Dr. Ezechiel was a late scratching at 11.51am due to non arrival (GAR 31). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Ms. J. McMahon was fined the sum of $100. Stewards will investigate into the reasons surrounding the greyhound's non arrival with Greyhound Racing Victoria tomorrow Monday 19th May.

Open All Nite was slow to begin. Absinth Shot and King Larry collided on several occasions, from soon after the start to approaching the 200m mark. Absinth Shot and Lektra Luther collided at the 100m mark.

Samples were taken from Arizona Showman - the winner of the event.

Dr. Samson and Road Trip Blues collided soon after the start.  Mouquet Farm and Broden Thunder collided soon after the start.  Dr. Samson and Road Trip Blues collided approaching the 300m mark.  Dr. Samson, Road Trip Blues and Broden Thunder collided at the 250m mark.  Dr. Samson and Broden Thunder collided at the 200m mark.  Broden Thunder checked off Dr. Samson at the 100m mark.

A sample was taken from Mouquet Farm - the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(7) Steward, Miss Demi Barber did not act in any offical capacity for this event.

Acola Rosebud and Willow Princess collided at the 300m mark.  Willow Princess, Oakvale Flyer and Silvi Norris collided at the 300m mark.  Ko Ko Mikado, Oakvale Flyer and Silvi Norris collided at the 250m mark.  Oakvale Flyer and Silvi Norris collided at the 200m mark.  Seeya Saturday and Crowdza Chanting collided at the 200m mark.  Ko Ko Mikado checked off Oakvale Flyer and Silvi Norris at the 150m mark.  Super Leggera and Willow Princess collided at the 100m mark, checking Willow Princess.  Acola Rosebud and Silvi Norris collided approaching the winning post.

Living Proof and Bold Faith collided at the 300m mark.  Archibald Prize and Our Arandt collided at the 250m mark.  Archibald Prize and Overdrive collided at the 150m mark.  Overdrive and Bold Faith collided approaching the winning post.

Spirit Of Faith, Cairnlea Ellie and High Light Star collided soon after the start.  Sonic Fantasy checked off Grand Illusion at the 300m mark.  Sonic Fantasy and Jaraco collided approaching the 250m mark.  Spirit Of Faith, High Light Star and Jaraco collided approaching the 50m mark, checking Spirit Of Faith.  High Light Star and Jaraco collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Donald Hardwick and reminded him of his responsibilities regarding the GRV Dress Code.

Dr. Rahoual and Lord Vader were slow to begin.  Big Vee and Tiggerlong Chief collided soon after the start.  Wakeup Wednesday and Big Vee collided at the 150m mark.

Dr. Rahoual was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Big Vee was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Lady Helena was slow to begin.  In A Daze and Lady Helena collided soon after the start, checking Lady Helena.  In A Daze and Crowdza Captive collided at the 300m mark, checking both greyhounds.  Irish Down Under galloped on the heels of Champagne Shot at the 300m mark, checking Irish Down Under.  Mepunga Moss, In A Daze and Crowdza Captive collided several times from approaching the 250m mark until aprpoaching the 200m mark, checking Irish Down Under and severely checking Mepunga Moss, In A Daze and Crowdza Captive.

All To Classy was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards issued a warning to Michael Ellis the Trainer of All To Classy regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

Accomplished was slow to begin.  Under Illusion and Fire Maple Song collided soon after the start.  Surf Jester, Under Illusion and Fire Maple Song collided approaching the 300m mark, checking Surf Jester and Under Illusion.  Surf Jester and Under Illusion collided several times from approaching the 250m mark until approaching the 200m mark.  Surf Jester and Fire Maple Song collided approaching the 200m mark, and again approaching the 150m mark.

Demonstrous and Prince Lark collided soon after the start.  Five Star Knocka checked off Prince Lark at the 300m mark and lost considerable ground as a result.  Demonstrous and Prince Lark collided at the 200m mark.  Prince Lark and Early Return collided approaching the 150m mark.  Demonstrous and Prince Lark collided at the 150m mark.

Five Star Knocka was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured left back muscle, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Sonic Gold Rush was slow to begin.  Pedro's Treasure and George Delaker collided several times from the 300m mark until the 250m mark.  Pedro's Treasure checked off George Delaker at the 100m mark, checking George Delaker.

Azza Azza Azza crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Code Breaker.  Azza Azza Azza and Bling My Day collided at the 300m mark, checking Bling My Day, Streaming and Saahd.  Saahd crossed to the outside at the 200m mark, checking Bling My Day.  Lektra Bird and Azza Azza Azza collided several times from the 150m mark until the winning post, checking both greyhounds.

Fizadore went up with the lids and was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Senor Conan and Machete collided soon after the start.  Commander Dino crossed to the outside at the 250m mark.  Senor Conan and Maybe Cheap collided at the 150m mark.  Machete and Maybe Cheap collided approaching the winning post.

Meeting Comments:

Stewards were advised by the Track Manager, Mr. Lee Rowe that the track was harrowed on Thursday, 15th May.