This meeting is deemed Hot Weather Affected. At the close of kennelling the outside temperature was 34.9 degrees and the kennel temperature was 19.1 degrees.

The outside temperature at race start time was 35.5 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.2 degrees.

What Feeling was slow to begin. Mr. Vinnie and More Wit collided soon after the start. Queen's Grace and Senor  Diego collided soon after the start. Queen's Grace brushed the running rail approaching the first turn causing Queen's Grace and Senor Diego to collided. Mr. Vinnie checked off More Wit on the first turn causing More Wit to clip the heels of Pennyroyal Tee checking Pennyroyal Tee, More Wit and Mr. Vinnie as a result. Queen's Grace and Mr. Vinnie collided approaching the home turn. Mr. Vinnie checked off More Wit on the home turn causing Mr. Vinnie, Queen's Grace and Senor Diego to collided checking all three greyhounds, What Feeling raced wide as a result. Senor Diego checked off Pennyroyal Tee on the home turn causing Senor Diego and What Feeling to collided. Mr. Vinnie checked off Senor Diego entering the home straight checking Mr. Vinnie. Miss Titanium faltered entering the home straight and lost ground as a result. Whatt Feeling checked off Miss Titanium in the home straight causing Pennyroyal Tee and What Feeling to collided, Senor Diego clipped the heels of Pennyroyal Tee as a result.

Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Bartlett, the trainer of the greyhound Miss Titanium regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Miss Titamium was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right triangle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Miss Titanium with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Peter Bartlett pleaded guilty to the charge, Miss Titanium 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.

A sample was taken from Fargo Victorem - the winner of the event.

The outside temperature at race start time was 34.3 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.2 degrees.

Stewards spoke to Mr Vincent Mileto, the trainer of Nadia Business regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Nadia Business last raced on 20 September, 2018. Mr Mileto stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being seasonal. Mr Mileto also declared a new weight of 30.0kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Nadia Business last raced at 28.9kg.

A pre race sample was taken from Brindle Delight.

Gotta Be There and Aston Hazard collided soon after the start. Big Fat Goalie and Gotta Be There collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Back Ya Self and Aston Hazard collided approaching the first turn. Back Ya Self, Aston Hazard, Shooter's Ajax and Luca's Entity collided on the first turn checking Shooter's Ajax. Aston Hazard and Luca's Entity collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn causing Aston Hazard and Gotta Be There to collided checking both greyhounds. Back Ya Self and Luca's Entity collided entering the home straight. Gotta Be There checked off Aston Hazard in the home straight causing Gotta Be There to race wide as a result.

Stewards noted that the muzzle of Luca's Entity became dislodged soon after the start.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Sean Lithgow the handler of Brindle Delight regarding the greyhounds improved performance in todays event. Mr Lithgow stated that the greyhound jumped well, as the six greyhound went to the rail and gave the greyhound a clear run throughout the event. Mr Lithgow stated that he was unaware in any changes in the greyhounds training regime. Stewards noted Mr. S Lithgows' explanation and took no further action.

The outside temperature at race start time was 35.3 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.2 degrees.

Bashful Boy and Ruby Girl were quick to begin. Crackerjack Tys and Tekidanto collided approaching the first turn. Limerick Icon checked off Sycamore Fifi on the first turn checking Limerick Icon. Bashful Boy and Crackerjack Tys collided on the first turn checking Bashful Boy. Tekidanto checked off Bashful Boy on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Ruby Girl - the winner of the event.

The outside temperature at race start time was 35.6 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.2 degrees.

This race was transferred to Sky 2 due to Nowra Thoroughbreds and St Arnaud Harness running behind schedule. 

A pre race sample was taken from Still Quick.

Galway Icon was very slow to begin 3 lengths. Bump's Nugget, Be Seeing You and Wafer Thin collided soon after the start checking Wafer Thin. Wafer Thin, Still Quick and La Caprice collided approaching the first turn. Still Quick and Galway Icon collided on the first turn checking Galway Icon. La Caprice, Wafer Thin and Still Quick collided on the first turn checking Still Quick. Wafer Thin and Still Quick collided entering the home straight.

