Luka's Choice was very slow to begin (4L). Matchstick Girl was slow to begin.

Miller's Court and Pitil Grange collided soon after the start. Pitil Grange and Magic Muzza collided at the 300m mark.

Pitil Grange and Matchstick Girl collided at the 250m mark. Time To Launch eased at the 250m mark and collided with Pitil Grange and Matchstick Girl. Time To Launch eased at the 200m mark. Pitil Grange and Time To Launch collided at the 150m mark and again at the 100m mark. Time To Launch checked off the heels of Matchstick Girl at the 100m mark, checking Time To Launch.

Pitil Grange was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sutained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed.

Time To Launch was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. No stand down period was imposed. A revet was declined by representative Ms Kerry Houlahan.

Stewards spoke to Ms K Houlahan, the representative of the greyhound Time To Launch, regarding the greyhound's racing manners from the 250m to the 200m mark. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Time To Launch with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms Houlahan pleaded guilty to the charge, Time To Launch was found guilty and suspended the greyhound for three months (all tracks) and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Delaine Vigor, the representative of Pitil Grange regarding the greyhounds racing manners at the 250m mark. Ms. Vigor stated that the greyhound has a tendancy to cross to the inside or outside sharply. Stewards accepted Ms. Vigor's explanation and took no further action.  

A sample was taken from Jupiter Asending, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Lachlan Scott, the trainer of Ultimate Return, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Ultimate Return last raced on 25 January 2017 and is returning after a change of kennels.

Miss Premier was slow to begin.

Ishmy Sooty and Six Heights collided soon after the start. Shogun Sammy checked off Agent Osti at the 250m mark. Ultimate Return and Steel Magnetic collided at the 250m mark. Six Heights crossed to the inside approaching the 200m mark. Tarika Tara checked off Ultimate Return at the 200m mark and again approaching the 150m mark. Agent Osti and Steel Magnetic collided at the 150m mark, the 100m mark and again approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Steel Magnetic, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Severus Grange.

Severus Grange, Lil' Feisty and Don's Machine were slow to begin.

Don's Machine, Dodge Ball and Platinum Osti collided soon after the start. Lil' Feisty, Don's Machine, Dodge Ball and Platinum Osti collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Don's Machine. Dodge Ball galloped on Platinum Osti at the 150m mark. Lil' Feisty and Platinum Osti collided several times from the 100m mark to the 50m mark. Cataleya galloped on Miss Kirteish at the 50m mark, checking Miss Kirteish.

Jack's Lass and Last Princess were slow to begin.

Myrtle Grange and Kathy's Lady collided soon after the start. Trademark Bliss checked off Kraken Zuri at the 250m mark.

A sample was taken from Last Princess, the winner of the event.

Yorgi was a late scratching at 11.08am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr John Mangion was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rose Of Dyanna.

Rose Of Dyanna was slow to begin.

Rose Of Dyanna checked off the heels of Tzar Knight soon after the start. Blazing Nitro and Cape Ability collided soon after the start. Cape Ability and Bellachino collided several times from the 200m mark to the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mea Rose.

Heavy Pockets and Jupiter Jones were slow to begin and collided soon after the start. Born Molly and Flying Mia collided soon after the start. Born Molly and Flying Mia collided at the 150m mark, checking Born Molly. Heavy Pockets and Jupiter Jones collided at the 100m mark and again approaching the 50m mark.

Lady Of Ellie was slow to begin.

Heartbreak Love and Molly Walker collided soon after the start. Molly Walker and Azza collided soon after the start. Heartbreak Love and Molly Walker collided several times at the 300m mark. Assemble Nitro checked off the heels of Lady Of Ellie approachng the winning post.

Assemble Nitro was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a phalangeal fracture of the front left toe. A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Showin' Attitude.

Galaxy Star and Sunset Believer were slow to begin.

Dontron and Heartbreak Mary collided soon after the start. Galaxy Star and Sunset Believer collided approaching the 250m mark. Galaxy Star, Dontron and Sunset Believer collided at the 250m mark and again appoaching the 200m mark.

Alouette Josie and My Name's Polly were slow to begin.

My Name's Polly checked off the heels of Joycee Rae approaching the 200m mark. Excuse Me Baby and Black Star Alert collided at the 150m mark. Rooey and Rapid Rock collided at the 150m mark. Black Star Alert clipped the heels of Rapid Rock approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Rapid Rock, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Scott Pizzazz.

Patchie Thief was very slow to begin (5L).

Winston Cruise and Scott Pizzazz collided soon after the start. Kev's Choice and Winston Cruise collided at the 300m mark. Scott Pizzazz checked off Winston Cruise at the 250m mark. Kev's Choice and Scott Pizzazz collided approaching the 150m mark. Galo's Best and Adala Prince collided at the 50m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Irish Connection.

Uncatchable was slow to begin.

Dozer Lad checked off Stately Kay soon after the start. Stately Kay crossed to the rail at the 250m mark, checking Fiery Nell, Pop Wright, Call Me Boz and Uncatchable. Pop Wright and Fiery Nell collided at the 150m mark.

Stewards spoke to Mrs Tammy Kennedy-Harris (representing the trainer of Runaround Susan) regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Runaround Susan last raced on 27 December 2016 and is returning to racing after a stopper injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from King Gibbo.

Tat Minnie and Runaround Susan collided approaching the 250m mark. Stroke Of Genius and Tat Minnie collided at the 250m mark. Go Go Danni and Stroke Of Genius collided at the 250m mark. Stroke Of Genius and Tat Minnie collided at the 200m mark.

Go Go Danni was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left gracilis (back) muscle. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms Shelly-Ann Warde regarding her difficulty in boxing the greyhound King Gibbo. Stewards directed that King Gibbo be boxed first in future events.

Stewards spoke to Ms Kerry Houlahan, the Trainer/Handler of Cool Milo and reminded her of his responsibilities after she failed to follow the starters directions when boxing the greyhound, pursuant to GAR 51(10)(a). 

Stewards spoke to Ms Noreen Petts the handler of Shooters Echo and reminded her of her responsibilities after she failed to follow the starters directions when boxing the greyhound, pursuant to GAR 51(10)(a).