Cilla Gem was quick to begin.  Little Kiddy was slow to begin.  Zipping Kay was very slow to begin (3 lengths).

Acer and Spark Joy collided soon after the start.  Acer, Spark Joy and Little Kiddy collided approaching the first turn checking Spark Joy.  Lucknow Magic and Clover Lee collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Zipping Kay and Clover Lee collided on the home turn.  

Trainer Mr R. Palmer requested that Clover Lee undergo a post-race veterinary examination. Clover Lee was found to have a abraded paw and laceration to the right hind paw pad.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Run Like Rhys.

Cyclone Rhonda, Run Like Rhys, Tee Tee and Feelin' Hot were slow to begin.

Cute Patootie raced wide soon after the start checking Run Like Rhys, Tee Tee and Feelin' Hot.  Cyclone Rhonda and Run Like Rhys collided on the first turn checking Tee Tee.  Tee Tee and Feelin' Hot collided approaching the home turn.  Sisters Lee checked off Feelin' Hot on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Tee Tee - 3rd placegetter.

Delta's Tiara – Late scratching at 8:58am after Trainer Mrs Deborah Churchill reported to Stewards that she was unable to attend due to being unwell. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards have advised Mrs Churchill that a medical certificate will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the greyhound being scratched. The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

Stewards spoke to the Representative Mr Tony Cortese regarding the number of starts No Problem John has had between 26/06/19 and 10/07/19 (15 days - 5 starts).  Mr. Cortese stated that the greyhound is not worked in between races, checked regularly and vet checked when required. Mr Cortese also stated that he always spells his greyhounds when required.

No problem John was quick to begin.  Speedy Readie was slow to begin.

Dreamliner and Blueflash Lenny collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Queen crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Akhenaten, Untainted and No Problem John.  Dreamliner checked off Blueflash Lenny on the first turn.  Untainted and Blueflash Lenny collided approaching the winning post.

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

Stewards spoke to the Representative Mr Tony Cortese regarding the number of starts Hopeful has had between 29/06/19 and 10/07/19 (13 days - 5 starts). Mr. Cortese stated that the greyhound is not worked in between races, checked regularly and vet checked when required. Mr Cortese also stated that he always spells his greyhounds when required.

A pre-race sample was taken from Assasins Code.

Pilot Pete and Superior Briz were slow to begin.

Vanishka, Galloping Leo and Superior Briz collided approaching the first turn.  Pilot Pete checked off Vanishka on the first turn.  Vanishka, Galloping Leo, Superior Briz and Assasins Code collided on the first turn checking Superior Briz and severely checking Galloping Leo which stumbled and tailed off.  Vanishka checked off Assasins Code on the first turn.

Galloping Leo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Bombardier King, Regal Reef and Our Centurion were slow to begin.

Wyoming Express checked off Split Pea on the first turn checking Almapa Sunshine and Raven Rich.  

Raven Rich underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr Jason Formosa regarding the number of starts Swift Abbey has had between 27/06/19 and 11/07/19 (15 days - 5 starts).  Mr. Formosa stated that the greyhound is not worked in between races and is seen regularly by a vet and muscle man. Mr. Formosa also stated that he always spells his greyhounds when required.

Swift Abbey was slow to begin.

Airly With Grace checked off Fourth Dimention approaching the first turn.  Swift Abbey, Airly With Grace and Jupiter Jones collided on the first turn checking Swift Abbey and Airly With Grace.  Swift Abbey checked off Jupiter Jones on the first turn.  Nimble Lucy checked off Bricabrac approaching the home turn. 

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr Jason Formosa regarding the number of starts Broken Pieces has had between 27/06/19 and 11/07/19 (15 days - 5 starts).  Mr. Formosa stated that the greyhound is not worked in between races and is seen regularly by a vet and muscle man. Mr. Formosa also stated that he always spells his greyhounds when required.

Broken Pieces was quick to begin.  Spectator and Galloping Bluboy were slow to begin.

Titanium Boy and Galloping Nikki collided approaching the first turn.  Spectator faltered approaching the first turn and tailed off.  

Spectator underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to trainer of Titanium Boy Mr Michael Ferguson and reminded him of his responsibilities in regard to following the starters directions, namely removing the greyhound's collar when directed by the starter, GAR 51(9).

