Stewards spoke to Mr G. Condon, the representative of Form A Circle regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Form A Circle last raced on 15 April 2018. Mr. Condon stated that the greyhound was resuming following a change of kennel.  Mr. Condon also declared a new weight of 30.6kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Form A Circle last raced at 29.4kg.

Grey Ghost and Tritt Tritt collided soon after the start.  So It Goes and Tritt Tritt collided on the first turn checking Grey Ghost.  Gordette and Rocky Ravioli collided approaching the second turn.  Gordette and Tritt Tritt collided on the second turn checking Gordette and Carltonian.  Grey Ghost and Carltonian collided on the third turn and again approaching the home turn.  

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

Stewards spoke to Ms K. Burnett the representative of the greyhound Rocky Ravioli and advised her to make sure that the greyhound’s rug is fitted correctly prior to boxing the greyhound in future events.

Alpha Lucky, Night King, Breakout, Cruisy's Rose and Hone In were slow to begin.

Breakout and Cruisy's Rose collided soon after the start.  Mick's Advice and Loading Zone collided approaching the first turn.  Breakout checked off Night King approaching the first turn.  Alpha Lucky, Night King and Cruisy's Rose collided on the first turn checing Night King.  Cruisy's Rose and Hone In collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn.

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

Crackerjack Nath was quick to begin.  Lonnie Knight and Destini Ferrari were slow to begin.

Apache Flame and Azkaban collided soon after the start.  Apache Flame, Azkaban, Wilburn and Often Imitated collided approaching the first turn checking Azkaban.  Wilburn and Often Imitated collided on the first turn.  Azkaban and Often Imitated collided on the second turn checking Often Imitated.  Dewana Express and Lonnie Knight collided entering the back straight.  Wilburn clipped the heels of Lonnie Knight entering the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Wilburn and Often Imitated collided on the third turn.  Destini Ferrari checked off Dewana Express entering the home straight.

Often Imitated was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained right hind nail damage, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Rockstar Patriot upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Sharp Diamond and Bolt Like Bekim were slow to begin.

Cairnlea Jet, Dyna Benny and Flying Flyer collided on the first turn checking Cairnlea Jet.  Equilibrium and Sharp Diamond collided approaching the second turn checking Sharp Diamond.  Equilibrium checked off Flying Flyer on the fourth turn causing Equilibrium and Bolt Like Bekim to collide.  Sharp Diamond checked off Cairnlea Jet on the fifth turn.

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

Urine samples were taken from Tornado Tears, Dyna Chancer and Rockstar Patriot on 14 August 2018.

A urine sample was taken from Wynburn Lucifer on 15 August 2018.

Urine samples were taken from Tornado Tears, Velocity Lilly, Poco Dorado and Moment To Jive on 16 August 2018.

A urine sample was taken form Rippin' Sam on 17 August 2018.

A urine sample was taken from Hot Tip on 18 August 2018. 

A urine sample was taken from Double Gee on 20 August 2018.

Tornado Tears and Dyna Chancer were quick to begin.  Wynburn Lucifier was slow to begin.

Rippin' Sam checked off Tornado Tears on the first turn.  Moment To Jive and Double Gee collided on the first turn checking Double Gee.  Rippin' Sam and Tornado Tears collided on the home turn.  Dyna Chancer galloped on the heels of Rippin' Sam on the home turn checking both greyhounds, Poco Dorado raced wide as a result.  

Post-race urine and blood samples were taken from Tornado Tears - winner of the event.

Post-race urine samples were taken from placegetters - Rippin' Sam (2nd) and Poco Dorado (3rd).

Sisco Ride, All Dolled Up and Fire And Smoke were slow to begin.

Fire And Smoke and Cardamom collided approaching the first turn checking Fire And Smoke.  Billy's Bake and Dyna Chill collided approaching the first turn checking Sisco Ride and severely checking Billy's Bake and Dyna Chill, both greyhounds lost ground as a result.  Fire And Smoke raced wide in the front straight.  Sisco Ride checked off Sprint Tee on the second turn.  Sprint Tee checked off Billy's Bake on the second turn.  Billy's Bake clipped the heels of Fire And Smoke in the back straight.  Billy's Bake, Khaleesi Girl and Fire And Smoke collided on the fifth turn checking Billy's Bake.  Sisco Ride and Billy’s Bake collided approaching the home turn checking Sisco Ride.  Billy's Bake galloped on the heels of Khaleesi Girl entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

All Dolled Up was vetted following the event.  it was reported that the greyhound sustained right hip support soreness, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Urine samples were taken from Big Flood, Shadale, Hasten Slowly and Lila Bale on 14 August 2018.

