Black Fairy was quick to begin.  Demon Puzzle, Black Samsara and Van Gerwen were slow to begin.  Boris Flames, Black Samsara and Hop Step Jump collided soon after the start.  Demon Puzzle, Baby Blitzen and Boris Flames collided approaching the first turn checking Boris Flames.  Black Samsara, Hop Step Jump, Ellava Flyer and Van Gerwen collided on the first turn checking Hop Step Jump, Ellava Flyer and Van Gerwen.  Demon Puzzle and Baby Blitzen collided approaching the home turn checking Demon Puzzle.  Boris Flames raced wide on the home turn.  Demon Puzzle and Boris Flames collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Boris Flames and Hop Step Jump collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Blonde Lilly, Thracian and Diggins were slow to begin.  Zeva Diva and Damn Nuisance collided soon after the start checking Zeva Diva.  Blingle and Pipeline Rumour collided on the first turn checking Pipeline Rumour.  Zeva Diva and Blonde Lilly collided on the first turn checking Zeva Diva.  Zeva Diva and Thracian raced wide on the home turn.  Blonde Lilly and Diggins collided several times in the home straight.

Arvo's Texan, Linda Bella and Magic Kara were slow to begin.  Barry Beach and Bullet Express collided soon after the start checking Barry Beach and Linda Bella.  Barry Beach, Bullet Express and Elfie collided on the first turn checking Barry Beach, Bullet Express, Elfie, Linda Bella and Arvo's Texan.  Barry Beach checked off Elfie approaching the home turn.  Perry White raced wide approaching the home turn.  Arvo's Texan checked off Perry White on the home turn and raced wide as a result.  Barry Beach checked off Elfie entering the home straight.  Arvo's Texan and Perry White collided in the home straight checking Perry White.

A sample was taken from Relapse, the winner of the event.

Jungle Jane was quick to begin.  Lucky Chic and Stealthy Who were slow to begin.  Miss Turmoil crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Santa's Hope and Lily Dior.  Lucky Chic and Stealthy Who collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Lily Dior and Miss Turmoil collided on the first turn checking Miss Turmoil.  Jungle Jane clipped the heels of Simply Maybe approaching the home turn.  Lucky Chic and Stealthy Who collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Simply Maybe and Jungle Jane raced wide on the home turn.  Hot As Lee eased on the home turn and collided with Simply Maybe; Simply Maybe was checked as a result. 

Santa's Hope was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's right triangle muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Simply Maybe was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's left pencil muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. Read, the trainer of the greyhound Hot As Lee.  Hot As Lee was vetted following the event and after being re-vetted following event 6, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's left pencil muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Hot As Lee 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.

Sharnica was quick to begin.  Black Alabar and Shrek's Fantasy were slow to begin.  Black Alabar crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Shrek's Fantasy.  Sharnica crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Sharnica and severely checking Black Hooligan and Cosmic Lamp.  Mo Keeping and Sharnica collided on the first turn checking Black Alabar and Mendes; Black Alabar stumbled as a result.  Mendes raced wide on the home turn.  Cosmic Lamp and Sharnica collided in the home straight.  Black Alabar, Cosmic Lamp and Sharnica collided in the home straight checking Sharnica and severely checking Black Alabar and Cosmic Lamp; Cosmic Lamp stumbled and lost considerable ground as a result.

Cosmic Lamp was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Shrek's Fantasy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's right triceps muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Gerry's Commando was a late scratching at 11:10am  due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Mr. S. Lithgow was fined the sum of $100.

Isa Hillbilly was slow to begin.  Rogue Raider, Rite Stuff and Ugo Flash collided soon after the start checking Rite Stuff.  I've Got Spirit and Rite Stuff collided approaching the first turn checking I've Got Spirit.  I've Got Spirit and Isa Hillbilly collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Rite Stuff checked off Ugo Flash on the first turn.  Rite Stuff and Ugo Flash collided on the first turn severely checking Ugo Flash and causing Rite Stuff to fall and severely check I've Got Spirit; I've Got Spirit lost considerable ground as a result.  Isa Hillbilly and Deadman Juction collided approaching the home turn checking Deadman Junction.

Rite Stuff was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's left hamstring.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Baby's Rattle was a late scratching at 11:14am due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. D. Cortese was fined the sum of $100.

This race was delayed by approximately 2 minutes due to Hawksbury gallops.

Kanga Colour, Jamaican Me Dosh and Make That Call were slow to begin.  Kanga Colour eased soon after the start and pulled up as a result.  Black Eyed Papa checked off Greysynd Star on the first turn.  Jamaican Me Dosh, Black Eyed Papa and Make That Call collided approaching the home turn checking Black Eyed Papa and Make That Call.

Kanga Colour was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.  The trainer, Mr. J. Reynolds declined a re-vet.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Reynolds, the trainer of the greyhound Kanga Colour.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Kanga Colour with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment and suspended the greyhound for 28 days (Warragul) and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards noted that Mr. J. Reynolds indicated that he will be retiring the greyhound Kanga Colour.

Cyclone Rusty was quick to begin.  Kyle's Express and Ragtime Jaymee were slow to begin.  David Ducal was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Cyclone Rusty crossed to the rail soon after the start checking My Path Princess, Destinee Saint and Arvo's Nico.  Kyle's Express and My Path Princess collided on the first turn.  Kyle's Express, David Ducal and Ragtime Jaymee collided approaching the home turn checking Kyle's Express and severely checking David Ducal.  Kyle's Express and David Ducal raced wide in the home straight

Night Phantom was slow to begin.  Senor Tab and Red Flynn collided soon after the start and again on the first turn.  Liam, Garaole and Dr. Gotcha collided on the first turn checking Garaole and severely checking Dr. Gotcha.  Liam and Senor Tab collided entering the home straight and several times in the home straight checking both greyhounds.  Make Papa Pround and Garaole collided entering the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. T. Cortese, the handler of the greyhound Make Papa Proud regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

Smiley Girl was a late scratching at 11:41am due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Sophie's Mate was quick to begin.  Majimber Rock, Brett's Choice and Where's Sandy were slow to begin.  Bellagambo and Red Kali collided soon after the start checking Bellagambo.  Bellagambo checked off Comprendo approaching the first turn, stumbled and lost ground as a result.  Red Kali and Sophie's Mate collided on the first turn checking Sophie's Mate.  Sophie's Mate and Brett's Choice collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Sophie's Mate.  Bellagambo raced wide in the home straight.

Hypo Skye checked off Dr. Mortisha on the home turn.  Kobe's Hand checked off Hypo Skye on the home turn.  Party Girl raced wide on the home turn.  Lyley Boy checked off Aston Lydia entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Isaac.

Brindle Mist was slow to begin.  Lilly's Hand, Comicn Hero, River Bling and Aston Isaac collided soon after the start.  Aston Isaac checked off Blue Winter on the first turn.  Blue Winter checked off Fawn Kara approaching the home turn.  Won Wron Flyer and Fawn Kara collided approaching the home turn checking Fawn Kara.  Comic Hero raced wide approaching the home turn.

Comic Hero was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's left pencil muscle.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments

Satisfactory Trials

Arvo's Leroy trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 1, weight 28.3kgs.  The greyhound was placed 2nd, in a field of 4.  The time of the trial was 23.47.  The greyhound was beaten by a margin of 4 lengths.  Arvo's Leroy was cleared.