Rip Van Twinkle was slow out. Diamond Katie crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Betty Ve Du. Betty Ve Du and Pure Namron collided on the first turn, checking Pure Namron. Sadie's Raf and Rip Van Twinkle collided on the first turn, checking Sadie's Raf. Rip Van Twinkle galloped on Tudor Park approaching the home turn, checking Tudor Park and severely checking Rip Van Twinkle. Grand Effort clipped the heels of Pure Namron approaching the home turn, severely checking Pure Namron which stumbled, causing Mr. Frosty to fall; Pure Namron tailed off as a result. Sadie's Raf and Grand Effort collided approaching the home turn. Sadie's Raf checked off Grand Effort on the home turn, severely checking Rip Van Twinkle. Pure Namron was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right shoulder and left wrist. A 21 day stand down period was imposed. Mr. Frosty was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left shoulder and both wrists. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.