Urine samples were taken from Maurice Minor, Cairnlea Kenny, Buckle Up Rose, Sky Wave and West On Augie on 16 August 2018.

A urine sample was taken from Poke The Bear on  20 August 2018.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sky Wave upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Big Flood, Maurice Minor and Buckle Up Rose were slow to begin.

Big Flood and Maurice Minor collided approaching the first turn.  Cairnlea Kenny checked off Hasten Slowly on the first turn.

Post-race urine and blood samples were taken from West On Augie - winner of the event.

Post-race urine samples were taken from placegetters - Hasten Slowly (2nd) and Cairnlea Kenny (3rd).

A urine sample was taken from Poke The Bear on 20 August 2018.

Taking Aim, Zipping Captain, Poke The Bear and Dyna Patty were slow to begin.

Taking Aim, Zipping Captain and Poke The Bear collided soon after the start.  Poke The Bear checked off Elevated on the first turn.  Shanlyn Magic, Elevated and Dyna Patty collided on the second turn checking Elevated.  Poke The Bear crossed to the rail on the second turn checking Taking Aim and Miriam.  Shanlyn Magic and Zipping Captain collided in the back straight.  Zipping Captain and Elevated collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Poke The Bear - winner of the event. 

Radiant Angel and Dyna Carmen were quick to begin.  Han Solo, Ace Allen and Dyna Francine were slow to begin. 

Pandaken, Pagan Dancer and Coco Spectre collided soon after the start.  Pagan Dancer and Coco Spectre collided on the first turn.  Ace Allen and Dyna Francine collided on the first turn.  Pandaken and Pagan Dancer collided in the front straight.  Pandaken checked off Dyna Carmen on the third turn.  Radiant Angel eased, shifted out and collided with Pandaken approaching the finishing line.

Stewards spoke to Mr B. Mackie, the trainer of the greyhound Radiant Angel regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Radiant Angel was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained right shoulder and right hip support soreness, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Radiant Angel with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Mackie pleaded guilty to the charge, Radiant Angel was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound 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 Pandaken - winner of the event.

Mr D. Douch was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration papers/registration card were produced for the greyhound Notorious Mac pursuant to GAR 33.

Notorious Mac, Fab Reiko and Sterling Archer were slow to begin. 

Notorious Mac and Rocket Tears collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Dyna Hadria and Oakvale Warrior collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Oakvale Warrior and Rocket Tears.  Dyna Hadria checked off Nangar Jill on the first turn checking Oakvale Warrior and Rocket Tears.  Nangar Jill and Sterling Archer collided in the back straight.  Nangar Jill and Notorious Mac collided on the third turn checking Notorious Mac.  Dyna Hadria and Notorious Mac collided approaching the home turn.  Fab Reiko and Federal Lilly collided approaching the home turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from He Shall Johnny upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Shanlyn Geogie and Go Commando were quick to begin.  Ice Cold Yug and Destini Cavalier were slow to begin.

Pure White Evil and Ice Cold Yug collided soon after the start.  Shanlyn Georgie and Go Commando collided approaching the second turn.  Feikuai George and Pure White Evil collided approaching the second turn, Pure White Evil raced wide as a result.  He Shall Johnny, Ice Cold Yug and Go Commando collided on the third turn checking Go Commando and Feikuai George.  He Shall Johnny and Destini Cavalier collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Ice Cold Yug - winner of the event.

Flying Danger, No Excuse, Duke Of Burnley and Oh So Sleek were slow to begin.

Duke Of Burnley and Oh So Sleek collided soon after the start.  No Excuse and Duke Of Burnley collided approaching the first turn.  Mepunga Zeus checked off Nash Road Betty in the back straight causing Mepunga Zeus and No Excuse to collide checking Duke Of Burnley as a result.  Flying Danger contacted the running rail approaching the home turn.

Flying Danger was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

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