A pre-race sample was taken from Hey There Barbie.

Maximum Melva was quick to begin.

Hey There Barbie crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Just Smile, Lord Regnar, Valdar Bale and Lunchmoney Lewis. Suspicious Lee and Hey There Barbie collided on the first turn, checking Suspicious Lee. Secretary Bird and Lunchmoney Lewis collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Maximum Melva and Hey There Barbie collided approaching the home turn, checking Hey There Barbie. Lunchmoney Lewis and Hey There Barbie collided on the home turn, checking Hey There Barbie. Lunchmoney Lewis crossed to the outside entering the home straight, checking Just Smile. Maximum Melva checked off Suspicious Lee approaching the winning post.

Geelong Club Track employee, Mr Gary Brett was called to the Stewards' Room to explain his actions after he was observed to make contact with the stationary lure which in turn activated it's squeaker as the greyhounds passed by during the parade to the starting boxes. Several greyhounds reacted to this stimulus. Mr Brett explained that it was an accidental occurrence that was unintentional and was one that he immediately regretted. No evidence was forthcoming to the contrary at this time. Mr Brett was cautioned to exercise much more care than he did on this occasion as more punitive measures may well be considered if this or a similar incident were to again occur. No further action was taken at this time.