This meeting was deemed heat affected. At the close of kennelling, the outside temperature was 32.6C and the kennel temperature was 19.2C.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Countess Carlow, a post-race sample was subequently taken.

Revel was quick to begin. Tye Me Chopper and Tye Me Over were slow to begin. Countess Carlow, Tiger Cabang, Injector and Imperial Fox collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiger Cabang. Imperial Fox and Countess Carlow collided approaching the first turn, checking Countess Carlow. Tye Me Over collided on the first turn, severely checking Countess Carlow which tailed off. Injector checked off Imperial Fox on the home turn.

Countess Carlow was vetted and after being re-vetted following event six, it was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right saddle, right long head (monkey) muscle, and right stifle; a ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Revel, the winner of the event.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 19.8C.

Stewards spoke to Mr Max Grey, the handler of Iseni Crusader regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Iceni Crusader last raced on 7th December 2016. Mr Grey stated that the greyhound had been spelled.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ain't No Hurry.

Sleek Nitro was slow to begin. Iceni Crusader, Ripsaw Ronny and Droppin' Plates collided soon after the start, checking Ripsaw Ronny. Silky Strings and Sleek Nitro raced wide to the first turn. Iceni Crusader and Ain't No Hurry collided approaching the first turn, checking Ain't No Hurray. Droppin' Plates and Amigo One collided on the first turn, checking Ripsaw Ronny. Silky Strings and Iceni Crusader collided approaching the home turn. Iceni Crusader and Sleek Nitro collided entering the home straight, checking Sleek Nitro which stumbled, and severely checking Iceni Crusader. Lady Bullseye and Silky Strings collided entering the home straight. Ripsaw Ronny and Ain't No Hurry collided in the home straight.

Iceni Crusaider was vetted and after being re-vetted following event seven, it was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right tensor fascia (triangle) muscle; a seven-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Amigo One, the winner of the event.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.3C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Total Hazard.

Total Hazard was quick to begin. Wings For Woody and Seabrook Indi collided soon after the start, severely checking Seabrook Indi. Total Hazard and In It Together collided approaching the first turn, checking In It Together. Swift Ruby and Wings For Woody collided approaching the first turn. Little Black Joe, Seabrook Indi and In It Together collided on the first turn, checking Seabrook Indi and In It Together. Swift Ruby and Wings For Woody collided on the first turn, checking Wings For Woody. Wings For Woody and Total Hazard collided approaching the first turn. Troy Bruce and Little Black Joe collided approaching the home turn, checking Little Black Joe which colllided with Seabrook Indi. Wings For Woody and Total Hazard collided on the home turn. Seabrook Indi and Little Black Joe collided on the home turn. Wings For Woody and Troy Bruce collided in the home straight.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.4C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Barroom Counsel.

Pelli and Barroom Counsel collided soon after the start. Alpha Triton and Barroom Counsel collided approaching the first turn. Silky Sock, Seven Two, Chrichton Bale and Alpha Triton collided on the first turn. Mr. Stealer eased approaching the second turn, severely checking Barroom Counsel. Pelli and Alpha Triton collided on the second turn. Silky Sock and Seven Two collided on the home turn. Chrichton Bale and Pelli collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Shane Drummond, trainer of the greyhound Mr. Stealer, regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the second turn. Mr. Stealer was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a lumbo-sacral injury; a 14day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Mr. Stealer with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Drummond pleaded guilty to the charge, Mr. Stealer 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.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.5C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bella Rico.

Carve was slow to begin. Kryptonian, Kilty Express and Proven May collided approaching the first turn. Alpha Lucky, Bella Rico, Kryptonian, Kilty Express and Proven May collided on the first turn, checking Proven May. Alpha Lucky and Bella Rico collided entering the back straight, severerly checking Alpha Lucky which lost ground. Carve and Proven May collided in the back straight. Paraphernalia and Kryptonian collided on the second turn and again approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Fair Of Face, the winner of the event.

Mr Robert Redenbach, trainer of Coolan King declared a new weight of 34kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Coolan King last raced at 32.5kg.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.7C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ivanka Rose.

Desperardo Boy and Ivanka Rose collided soon after the start, severely checking Ivanka Rose. Ivanka Rose, Raven On and All Inn Together collided in the back straight. All Inn Together raced wide in the back straight.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.7C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tanoan Creek.

Alezan was slow to begin. Call Me Waylan, Tanoan Creek and First Refusal collided on the first turn, checking Call Me Waylan. Starlight Jill crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Limitless and Paperback Writer. He's Loaded and Starlight Jill entering the back straight. Paperback Writer and Tanoan Creek collided in the back straight. He's Loaded and Limitless collided on the second turn. First Refusal and Tanoan Creek collided approaching the home turn.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.6C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hosting.

Karise Fusileer was quick to begin. Windsor Prize was slow to begin. Jaycee Plumb and Milburn Gold collided approaching the first turn. Hosting, Jaycee Plumb, Gelwix and Molly Chapta collided entering the back straight. Ourgirl Fab and Karise Fusileer collided in the back straight. Windsor Prize, Jaycee Plumb and Molly Chapta collided approaching the second turn. Our Girl Fab and Karise Fusileer collided on the second turn. Jaycee Plumb and Windsor Prize collided approaching the home turn. Milburn Gold and Gelwix collided entering the home straight. Jaycee Plumb and Molly Chapta collided several times in the home straight. Windsor Prize and Gelwix collided approaching the winning post.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.4C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fuelish.

Fuelish and Black Albert collided soon after the start, checking Black Albert. Krystals The One, Waimea and Collis Princess collided approaching the first turn. Fuelish and Krystals The One collided on the first turn. Fuelish, Krystals The One and Collis Princess collided approaching the first turn, checking Collis Princess. Black Albert and Collis Princess collided on the home turn, severely checking Collis Princess. Waimea raced wide in the home straight.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20.2C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Gunmetal Rebel. Sketchy Nick and Oaklands collided approaching the first turn. Gunmetal Rebel, Zahra Bella, Trov's Gem, What Joy and Pomp Fiction collided approaching the first turn, checking Trov's Gem and What Joy.  Pomp Fiction, What Joy and Gunmetal Rebel collided approaching the first turn, checking What Joy. Gunmetal Rebel and Pomp Fiction collided on the first turn, checking Pomp Fiction. Trov's Gem raced wide in the home straight.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 20C.

A pre-race sample was taken from You Dance.

Lil Tay was quick to begin. All Inn Boston and Jesterday were slow to begin. You Dance and Ruby Cabang collided soon after the start, checking Ruby Cabang. Crazy Hawke checked off Lil Tay on the first turn, checking Jesterday; Crazy Hawke lost ground as a result. Red Light Runner and Ruby Cabang collided on the first turn, checking Red Light Runner. Lil Tay and Seabrook Oscar collided on the first turn. Crazy Hawke raced wide on the home turn. You Dance and All Inn Boston collided approaching the winning post.

All Inn Boston was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a pelvic injury. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Tony Duncan, the trainer of All Inn Boston, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

In accordance with the GRV Heat Policy, the kennel temperature was recorded as 19.8C.

A pre-race sample was taken from Paula Mechelle.

Paula Mechelle and Call Me Swift were quick to begin. Iceni Outlaw and Night Theory were slow to begin. Ouchamp and Paula Mechelle collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Paula Mechelle. Cass' Cass and Handsome Cosmo collided approaching the first turn, checking Golden Blaze. Golden Blaze and Paula Mechelle collided on the first turn. Night Theory and Cass' Cass collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn. Iceni Outlaw raced wide entering the home straight. Night Theory and Cass's Cass collided several times in the home straight.