Game Spirit was slow to begin.

Queen Rachel, Mahjong Heat, Game Spirit and Twin Brooks collided soon after the start, checking Twin Brooks and Mahjong Heat and severely checking Game Spirit. Mahjong Heat, Queen Rachel and Twin Brooks colllided approaching the first turn checking Twin Brooks, Queen Rachel and Ashland. Queen Rachel and Game Spirit raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Dyna Earp the winner of the event.

Cudgee's Milo, Zippy Daph and Elanora collided soon after the start checking Cudgee's Milo and Zippy Daph. Conclusive and Super Smarty collided soon after the start. Super Smarty, Cudgee's Milo and Zippy Daph collided on the first turn. Conclusive and Elanora collided approaching the home turn checking Elanora. Osti's Sprite veered out and marred Conclusive in the home straight. 

Osti's Sprite was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained swelling of the larynx, a three day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs V. Niele, the handler of the greyhound Osti's Sprite regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Ostils Sprite with marring. Mrs V. Niele pleaded not guilty to the charge, Osti's Sprite was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Pictish Mark the winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Dyna Zaynabi.

Who's My Daddy, Jockey Bale and Fetty Wap were slow out and collided soon after the start. Quina Bale, Rirtakki, Lektra Flame and Gabrielle Allen collided approaching the first turn. Who's My Daddy, Jockey Bale and Fetty Wap collided approaching the first turn severely checking Who's My Daddy. Dyna Zaynabi, Rirtakki, Lektra Flame, Qunia Bale and Gabrielle Allen collided approaching the home turn checking Lektra Flame and Quina Bale. Quina Bale, Gabrielle Allen and Fetty Wap collided approaching the home turn. Gabrielle Allen checked off Quina Bale approaching the home turn. Jockey Bale checked off Fetty Wap in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Claretown Boris upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre race sample was taken from Southwood Max.

Southwood Max was slow to begin. Doyen King was quick to begin.

Claretown Boris and Zoltan Bale collided approaching the first turn. Oscorp Bale, Lani Bale and Maestro Destini collided on the first turn checking Lani Bale and Maestro Destini. Dunbro Fergus and Claretown Boris collided entering the home straight.

A pre race swab was taken from Pocket Queen.

Monaleen Mojo was slow to begin. Flyin' Les Fergi was quick to begin. 

Flyin' Les Fergi and Lala Shim collided on the first turn. Jeremiah Jack and Tink Allen collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Flyin' Les Fergi, Lala Shim and Lady Isabella collided approaching the second turn checking Lala Shim. Pocket Queen and Lala Shim collided entering the back straight. Lady Isabella raced wide in the back straight and in the home straight. Tink Allen checked off Jeremiah Jack in the home straight. 

Lala Shim was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A pre race sample was taken from Monaleen Ned.

Mausie was slow to begin.

Brandeen Plugger and Eily West collided entering the back straight. Monaleen Ned and Sacramento Sal collided approaching the second turn checking Sacramento Sal. 

A pre race sample was taken from Fear The Boss.

Signal Peak was slow to begin.

Spring Bomber, Dr. Yanma and Connemara Black collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds. Bills Back and Connemara Black collided approaching the first turn. Signal Peak and Fear The Boss collided approaching the first turn checking Fear The Boss. Signal Peak galloped on the heels of Morson Senor approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Bills Back checked off Signal Peak approaching the home turn. Morson Senor and Bills Back collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr C. Smith trainer regarding the direction that the greyhound Bills Back be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

A pre race sample was taken from Paua To Avoid.

Ernie Old, Paua To Avoid, Dr. Compulsion and Swazza's Rocket were slow to begin and collided soon after the start. Harlem Shake and Texas Blaze collided on the first turn checking Texas Blaze, Dr. Compulsion, Paua To Avoid and Ernie Old. Don't Kid Me and Macrory collided approaching the home turn checking Macrory, Swazza's Rocket and Harlem Shake. Harlem Shake checked off Dr. Compulsion in the home straight. Harlem Shake raced wide in the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Bombora Flash.

Haristotle was quick to begin. Bombora Flash and She's Vivacious were slow to begin.

Shake 'Em Off checked off Lucky Tetris approaching the first turn. We Froff Dat and Andrea Doria collided on the first turn and approaching the home turn checking We Froff Dat. Bombora Flash raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight. Seabrook Eb and Andrea Doria collided in the home straight. Lucky Tetris and Haristotle collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Militant Man upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre race sample was taken from Show Bag Carter.

Red Light Runner was quick to begin. Militant Man and Tobias Kelton were slow to begin. Militant Man, Time Taker, Panic Station and Greysynd Chief collided approaching the first turn. Militant Man, Time Taker and Panic Station collided approaching the first turn checking Time Taker. Militant Man, Panic Station and Tobias Kelton collided approaching the home turn checking Militant Man and Panic Station. Greysynd Chief and Red Light Runner collided in the home straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Hurricane Queen and no illness was detected. The greyhound was a late scratching at 5.57PM due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr.D.Welsh was fined the sum of $100.

A pre race sample was taken from Iconic Rock.

Miss Moto was slow to begin. Banana Blanket and Shifty Jack collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Banana Blanket checked off Samsara Lass in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from I've Got Bills upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

A pre race sample was taken from Maximum Mak. 

Valentine Belle and Marley Sprite collided soon after the start checking Valentine Belle. Maximum Mak checked off Seabrook Oscar approaching the first turn checking Amlin's Magic. Gotham's Hero, Marley Sprite and Fipa Middleton collided on the first turn checking Fipa Middleton and severely checking Gotham's Hero and Valentine Belle. Seabrook Oscar and I've Got Bills collided entering the home straight.

Gotham's Hero was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a dislocated toe, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Valentine Belle was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.