The outside temperature at race start time was 34.6 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.3 degrees.

Indigenous Lee was slow to begin. Premier Back and Molly's Money collided soon after the start checking Premier Back causing Premier Back and Whipdance to collide. Whipdance and Indigenous Lee collided approaching the first turn. Glacier Boy faltered on the first turn and lost ground as a result causing Glacier Boy and Molly's Money to collide, causing My Name's George to clip the heels of Molly's Money causing My Name's George and Premier Back to collide as a result. Indigenous Lee checked Glacier Boy approaching the home turn causing Indigenous Lee, Glacier Boy and Whipdance to collide checking all three greyhounds, Whipdance stumbled as a result. My Name's George checked Premier Back on the home turn checking My Name's George.

Following the event Glacier Boy displayed signs of Post Exercise Distress Syndrome (PEDS). As a result the greyhound was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound displayed clinical signs of Ataxia/Hypermetria. A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Brent Merton, the trainer of Glacier Boy and advised him that the greyhound would be closely monitored in future events. Mr Brent Merton stated he is going to retire the greyhound after today. Stewards noted Mr Mertons explanation and took no futher action.

A sample was taken from Kraken Pennys - the winner of the event.

This meeting was deemed Hot Weather Affected. Prior to the running of this event the outside temperature was 34.9 degrees and the kennel temperature was 19.1 degrees.

The outside temperature at race start time was 34.6 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.3 degrees.

A pre race sample was taken from Eye Will Reign.

Half Proven was quick to begin. Brave Hearted was slow to begin. All Inn Tyler, Atomic Icon and Sneaky Pickle collided approaching the first turn checking Sneaky Pickle. Liberal Nunnio checked off All Inn Tyler approaching the home turn. Atomic Icon and Ace's Fab collided several times in the home straight. Brave Hearted raced wide in the home straight. 

Ace's Fab was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left monkey muscle and a spike wound to the right paw, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to trainer of Ace's Fab, Ms P.Triaca regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Ms Triaca stated that Ace's Fab was moving in and Atomic Icon was moving out in the home straight. Ms Triaca also stated that the greyhound is a railer. Stewards noted Ms Triacas' comments and all available side on and head on footage and no further action.

The outside temperature at race start time was 34.1 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.3 degrees.

Ace Victorem and Horey's Prince collided approaching the first turn. Sandy's My Name and Blazin' Bulla collided approaching the first turn severely checking Sandy's My Name, Husky Hoofs and Blazin' Bulla causing Ruby's Boy to brush the rail. Horey's Prince and Ruby's Boy collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds causing Ruby's Boy to contact the running rail causing Horey's Prince, Ruby's Boy and Husky Hoofs to collided checking Horey's Prince and Husky Hoofs causing Ruby's Boy to fall. Blazin' Bulla and Horey's Prince collided approaching the home turn. Ace Victorem and Northern Moon collided approaching the home turn checking Northern Moon. Sandy's My Name, Horey's Prince and Blazin' Bulla collided approaching the home turn. Husky Hoofs and Northern Moon collided on the home turn. Sandy's My Name and Northern Moon collided entering the home straight checking Northern Moon.

Ruby's Boy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a superficial laceration over the fore and hind limbs, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr John Mangion regarding the direction that the greyhound Why Not Dean be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

A sample was taken from Ace Victorem - the winner of the event.

The outside temperature at race start time was 31.1 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.6 degrees.

A pre race sample was taken from Plumcad.

Billiluna faltered soon after the start and lost significant ground and tailed off. Ivalise Allen, Dyna Kerro and Spyfection collided on the first turn checking Ivalise Allen and Dyna Kerro. Magnus Keroma, Plumcad and Krisbar Blue Fox collided on the first turn causing Krisbar Blue Fox to brush the rail. Dyna Kerro and Savannah Icon collided approaching the home turn. Ivalise Allen checked off Dyna Kerro approaching the home turn causing Ivalise Allen and Savannah Icon to collided checking both greyhounds. Dyna Kerro checked off Magnus Keroma entering the home straight. Spyfection and Magnus Keroma collided in the home straight checking Spyfection.

