Mia's Hand was quick to begin.

Angie Ling and Route Sixty Six collided soon after the start.  Shanlyn Haven, Aston Chandon, Angie Ling, Route Sixty Six, Sole Trader, Bethany Rose and Optimus Dusty collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Chandon, Shanlyn Haven and Bethany Rose.  Sole Trader and Mia's Hand collided on the first turn severely checking Optimus Dusty and Sole Trader, Sole Trader stumbled as a result.  Aston Chandon, Route Sixty Six and Angie Ling collided on the first turn checking Route Sixty Six, severely checking Bethany Rose and Optimus Dusty and causing Angie Ling to fall.  Shanlyn Haven checked off Bethany Rose on the first turn and raced wide. Sole Trader checked off Optimus Dusty on the second turn.  Mia's Hand and Route Sixty Six collided approaching the third turn and again on the third turn.  

Angie Ling underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Sole Trader underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Miss K. Cottrell, the representative of Sole Trader regarding its performance on the first turn. Miss Cottrell submitted that the greyhound's racing manners on the first turn was due to severe interference, and inexperience. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, and acting in accordance with GAR 71, Sole Trader must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Midnight Turbo, Weblec Eagle, Roper River Jake and Cosmic Sparkle were slow to begin.

Roper River Jake and Weblec Eagle collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Talulah Bale. Rusty Model and Luna Chick collided soon after the start.  Midnight Turbo checked off Talulah Bale soon after the start.  Talulah Bale checked off Skinny La La approaching the first turn.  Midnight Turbo, Talulah Bale, Rusty Model and Luna Chick collided on the first turn checking Roper River Jake, severely checking Rusty Model and Luna Chick and causing Weblec Eagle to fall.  Roper River Jake and Skinny La La collided on the third turn.  Midnight Turbo and Talulah Bale collided entering the home straight.  Roper River Jake severely checked off Talulah Bale in the home straight and stumbled, Skinny La La baulked and crossed to the inside as a result of the collision.  

Rusty Model underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 5. Rusty Model, no apparent injury could be detected. Stewards spoke to the trainer of Rusty Model, Mrs Donna Dean, regarding the greyhounds performance in today's event. After taking into account the interference suffered on the first turn, stewards took no further action.

Luna Chick underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 5. Luna Chick was found to have a left monkey muscle and a right triangle injuries. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr S. Ralph, the trainer of Luna Chick regarding its performance approaching the home turn. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Luna Chick must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Weblec Eagle underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right fibula injury and a laceration to the right hind leg.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Blue Mascara was slow to begin.

Xalynn Bale and Screen Shot collided soon after the start checking Screen Shot.  Philadelphia Pip and Xalynn Bale collided soon after the start.  Xalynn Bale, Galloping Coxy, Mepunga Pegasus and Miss Potential collided approaching the first turn checking Xalynn Bale and Galloping Coxy.  Miss Potential and Mepunga Pegasus collided approaching the first turn.  Xalynn Bale and Galloping Coxy collided approaching the first turn checking Galloping Coxy and severely checking Blue Mascara.  Mepunga Pegasus checked off Philadelphia Pip approaching the second turn.  Screen Shot checked off Miss Potential on the second turn.  Xalynn Bale raced wide in the back straight.  Mepunga Pegasus and Philadephia Pip collided on the third turn.  Xalynn Bale and Screen Shot collided approaching the home turn.  Miss Potential and Shakalaka collided on the home turn.  Screen Shot checked off Shakalaka entering the home straight. 

Galloping Coxy underwent a post-race veterinary examination no apparent injury was reported. 

Striking Success was slow to begin.

Tamou Bale and Mepunga Lock collided soon after the start.  Mod Squad and Vesper Bale collided soon after the start.  Rock And Roll, Mod Squad and Mepunga Lock collided several times approaching the first turn and on the first turn.  Tamou Bale and Striking Success collided on the first turn.  Mod Squad and Mepunga Lock collided on the second turn checking Mepunga Lock.  Mepunga Lock and Striking Success collided approaching the home turn.  Tamou Bale and Mod Squad collided on the home turn.  Optimus Steel checked off Captain Jake in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Gladiator.

True Detective was slow to begin.

Rik Lee, Oshkosh Nar, Yuken Win, True Detective, Gladiator and Red Rochelle collided on the first turn checking Rik Lee, Gladiator and severely checking True Detective and Red Rochelle.  Rik Lee checked off Oshkosh Nar entering the front straight.  Red Rochelle checked off True Detective in the front straight.  Rik Lee checked off Yuken Win on the second turn checking Gladiator.  Rik Lee checked off Yuken Win approaching the fourth turn.  Gladiator checked off Yuken Win approaching the home turn.  Gladiator and Oshkosh Nar collided on the home turn.  Red Rochelle checked off True Detective on the home turn.  Rik Lee checked off Yuken Win entering the home straight.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Suvla Bay.

