Mr Kevin Quinn the handler of Avatar Willow declared a new weight of 28.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Avatar Willow last raced at 27.4kg.

Polly's Nigel, Owen Money and Gypsy Shane collided soon after the start checking Owen Money. Avatar Willow and Zipping Chelse collided soon after the start checking Avatar Willow. Owen Money checked off Gypsy Shane approaching the first turn. Polly's Nigel and Gypsy Shane collided approaching the first turn checking Gypsy Shane. Spring Nugget and Millie's Angel collided on the first turn checking Spring Nugget. Avatar Willow faltered on the home turn and pulled up.

Polly's Nigel failed to pursue the lure with due commitment in the home straight and collided with Zipping Chelse as a result.

Avatar Willow was vetted following the event and re-vetted following event 3. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. K. Quinn,the handler of the greyhound Avatar Willow.  Stewards deemed the performance of Avatar Willow unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71, Stewards directed that Avatar Willow must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Polly's Nigel was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the abdominal muscle. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Lyons, the trainer of the greyhound Polly's Nigel regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Polly's Nigel with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Lyons pleaded guilty to the charge, Polly's Nigel was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Bendigo and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Revin Kevin and Sabotage were slow to begin.

Still Quick and Akut collided soon after the start. Bring The Spring and Still Quick collided approaching the first turn. Bring The Spring and Big Cam collided on the first turn. Big Cam and Akut collided approaching the home turn. Big Cam clipped the heels of Bring The Spring on the home turn. Big Cam and Bring The Spring collided in the home straight. Little Fernando raced wide in the home straight.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Mr. S. Manning did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Fancy Moon was quick to begin.

La Caprice was slow to begin.

Cullquin Bronn, Underrated, La Caprice and Moresby collided soon after the start checking Cullquin Bronn and Underrated. Cullquin Bronn galloped on the heels of Cullquin Brienne approaching the home turn checking Cullquin Bronn and severely checking Cullquin Brienne. La Caprice and Cullquin Brienne collided approaching the home turn severely checking both greyhounds. Fancy Moon and Moresby collided approaching the home turn. Fancy Moon and Ace's Fab collided on the home turn. Cullquin Bronn and Underrated collided entering the home straight. Fancy Moon and Ace's Fab collided in the home straight.

Cullquin Brienne was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left hind paw injury. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Anchen regarding the direction that the greyhound Cullquin Bronn be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

Cullquin Daario and Badelaide Road were slow to begin.

Kamchatka Lenny, Galway Shawl, Aston Atley and Fiorella Mia collided on the first turn. Kamchatka Lenny and Fiorelli Mia collided approaching the second turn. Kamchatka Lenny and Aston Atley collided approaching the second turn checking Kamchatka Lenny. Badelaide Road and Fiorelli Mia collided approaching the home turn checking Fiorelli Mia.

A sample was taken from Our Magic Turbo, winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr David Warburton, the trainer of Tat Odin regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Tat Odin last raced on 25 April, 2018. Mr Warburton stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a back muscle injury.

Klondike Gold and Hilux were slow to begin.

Angel Of Glory and All Inn Hunter collided soon after the start. Klondike Gold, Mr. No Worries and Angel Of Glory collided approaching the first turn checking Mr. No Worries. Mr. No Worries and Gaza's Rooster collided on the first turn checking Mr. No Worries.

A sample was taken from Tat Odin, winner of the event.

Kraken Greta was quick to begin.

Keisha's Boy and Liberal Nunnio collided on the first turn. Sketchy Skinny and Knocker's Gold collided on the first turn checking Sketchy Skinny. Keisha's Boy raced wide in the home straight. Kraken Greta and Knocker's Gold collided in the home straight.

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

Rocket Ruby was slow to begin.

White Ambush, Limburg Patrick and Tamile Lass collided soon after the start checking Limburg Patrick and White Ambush. Inga Tom, Tamile Lass and Miss Travers collided approaching the first turn checking Tamile Lass and Miss Travers. All Inn Youi, White Ambush, Limburg Patrick and Rocket Ruby collided on the first turn checking White Ambush and Limburg Patrick.