Billiluna was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a back muscle injury, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

The outside temperature at race start time was 29.6 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.8 degrees.

Golden Moon stayed in the box. Holy Storm, Our Harley Quinn and Kiewa River Run collided soon after the start. Maximum Zoe and Aston Tyki collided approaching the first turn. Holy Storm, Our Harley Quinn and Kiewa River Run collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Aston Tyki checked off Our Harley Quinn on the first turn causing Aston Tyki and Lonesome Sam to collide. Holy Storm checked off Kiewa River Run approaching the home turn causing Holy Storm and Aston Tyki to collide. Aston Tyki raced wide in the home straight.

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

Stewards established that Golden Moon stayed in the boxes.  Acting under GAR 52(1) Golden Moon was placed on a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks).

The outside temperature at race start time was 29.6 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.6 degrees.

A pre race sample was taken from Crackerjack Yapa.

Janray Rastus, Deering Danae and Lagatha collided soon after the start. Janray Rastus and Deering Danae collided approaching the first turn causing Deering Danae's muzzle to become dislodged, checking Janray Rastus, severely checking Deering Danae which lost ground as a result. Neil's Girl, Krisbar Immy and Crackerjack Yapa collided on the first turn checking Krisbar Immy and Crackerjack Yapa. Neil's Girl and Prue Lace collided approaching the home turn. Krisbar Immy and Crackerjack Yapa collided approaching the home turn. Lagatha checked off Krisbar Immy approaching the home turn. Krisbar Immy and Crackerjack Yapa collided entering the home straight. Lagatha and Crackerjack Yapa collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Deering Danae was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

The outside temperature at race start time was 27.2 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 19.3 degrees.

Kraken Roger went up with the lids at box rise. Krisbar Wee Wow and Kraken Roger collided approaching the first turn. Winlock Homes, Gotta Jump Start and Little Red Hot collided on the first turn checking Little Red Hot which brushed the rail as a result. Gotta Jump Start and Winlock Homes collided on the first turn. Krisbar Wee Wow checked off Wendy Maria on the first turn causing Krisbar Wee Wow, Kraken Roger and New Sense to collide checking Krisbar Wee Wow and New Sense. Liberal Jones and Gotta Jump Start collided approaching the home turn. Wendy Maria and Kraken Roster collided on the home turn. Little Red Hot checked off Goota Jump Start on the home turn causing Little Red Hot and New Sense to collide. Liberal Jones and Gotta Jump Start collided entering the home straight. Little Red Hot, Gotta Jump Start and New Sense collided entering the home straight. New Sense checked off Little Red Hot in the home straight checking New Sense. 

This meeting was deemed Hot Weather Affected. Prior to the running of this event the outside temperature was 34.9 degrees and the kennel temperature was 19.1 degrees.

The outside temperature at race start time was 29.1 degrees, the inside kennel temperature immediately prior to the race when the greyhounds were retrieved was 18.9 degrees.

A pre race sample was taken from Mammoth.

Kraken Courage and My Girl Sissy collided soon after the start. Aston Ledger and Burrawonga Miss collided approaching the first turn. Mammoth and Twilight Shae collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds Mammoth lost ground as a result. My Girl Sissy and Twilight Shae collided approaching the home turn. Aston Ledger and Burrawonga Miss collided approaching the home turn. Twilight Shae checked off My Girl Missy on the home turn. Proven Regis and Aston Ledger collided entering the home straight. Burrawonga Miss raced wide in the home straight. Manila Sprite checked off Kraken Courage approaching the winning post. Proven Regis and Aston Ledger collided approaching the winning post.

Manila Sprite was vetted following the event after the greyhound escaped that catching pen. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A sample was taken from Manila Sprite - the winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - Racecourse Road trialled over the 390m from box 1, weight 29.8, the greyhound was placed 4 in a field of 4. The time of the trial was 22.52, the greyhound was beaten a margin of 10.75 lengths. Racecourse Road was Cleared.