A pre-race sample was taken from Kissem upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Prince Ferno was a late scratching at 10:58am on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a split webbing on the right hind foot. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr Corey Fulford (via telephone) and representative, Mr Lindsay Fulford after the late scratching of Prince Ferno. Both parties admitted to checking the greyhound, however failed to notice the injury. Pursuant to GAR 23(1)(a), Stewards issued a warning to both in that they failed to thoroughly examine the greyhound prior to the appointed scratching time to ensure the greyhound was free of injury. 

Quick Gift was slow to begin.  The muzzle of Aston Mambo became dislodged approaching the first turn.  Temps Itch was checked off Macleod on the first turn.  Temps Itch and Macleod contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Violets Are Red and Kissem collided on the first turn checking Kissem and Aston Mambo causing Quick Gift to race wide.  Aston Mambo was checked off Violets Are Red entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Whatta Lady - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Violets Are Red - second placegetter in the event.

Pilot Pete was quick to begin.  St. Leo was slow to begin.  St. Leo was checked off Soda Maxi soon after the start.  Eye Owe You, Soda Maxi and Got Some Zip collided on the first turn checking Soda Maxi.  Zipping Clover and Sweet Spolly collided entering the back straight checking Zipping Clover.  St. Leo raced wide in the back straight.  Soda Maxi contacted the running rail in the back straight.  Got Some Zip galloped on Magic Flora in the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Sweet Spolly and Got Some Zip collided on the second turn.

A sample was taken from Pilot Pete - winner of the event.

Croucher was quick to begin.  Nostalgia, Ann Cherie, Hurricane Craig and Sapphire Hawke collided soon after the start checking Ann Cherie.  Hurricane Craig, Sapphire Hawke and Supercity Star collided on the first turn.  Croucher and Sharon's Gold collided entering the back straight.  Royal Order contacted the running rail on the second turn.

Royal Order was vetted following the event after the greyhound tired over the concluding stages.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

A pre-race sample was taken from For You Honey.

Pinky Tuscadero was quick to begin.  Molly The Lolly was slow to begin.  Maniac Matilda and Exceed The Speed collided soon after the start checking Exceed The Speed.  Run Mon Manny and For You Honey collided on the first turn checking Run Mon Manny.  Exceed The Speed and For You Honey collided on the third turn checking both greyhounds.  Molly The Lolly galloped on Maniac Matilda on the third turn checking Maniac Matilda, Molly The Lolly and Exceed The Speed.  Wok Djay was checked off Swift Abbey approaching the home turn.  Molly The Lolly was checked off Maniac Matilda on the home turn.  Molly The Lolly and Maniac Matilda collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Pinky Tuscadero was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Run Mon Manny was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.  Trainer Mr. S. Jack refused his option to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Jack the trainer of the greyhound Run Mon Manny.  Stewards deemed the performance of Run Mon Manny unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71 Stewards directed that Run Mon Manny must perform a satisfactory trial all tracks before any future nomination will be accepted.

All About Arby was a late scratching at 7:33am due to injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Cool De Beers was slow to begin.  Cool De Beers and Miss Crazy collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Fairy Where, Mandela Sun and Cruella Deville collided on the first turn.  Mandela Sun and Cruella Deville collided in the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Cool De Beers, Miss Crazy and Mandela Sun collided on the second turn checking Miss Crazy and severely checking Cool De Beers.

Elswyk Max was quick to begin.  Special Member was slow to begin.  Whodat Magic and Maderra collided on the first turn.  Cosmic Nosey was checked off Whodat Magic on the first turn causing Cosmic Nosey to contact the running rail.  Elswyk Max and Maderra collided approaching the second turn.  Valdar Bale and Good Old Days collided on the second turn checking Good Old Days.  Good Old Days was checked off Valdar Bale approaching the home turn.

