Mr B. Divirgillo, trainer of Motown Mac declared a new weight of 33.1kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Motown Mac last raced at 31.4kgs.

Tru Blu Keats was slow to begin.

Tru Blue Keats and Minter Class collided on the first turn.

Resplando, Straitline Willy and Orataya were slow to begin.

Vis Vitae eased approaching the first turn. Doused In Mud and Galloping Benny collided on the first turn checking Galloping Benny.  Marvellous Midge and Doused In Mud collided on the second turn.  Straitline Willy checked off Orataya entering the back straight.  Straitline Willy and Orataya collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight.

Vis Vitae was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr P. Presutto, the trainer of the greyhound Vis Vitae regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn.  Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) Stewards charged Vis Vitae with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Presutto declined a re-vet and pleaded guilty to the charge, Vis Vitae was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Traralgon and it was directed that the greyhound perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nominations will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr S. Spoljaric, trainer of Marvellous Midge regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn.

Bracken Bridge was a late scratching at 6.33pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to vomiting, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Lakeview Bruta and Row Tay Tom were slow to begin.

Broadcast Ted, Don't Trust and Woodleigh Blue collided on the first turn checking Broadcast Ted and Woodleigh Blue.  Spritney Beers and Cheerful Scout collided on the first turn checking Spritney Beers.  Lakeview Bruta checked off Woodleigh Blue on the first turn.  Row Tay Tom checked off Lakeview Bruta on the first turn.  Woodleigh Blue checked off Broadcast Ted in the back straight.

A sample was taken from Don't Trust - winner of the event.

Ed's Intention was slow to begin.

Light The Track, Dr. Eleonora and Destructo Rat collided soon after the start checking Dr. Eleonora.  Happy Hamish, Light The Track and Destructo Rat collided on the first turn checking Light The Track.  Light The Track and Zipping Scarlet collided on the first turn checking Zipping Scarlet.  Happy Hamish checked off Zipping Hetty in the back straight.  Dr. Eleonora and Destructo Rat collided approaching the third turn.

A sample was taken from Fancy Minter - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr B. Divirgillio, the trainer of Total Magic regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Total Magic last raced on 13/02/2017. Mr Divirgillio stated that the greyhound had a change of kennels.

Labuan Starfish, Dr. Watson and Total Magic were slow to begin. 

Ablazin Mikado and Mirror Reality collided soon after the start.  Ablazin Mikado checked off Dr. Watson on the first turn.  In Dee Genes and Labuan Starfish collided on the home turn.  Labuan Starfish and Mirror Reality collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Precious Quality.

Stunning Success was quick to begin.

Jake and Barroom Counsel collided on the first turn.  Precious Quality and Blue Alcatraz collided on the second turn.  Reatily Shintaro and Jake collided approaching the third turn.  Precious Quality raced wide on the home turn.

Sly Shiraz was quick to begin.

Magenta Gold, Sprint Tee and Cambo's Cindy collided on the first turn.  Magenta Gold faltered in the front straight.  Cambo's Cindy checked off Dr. Cadenza on the second turn.  Sprint Tee checked off Cambo's Cindy on the second turn.  Optima Semper and Faithful Hill collided on the second turn checking Optima Semper.  Cambo's Cindy and Magenta Gold collided on the third turn checking Magenta Gold. 

Canbo's Cindy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained right hind spike wound, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Magenta Gold was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left back muscle injury, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Sly Shiraz - winner of the event.

Osaka Bale was quick to begin.  Inequity was slow to begin.

Inequity and Machiko collided approaching the first turn.  Osaka Bale and Shep collided on the second turn.  Shep and Eily West collided on the second turn.  Osaka Bale galloped on Eily West approaching the home turn, Osaka Bale fell as a result.  Shep and Shine collided on the home turn. 

Osaka Bale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Inequity - winner of the event.

Fully Loaded and Mahlo Blackhawk were quick to begin.

Lottie Biscotti and Bronelly Buster collided soon after the start.  Indira's Girl and Premier Jess collided on the home turn and entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Fully Loaded - winner of the event.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon examined Fairy Vixen and no illness was detected.  The greyhound was a late scratching at 6.03pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr P. Borradale was fined the sum of $100.

Dr. Toretto was slow to begin.

Tree Climber Liv checked off Neo Ha Ha on the first turn.  Neo Ha Ha and Tree Climber Liv collided in the back straight.  Neo Ha Ha and Spirited Quality collided entering the home straight.

Tricky Tron checked off Milla Rose soon after the start.  Lakeview Lyn and Tub's Tiger collided soon after the start.  Tricky Tron and Tub's Tiger collided on the first turn.  Stately Kay and Gone Early collided entering the back straight checking Gone Early.  Gone Early and Tub's Tiger collided in the back straight checking Tub's Tiger.  Tricky Tron and Tub's Tiger collided entering the home straight.

Vanilla Kiss and Lakeview Miss collided soon after the start.  Elswyk Max, Locomotion and Riverside Mons collided on the first turn.  Lakeview Miss, Wilbur and Nitro Hook collided entering the back straight.  Lakeview MIss and Wilbur collided in the back straight.