Dyna Xerox, Suvla Bay and Amy's Firework were slow to begin.

Saetta and Just Love collided approaching the first turn.  Saetta checked off Lexi Cristalle on the second turn.  Wynburn Lucifer and Lexi Cristalle collided in the back straight and again on the third turn checking Wynburn Lucifer and Dyna Xerox.  Just Love and Suvla Bay collided several times on the home turn, in the home straight and again approaching the winning post checking both greyhounds.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Ripplebrook Jess.

Especial Shiraz and Ripplebrook Jess were slow to begin.

Saint David crossed to the outside approaching the first turn checking Tampico and Especial Shiraz.  Saint David, Yuken Merry, Sunny's Kayo and Especial Shiraz collided on the first turn checking Sunny's Kayo and severely checking Saint David, Yuken Merry and Especial Shiraz, causing Folding Green to fall.  Especial Shiraz checked off Saint David on the second turn.  Ripplebrook Jess and Sunny's Kayo collided entering the back straight.  Especial Shiraz and Saint David collided on the fourth turn.  Especial Shiraz visibly eased and turned its head inwards in the home straight.  

Ripplebrook Jess underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hind leg.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Folding Green underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Especial Shiraz underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg toe, right monkey muscle and left triangle injuries, a 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr P. Knott the trainer, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Especial Shiraz was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr P. Knott pleaded not guilty to the charge, Especial Shiraz was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Ask Me Now was slow to begin.

Noaki Colour checked off Minter Bee Cash soon after the start and stumbled.  Minter Bee Cash, Khaleesi Girl and Pagan Dancer collided approaching the first turn checking Khaleesi Girl.  Pagan Dancer checked off Go Commando approaching the first turn.  Noaki Colour and Minter Bee Cash collided on the first turn.  Theo's Thunder and Busy Bella collided on the third turn.  Go Commando checked off Theo's Thunder approaching the home turn.  Pagan Dancer, Busy Bella and Theo's Thunder collided on the home turn checking Busy Bell and Ask Me Now.  Busy Bella and Minter Bee Cash collided approaching the winning post.  Busy Bella checked off Theo's Thunder approaching the winning post.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Yuken Pay Me.

Flo Lava, For The Alliance and Star Reiko collided soon after the start checking For The Alliance.  Yuken Pay Me, Flo Lava, For The Alliance and Star Reiko collided approaching the first turn checking For The Alliance and Star Reiko.  Flo Lava raced wide on the first turn checking Yuken Pay Me.  Kurri Kurri and For The Alliance collided on the first turn checking Kurri Kurri and Star Reiko.  Debbie's Destiny and Tech Stock collided on the home turn.  Star Reiko and For The Alliance collided approaching the winning post. 

Antares Star and Mindil Beach were slow to begin.

Antares Star and Looby Sky collided soon after the start.  Mindil Beach checked off Antares Star on the first turn checking Looby Sky.  Looby Sky checked off Mindil Beach entering the back straight.  Hedonistic checked off Beaut Deeds approaching the home turn.  Mindil Beach check off Antares Star approaching the winning post. 

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Poison Gas.

Light The Track, Unique Quality and Romany Girl were slow to begin.

Blusain Bolt and Hot Tottie collided approaching the first turn checking Hot Tottie.  Hot Tottie, Cersei, Unique Quality and Romany Girl collided on the first turn checking Hot Tottie, Unique Quality and Romany Girl.  Hot Tottie checked off Unique Quality entering the back straight and collided with Romany Girl.  Unique Quality checked off Romany Girl in the home straight. 

Counting Pennies was quick to begin.  Rodeo was slow to begin.

Koenigsegg Agera and Counting Pennies collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Shellbrook and Blonde Bella collided on the first turn.   Galway Icon checked off Counting Pennies on the second turn.  Galway Icon and Shellbrook collided on the third turn.  Shellbrook checked off Rodeo on the home turn.   

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MEETING COMMENTS:

Rock It Fernando – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Sandown for fail to chase by reason of injury. Weighing 30.3kgs and beginning from box 1, Rock It Fernando completed the 515mtrs trial distance in a time of 29.78. Rock It Fernando placed 1st in a field of 4 winning by 1 1/4 lengths. Rock It Fernando has been cleared to race at all tracks.

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SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT:

Mr Jason Thompson reported to stewards that Deliver (which performed below market expectations on Thursday the 5th of July) showed signs of soreness in the right thigh and hamstring. Deliver also showed signs of a slower than normal recovery rate, and as a result the greyhound is being treated with a course of antibiotics.