Cosmic Nosey was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Mr. S. Kaltsis the representative for Aston Olivia declared a new weight of 27.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Aston Olivia last raced at 26.7kg.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 6 minutes due to the handler being unable to box Tarquin Bob, resulting in Stewards directing that the greyhounds be removed from the boxes.  Alll greyhounds were vetted and passed fit to race. Stewards directed that Tarquin Bob be boxed first.

Tuiaki Dora was quick to begin.  It's Debatable was checked off Tuiaki Dora approaching the first turn checking El Tigera and Double Black.  Burning Steel and Ballistic Gem collided on the second turn.  It's Debatable eased entering the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Williamson the trainer of the greyhound It's Debatable regarding the greyhound's racing manners entering the home straight.  It's Debatable was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left triangle muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1)  Stewards charged It's Debatable with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury.  Mr. Williamson pleaded guilty to the charge, It's Debatable 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.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Spence regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Tarquin Bob.  Stewards directed that Tarquin Bob be boxed first in future events.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Lethal Lomar upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre-race sample was taken from Paws And Go.

Miss Hanna Berry and Reatily Shintaro were quick to begin.  Jobes Return and Tiger Dusty were slow to begin.  Barroom Counsel and Flash Apollo collided soon after the start.  Barroom Counsel was checked off Lethal Lomar soon after the start.  Tiger Dusty crossed to the rail soon after the start.  Reatily Shintaro was checked off Miss Hanna Berry on the second turn.  Miss Hanna Berry raced wide in the back straight.  Tiger Dusty was checked off Jobes Return in the back straight.  Flash Apollo and Tiger Dusty collided on the third turn checking both greyhounds.  Jobes Return and Miss Hanna Berry collided in the home straight.

Paws And Go was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.  Representative Mrs. S. Trim declined her option to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. S. Trim the representative for the greyhound Paws And Go.  Stewards deemed the performance of Paws And Go unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71 Stewards directed that Paws And Go must perform a satisfactory trial all tracks before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Minutes and Another Nalin.

Hurricane Billie and Lucky Gypsy collided soon after the start checking Hurricane Billie.  Catcha Nugget and Miller's Court collided soon after the start checking Miller's Court.  Lucky Gypsy and Mt. View Gift collided approaching the first turn checking Mt. View Gift.  Minutes was checked off Ragged Warrior approaching the first turn.  Ragged Warrior and Lucky Gypsy collided on the first turn checking Ragged Warrior.  Lucky Gypsy was checked off Catcha Nugget on the first turn.

Ms. M. Salvatore the representative for Magic Trap declared a new weight of 30.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Magic Trap last raced at 29.5kg.

No Sugar and Troy Bale collided soon after the start checking Troy Bale.  Magic Trap galloped on Shine The Weapon approaching the first turn severely checking both greyhounds, Shine The Weapon and Fairytale Ending collided as a result.  Galloping Wytee and Destini Exactor collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn causing Destini Exactor to race wide.  Fairytale Ending was checked off Magic Trap entering the home straight checking Magic Trap.  Go Zippy Go and Galloping Wytee collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zippy Zuri.

Alonso Power was slow to begin.  Zippy Zuri and Our Echo Rose collided approaching the first turn checking Zippy Zuri.  One More Light, Aston Halle and Kalani Amy collided approaching the first turn.  One More Light and Aston Halle collided on the first turn.  Alonso Power was checked off Bigtime Bruce on the first turn.  Bigtime Bruce and Cosmic Act collided on the first turn.  Bigtime Bruce was checked off Cosmic Act approaching the home turn.  Aston Halle raced wide entering the home straight.

Primrose Diamond was slow to begin.  Queen Of Sprite and Speedway Lass collided soon after the start checking Queen Of Sprite.  Primrose Diamond galloped on Simbarea on the first turn checking Primrose Diamond.  Speedway Lass was checked off Zipping Faith approaching the home turn.  Speedway Lass and Zipping Faith collided on the home turn and again approaching the winning post.