Marcus Will and Nessie Bale were quick to begin.  Renita Bale and Mitch Bale were slow to begin.

Renita Bale checked off Double Buxton soon after the start.  Renita Bale and Double Buxton collided on the first turn, checking Double Buxton.  Nimble Leo checked off Mitch Bale approaching the home turn.  Nimble Leo and Renita Bale collided approaching the home turn, checking Nimble Leo.

Double Buxton underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Frost, the trainer of Double Buxton, regarding its performance in this event.  Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Double Buxton must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Marcus Will - the winner of the event.

An out of competition sample was taken from Raw Zeal and Charley Davidson on Monday, 5 August 2019 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Crown Tuxedo was slow to begin.

Starchie, Crown Nikki and Ravenous Rex collided approaching the first turn, checking Crown Nikki.  Raw Zeal, Starchie, Ravenous Rex and Charley Davidson collided on the first turn, checking Ravenous Rex, severely checking Starchie; and causing Crown Nikki to fall.

Starchie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg wrist injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Crown Nikki underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Crown Tuxedo underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

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

Dragonstone was quick to begin.

Crown Simba and Black Pocket collided soon after the start, checking Crown Simba.  Destini Cheetah, Jennifer Eccles, Gendarme and Black Pocket collided on the first turn, checking Destini Cheetah and Jennifer Eccles.  Jennifer Eccles and Crown Simba collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Dragonstone and Gendarme collided several times in the home straight.  Dragonstone crossed to the rail approaching the winning post, checking Gendarme.

Dakora and Wok Fried Yabby collided on the first turn, checking Wok Fried Yabby.  Dakora and Lonnie Danger collided approaching the home turn, checking Lonnie Danger.  Quillan Bale and Crakalakin Caity collided entering the home straight, checking Crakalakin Caity.

An out of competition sample was taken from Tin Shed Fred, Zita and Kalter on Monday, 5 August 2019 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Security Code, Weblec Haze and Kalter were slow to begin.

Dewana Success and Starry's Lad collided approaching the first turn, checking Starry's Lad.  Weblec Haze checked off Kalter approaching the first turn.  Tin Shed Fred and Dewana Success collided on the first turn, checking Dewana Success.  Starry's Lad and Kalter collided approaching the home turn, checking Kalter.  Tin Shed Fred and Dewana Success collided entered the home straight.  Tin Shed Fred and Zita collided in the home straight.  Dewana Success checked off Tin Shed Fred in the home straight.  Tin Shed Fred, Security Code and Zita collided in the home straight, checking Zita.  Dewana Success and Zita collided in the home straight, checking Zita.  Tin Shed Fred and Security Code collided approaching the winning post, checking Dewana Success.

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

She's An Earn was quick to begin.

Kraken Tex and Gracioso collided approaching the first turn, checking Gracioso.  Kraken Tex and Chloe Louise collided approaching the first turn, checking Kraken Tex.  Strawberry Swirl and Zanthre Allen collided on the first turn, checking Strawberry Swirl.  Chloe Louise and Kraken Hero collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Hero.

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

Destini Ferrari – Late scratching at 11:02 am when Mr Michael Bewley reported the greyhound to have right wrist injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Lonnie Knight was slow to begin.

Weblec King and Kraken Bam Bam collided soon after the start.  Shark Tank, Midnight Waltz and Kraken Bam Bam collided approaching the first turn, checking Shark Tank.  Midnight Waltz and Kraken Bam Bam collided on the first turn.  Lonnie Knight stumbled approaching the home turn.  Midnight Waltz and Kraken Bam Bam collided on the home turn.

Lonnie Knight underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards conducted a check of catcher’s licences in accordance with LR 16.2 and all were compliant.

Kraken Pat was quick to begin.

Devil's Cartel, Blue Glitter and Invictus Coco collided soon after the start, checking Invictus Coco and Don't Tell Pappa.  Blue Glitter checked off Kraken Pat approaching the first turn.  Kraken Pat and Kraken Witch collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Pat and Don't Tell Pappa.  Blue Glitter, Invictus Coco and Devil's Cartel collided entering the home straight.  Invictus Coco and Kraken Witch collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Psycho Star.

Alamo Joe was slow to begin.

Rapid Express and Dewana No Secret collided approaching the first turn, checking Dewana No Secret and Rapid Fire.  Psycho Star checked off Marcus Rose on the first turn, checking Popcorn Payout and Alamo Joe.  Rapid Fire and Dewana No Secret collided on the first turn, checking Dewana No Secret.  Marcus Rose and Kraken Glows collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Glows.  Kraken Glows and Alamo Joe collided entering the home straight.  Psycho Star, Rapid Express and Rapid Fire collided approaching the winning post, checking Dewana No Secret, Popcorn Payout, Rapid Express and Rapid Fire.

Rapid Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg quadriceps muscle injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sky Wesley.

Lonnie Mach and George's Fever were quick to begin.

Wally Milne, Quip Allen and Sky Wesley collided soon after the start, checking Quip Allen.  Kiss Me Nicki and Wally Milne collided approaching the first turn, checking Kiss Me Nicki.  Lonnie Mach and Sky Wesley collided on the first turn, checking Sky Wesley, Wally Milne, Quip Allen and Kiss Me Nicki.  Wally Milne and Quip Allen collided on the home turn.  Quip Allen and Sky Wesley collided approaching the winning post, checking Sky Wesley.

Ready And Armed checked off Perfect Piper soon after the start.  Perfect Piper and Our Magic Turbo collided approaching the first turn.  Ready And Armed, Go Pappa Go and Our Magic Turbo collided on the first turn, checking Ready And Armed and Undeniably; and causing Go Pappa Go and Our Magic Turbo to fall.  Nimble Rebel raced wide in the home straight.

Go Pappa Go underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right hindleg and right hindleg quadriceps and triangle muscle injuries.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Our Magic Turbo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg thigh injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Perfect Piper - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Merl's Angel.

Dyna Yella and Road To Nhill collided soon after the start.  Mr Uggboot, Merl's Angel and Savannah Icon collided on the first turn, checking Merl's Angel and severely checking Mr Uggboot.  Merl's Angel and Road To Nhill collided in the home straight, checking Road To Nhill.

Mr Uggboot underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg toe injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

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Meeting Comments:

Milburn Magic – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as connections wish to return the greyhound to racing from retirement.  Weighing 24.5 kgs and beginning from box one, Milburn Magic completed the 410m trial distance in a time of 24:63.  Milburn Magic placed third in a field of four beaten by 6.25 lengths.  Milburn Magic has been cleared to race.

Scott A Secret – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to an extended spell.  Weighing 24.6 kgs and beginning from box eight, Scott A Secret completed the 410m trial distance in a time of 24:20.  Scott A Secret placed first in a field of four winning by 6.0 lengths.  Scott A Secret has been cleared to race.