Blush Burst, Master Bekim, Reichenbach and Awsome To Excel were slow to begin.  Allen Jersey and Nitro Power collided approaching the first turn checking Nitro Power.  Master Bekim, Nitro Power, Reichenbach and Major Crush collided on the first turn checking Blush Burst, Nitro Power, Reichenbach and Major Crush.  Brown Bomber, Master Bekim and Allen Jersey collided on the third turn.  Major Crush eased in the home straight checking Brown Bomber.  Master Bekim and Allen Jersey collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Awsome To Excel was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left shoulder, right triangle and right calf muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Major Crush was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right calf muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr B. Hodgson, Trainer of Major Crush.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged Major Crush with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Hodgson pleaded not guilty to the charge.  Major Crush was found guilty and Stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial, All Tracks, pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A sample was taken from Major Crush, the winner of the event.