Rip Van Twinkle and Arvo's Africano were quick to begin. My Girl Spic, Special Jomax and Paddy's Brooke were slow to begin. Rip Van Twinkle and Arvo's Africano collided approaching the first turn checking Rip Van Twinkle which contacted the running rail and lost considerable ground. Da Stig, Bad Boy Droopy and Chad's Chucky collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Da Stig and Chad's Chucky. Special Jomax and Paddy's Brooke collided approaching the home turn checking Paddy's Brooke. Da Stig galloped on Chad's Chucky approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Rip Van Twinkle galloped on Chad's Chucky approaching the home turn checking Rip Van Twinkle, Chad's Chucky, Da Stig and My Girl Spic. Special Jomax raced wide on the home turn. Rip Van Twinkle was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right and left monkey muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.