Cheers To That and Starbright Toby were slow to begin.

Pandora's Comet crossed to the inside soon after the start and collided with Cheers To That, Banana Honeybear, Starbright Toby, Gypsy Shane and Fiery Yaala, severely checking Gypsy Shane. Cheers To That and Banana Honeybear collided several times approaching the home turn. Fiery Yaala checked off Banana Honeybear entering the home straight.

Stewards noted that the muzzle of Banana Honeybear had become dislodged during the running of the event.

Ellie Wires was slow to begin.

Evie Willow and Almani Tee Rex collided soon after the start. Little Fernando checked off Emma Mia soon after the start. Almani Tee Rex and Ellie Wires collided soon after the start. Almani Tee Rex collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Almani Tee Rex. Gunna Be Hoping checked off Bombora Rocket on the second turn. Ellie Wires checked off Gunna Be Hoping entering the home straight. Gunna Be Hoping tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Gunna Be Hoping was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Stewards questioned Mr John Mangion, trainer of the greyhound Gunna Be Hoping, regarding the greyhound's step up in distance in this event and its performance over the concluding stages of the race. Mr Mangion stated that this was the greyhound's first run over the 525m distance and given the performance today, advised that Gunna Be Hoping would be stepped down in distance at its next start.

Cullquin Cersei was slow to begin.

Ballyjamesduff checked off Nellie Shan soon after the start. Cullquin Cersei, Cosmic Brew, Buster Norris and Smart Mary collided soon after the start, severely checking Cullquin Cersei, Buster Norris and Smart Mary. Buster Norris and Smart Mary collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, severely checking both greyhounds. Bob's Brew and Cullquin Cersei collided approaching the home turn. Buster Norris raced wide on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Smart Mary, unplaced in the event.

You're Welcome and Swift Abbey were slow to begin.

Queen Of Meereen and Notorious King collided soon after the start. Notorious King checked off La Vagabonde approaching the first turn. La Vagabonde checked off Notorious King approaching the second turn. Notorious King and Magic Vi raced wide on the home turn. Tiwala Twist and Queen Of Meereen collided entering the home straight. Swift Abbey and Tiwala Twist collided approaching the winning post. La Vagabonde and You're Welcome collided approaching the winning post.

Zipping Riot and Magnus Keroma were slow to begin.

Noosa Jet checked off Proven Strudel soon after the start, checking Noosa Jet, Proven Strudel and Topaz Warrior. Magnus Keroma and Honestly Bob collided on the first turn, checking Honestly Bob. Topaz Warrior and Noosa Jet collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Prince Mark.

Our Mate Wilson and She's Fabtastic were slow to begin.

Sergei, Game Spirit and Agent Barry collided approaching the first turn, causing Game Spirit to fall. Sergei checked off Why Not Maxine approaching the home turn. Why Not Maxine and Prince Mark collided on the home turn. Sergei and Plumcad collided entering the home straight, checking Why Not Maxine and Prince Mark, in turn severely checking Our Mate Wilson.

Game Spirit was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

Gin Lee's Pride and It Is Done were slow to begin.

Chinotto and Joyous Jill collided soon after the start. Gin Lee's Pride checked off Joyous Jill in the back straight, checking It Is Done. Paid Too Much and Dyna Bella collided on the first turn, checking Paid Too Much and Joyous Jill. Paid Too Much checked off Joyous Jill in the home straight.

Moonquake was slow to begin.

Gin Lee's Bullet checked off Rapid Rock soon after the start, checking Gin Lee's Bullet. Delaware County, Sweet Strike, Rapid Rock and Remain Seated collided on the first turn. Delaware County checked off Moonquake on the second turn. Rapid Rock and Delaware County collided approaching the home turn. Sweet Strike and Gin Lee's Bullet collided on the home turn. Sweet Strike checked off Rapid Rock entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hot Cruiser.

Usara Allen and Troy Bale collided soon after the start. Red King Prince checked off Shaina Cabang approaching the first turn. Hot Cruiser and Red King Prince collided entering the home straight. Usara Allen checked off Shaina Cabang entering the home straight.

Following the Event, Stewards became aware there was a malfunction with the amber light at the starting boxes causing a technical issue with the semaphore board.

Tally Ho Jack was slow to begin.

Predemonic, Platinum Impact and Ginza Lion collided approaching the first turn. Predemonic checked off Tron's Empire on the first turn. Platinum Impact galloped on the heels of Ginza Lion approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Predemonic, Tally Ho Jack and Platinum Impact collided on the home turn, checking Platinum Impact and Tally Ho Choice.

Ginza Lion was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration to the left hind foot. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

The amber light was not activated for this event due to a system fault.

Due Fratteli, Orleans and Why Not Kez collided on the first turn, checking Orleans and Rhomboid. Due Fratteli checked off Solar On in the home straight.

The amber light was not activated for this event due to a system fault.

A pre-race sample was taken from Scott Pizzazz.

Don's Just Under and You Dance collided soon after the start. Don's Just Under and Emily Skye collided on the first turn, severely checking Emily Skye which stumbled as a result. Daytona Fernando and You Dance collided approaching the home turn, checking Daytona Fernando.

MEETING COMMENTS

Stewards issued a warning to Trainer, Mr K Kelly, for arriving at the closure of kennelling time when he had two greyhounds to present.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Inguanti, the trainer of Miss Shieka (late Shieka), regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Miss Shieka last raced on 12 December 2017. Mr Inguanti stated that the greyhound was returning from whelping a litter. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Miss Shieka trialled over the 390m from box one, weight 26.1kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of five. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.75L. Mss Shieka was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Jacobite Joseph trialled over the 390m from box two, weight 32.6kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of five. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 1.25L. Jacobite Joseph was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Flamin' Miracle trialled over the 390m from box seven, weight 27.6kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of five. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.5L. Flamin' Miracle was cleared and also cleared to race in blinkers.

Satisfactory Weight Trial Results  - Oshkosh Uni Chet trialled over the 390m from box eight, weight 35.3kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of five. The time of the trial was 22.61, the greyhound won by a margin of 0.5L. Oshkosh Uni Chet was cleared.