True, Whipper's Chance and What Feeling were slow to begin.

Limburg Sprite and True collided on the first turn. Limburg Sprite checked off What Feeling approaching the home turn. Whippers Chance and Rotarua collided on the home turn. Oriental Tiger and Rotarua in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from True - the winner of the event.

Due to a technical malfuntion, the semaphore board displayed the incorrect race number (2) which was rectified before all clear was given.

Kendra Vegas was slow to begin.

Killana and Flaming Fabio collided soon after the start. Flaming Fabio checked off Killana approaching the first turn. Kendra Vegas checked off Flaming Fabio on the first turn. Walk With Yessam and Zafonic Trevor collided on the home turn. Rose Fawn and Four Keeps collided on the home turn.  Kendra Vegas checked off Walk With Yessam in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Killana - the winner of the event.

Lonesomeness went up with the lids and was slow into stride (3L).

Marlise Bale and Niamh's Double collided soon after the start. Marlise Bale checked off Blackpool Flyer approaching the first turn checking Marlise Bale. Niamh's Double checked off Marlise Bale approaching the home turn. Blackpool Flyer checked off Banyuatis on the home turn. Smart Sailor and Marlise Bale collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Abby's Toy - the winner of the event.

Skeeta Storm was slow to begin.

Miss Lulu checked off Fabamena soon after the start. Saucy Sav and Zipping Navy collided approaching the first turn severely checking Saucy Sav. Ruby's Rosa galloped on Saucy Sav approaching the first turn. Saucy Sav checked off Miss Lulu on the first turn. Blue Gene Bowie raced wide on the home turn. Skeeta Storm and Ruby's Rosa collided on the home turn. Skeeta Storm checked off Saucy Sav entering the home straight. 

Saucy Sav underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

A post-race sample was taken from Miss Lulu - the winner of the event.

He's Alexis was slow to begin.

Argyle Franklin and Tribal Striker collided soon after the start. Tribal Striker checked off Maramba soon after the start. Galway Icon stumbled approaching the first turn. Hot Tottie and For The Alliance collided approaching the home turn. For The Alliance and Maramba collided on the home turn checking Hot Tottie and For The Alliance. Tribal Striker crossed to the outside on the home turn and collided with He's Alexis forcing Tribal Striker to race wide. He's Alexis and Hot Tottie collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Maramba - the winner of the event.

Trainer Michael Hendy was questioned regarding the significant betting fluctuation for Hillbilly Boy in this event. Mr Hendy was surprised to hear of the greyhound firming significantly and had not backed the greyhound. Mr Hendy stated that the greyhound finished off well at Bendigo at its most recent start however has not publicly trialled since. Mr Hendy's comments were noted. A pre race sample was taken.

Dynastic Ruler was quick to begin.

Impala and Hillbilly Boy collided soon after the start, unbalancing Hillbilly Boy. Agent Que checked off It's A Diva soon after the start. Monaro Joe checked off It's A Diva approaching the first turn. It's A Diva checked off Fawn Regrets on the first turn. Monaro Joe, Agent Que and Hillbilly Boy collided on the first turn checking Agent Que and Hillbilly Boy. Impala and Fawn Regrets collided on the home turn. Agent Que raced wide on the home turn.

Hillbilly Boy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to the right wrist and left hind toes. No stand down period was imposed. Trainer Michael Hendy was questioned regarding the race manner of the greyhound soon after the start. Mr Hendy explained that the greyhound collided with Impala turning Hillbilly Boy's head inwards as the greyhound became unbalanced. Stewards noted Mr Hendy's explanation. 

Dynastic Ruler underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left monkey muscle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Warning issued for race manner approaching winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from All Inn Youi.

Covfefe and Playlord were slow to begin.

Covfefe checked off Jiggy's Luck approaching the first turn. Jiggy's Luck checked off Hawkie approaching the first turn. Blue Afro checked off All Inn Youi approaching the home turn. Hawkie checked off Blue Afro entering the home straight. Run Maggie Run and Playlord collided entering the home straight.

She's Fabtastic – Not raced for in excess of 3 months due to a seasonal spell.

Gin Lee's Bullet was slow to begin.

Charlotte Allen, Stella Story and She's Fabtastic collided soon after the start. Stella Story and She's Fabtastic collided soon after the start. Stella Story checked off Ebony Eclipse soon after the start. Gin Lee's Bullet brushed the running rail approaching the first turn and lost ground. She's Fabtastic checked off Run Ronnie Run on the first turn. Gin Lee's Bullet and Stella Story collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Gin Lee's Bullet and Stella Story collided entering the home straight.

Gin Lee's Bullet underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left calf and right monkey muscles. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sin And Spin.

What Bill, Yenderra Bazza and Miss Oreo Magic collided soon after the start. Jim's Hotel and Sin and Spin collided soon after the start. Raging Roy checked off Chapta Lee approaching the first turn. What Bill checked off Sin And Spin approaching the first turn. What Bill checked off Jim's Hotel collided approaching the home turn. Raging Roy and Sin And Spin collided on the home turn. What Bill raced wide on the home turn. Sin And Spin checked off Yenderra Bazza entering the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Claretown Boris.

Lava Lamp and All Inn Hunter were slow to begin.

Claretown Boris, Hello Cobber and Merl's Blaze collided approaching the first turn. Lava Lamp checked off Claretown Boris approaching the first turn. Hello Cobber, One Moore Page and Merl's Blaze collided on the home turn. Merl's Angel and Don Quixote collided on the home turn. Lava Lamp checked off One Moore Page entering the home straight.

Marvelette – Not raced for in excess of 3 months due to a seasonal spell.

Speed Alert and Kubla De Kahn were slow to begin. 

Marvelette and Run It Straight collided approaching the first turn checking Run It Straight and Kubla De Kahn. Kubla De Kahn checked off the heels of run it straight on the first turn. Speed Alert raced wide on the home turn.

Kubla De Kahn underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left carpal sprain. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr K. Blake & Mr C. Blake failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare their greyhounds for racing. A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 46(2)

Pharoah's Dream – Not raced for in excess of 3 months due to a seasonal spell.

Dyna Nancy – Not raced for in excess of 3 months due to a change in kennels. A pre-race sample was taken.

Dyna Nancy and Slipaway Whitey collided soon after the start. Scarlet Magic, Meet Half Way and Suspicious Lee collided soon after the start checking Meet Half Way. Pharoah's Dream, Angel Of Glory, Suspicious Lee, Sanya Bay, Dyna Nancy, Scartlet Magic and Slipaway Whitey collided approaching the first turn checking Slipaway Whitey, Suspicious Lee, Sanya Bay, Scarlet Magic and Angel Of Glory. Dyna Nancy checked off Pharoah's Dream on the first turn. Dyna Nancy and Meet Half Way collided on the home turn checking Meet Half Way. Pharoah's Dream and Slipaway Whitey collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

Suspicious Lee underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

Meet Half Way underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a split webbing on the right foreleg. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Supplementary Report

Gai Keeping - Presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at The Meadows on 6.4.19. Gai Keeping was examined by the on-course veterinarian and found to be free from injury. Gai Keeping was cleared to race. 

Geelong Friday 5th April

Prior to the running of race 7 it was noted that there was a greyhound on the loose in the car park, thus delaying the start by approximately four minutes. At an inquiry convened today, Trainer Nathan Hunt pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to GAR86(o) in that he failed to ensure the greyhound Mitta Mitta was under effective control. Mr Hunt was fined $100.