MEETING COMMENTS:

Due to an operational error whilst preparing the track for race 1, a portion of the rail in the back straight was damaged by the tractor. Track maintenance staff rectified the issue and Stewards declared the track satisfactory for racing at 7:53pm. All races were amended to the following times:

Race 1 - 8:13pm                                      Race 7 - 10:21pm

Race 2 - 8:37pm                                      Race 8 - 10:41pm

Race 3 - 8:55pm                                      Race 9 - 10:58pm

Race 4 - 9:19pm                                      Race 10 - 11:11pm

Race 5 - 9:40pm                                      Race 11 - 11:28pm

Race 6 - 9:58pm                                      Race 12 - 11:43pm

Trainers and attendants with runners in races 10, 11, and 12 were given the oppurtunity to retrieve their greyhounds to empty out after the running of race 6 at 9:58.

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Weeona Bulldozer was quick to begin.  Chill Out Webby and Cranberry Miss were slow to begin.

Dex's Affair and Crackerjack Jase collided entering the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Dex's Affair checked off Crackerjack Jase in the back straight.

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

Weeona Pete and Lucky Millie were slow to begin.

Back Burn crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Weeona Pete which stumbled and causing Lucky Millie to fall.  Summer Girl, Mahi Indian and Sisco Bella collided soon after the start checking Mahi Indian.  Summer Girl and Mahi Indian collided approaching the first turn.  Weeona Pete checked off Sisco Bella on the first turn.  Summer Girl and Sisco Bella collided on the second turn and again entering the back straight.  Mahi Indian and Weeona Pete collided on the third turn and approaching the home turn checking Sisco Bella and severely checking Weeona Pete which contacted the running rail and lost ground.  Summer Girl and Weeona Pete collided on the home turn.  

Lucky Millie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left toe injury, left wrist sprain, left and right deltoids injuries. A14 day stand down period was imposed.

Weeona Pete underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected.

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

Dewana Help Me, Unique Quality, Spandau Ballet and Grace Ali were slow to begin.

Minter Bee Cash, Nigel Allen and Angry Trip collided on the first turn checking Nigel Allen and Angry trip.  Spandau Ballet checked off Unique Quality on the first turn.  Unique Quality checked off Angry Trip in the front straight severely checking Grace Ali.  Angry Trip checked off Dewana Help Me approaching the second turn.  Nigel Allen and Dewana Help Me collided on the third turn.  Unique Quality checked off Grace Ali entering the back straight.  Nigel Allen and Dewana Help Me on the fourth turn.  Grace Ali checked off Nigel Allen on the home turn. 

Grace Ali underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected.

Nigel Allen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected.

Nigel Allen – Warning issued for race manner approaching the third turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Dewana Help Me - winner of the event.

Zipping Norton and Spearhead were slow to begin.

Spearhead crossed to the rail soon after the start.  Courting and Street Outlaw collided approaching the first turn.  Western Envoy and Zipping Norton collided on the first turn.  Courting and Street Outlaw collided on the first turn checking Courting and severely checking Street Outlaw and Spearhead, causing Street Outlaw to stumble and Spearhead to race wide as a result.  Zipping Norton and Max Tractor collided on the second turn checking Max Tractor.  Zipping Norton and Courting collided entering the back straight checking Zipping Norton, Courting and Max Tractor.  

Street Outlaw underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right deltoid injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Bit Flash and Sennachie were quick to begin.  Lightning Blast was slow to begin.

Leon Bale, Red Rock and Sennachie collided soon after the start checking Red Rock.  Ashby Nimble checked off Leon Bale approaching the first turn.  Red Rock and Lightning Blast collided approaching the first turn.  Leon Bale and Ask Me Now collided on the first turn.  Rockstar Prince checked off Ashby Nimble on the first turn.  Lightning Blast and Red Rock collided on the first turn.  Sennachie and Bit Flash collided on the third turn severely checking Bit Flash which stumbled.  Ashby Nimble and Leon Bale collided on the third turn.  Ashby Nimble contacted the running rail approaching the home turn.  Leon Bale checked off Bit Flash on the home turn.  Bit Flash and Leon Bale collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post checking Bit Flash.  

Ashby Nimble underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

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

Neo Cleo was quick to begin.

