Chantilly Lane and Bronmill were slow out. Freeway Mitch and Cru Jones collided on the first turn. Chantilly Lane contacted the rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result. Freeway Mitch, Cru Jones, Sweet Jolie and Bronmill collided on the second turn checking Freeway Mitch, Cru Jones, Sweet Jolie and Bronmill. Cru Jones eased approaching the home turn and subsequently collided with Freeway Mitch. Xia Storm was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no injury apparent with the greyhound. Cru Jones was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound was found to have suffered from minor spike wounds. Cru Jones was subsequently revetted and it was again reported that the greyhound suffered from spike wounds with no stand down period. Acting under AGRR82.1(d), Stewards directed the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial, all tracks, before any future nomination.