Ms. Kate Jackson the representative of Reverend John, declared a new weight of 31.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Reverend John last raced at 33.1kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kraken Hero.

Our Harley Quinn was quick to begin. Northern Bowler was slow to begin and took no further competitive part in the event. Badelaide Road, Our Harley Quinn and Dusty Dior collided on the first turn checking Our Harley Quinn.

Badelaide Road was vetted after escaping the catching pen. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Ms Julie Hall, the trainer of Badelaide Road regarding the greyhound continually escaping the catching pen concluding the event. Stewards advised Ms Hall that the greyhound will be monitored closely in future events with concern for the greyhound's welfare.

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

Stewards spoke to Ms. N. Lummas, the handler of the greyhound Northern Bowler regarding the greyhounds racing manners soon after the start. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Northern Bowler with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms. Lummas pleaded guilty to the charge, Northern Bowler 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.

A sample was taken from Meehan Bazz, winner of the event.

Kiewa River Run was quick to begin. Hook Along Flyer and Zoe's Intention collided soon after the start. Hook Along Flyer and Golden Moon collided approaching the first turn checking Hook Along Flyer. Hook Along Flyer eased approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr Justin Hetherton, the handler of the greyhound Tiny Wally regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the home turn. Tiny Wally was vetted and re-vetted following race 11.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left groin muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Tiny Wally with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Hetherton pleaded guilty to the charge, Tiny Wally 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.

Ultimate Amadeus was quick to begin. Golden Aura and Kiewa River Run collided on the first turn checking Kiewa River Run. Crystal Bling and Ultimate Amadeus collided entering the home straight. Pick Up Line and Ultimate Amadeus collided in the home straight checking Ultimate Amadeus.

A sample was taken from Crystal Bling, winner of the event.

Aston Tyki was a late scratching at 1:38pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr Michael Mellington trainer of Garbutt declared a new weight of 32.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Garbutt last raced at 34.0kg.

Kraken Courage was slow to begin. All Inn Handles and Kraken Tex collided soon after the start. Kraken Courage and Garbutt collided approaching the first turn. Kraken Tex and All Inn Handles collided on the first turn checking Kraken Tex. Kraken Courage, Garbutt and Kraken Tex collided approaching the home turn severely checking Kraken Courage and Garbutt. All Inn Handles and Kraken Tex collided entering the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Kraken Tex was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Shimmy Dat Ray was slow to begin. Blackhawk Parker and Sarah Smirnoff collided soon after the start. Shimmy Dat Ray and Blazin' Ruby collided on the first turn and approaching the home turn. Sarah Smirnoff and Blackhawk Parker collided on the home turn checking Blackhawk Parker. Lilty Allen and Blackhawk Parker collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Sarah Smirnoff, winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Canyon County.

Canyon County and Wendy Maria were quick to begin. Brave Hearted was slow to begin. Kamchatka Lenny and Micky As collided on the first turn checking Nicky As. Brave Hearted and Nicky As collided approaching the second turn checking Nicky As. Kamchatka Lenny and Brave Hearted collided on the second turn. Chook Richards and Nicky As collided on the second turn and Nicky As pulled up as a result. Kamchatka Lenny and Brave Hearted collided approaching the home turn checking Kamchatka Lenny.

Nicky As was vetted and re-vetted following event 9. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right monkey muscle injury. A stand down period of 21 days was imposed.

Mr Scott Stefanos trainer of Proven Legacy declared a new weight of 27.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Proven Legacy last raced at 28.4kg.

Lonesome Spring was slow to begin. Cosmic Yessam and Brave Innings collided approaching the first turn. Lucky Omar galloped on the heels of Proven Legacy approaching the home turn severely checking Lucky Omar. Reverend John and Proven Legacy collided on the home turn. Lucky Omar and Cosmic Yessam collided on the home turn. Lonesome Spring raced wide in the home straight.

Proven Legacy was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the inside of the left hind leg and an abrasion to the right fore toes. A stand down period of 3 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Scott Stefanos the trainer of Proven Legacy regarding the greyhounds performance. Mr Stefanos stated that the greyhound had been galloped on and clipped with heels throughout the race. Stewards noted Mr Stefanos comments and the injury sustained and took no further action.

A sample was taken from Rockin' In, winner of the event.

Black Rose Texas and Dead Eye Dickson collided soon after the start checking Dead Eye Dickson. Punt Road Girl and B;ack Rose Texas collided on the first turn. Bro Wizarsd, Black Rose Texas and Vintage Storm collided approaching the second turn. Bro Wizard and Black Rose Texas collided on the second turn. Larrikan Bozzie, Black Rose Texas and Bro Wizard collided approaching the home turn checking Black Rose Texas. Owen Money checked off Punt Road Girl in the home straight.

Dead Eye Dickson was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to both stoppers and a right monkey muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Gavin Gledhill the trainer of Dead Eye Dickson regarding the greyhounds performance in the event. Mr Gledhill stated that before the event he was in the belief that the greyhound would win based on his current form and that the greyhound has had bad injuries in the past. Mr Gledhill further stated the injuries sustained by Dead Eye Dickson received today that the greyhound would be retired. Stewards noted Mr Gledhills explanation and took no further action. 

A sample was taken from Limburg Patrick, winner of the event. 

Smurf was quick to begin. Still Single and Eye Dunno collided soon after the start. Why Not Dean and Aston Ute collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Ute which stumbled. Still Single and Eye Dunno collided on the first turn checking Eye Dunno. Aston Ute and Eye Dunno collided approaching the home turn severely checking Eye Dunno which tailed off. Why Not Dean and Still Single collided entering the home straight checking Why Not Dean.

Stewards spoke to Mr Justin Hetherton, the trainer of the greyhound Eye Dunno regarding the greyhounds racing manners appraoching the home turn. Eye Dunno was vetted and re-vetted following race 11. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Eye Dunno with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Hetherton pleaded guilty to the charge, Eye Dunno 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 L.Medcraft the handler of Smurf regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound. Stewards directed that Smurf be boxed first in future events.

Pyrenees Classic was slow to begin. Red Lagoon and Bolare collided soon after the start checking Red Lagoon. Raweenie checked off Blazin’ Bulla in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from April Jay.

Bundarra Magic was slow to begin. Red Lagoon stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin. Red Lagoon, Blazin’ Bulla and Pyrenees Classic collided on the first turn checking Blazin’ Bulla. Red Lagoon and Pyrenees Classic collided approaching the home turn checking Red Lagoon.

Stewards noted that the muzzle of Blazin’ Bulla became dislodged during the running of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results - St. Jenson trialled over the 425m from box 8, weight 29.9kg, the greyhound was placed 2nd in a field of four starters. The time of the trial was 24.42, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 0.25 lengths. St. Jenson wascleared.