Ollie Octopus was quick to begin.  Jazzier, Lily's Lad and Supreme Apple were slow to begin.  Lil Miss Shooter went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (5L).

Ignatious Bale and Jazzier collided soon after the start.  Full Moon Party and Lily's Lad collided on the first turn checking Jazzier severely checking Full Moon Party and Supreme Apple causing Supreme Apple to fall.  Ignatious Bale, Ollie Octopus and Floppy Roo collided on the first turn checking Ignatious Bale.

Supreme Apple underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right hock and right calf. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Runaway Angel, Deal's Up and Riverdale Shine were slow to begin.

Midnight Pompeii and Blackpool Pantha collided soon after the start checking Midnight Pompeii.  Pretty Lily and Blackpool Pantha collided approaching the first turn checking Pretty Lily.  Blackpool Pantha and Berkel Boy collided on the first turn checking Berkel Boy.  Runaway Angel and Pretty Lily collided approaching the home turn checking Pretty Lily.  Runaway Angel checked off Riverdale Shine entering the home straight.

Saffron Lace and Rockstar Carmody were quick to begin.  Dusty Storm, Self Assured, Rumpelstiltskin and Rockstar Lincoln were slow to begin.

Saffron Lace and Rockstar Carmody collided on the home turn checking Saffron Lace.  Self Assured and Rockstar Lincoln collided entering the home straight.

Rumpelstiltskin underwent a post-race veterinary examination and after being revetted was found to have minor spike wounds to the right hock.  No stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Chapman, the Trainer of Rumpelstiltskin regarding its performance in this event. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71,Rumpelstiltskin must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rossington.

Offaly Blonde and Regal Missile were slow to begin.

Rossington and Bright Blue collided approaching the first turn; Bright Blue brushed the running rail as a result.  Darcy's Crystal checked off Rossington on the first turn.  Regal Missile checked off Butter Puddin' approaching the home turn.  Limburg Special checked off Regal Missile in the home straight.

Riverdale Tuohy was quick to begin.  Last Outlaw was slow to begin.

Speedy Ryder and Miss Klara collided soon after the start and again on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Osiris Child and Oshkosh Nar collided on the first turn checking Osiris Child and Last Outlaw.

A post-race sample was taken from Haddi Bale, the winner of the event.

Blockette and Time Twister were slow to begin.

Scenic Warrior and Wilbury collided soon after the start.  Weblec Diamond and Know Success collided soon after the start.  Blockette checked off Chasing Beers approaching the first turn. Time Twister and Wilbury collided on the first turn checking Wilbury which stumbled as a result.  Chasing Beers and Know Success collided on the home turn.

Wilbury underwent a post-race veterinary examination.  It was reported the greyhound sustained split webbing to the left foreleg.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Noonbarra Storm and Tiggerlong Grace were quick to begin.  

Newtown Angel and Olson Bale collided soon after the start.  Okay Sam, Newtown Angel and Olson Bale collided soon after the start checking Okay Sam and Newtown Angel.  Tiggerlong Grace checked off Olson Bale entering the home straight.  Noonbarra Storm and Fran Bale collided approaching the winning post.

Come Home –New declared weight of 33.1, last raced at 34.6.

Crackerjack Daza was quick to begin.  Galena Bale was slow to begin.

Blusain Bolt and Come Home collided approaching the first turn checking Come Home.  Galena Bale crossed to the inside on the first turn checking Blusain Bolt, Crackerjack Daza and Come Home.

Aston Ajax was quick to begin.  Tan Back Tan was slow to begin.

Untested, Always Ho Ho and Oddjob Lad collided soon after the start checking Always Ho Ho.  Oddjob Lad and Snake Pit Lass collided soon after the start checking Oddjob Lad.  Untested and Snake Pit Lass collided on the home turn.

A post-race blood sample was taken from Aston Ajax - the winner of the event.

Crusty Chris– Late scratching at 2.21 pm due to the greyhound not being presented by the required kennelling time (GAR 31). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, G Febey, was fined $100.

Rampant Munster – New declared weight of 39.4kg, last raced at 37.9kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Ariana.

Elvisa Bale was quick to begin.  Pai Gow Poker was slow to begin.

Cayden Bale and Rampant Munster collided soon after the start checking Rampant Munster.  Elvisa Bale and Cayden Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Cayden Bale.  Aston Ariana and Rampant Munster collided on the home turn.  Elvisa Bale and Cayden Bale collided in the home straight.  Cayden Bale checked off Elvisa Bale in the home straight.

Ms.R.Gibbons was issued with a warning after the greyhound Ernie Bale was negligently (GAR 86(o)) placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.  

D.Maye was issued with a warning after the greyhound Ernie Bale was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process. This matter was referred to the Club Manager for further consideration and remediation. 

A pre-race sample was taken from About The South.

Zipping Benny was quick to begin.  Cee Jay Ace was slow to begin.

Ernie Bale and Cawbourne Dolly collided soon after the start.  About The South, Bingo Boon and Why Not Peter collided on the first turn checking About The South and Why Not Peter.  Why Not Peter, Cee Jay Ace and Cawbourne Dolly collided approaching the home turn checking Why Not Peter.

Hot Cruiser - Late scratching at 2.01pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to mild abdominal pain. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

Maramba was slow to begin.  

Aston Rose and Pranjip Comet collided several times from soon after the start to approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Calendar Boy crossed to the inside on the first turn checking Keeping Busy.  Keeping Busy and Dyna Xervo collided on rhe home turn.

Satisfactory Trial Results:

Dyna Eleana – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 27.4kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 22.92 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Mepunga Wonder – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 36.9kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.41  Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown Park.

Rusty Yaala - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 36.3kgs, Box 5, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.90 Comment: Cleared All Tracks