A pre-race sample was taken from Keen Gem.

Karaka was slow to begin.

Keen Gem checked off New Fire Girl on the first turn.  New Fire Girl and Missy Meghan collided on the first turn checking Missy Meghan.  Keisha's Boy and Karaka collided on the first turn.  Wolfie's Sook galloped on Missy Meghan approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Keen Gem and New Fire Girl collided in the home straight. 

Kingsbrae Boof underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abraded left hind paw.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

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

Stewards spoke to the Representative Mr Tony Cortese regarding the number of starts Cersei has had between 26/06/19 and 10/07/19 (16 days - 5 starts).  Mr. Cortese stated that the greyhound is not worked in between races, checked regularly and vet checked when required. Mr Cortese also stated that he always spells his greyhounds when required.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr Jason Formosa regarding the number of starts Blazing Sword has had between 27/06/19 and 11/07/19 (15 days - 5 starts).  Mr. Formosa stated that the greyhound is not worked in between races and is seen regularly by a vet and muscle man. Mr. Formosa also stated that he always spells his greyhounds when required.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ruth's Girl.

Marlan Girl was quick to begin.

Marlan Girl and Woodleigh Sal collided soon after the start.  Cersei and Ruth's Girl collided approaching the first turn.  Keep 'Em Keen and Blazing Sword collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Blazing Sword and severely checking Keep 'Em Keen.  Woodleigh Sal and Keep 'Em Keen collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Woodleigh Sal and Keep ' Em Keen collided several times in the home straight.

Indira's Girl was quick to begin.  Ninetymile Lenny was slow to begin.

Aston Truffle and House Of Luck collided soon after the start.  Ninetymile Lenny and Carson County collided approaching the first turn.  Indira's Girl and Mossy Oak collided on the first turn.  House Of Luck and Ninetymile Lenny collided on the first turn.  Mossy Oak, House Of Luck and Ninetymile Lenny collided approaching the home turn.  House Of Luck and Ninetymile Lenny collided entering the home straight.  

House Of Luck – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound today and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Lucky.

Greysynd Mercury was low to begin.

Zipping Lucky, Gone Early and My Logan Leigh collided approaching the first turn checking Gone Early.  Gone Early checked off Lingua Franca on the first turn.  Lingua Franca checked off Zipping Lucky on the home turn.  Turn Him Around and My Logan Leigh collided entering the home straight.

Tinderella was quick to begin.  Placid Murphy, Tarquin Bob and Early King were slow to begin. 

Placid Murphy, Tarquin Bob and Architecture collided soon after the start checking Architecture.  Architecture checked off Tinderella in the home straight.  Architecture and Tinderella collided approaching the winning post. 

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MEETING COMMENTS:

The following greyhounds performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial – The trial took place over 400mtrs with 6 required to trial. The winning time of trial was 23.22:

Sole Trader finished 1st, Rico’s Amore finished 2nd, Chief’s Sidekick finished 3rd, Violation finished 4th, Urban Shiraz finished 5thand Treasure Keeper finished 6th.  

Violation – Was stood down from racing at Healesville for marring. Weighing 25.7kgs and beginning from box 1 beaten by 5 lengths. Violation has not cleared to race due to the greyhounds racing manner on the first turn.

Sole Trader – Was stood down from racing at Sandown for an unsatisfactory performance. Weighing 33.3kgs and beginning from box 3 winning by 1 ¾ lengths. Sole Trader has been cleared to race all tracks except Sandown.

Rico's Amore – Was stood down from racing at Warragul for fail to chase. Weighing 29.9kgs and beginning from box 8 beaten by 1 ¾ lengths. Rico's Amore has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Treasure Keeper – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to new owner/kennels. Weighing 33.3kgs and beginning from box 4 beaten by 14 lengths. Treasure Keeper has not cleared to race due to an unsatisfactory performance.

Urban Shiraz – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to a right metatarsal injury and seasonal. Weighing 24.5kgs and beginning from box 2 beaten by 7 ¼ lengths. Urban Shiraz has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Chief's Sidekick – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to a left hock injury. Weighing 33.0kgs and beginning from box 7 beaten by 2 lengths. Chief's Sidekick has been cleared to race at all tracks.