A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Horizon a post race sample was subsequently taken.

Padma Patil and Dyna Xanadu were slow to begin. Padma Patil contacted the running rail on the first turn and fell as a result. Mr. Moonlight, Fipa Middleton and Fuel Lever collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Yaala, Horizon and Proven May collided on the first turn, checking Yaala and Horizon. Horizon raced wide on the home turn. Fuel Lever raced wide approaching the winning post.

Padma Patil was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained abrasions to the left thigh, a five day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ma Ma Keogh.

Lektra Danger was quick to begin. Caesar's Comet and Destini Wahoo collided soon after the start. Destini Dolphin, Ma Ma Keogh and What Planet collided soon after the start, checking Ma Ma Keogh. Hogwarts Express clipped the heels of Lektra Danger on the first turn, checking Crimson Peak and severely checking What Planet, Hogwarts Express and Caesar's Comet; causing Hogwarts Express to fall and check Destini Wahoo. What Planet and Hogwarts Express stumbled and lost ground as a result. Crimson Peak raced wide entering the home straight. Lektra Danger raced wide in the home straight.

Hogwarts Express was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

The official weight for Lektra Danger at its last start at Ballarat was 29.9kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lektra Elusive.

Tiger Butch, Grandis and Nobu collided soon after the start, checking Tiger Butch and Grandis. Tiger Butch, Grandis, Gunnadoo Will and Acey Boy collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiger Butch and Acey Boy. Grandis and Gunnadoo Will collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Tiger Butch and Acey Boy collided approaching the home turn, checking Tiger Butch. Grandis and Absolute Roarer collided on the home turn, checking Absolute Roarer. Tiger Butch raced wide entering the home straight. Acey Boy and Absolute Roarer collided in the home straight.

Rex On and Home Runner were slow to begin. Alchemy galloped on the heels of Hyper Venom on the first turn, checking Hyper Venom and severely checking Alchemy, which stumbled and lost ground, checking Our Rebel as a result. Lonnie Lad and Just Like Jim collided on the first turn, checking Just Like Jim. Rex On and Home Runner collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Zipping Arnold - the winner of the event.

Ginger Speed was quick to begin. Kaitoke Diamond checked off Dyna Lemmy approaching the second turn. Kaitoke Diamond and Unsub Andy collided on the second turn.

A sample was taken from Golden Swan - the winner of the event.

Cosmic Goldie was slow to begin. Gassy's Pride and Love Shak collided approaching the first turn, checking Love Shak. Bombora Flash, All Over and Joni Sunset collided on the first turn, checking All Over and Zall Good. All Over and Gassy's Pride collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Just Be Patient and Zall Good collided several times in the home straight. Bombora Flash raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Bombora Flash - the winner of the event.

Supreme Deal was slow to begin. Lektra Blicavs and Il Bacardo collided soon after the start, checking Il Bacardo. Dyna Krypto, Jazaan's Boy and He's Panicken collided approaching the first turn, checking Jazaan's Boy and He's Panicken. Supreme Deal checked off Il Bacardo approaching the first turn. Bing's Bro raced wide approaching the first turn and collided with He's Panicken. Bing's Bro and Dyna Krypto collided approaching the home turn, severely checking Bing's Bro. Lektra Blicavs and He's Panicken collided entering the home straight, causing He's Panicken to race wide. Bing's Bro raced wide in the home straight.

Bing's Bro was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

She's Vivacious and Fabstar were slow to begin. Scenic Shot checked off Dyna Juggler approaching the first turn. Jack Walker and Dyna Juggler collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Juggler. Dyna Juggler and Mafalda Hopkirk collided approaching the first turn and on the home turn. She's Vivacious and Mafalda Hopkirk collided on the home turn. Dyna Juggler and She's Vivacious collided approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Collins, the trainer of Dyna Chaser regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Dyna Chaser last raced on the 3/2/16. Mr. Collins stated that the greyhound is returning to racing after a back muscle injury.

Linny Morris was quick to begin. Agility and Uncool Albert collided approaching the first turn. Dyna Chaser checked off Batty Allen on the first turn. Tron's Son and Dyna Yavin collided approaching the home turn. Tron's Son crossed to the outside entering the home straight and raced wide. Grand Slam Diva raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Linny Morris - the winner of the event.

Expecto Patronum was a late scratching at 4:56PM due to an injury (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Iron Side was slow to begin. Behind The Mask, Lektra Bandit and Aeroplane Tommy collided soon after the start, checking Lektra Bandit. Behind The Mask, Aeroplane Tommy and Blue Boy collided approaching the first turn. Behind The Mask raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Whitley, the trainer of Izon Destruction regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Izon Destruction last raced on the 24/8/15. Mr. Whitley stated that the greyhound is returning to race after a right metatarsal injury.

Instant Allen was quick to begin. Draper Bale and Bojack Kahn were slow to begin. Izon Destruction, Kian's Hybrid and Lord Regnar collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Izon Destruction checked off Kian's Hybrid approaching the home turn. Lord Regnar checked off Kian's Hybrid approaching the home turn. Bojack Khan raced wide on the home turn. Instant Allen and Neville Bale collided approaching the winning post.

Izon Destruction was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Izon Destruction, unplaced.

A sample was taken from Neville Bale - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Girder Fork.

Girder Fork was quick to begin. Suspicious Sam was slow to begin. Shooters Echo, Gallo Allen, Gotta Rush and Doodle Bug Jay collided approaching the first turn, checking Shooters Echo and Gallo Allen. Gallo Allen checked off Shooters Echo approaching the first turn. Doodle Bug Jay checked off Xan Mai on the first turn. Gallo Allen galloped on the heels of Shooters Echo in the home straight, checking both greyhounds and causing Shooters Echo to stumble. Gotta Rush and Doodle Bug Jay collided approaching the winning post.