Officials for Meeting

Judges - S. Morgan & C. Barnes

Lure Drivers - A. Baker & C. Barnes

Starter - B. Barnes

Kennel Supervisor - R. Bau

Kennel Attendants - R. Lott & P. Terry

Veterinarian - Dr. G. Tawfik

Steward In Charge - H. Montgomery

Assistant Stewards - R. Paul & R. Petterson

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Zap And Yap and Nikita's Nitro were slow to begin.  Zap And Yap checked off Rail Raider soon after the start.  Riverdale Daisy clipped the heels of Magic Kara approaching the first turn checking Magic Kara and severely checking Riverdale Daisy and Meyer Fencing.  Nikita's Nitro clipped the heels of Rail Raider on the first turn checking Rail Raider and Nikita's Nitro.  Nikita's Nitro clipped the heels of Rail Raider on the first turn checking Rail Raider and Nikita's Nitro; Rail Raider raced wide as a result.  Wildcard Lad checked off Bruree Jewel on the home turn.  Margic Kara and Nikita's Nitro collided several times on the home turn.  Magic Kara and Nikita's Nitro collided entering the home straight checking Meyer Fencing.  Riverdale Daisy and Rail Raider collided in the home straight checking Rail Raider.

Rail Rider was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to it's left thigh muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Romantic Star and Bernmar Pauline were slow to begin.  David Ducal was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Need's Luck and Demon Puzzle collided soon after the start checking Demon Puzzle.  Demon Puzzle and David Ducal collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Romantic Star and David Ducal collided on the first turn checking Romantic Star, David Ducal and Demon Puzzle.  Need's Luck checked off Black Eyed Papa approaching the home turn.  Romantic Star and David Ducal collided approaching the home turn.  Demon Puzzle raced wide on the home turn.  Need's Luck and David Ducal collided in the home straight checking David Ducal.

Futurist and Kobe's Hand were slow to begin.  Futurist and Linda Bella collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Galloping Hope crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Futurist.  Futurist, Lyley Boy, Kobe's Hand and Linda Bella collided approaching the first turn checking Lyley Boy which stumbled as a result.  Futurist, Kobe's Hand, Linda Bella and Little Boots collided on the first turn checking Kobe's Hand and Little Boots and severely checking Futurist and Linda Bella.  Futurist and Linda Bella collided approaching the home turn.  Lyley Boy checked off Cee Me Win approaching the home turn.  Cee Me Win and Linda Bella collided on the home turn and in the home straight.

Mr W McMahon, trainer of Dr. Hamish redeclared a new weight of 32.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Dr.Hamish last raced at 31.2kg.

Mercury Benz and Arvo's Violet were slow to begin.  Mercury Benz and Puzzle 'Em collided soon after the start checking Mercury Benz.  Little Myah and Dr. Hamish collided on the first turn checking Dr. Hamish, Ragtime Lucy and Puzzle 'Em.  Ragtime Lucy and Puzzle 'Em collided approaching the home turn.  Ragtime Lucy galloped on the heels of Dr. Hamish approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds; Ragtime Lucy raced wide as a result.  Mercury Benz raced wide on the home turn.  Radley's Reality eased in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. W. Duve, trainer of the greyhound Radley's Reality regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Radley's Reality was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to it's right shoulder.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Radley's Reality with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mrs W. Duve pleaded guilty to the charge.  Radley's Reality was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Arvo's Violet, the winner of the event.

Jules' Fancy and Loves It were quick to begin.  Where's Asha went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Diamond Ed crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Road Trip Blues and Northern Emma.  Where's Asha galloped on the heels of Northern Emma on the first turn checking Where's Asha and causing Northern Emma to fall.  Where's Asha and Road Trip Blues collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  All Bets Off clipped the heels of Wood Shed in the home straight.

