Josie's Entity – New declared weight of 25.5kg, last raced at 23.8kg.

Aston Truffle and Gin Lee's Baby were quick to begin.

Campbell Rose checked off Santana soon after the start.  Santana lost ground on the first turn.  Gin Lee's Baby and Josie's Entity collided entering the home straight.  Aston Truffle checked off Gin Lee's Baby in the home straight.

Santana underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Santana – Warning issued for race manner on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Josie's Entity - winner of the event. 

Zipping Kay – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from a change of kennel.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mister Mercury.

Shaun John and Mister Mercury were quick to begin.

Sabakat and Superior Kris collided on the first turn checking Sabakat, checking Zipping Kay as a result

Predecessor was quick to begin.  Bubbles was slow to begin.

Rosie Reigns and Bubbles collided approaching the first turn checking Rosie Reigns.  Sweet Gabriella checked off Spandau Ballet approaching the first turn.  Something and Bubbles collided on the first turn and again on the second turn.  Something checked off Spandau Ballet in the back straight, Something raced wide as a result.  Bubbles checked off Spandau Ballet on the third turn.  Rosie Reigns galloped on Something approaching the home turn severely checking both greyhounds.  

Rosie Reigns underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

Something underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Veloci.

Rosta Power, Magic Trap and My Alibi were slow to begin.

Aston Veloci and Shifter Magic collided on the first turn severely checking Shifter Magic; Magic Trap was severely checked as a result.  Magic Trap checked off Shifter Magic entering the home straight.  

Magic Trap underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left sesamoid injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Shifter Magic underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right triceps and a spike wound to the right back muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken form Aston Samson.

Calfuray and Perfect Piper collided soon after the start checking Calfuray.  Westworth and Calfuray collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Head Loch.

Head Loch was quick to begin.

Sergeant Schultz and Dewana Special collided approaching the first turn checking Sergeant Special; Light The Track was checked as a result, severely Shelbourne Star and Tao Tao.  Shelbourne Star checked off Sergeant Schultz on the second turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Lord Davinci.

Lord Davinci and Indira's Girl were quick to begin.

Buckle Up Spud checked off Bigtime Bruce approaching the first turn.  Bigtime Bruce and Dyna Owen collided on the first turn checking Bigtime Bruce.  Ernie's Legacy, Indira's Girl, Dyna Owen collided on the home turn checking Dyna Owen.  Dyna Owen clipped the heels of Indira's Girl in the home straight causing Dyna Owen to fall.

Dyna Owen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist sprain and right thigh injuries. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Ernie's Legacy underwent a post-race veterinary examination after an incident in the catching pen and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury and an abrasion and spike wound to the left groin. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Dyna Kara and Oronsay were quick to begin.

Go Commando and Marko Bale collided soon after the start checking Marko Bale.  Rodeo and Dyna Reaver collided approaching the first turn checking Dyna Reaver.  Spazzy Blue checked off Dyna Reaver on the second turn. 

Stewards spoke to the representative Mr J. Willoughby regarding his failure to provide a catcher for the greyhound Oronsay in this event and issued him with a warning under GAR 48.

Why Not Leo and Full Moon were quick to begin.  Amanda Lee and Lethal Levi were slow to begin.

Amanda Lee and Lethal Levi collided on the first turn checking Amanda Lee.  Amanda Lee contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Unexplainable galloped on Why Not Leo in the home straight. 

Amanda Lee underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected.

Unexplainable underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist sprain. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Que Allen - Late scratching at 6.19pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr M. Marshall was fined $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Buckle Up York.

Galloping Rokyto and Annaley Rooka were slow to begin.

Maverick Bob crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Annaley Rooka and severely checking Galloping Rokyto.  Maverick Bob and Whatta Lady collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  

Undetectable was slow to begin.

Busy Bella checked off Layback Cruiser on the first turn.  Layback Cruiser checked off Bees On Fire approaching the home turn.  Polo Pete raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Bees On Fire - winner of the event. 

Beluga Diamond - Late scratching at 6.04pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr S. Lithgow was fined $100.

Flying Hareeba – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from a right monkey injury and seasonal spell.

 Flying Hareeba and Pacific Secret were slow to begin.

Aladdin Prince raced wide on the first turn. Pacific secret and Tiggerlong Zorro collided entering the home straight checking Pacific Secret.

A post-race sample was taken from Flying Hareeba – winner of the event.

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MEETING COMMENTS:

The following Greyhounds performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial – The trail took place over 311mtrs with 6 required to trial. The winning time of trial was 18.67.

Jazzier finished 1st, Flash De Goey finished 2nd, Come On Levendi finished 3rd, Flying Sorcha finished 4th, Black Eclipse finished 5th, Saw Blaze finished 6th.

Jazzier – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to monkey and fibula injuries. Weighing 28.8kgs and beginning from box 1 winning by 1 length. Jazzier has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Flash De Goey – Was stood down from racing at Meadows for marring. Weighing 28.0kgs and beginning from box 2 beaten by 1 length. Flash De Goey has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Come On Levendi – Was stood down from racing at Cranbourne for failing to chase. Weighing 32.6kgs and beginning from box 3 beaten by 3 lengths. Come On Levendi has been not cleared to race for easing on the home turn.

Black Eclipse – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to a right wrist injury. Weighing 32.2kgs and beginning from box 5 beaten by 6 ¼ lengths. Black Eclipse has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Flying Sorcha– Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as connections wish to return the greyhound to racing from retirement. Weighing 34.2kgs and beginning from box 7 beaten by 3 ½ lengths. Flying Sorcha has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Saw Blaze – Was stood down from racing at Cranbourne for failing to chase. Weighing 29.0kgs and beginning from box 8 beaten by 7 lengths. Saw Blaze has been cleared to race at all tracks.