Shamrock Valley, Cruisy's Star and Quick Defence were slow to begin.  All Inn Fergi and Samira's Magic collided soon after the start.  Samira's Magic and Fastest Indian colided approaching the first turn.  Samira's Magic and Cruisy's Star collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Samira's Magic and Cruisy's Star collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Shamrock Valley checked off Quick Defence approaching the home turn and raced wide as a result.  Samira's Magic raced wide on the home turn and collided with Cruisy's Star.

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

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

All Inn Misshap, Zambora Andy and Lochie's Mate were slow to begin.  Spirit Bar and Blank Page collided soon after the start.  Spirit Bar, Blank Page and Run Ronnie Run collided approaching the first turn, checking Blank Page, Barooga Brett and All Inn Misshap.  Zambora Andy checked off Barooga Brett approaching the home turn.  Blank Page checked off Lochie's Mate approaching the home turn and raced wide as a result.  All Inn Misshap raced wide entering the home straight.

Pamela Rocks was slow to begin.  Loroupe, Kiss Me Razley, Lady Pippa and Double Que collided approaching the first turn, checking Loroupe, Kiss Me Razley and Lady Pippa.  Cloona Lass and Loroupe collided on the first turn, checking Loroupe, Kiss Me Razley and Lady Pippa.

Lyka Skywalker was slow to begin.  Lyka Skywalker and Lektra Brandy collided soon after the start, checking Lektra Brandy.  Why Not Peter, Adriel and Lyka Skywalker collided approaching the first turn.  Circus Oasis, Why Not Peter, Adriel and Lyka Skywalker collided on the first turn, checking Circus Oasis, Direct Flight, Lektra Brandy and Glendan Lad, severely checking Adriel which fell.  Glendan Lad and Lektra Brandy collided approaching the home turn, checking Lektra Brandy.  Circus Oasis checked off Direct Flight approaching the home turn.

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

Samples were taken from the placegetters - Percy's Curse (1st) and Why Not Peter (2nd).

Starbright Vic and Sena Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Starbright Vic, Sena Bale and Telefork collided on the first turn, checking Sena Bale.  Dead Eye Dickson and Menindee collided on the home turn.  Telefork crossed to the rail in the home straight, checking Starbright Vic and Sena Bale.

Go Jotto was slow to begin.  Remain Seated and Challis Magic collided soon after the start, checking Challis Magic.  Kiwi Collision crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, checking Amigo Two, Con Rod, Challis Magic and Remain Seated.  Challis Magic, Con Rod and Amigo Two collided approaching the home turn, checking Challis Magic and Amigo Two.  Con Rod checked off Billy Bart on the home turn.  Remain Seated and Amigo Two collided several times in the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr Kevin Mugavin, the trainer of Cloona Magic, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cloona Magic last raced on 19 October, 2017.  Mr Mugavin stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season.   Mr Mugavin also declared a new weight of 28.8 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Cloona Magic last raced at 27.6 kgs.

Al's Luck was slow to begin.  You Dance and Stand Beside Me collided soon after the start.  Abed Bale, You Dance and Stand Beside Me collided on the first turn, checking Abed Bale.  Cool Boots checked off Stand Beside Me on the home turn.  On Billy's Wings and Cool Boots collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Hi Ho Geronimo, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

McIvor Gordon and Aston Frankel were slow to begin and collided approaching the first turn.  Paraphernalia and Vostok collided approaching the first turn, checking Paraphernalia.  Big Flood and Hi Ho Geronimo collided approaching the home turn, checking Hi Ho Geronimo.  Hi Ho Geronimo and Nangar Range collided approaching the winning post.

All Inn Baz was slow to begin.  All Inn Bluebell crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Ark Lightning.  Rave On and Challis Sprite collided approaching the first turn, checking Challis Sprite.  Rave On and Ark Lightning collided on the first turn, checking Ark Lightning and Challis Sprite.  Glass Half Full checked off All Inn Bluebell approaching the home turn.  Glass Half Full checked off Rave On on the home turn and raced wide as a result.

A pre-race sample was taken from Teflon Toby.

My Mandara was slow to begin.  Rusty Towbar and So Fine collided soon after the start.  Von Magic, Handpass and Billy Moran collided approaching the first turn, checking Handpass and Billy Moran.  My Mandara checked off Handpass on the first turn.  Handpass and My Mandara collided several times in the home straight.  Von Magic and So Fine collided in the home straight.  Naiqama, Von Magic and So Fine collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Shez Impetuous.

Team Son and Shez Impetuous were slow to begin.  James Beat Fed, All Inn Johnson and Claretown Boris collided approaching the first turn, checking All Inn Johnson, Team Son and Shez Impetuous.  James Beat Fed, Claretown Boris and Flat Twin collided on the home turn.  Claretown Boris, All Inn Johnson and Flat Twin collided in the home straight, checking All Inn Johnson and Flat Twin.  James Beat Fed and Flat Twin collided approaching the winning post.

Winterstein was slow to begin.  Hard Wicket checked off Cavalry Rose soon after the start.  Belena Bold checked off Cavalry Rose approaching the first turn.  Platinum Impact, Belena Bold and Cavalry Rose collided on the first turn, checking Platinum Impact and Belena Bold.