Hotline Style was a late scratching at 9.30am due to injury. Jilly Silkab, Dr. Slueth and Emma Michelle were slow out. Jilly Silkab and Dr. Slueth collided soon after the start. Shanlyn Cobra and Where's My Mojo collided soon after the start. Shanlyn Cobra, Where's My Mojo and Ourgirl Marg collided approaching the first turn checking Where's My Mojo. Brood Saquan crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Ourgirl Marg, severely checking Shanlyn Cobra, Emma Michelle and Where's My Mojo. Jilly Silkab checked off the heels of Dr. Slueth on the first turn. Where's My Mojo and Emma Michelle collided on the third turn. Dr. Slueth eased entering the home straight. Shanlyn Cobra and Emma Michelle collided several times approaching the winning post. Shanlyn Cobra was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to the right triangle muscle as well as spike wounds, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards issued a warning to Mrs L. Larsen, Representative for Trainer of Shanlyn Cobra, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post. Dr. Slueth was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left monkey muscle and right thigh, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR98(1)(d), Stewards charged Dr. Slueth with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury) and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial, All Tracks, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Hankshaw Hill, Blonde Moments, Fashion Idol, Matty Richo and Our Girl Tabatha were slow out. Fashion Idol crossed to the rail soon after the start and collided with Star Belle, Matty Richo and Our Girl Tabatha. Star Belle checked off the heels of Tristabro on the first turn. Matty Richo and Our Girl Tabatha collided on the first turn. Our Girl Tabatha raced wide on the second turn checking Matty Richo. Remo Sal and Tristabro collided on the third turn. Blonde Moments checked off the heels of Remo Sal approaching the home turn.

Swordman was a late scratching at 11.25am due to non arrival. Stewards inquired into the matter and subsequently charged trainer, Mr. W. McMahon, with breach of GAR 125(o) in that he negligently failed to present the greyhound Swordman for the purposes of competing in the Event. Mr. McMahon pleaded guilty to the charge. Stewards subsequently found Mr. McMahon guilty as charged and fined him the sum of $100.00. Our Girl Paris was slow out and crossed to the rail soon after the start. Coalition and Smiling Boy collided soon after the start. Coalition checked off the heels of Smiling Boy approaching the first turn and stumbled as a result. Never Say and Shari Bale raced wide in the back straight. Mr Wiggy and Never Say collided approaching the home turn. Smiling Boy was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. Stewards spoke to Mr B. Duffy, Trainer of Smiling Boy. Stewards deemed the performance of Smiling Boy unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 101, Stewards directed that Smiling Boy must perform a Satisfactory Trial, All Tracks, before any future nomination will be accepted. Shari Bale was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained spike wounds to the left hind, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Pretty Intense was slow out. Queen Saquan crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Nutta and Smith Ice. Three Bees, Dewanna Tiger and Dr. Mauve collided on the first turn. Queen Saquan and Smith Ice collided on the first turn. Dr. Mauve and Nutta collided on the first turn checking Pretty Intense. Queen Saquan checked off the heels of Smith Ice on the second turn. Dewanna Tiger and Dr. Mauve collided on the home turn. Stewards issued a severe reprimand to Mr M. Mitoiu, regarding his failure to catch Queen Saquan.

Ghostly Phantom was slow out. Wellsy checked off the heels of Barfly approaching the first turn. La Body, Ourgirl Rayleen and Super Heat collided approaching the first turn checking Ghostly Phantom, Ourgirl Rayleen, Super Heat and Wellsy. La Body raced wide on the first turn. Barfly and Tasman Queen collided on the first turn checking Tasman Queen. Ghostly Phantom and Wellsy collided approaching the second turn. Ourgirl Rayleen checked off the heels of Ghostly Phantom on the second turn. Barfly contacted the running rail on the third turn checking Tasman Queen as a result. Barfly was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to the right triangle muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. A sample was taken from Hallam Princess, the winner of the event.

