Promised Land was slow out. Promised Land checked off the heels of Auto Eddie soon after the start. Nanchero Flash crossed to the rails approaching the first turn checking Ballynichol Man, Ash's Assassin, Auto Eddie and Vasse Felix. Vasse Felix checked off the heels of Nanchero Flash on the first turn. Ash's Assassin, Promised Land and Auto Eddie collided on the first turn; Promised Land and Auto Eddie raced wide as a result. Ambria Flex and Nanchero Flash collided approaching the second turn. Promised Land and Auto Eddie collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Lizzie Sue and Ballynichol Man collided entering the back straight. Vasse Felix and Nanchero Flash collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight checking Vasse Felix. Ballynichol Man was vetted following the Event and Dr. David Hall, the Club's Veterinary Surgeon, reported that the greyhound sustained grazing to the right eye. No stand down penalty was applied due to the minor extent of the wound.