Mr Gregory Couldridge, trainer of Balboa Express, declared a new weight of 29.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Balboa Express last raced at 27.5kg.

Golden Moon was quick to begin. Western Bomber was slow to begin.

Federal Reason and Balboa Express collided soon after the start, causing Balboa Express to fall. Western Bomber checked off Golden Moon approaching the winning post, checking Black Sharday. Kelli Pochette and Western Bomber collided approaching the winning post. Golden Moon and Black Sharday collided approaching the winning post.

Golden Moon was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Balboa Express was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right long head triceps (monkey) muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Black Sharday, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Vienna Charm.

Sofie Gogolac was quick to begin. Serendipity Star was slow to begin.

Through and Mareth collided soon after the start. Mareth, Miss White Wash and Ethan Zane collided soon after the start, checking Ethan Zane and in turn severely checking Miss White Wash which lost ground as a result. Ethan Zane checked off Vienna Charm on the first turn, checking Mareth and in turn severely checking Ethan Zane. Miss White Wash checked off Mareth approaching the home turn. Through and Ethan Zane raced wide on the home turn. Serendipity Star checked off Sofie Gogolac entering the home straight.

Miss White Wash was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Theme Tune was quick to begin.

Wok Djay and One Brew collided soon after the start. Tomassi checked off Torah's Toy soon after the start. Tomassi checked off Torah's Toy on the first turn. Torah's Toy and Little Fernando collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Theme Tune and I'm Orion collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sabotage.

Sabotage was slow to begin.

Chief Siyan checked off Banjo Fozz approaching the first turn. Banjo Fozz and Whizzing collided approaching the first turn, checking Whizzing. Chief Siyan and Hollywood Donuts collided on the first turn, checking Hollywood Donuts. Banjo Fozz and Cruise Control collided on the first turn, checking Chief Siyan and severely checking Cruise Control and Hope To Wyn. Hope To Wyn checked off Chief Siyan approaching the winning post.

Cruise Control was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a injury to the right thigh muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

Ballyjamesduff was quick to begin. Fess Crockettt was slow to begin.

Ballistic Gem and Fess Crockett collided soon after the start, checking Fess Crockett. Johnny Dunbar crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Ballistic Gem and Blue Berty. Johnny Dunbar checked off Fess Crockett on the home turn, checking Ballistic Gem

A pre-race sample was taken from Inga Ross.

Morpheus was slow to begin.

Miss Cotton Sox and Rocking Doll collided soon after the start. Carlanna Casey and Miss Cotton Sox collided approaching the first turn. Inga Ross checked off Rocking Doll on the first turn. Zarbo Hustler checked off Queen Of Meereen on the first turn, checking Rocking Doll. Carlanna Casey and Miss Cotton Sox collided entering the back straight, checking Carlanna Casey. Morpheus and Paid Too Much collided on the second turn, checking Miss Cotton Sox and Paid Too Much. Queen Of Meereen and Inga Ross collided on the home turn, checking Queen Of Meereen.

Aston Veloci was quick to begin.

Conde and Solar On collided approaching the first turn, checking Conde and One Moore Page. One Moore Page and Conde collided approaching the home turn and again in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rooey.

Rocket Riley and Tally Ho Jack were slow to begin.

Rooey crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Giant Bale, Maximum Joan and Gold Attraction. Tally Ho Jack checked off Rooey soon after the start. Maximum Joan checked off Gold Attraction approaching the first turn. Maximum Joan and Rooey collided on the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Rocket Riley and Giant Bale collided several times in the home straight, checking Rocket Riley.

Ninetymile Donny was very slow to begin (1L).

Gunna Be Hoping and Ninetymile Donny collided approaching the first turn, checking Gunna Be Hoping. Fairground checked off Murrabit Benny on the first turn, checking Fairground. Fairground and Gunna Be Hoping collided on the first turn. Ultimate Adameus tired over the concluding stages of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mema Wibble.

Mema Wibble was slow to begin.

Avatar Witch and Skidlisha collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds; Avatar Witch stumbled as a result. Avatar Witch, Big Tilly, Nice Surprise and Kimura collided approaching the first turn, checking Big Tilly, Nice Surprise and Kimura. Skidlisha, Mema Wibble and Kimura collided on the first turn. Mema Wibble and Skidlisha collided approaching the home turn, checking Nice Surprise. Avatar Witch checked off Skidlisha approaching the home turn, checking Nice Surprise. Avatar Witch and Skidlisha collided on the home turn, checking Avatar Witch and Rail Remover; Rail Remover stumbled as a result.

Rail Remover was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left shoulder, a seven day stand down period was imposed.

Raglan Bindi went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Wynonna Earp checked off Serendipity Girl soon after the start. Serendipity Girl checked off Misty Warrior on the first turn, checking Serendipity Girl, Lush Life and Wyonna Earp. Osti's Raider checked off Hagrid Grange in the home straight. Misty Warrior tired over the concluding stages of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pyrenees Acclaim.

Pillar Creek was slow to begin.

Pyrenees Acclaim, Mask and Speedway Lass collided approaching the first turn, checking Speedway Lass. Kalgoorlie Kid, Clavash and Myrtle Grange collided on the first turn, checking Clavash and Myrtle Grange. Speedway Lass checked off Mask on the home turn. Pyrenees Acclaim and Kalgoorlie Kid collided entering the home straight. Clavash and Pillar Creek collided entering the home straight. Mask and Speedway Lass collided approaching the winning post.

MEETING COMMENTS

Satisfactory Weight Trial (Solo) - Immen Bale trialled over the 450m from box one, weight 37.4kg. The time of the trial was 25.41. Immen Bale was cleared

Satisfactory Trial Results - Bide Your Time trialled over the 390m from box one weight 31.8kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.20, the greyhound was beaten by margin of 5.75 lengths. Bide Your Time was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr K Chivell, the trainer of Little Miss Emm regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced. Little Miss Emm last raced on 11th October, 2017. Mr Chivell stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Little Miss Emm  trialled over the 390m from box three, weight 25.3kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.20, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of fourteen lengths. Little Miss Emm was cleared.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Azkaban trialled over the 390m from box five, weight 31.8kg, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 22.20, the greyhound won by a margin of 5.75 lengths. Azkaban was cleared.