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

A sample was taken from Adherent, winner of the event.

Limburg Gunna and Onya Grover collided on the first turn checking Onya Grover. Mayhem Breeze and Pinciotti collided on the first turn checking Pinciotti. Limburg Gunna and Cooper Scooper collided approaching the second turn checking Cooper Scooper. Renaldo and Cooper Scooper collided on the second turn. Major Amor and Pepper Rock collided approaching the home turn.

Tat Chloe was very slow to begin (3L).

Flying Moss and Fake It collided approaching the first turn. Tiger Minstrel, Tat Chloe, Flying Moss, Fake It and Blackwater Girl collided on the first turn severely checking Flying Moss which lost ground. Fake It and Miss White Wash collided approaching the home turn checking Miss White Wash. Tiger Minstrel and Blackwater Girl collided on the home turn.

Flying Moss was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right pectoral injury. A stand down period of 3 days was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Glacier Boy.

Glacier Boy was slow to begin.

April Jay, Golden Moon and Cruise Control collided approaching the first turn checking Golden Moon. Theme Tune and Ruby's Boy collided approaching the first turn checking Theme Tune. Glacier Boy, Theme Tune and Sugar Bear collided approaching the first turn. April Jay and Cruise Control collided on the first turn checking Cruise Control, Ruby's Boy and Theme Tune and severely checking Sugar Bear which fell.

Sugar Bear was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a minor spike wound to the right hind paw, an abrasion to the top of the nose and was diagnosed with an eye condition. A stand down period of 5 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Hayes, the trainer of the greyhound Sugar Bear. Stewards deemed the performance of Sugar Bear unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 74(3), Stewards directed that Sugar Bear must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) and a Veterinary certificate must be provided prior to the satisfactory trial being run before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mr. Nicholas Mandylaris the trainer of Fairly Legal declared a new weight of 31.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Fairly Legal last raced at 29.7kg.

Fairly Legal and Marvelette were quick to begin.

Travel Easy and Red Ruby Slipper collided soon after the start. Fairly Legal, Marvelette and Winter Soldier collided approaching the first turn. Rail Remover clipped the heels of Marvelette on the first turn checking Rail Remover. Medika and Red Ruby Slipper collided entering the home straight checking Medika.

A pre race sample was taken from Launch Time.

Bingo Boon and Launch Time collided several times soon after the start and approaching the first turn. Flying Rose, Dewana Chat and Anna Victorem collided on the first turn checking Anna Victorem. Flame Slinger and Ace Victorem collided on the first turn. Anna Victorem and Launch Time collided on the first turn. Dewana Chat galloped on the heels of Flame Slinger approaching the home turn. Dewana Chat moved out wide and clipped the heels of Ace Victorem on the home turn.

Meeting Comments:

Track Curator Mr Michael Pell advised stewards that the track was medium harrowed on Sunday 16 September.

Re-Vetted Greyhound - Just Nimble It was presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling and was Cleared to race. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - My Bro Lewis trialled over the 425m from box 1, weight 34.0kg, the greyhound was placed 1 in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 23.85, the greyhound won by a margin of 3.75 lengths. My Bro Lewis was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Perplexing trialled over the 425m from box 3, weight 27.2kg, the greyhound was placed 5th in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 23.85, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 15.25 lengths. Perplexing was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Amigo One trialled over the 425m from box 5, weight 32.1kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 23.85, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 3.75 lengths. Amigo One was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Quavo trialled over the 425m from box 6, weight 28.8kg, the greyhound was placed 4th in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 23.85, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 6.75 lengths. Quavo was cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Itinerary trialled over the 425m from box 8, weight 32.2kg, the greyhound was placed 3 in a field of 5 starters. The time of the trial was 23.85, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 5.25 lengths. Itinerary was cleared.