Braemer Lass was quick to begin. Bad Boy Droopy, Kikem Riddler and Toxic Oak were slow to begin. Bee Jay's Pedro, Pure Performance and Toxic Oak collided approaching the first turn checking Pure Performance. Wongawilli Billy, Bee Jay's Pedro and Toxic Oak collided on the first turn severely checking Toxic Oak which stumbled as a result. Bad Boy Droopy and Ellie Bale collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn. Bad Boy Droopy and Pure Performance collided on the home turn. Kikem Riddler and Pure Performance collided in the home straight. Toxic Oak was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a graze to the left thigh. No stand down penalty was applied.