Green checked off Good Luck Mark entering the home straight.

Varuchi Pass which fell was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg wrist and lumbo-sacral injuries, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aimgo Two.

Dyna Yella was quick to begin.  Telefork and Honestly Bob collided approaching the first turn, checking Honstly Bob.  Tom Riddle, Kraken Copper and Amigo Two collided on the first turn, checking Tom Riddle; causing Kraken Copper to fall.  Telefork and Dyna Yella collided entering the home straight.

Kraken Copper which fell was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hindleg triangle injury, a seven day stand down period was imposed.

Honestly Bob was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left foreleg wrist and right hindleg back muscle injuries, a five day stand down period was imposed.

Rave On was quick to begin.  Speedy Ryder and Cee Righty collided soon after the start.  Kiss Me Razley checked off Flawless Bling on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Flawless Bling - the winner of the event.

Pay Up Jack and Dewana Chat collided soon after the start, checking Pay Up Jack.  Thomeli Skip, Shark Tank and Unique Portrait collided soon after the start, checking Unique Portrait.  Zipping Galon, Pay Up Jack and Dewana Chat collided approaching the first turn, checking Unique Portrait, Pay Up Jack and Zipping Galon.  Pay Up Jack raced wide entering the home straight.

Golden Sunrise, Miss Vermeer and Husky Hoofs were slow to begin.  Pyrenees Inferno crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, checking Cindy's Mate and Crymelon Phantom.  Miss Vermeer and Jaggered Edge collided on the first turn, checking Miss Vermeer.  Cindy's Mate and Crymelon Annie collided approaching the home turn, checking Crymelon Annie.  Jaggered Edge galloped on the heels of Crymelon Annie approaching the home turn, severely checking both greyhounds.  Crymelon Phantom and Cindy's Mate collided in the home straight.

Jaggered Edge was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Crymelon Annie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr Frank Meyer after the greyhound Go Natalie Go was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.  Mr Meyer was issued with a warning and reminded when kennelling he ensures greyhounds are kennelled in accordance with kennel procedure. 

Stewards spoke to kennel attendant, Mr David Hodgett, after the greyhound Go Natalie Go was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.  Mr Hodgett was reminded of his responsibilities and asked to ensure that all greyhounds are correctly kennelled in future.  This matter was referred to the Club Manager for further consideration. 

Awesome Shpe, Crook Me Kindly and Kouta Mayhem collided approaching the first turn, checking Awesome Shep.  Crook Me Kindly and Kouta Mayhem collided approaching the home turn, checking Kouta Mayhem.  Kouta Mayhem checked off Awesome Shep on the home turn.  On Billy's Wings raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Why Not Kez.

Carson County and Kalani Willow were quick to begin.  Carson County checked off Kalani Willow approaching the first turn and collided with Teflon Toby.  Carson County, Teflon Toby, Why Not Kez and Billy Bart collided on the first turn, checking Why Not Kez and Billy Bart.  Carson County checked off Teflon Toby approaching the home turn.

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Meeting Comments: (retirement and failing to chase trial)

Signal Peak trialled over the 410m from box three, weight 34.1 kgs, the greyhound was placed third in a field of four. The time of the trial was 23.61, the greyhound was beaten a margin of three lengths.  Mr Jamie Quinlivian, trainer of Signal Peak, declared a new weight of 34.1 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Signal Peak last raced at 36.1 kgs. Signal Peak was Cleared.