Blitzem Miss was quick to begin.  Bella Sprinter was slow to begin.  Magic Mossard crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Dungarvan, Bella Sprinter, Lickety Split and Dr. Waldo.  Don't Crumble was checked off Silver Galo approaching the first turn.  Silver Galo was checked off Blitzem Miss on the first turn.  Don't Crumble and Magic Mossard collided entering the home straight checking Don't Crumble.  Bella Sprinter raced wide in the home straight.

Le Doyen was quick to begin.  Noisemaker was slow to begin.  Agar, Lorian's Lad and Hazel collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn checking Lorian's Lad and Hazel.  Arvo's Euro and Noisemaker collided on the first turn checking Arvo's Euro and High End Dough.  Hazel tailed off during the event.

Hazel was vetted and after being re-vetted following event 7.  it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right triceps, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Owen Fraser the trainer of the greyhound Hazel.  Stewards deemed the performance of Hazel unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71 Stewards directed that Hazel must perform a satisfactory trial all tracks before any future nomination will be accepted.

Lady Marlow was a late scratching at 3.22pm due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. Russell Ticknell was fined the sum of $100.

Rozehill Joan, Noita, Prince Nitro and Delta Queen were slow to begin.  Miss Mini Mif and Rozehill Joan collided on the first turn checking Miss Mini Mif.  Prince Nitro and Delta Queen collided approaching the home turn checking Delta Queen which stumbled.  Prince Nitro was checked off Rozehill Joan entering the home straight.

Miss Mini Mif was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Delta Queen was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Graeme Cinnamond the handler and owner of Delta Queen after she performed below market expectations.  Mr. Cinnamond stated that the greyhound began slowly tonight and and may benefit from an inside draw in future.  Stewards noted the explanation.

Dugan was quick to begin.  Gee Whiz Gran was slow to begin.  Outlaw Charlie and Hot As Lee collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn checking Outlaw Charlie, Linda Bella and Gee Whiz Gran. Blonde Nellie faltered approaching the first turn.  Blonde Nellie clipped the heels of Gee Whiz Gran approaching the home turn checking Gee Whiz Gran.  Botanic Phil and Dark Adrenaline collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Blonde Nellie was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left triceps, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Dugan - winner of the event.

Musmacro Star was a late scratching at 3.26pm due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. John Musselwhite was fined the sum of $100.

Go For Daddy was slow to begin. Bolar Blade and Dagwood collided soon after the start.  Dagwood was checked off Bolar Blade on the first turn.  Champagne Belle was checked off Bolar Blade approaching the home turn.  Horizon Red was checked off Go For Daddy approaching the home turn.  Queen Of Patong eased entering the home straight.

Horizon Red was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no injury apparent.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Stan Ralph the trainer of the greyhound Queen of Patong.  Queen Of Patong was vetted and after being re-vetted following event 6, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right fibula, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1) the Stewards charged Queen Of Patong with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment by reason of injury and directed that the greyhound perform a satisfactory trial all tracks pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Elite Kip and Sam Bury collided soon after the start.  Elite Kip crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Good Luck Punk and Vincitore.  Not Before Seven crossed in approaching the first turn checking Sam Bury, Arvo's Alana, Vincitore, Good Luck Punk and Culminate and causing Elite Kip to fall, Good Luck Punk stumbled as a result.  Arvo's Alana and Good Luck Punk collided approaching the home turn checking Arvo's Alana.

Elite Kip was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right wrist, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Zeva Diva was quick to begin.  Blonde Lilly was checked off Miss Squibble on the first turn causing Horey's Babe to gallop on Blonde Lilly checking Blonde Lilly and Horey's Babe.  Rising Aura and Miss Squibble collided on the first turn checking Rising Aura.

Arvo's Tayzer and Barney's Buddy were quick to begin.  Black Farnogue and Big Dunc were slow to begin.  Choclotto and Big Dunc collided soon after the start.  Arvo's Tayzer and Barney's Buddy collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Arvo's Tayzer was checked off Wally Matuszek on the first turn checking Arvo's Tayzer.  Black Farnogue and Wally Matuszek collided approaching the home turn checking Black Farnogue.

A sample was taken from Choclotto - winner of the event.

Lyley Boy, Uno Nando, Rozehill Whiz, Paramount Thunda and Blonde Whylie were slow to begin.  Rozehill Whiz and Paramount Thunda collided soon after the start.  Uno Nando crossed to the outside soon after the start.  Rozehill Whiz, Paramount Thunda and Blonde Whylie collided approaching the first turn.  Uvalde and Black As Night collided approaching the first turn.  Paramount Thunda and Blonde Whylie collided on the first turn checking Paramount Thunda.  Crazy Jas and Uvalde collided on the home turn.  Lyley Boy was checked off Black As Night entering the home straight.  Uno Nando raced wide entering the home straight.

House Gem was a late scratching at 3.23pm due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. Russell Ticknell was fined the sum of $100.

Ghost's Fantasy was quick to begin.  Night Keeper and Sunset Magic collided approaching the first turn.  Only In Dreams crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Night Keeper, Meyer Fencing, Arvo's Madison and Sunset Magic.  Only In Dreams, Django Time and Night Keeper collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. John Carr the trainer of the greyhound Night Keeper and reminded him of his responsibilities after he attempted to attract the attention of the greyhound after being placed in the starting boxes Pursuant to GAR 51 (10)(c).

Dalmuir Prince and Miss Viking were slow to begin and collided soon after the start.  Dalmuir Prince and Jaco Jackson collided approaching the first turn checking Jaco Jackson.  Tina's Tiddles and Black Tilly collided on the first turn checking Black Tilly.  Tina's Tiddles was checked off Miss Viking approaching the home turn.

Ellava Flyer was a late scratching at 3.27pm due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. Joh Musselwhite was fined the sum of $100.

Thyme To Rock was quick to begin.  Blonde Max and Rock Rebel were slow to begin and collided soon after the start checking Rock Rebel.  Our Blue Earner crossed in soon after the start checking Valentine Belle.  Thyme To Rock and Rozehill Maisie collided on the first turn severely checking Thyme To Rock and Our Blue Earner and checking Valentine Belle as a result.  Rock Rebel raced wide in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:-

Satisfactory Trial Results - Flirtatious trialled over the 460 metres from box 8, weight 28.7kg, the greyhound was placed fourth in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 26.31secs, the greyhound was beaten a margin of 13.75 lengths.  Flirtatious was not cleared.