Superior Leigh and Jett Dionne were slow out. Ghostly Spectre, Superior Leigh and Super Ben collided soon after the start. West Coaster and Big Rosco Wilson collided on the first turn. Proven Spirit checked off the heels of Big Rosco Wilson approaching the second turn checking Ghostly Spectre. Super Ben and Jett Dionne collided on the second turn. Jett Dionne galloped on the heels of Proven Spirit entering the back straight causing Proven Spirit to stumble. Ghostly Spectre and Jett Dionne collided on the third turn and again approaching the home turn checking Ghostly Spectre. Big Rosco Wilson and West Coaster collided on the home turn. West Coaster was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. Big Rosco Wilson was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to the right hock and right thigh, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards issued a warning to Mr D. Crisafi, Trainer of Big Rosco Wilson, regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn.

Hot Donna, Teena Waves and Zambezi Chief collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds. Marbo Rocket checked off the heels of Shanlyn Supreme on the first turn checking Banker's Delight. Teena Waves checked off the heels of Banker's Delight approaching the second turn. Marbo Rocket checked off the heels of Gaming Room on the third turn. Marbo Rocket and Gaming Room collided entering the home straight.

Learned Portrait, Proven Babe and Nakitas Best were slow out. Ourgirl Tammy and Proven Babe collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn. Learned Portrait and Ourgirl Tammy collided entering the back straight. Swiss Bale and Lorenzo Bale collided on the home turn.

Can He Canter, Sheoak Donna, Grimby Kate and Cannings Bale were slow out. Tekanawa Lad and What's Ron collided soon after the start. Can He Canter and Charles Mac collided soon after the start. Tekanawa Lad and What's Ron collided soon after the start checking Grimby Kate. Charles Mac and Our Boy Happy collided soon after the start. Our Boy Happy and Charles Mac collided approaching the first turn. Tekanawa Lad and What's Ron collided on the first turn checking Cannings Bale. Can He Canter checked off the heels of Our Boy Happy on the first turn. Charles Mac checked off the heels of Tekanawa Lad approaching the third turn. Cannings Bale, Sheoak Donna and Tekanawa Lad collided on the third turn checking Sheoak Donna and Tekanawa Lad. What's Ron contacted the rail on the third turn and stumbled. What's Ron was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained soreness to the left calf muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Longest Day and Red Inferno were slow out. Knuckle Bone and Stunning Gypsy collided soon after the start. Longest Day and Dr. Holmes collided approaching the first turn. Proven Mystical, Wispy Bouffant and Stunning Gypsy collided on the first turn. Red Inferno checked off the heels of Knuckle Bone on the first turn. Dr. Holmes eased on the first turn and again approaching the second turn. Longest Day checked off the heels of Red Inferno approaching the second turn. Stunning Gypsy raced wide on the second turn. Stunning Gypsy checked off the heels of Proven Mystical on the third turn. Dr. Holmes was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. Acting under GAR 96.2 Stewards charged Dr. Holmes with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment and suspended the greyhound for 28 days at Sandown Park and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial, All Tracks, pursuant to GAR 97.1, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Turbo On Fire. Anode Effect, Bowl Over and Metallic Prince were slow out. Steamed Up, Sonic Settler and Bowl Over collided soon after the start checking Sonic Settler and Bowl Over. Turbo On Fire, Steamed Up and Kacheena collided approaching the first turn checking Turbo On Fire and Steamed Up. Anode Effect checked off the heels of Kacheena on the first turn checking Black Sagitta. Turbo On Fire and Sonic Settler collided on the first turn. Steamed Up and Bowl Over collided approaching the second turn. Turbo On Fire and Black Sagitta collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gilmer Bale. Seismic Pete was slow out. Tricky Sort and Dr. Grimaldi collided soon after the start. Seismic Pete checked off the heels of Dr. Grimaldi on the first turn. Sheoak Smokie, Gilmer Bale and Reef Master collided on the first turn checking Sheoak Smokie and Dr. Grimaldi. Tricky Sort crossed to the rail approaching the second turn checking Settlers Run. Gilmer Bale and Settlers Run collided on the third turn checking both greyhounds. Settlers Run and Dr. Grimaldi collided on the home turn.