Arctic Fox was slow out. Thane, Cool Ricky and Major Slick collided soon after start. Canoodles, Beaut Conquest, Cool Ricky and Caitlyn Paige collided approaching the first turn. Major Slick crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Major Slick causing Thane to fall checking Canoodles, Beaut Conquest and Cool Ricky severely checking Caitlyn Paige. Beaut Conquest and Cool Ricky collided on the home turn. Thane was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained minor abrasions to the left hind leg. No stand down penalty was applied. Caitlyn Paige was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.