Northern Emma was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Neon Fortune and Battle Flame were quick to begin.  Toy Tsunami, Golden Hippy and Sammy The Foss were slow to begin.  Chad's Nitro and Lil Maybe collided approaching the first turn checking Chad's Nitro.  Golden Hippy and Hi Laddie collided on the first turn.  Sammy The Foss and Hi Laddie collided approaching the home turn checking Sammy The Foss.  Sammy The Foss checked off Hi Laddie in the home straight.  Chad's Nitro raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Phil Mieski.

Southwood Juma was slow to begin.  Vee For Vegas went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.  Unshrinkable and Flash Galo collided approaching the first turn.  Unshrinkable, Flash Galo and Rockem Woody collided on the first turn checking Flash Galo and Rockem Woody.  Vee For Vegas crossed to the outside entering the home straight.

Go Red Kev was quick to begin.  Ronald and Leaf Cutter were slow to begin.  Dr. Samson, Bustino and Looking Magical collided soon after the start checking Bustino and Looking Magical.  Bustino galloped on the heels of Ghostly Thoughts on the first turn checking Bustino, Ghostly Thoughts, Ronald, Looking Magical and Leaf Cutter.  Bustino and He's Sensitive collided on the first turn checking Bustino.  Ronald, Bustino and Ghostly Thoughts collided on the first turn checking Ronald and Bustino.  Ronald, Bustino and Looking Magical collided approaching the home turn checking Ronald which fell as a result.  Leaf Cutter galloped on the heels of Bustino on the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Looking Magical crossed to the outside in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Damn Nuisance.

Brindle Mist, Home Alone and Full Day were slow to begin.  Red Trump was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Home Alone checked off Plaza Boy soon after the start.  Marciarno Miss, Damn Nuisance and Full Day collided approaching the first turn checking Marciarno Miss and Damn Nuisance.  Brindle Mist, Marciarno Miss and Damn Nuisance collided on the first turn checking Marciarno Miss.  Brindle Mist and Damn Nuisance collided on the first turn checking Brindle Mist.  Marciarno Miss checked off Brindle Mist approaching the home turn and stumbled as a result.  Red Trump and Full Day raced wide approaching the home turn.

Marciarno Miss was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to it's left wrist.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr Leight Mitchell, trainer of Not So Cheap redeclared a new weight of 29.0kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Not So Cheap last raced at 27.0kg.

Delta Queen and Betsy Ann were quick to begin.  Streaming, Don't Crumble and Hopetoun Dreams were slow to begin.  Not So Cheap and Remembrance Day collided approaching the first turn.  Streaming and Not So Cheap collided on the first turn checking Not So Cheap, Remembrance Day and Don't Crumble.  Delta Queen and Hopetoun Dreams collided on the home turn checking Delta Queen.  Don't Crumble checked off Bogan's Hero approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jemima Charm.

Betty Armagh and Gifted Man were quick to begin.  Secret Colour was slow to begin.  Jemima Charm, Open All Nite and Lefty Burner collided on the first turn.  Lefty Burner checked off Gifted Man on the first turn.  Jemima Charm and Open All Nite collided approaching the home turn checking Open All Nite and causing Gifted Man to fall;  Gifted Man severely checked Secret Colour which lost considerable ground as a result.  Wicked Wendy checked off Open All Nite approaching the home turn.  See You Win raced wide on the home turn.

Secret Colour was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Gifted Man was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to it's left thigh.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Squirrel Benz was quick to begin.  Tabby's Tiger was slow to begin.  Ace Hendrix and Diablo Keroma collided approaching the first turn checking Diablo Keroma.  Ace Hendrix and Neon Storm collided on the first turn checking Ace Hendrix.  Ace Hendrix raced wide on the home turn.  Diablo Keroma and Bruree Miss collided in the home straight.

Meeting Comments

Solo Whelping Trial

Knees Up trialled over the 400 metre distance from box 8, weight 27.2kgs.  The time of the trial was 23.20.  Knees Up was cleared.