Dyna Patty, Buy Me Diamonds and Orson Allen collided soon after the start.  Dyna Patty, Axel Footluce and Orson Allen collided approaching the first turn checking Axel Footluce.  Buy Me Diamonds, Axel Footluce and Orson Allen collided approaching the first turn checking Axel Footluce and Orson Allen.  Bingo Boon and Kinloch Moss collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn checking Buy Me Diamonds.  Slingshot Hammer checked off Dyna Patty approaching the second turn.  Axel Footluce checked off Orson Allen entering the back straight.  Kinloch Moss and Slingshot Hammer collided on the third turn.  Orson Allen and Buy Me Diamonds collided approaching the home turn checking Buy Me Diamonds and Axel Footluce.  Buy Me Diamonds and Axel Footluce collided on the home turn. 

Post-race samples were taken from placegetters - Neo Cleo (1st), Dyna Patty (2nd) and Slingshot Hammer (3rd).

Dyna Carnie was slow to begin.

Go Seek Fernando and Reiko Ablett collided on the first turn checking Go Seek Fernando.  Dyna Carnie, Connor Allen, Go Seek Fernando and Dyna Uni collided entering the front straight checking Connor Allen and Dyna Uni.  Dyna Carnie and Reiko Ablett collided in the home straight.  

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

Federal Impact and Olson Bale collided soon after the start.  Flynn, Lucy's Milo, Curt Lee, Olson Bale and Chiquita Lass collided on the first turn severely checking Federal Impact, Olson Bale and causing Curt Lee to fall.  Flynn and Jaro Bale collided entering the back straight.  Lucy's Milo and Chiquita Lass collided in the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Flynn and Federal Impact collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. 

Curt Lee underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right trapezius muscle, right thigh muscle and right triangle injuries. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Post-race samples were taken from placegetters - Tauwitchere (1st), Lucy's Milo (2nd) and Chiquita Lass (3rd).

Counting Pennies, Pagan Dancer and Onions O'Reilly were slow to begin.

Counting Pennies and Pagan Dancer collided approaching the first turn.  Dorrigo Bale checked off Shanlyn Magic approaching the first turn.  Lylah's Way checked off Shanlyn Magic on the first turn.  Shanlyn Magic and Vens Revenge collided entering the back straight checking Shanlyn Magic, Vens Revenge and Onions O'Reilly.  Counting checked off Onions O'Reilly in the back straight.  

Velocity Alaina crossed to the rail soon after the start checking George's Fever, Dyna Artist, Quest For Glory and Lilywhites.  Rajasthan and It's A Frenzy collided approaching the first turn.  George's Fever and Quest For Glory collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Rajasthan and It's A Frenzy collided entering the front straight.  Rajasthan and Sweet Bourbski collided approaching second turn.  Lilywhites marred Velocity Alaina on the third turn checking Velocity Alaina and Sweet Bourbski.  Dyna Artist and Quest For Glory collided on the third turn.  Velocity Alaina checked off Lilywhites in the back straight.  George's Fever and Velocity Alaina collided in the back straight checking George's Fever.  Dyna Artist and Sweet Bourbski collided on the fourth turn.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr P. Sutcliffe, the trainer of Lilywhites regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the third turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Lilywhites was charged with marring.  Mr Sutcliffe pleaded guilty to the charge, Lilywhites is suspended for 3 months at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(b) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Maggie Mikado was quick to begin.  Dybala and Koenigsegg Agera were slow to begin.

Wears Woodleigh and Jokare collided soon after the start.  Dybala checked off Jokare on the first turn.  Weeona Roger, Wears Woodleigh, Lonnie Mach and Go Slow Goldy collided on the first turn checking Wears Woodleigh, Lonnie Mach and Go Slow Goldy.  Dybala, Maggie Mikado and Wears Woodleigh collided approaching the winning post checking Maggie Mikado. 

Hectic Bro and Cee Jay Ace were slow to begin.

Solid Bling and Fess Crockett collided soon after the start.  Fess Crockett, Hectic Bro and Great Success collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  Duke Of Burnley and I'm The Poppet collided approaching the second turn.  Hectic Bro checked off Cee Jay Ace approaching the second turn.  Weeona Wilbur and Cee Jay Ace collided on the third turn and again on the home turn.  Hectic Bro marred I'm The Poppet in the home straight. 

Hectic Bro underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right trapezius muscle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr W. Vassallo, the trainer of Hectic Bro regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Hectic Bro was charged with marring.  Mr Vassallo pleaded guilty to the charge, Hectic Bro is suspended for 3 months at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(b) before any future nomination will be accepted.