Alabama Lane, Scott Confusion and Sugar Bear were slow to begin.  Firework Joey was very slow to begin (5 lengths).  Ultimate Tank checked off Kiewa River Run soon after the start.  Kraken Doll and Sugar Bear collided on the first turn.  Ultimate Tank and Magical Ruby collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Scott Confusion, the winner of the event.

Hammer Red, Burrawonga Miss and Tat Nuggie were slow to begin.  Swahili Icon was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Micro Midgee and Spring Nugget collided soon after the start.  Micro Midgee checked off Hopsing approaching the first turn.  Spring Nugget, Hammer Red and Burrawonga Miss collided on the first turn.  Spring Nugget, Hammer Red and Swahili Icon collided approaching the home turn checking Spring Nugget.  Swahili Icon checked off Hammer Red on the home turn checking Swahili Icon.  Spring Nugget and Burrawonga Miss collided on the home turn.  Swahili Icon and Burrawonga Miss collided on the home turn.  Spring Nugget and Burrawonga Miss collided entering the home straight.  Swahili Icon and Burrawonga Miss collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Aston Seles, the winner of the event.

Mr Kevin Eyles,the representitive of Kraken Head, declared a new weight of 32.2 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Kraken Head last raced on 23 July 2018 at a weight of 33.7 kgs.

Blackwater Girl was quick to begin.  Galway Icon was slow to begin.  Manila Mist and LIttle Red Hot collided approaching the first turn.  Little Red Hot checked off Blackwater Girl approaching the first turn.  Little Red Hot and Wafer Thin collided on the first turn checking Little Red Hot, severely checking Wafer Thin.  Little Red Hot checked off Black Sharday in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Perfect Empire, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Michael Ellis, the trainer of Shakey Ellie, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Shakey Ellie last raced on 26th of May 2018.  Mr Ellis stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a left wrist injury.

Prue Lace was quick to begin.  La Caprice and Aye Drainer collided soon after the start checking La Caprice which contacted the running rail as a result.  What Bill checked off Fairground approaching the first turn.  What Bill raced wide on the home turn.

La Caprice was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wendy Maria.

Wendy Maria was quick to begin.  Cullquin Bronn and Onya Prankstar were slow to begin.  All Inn Tyler and Ace's Fab collided approaching the first turn.  Cheers To That and Cullquin Bronn collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Onya Prankstar, the winner of the event.

Atomic Icon and Glacier Boy were slow to begin.  Revin Kevin was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Kraken Pennys and Crazy Storm collided soon after the start.  Tat Chloe and Unorganised Kaos collided approaching the first turn.  Atomic Icon galloped on the heels of Crazy Storm on the first turn checking Atomic Icon.  Ultimate Toy checked off Revin Kevin on the first turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr Ronald Barron, the trainer of Bring The Spring, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Bring The Spring last raced on 21st of May 2018.  Mr Barron stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a change of kennel. Mr Barron also declared a new weight of 38.1kgs in accordance with GAR 39(2). Bring The Spring last raced at 39.4kgs.

Top That One, Bring The Spring and Hooked On You collided soon after the start.  Kiewa Cowboy and Itinerary collided approaching the first turn.  Top That One and Aston Ranza collided on the first turn.  Hooked On You and Itinerary collided on the home turn.  Kiewa Cowboy raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.  Kiewa Cowboy and Hooked On You collided in the home straight.  Kiewa Cowboy eased in the home straight.  Top That One and Hooked On You raced wide in the home straight.  Bring The Spring and Itinerary collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Wayne Leitch, the trainer of the greyhound Kiewa Cowboy, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Kiewa Cowboy was vetted and re-vetted following event 10. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the left fore and a right wrist sprain, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Kiewa Cowboy with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Leitch pleaded guilty to the charge, Kiewa Cowboy 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.

Bring The Spring was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the right fore, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Hooked On You, the winner of the event.

Mr John Donaldson,the representitive of Senor Sensation, declared a new weight of 33.7 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Senor Sensation last raced on 16th of July 2018 at a weight of 32.1 kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from You Blue.

Aston Ute was quick to begin.  Senor Sensation, Badelaide Road and You Blue collided soon after the start.  Badelaide Road and Cullquin Brienne collided in the home straight.  Northern Bowler galloped on the heels of Cullquin Brienne in the home straight.  Badelaide Road, Cullquin Brienne, Northern Bowler and Senor Sensation raced wide in the home straight.

Senor Sensation was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right elbow injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Honey Road was quick to begin.  Cougar Icon and Western Bomber were slow to begin.  Mammoth and Western Bomber collided soon after the start.  Atlantic Jewel and Horey's Prince collided approaching the first turn.  Ultimate Sugar and Little Sidey collided approaching the first turn.  Cougar Icon checked off Western Bomber on the first turn.  Ultimate Sugar and Little Sidey collided on the first turn checking Ultimate Sugar.  Western Bomber checked off Honey Road approaching the home turn checking Ultimate Sugar and Cougar Icon.  Cougar Icon raced wide on the home turn.  Honey Road checked off Mammoth in the home straight.

The race was delayed by approximately 1 minutes due to Thoroughbred races at Clairfontaine running behind schedule.

Kiewa River Flo and Londyn's Choice were quick to begin.  Lil Black Jess, Jaimandy Tony and Malibu Icon were slow to begin.  Lil Black Jess and Malibu Icon collided on the first turn and again on the home turn.  Madonya and Jaimandy Tony collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms Yvonne Carter, the trainer of Anndar Boom, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Anndar Boom last raced on 13th of May 2018. Ms Carter stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being unable to gain a start.

A pre-race sample was taken from Janray Spot.

Nalani and Iceni Sailor were quick to begin.  Limerick Icon was slow to begin.  Janray Spot checked off Aston Jynx on the home turn.  Anndar Boom faltered in the home straight and fell as a result.

Anndar Boom was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound suffered from dehydration and cramping, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Ms Y. Carter, Trainer of the greyhound, Anndar Boom. Acting in accordance with GAR 71(Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kubla De Kahn.

Janray Warrior was quick to begin.  Allanon was slow to begin and stumbled soon after the start.  Jenjira and Dreamtime Anna collided soon after the start.  Janray Warrior and Kubla De Kahn collided on the first turn.  Burrawonga Girl checked off Dreamtime Anna on the first turn.  Dreamtime Anna lost ground in the home straight.

Dreamtime Anna was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right wrist, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Shakey Cougar was presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling and was Not Cleared to race.