This meeting is deemed heat affected. At the close of kennelling the outside temperature was 33.7 degrees and the kennel temperature was 20 degrees.

After consultation with TAB race day, the race meeting started at 2:57pm

Lonnie Knight was quick to begin.

Joffa's Mate was very slow to begin (3L).

Moondust, New Apollo and Extra Gear collided soon after the start checking New Apollo. Buster Norris checked off Moondust approaching the first turn. Cruisy's Patch checked off High Water approaching the first turn. Moondust checked off Cruisy's Patch on the first turn severely checking Moondust, Buster Norris and New Apollo.

Moodust was vetted following the event. it was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Debattista, the trainer of Quando Quando regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Quando Quando last raced on 21st September 2017. Mr. Debattista stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from a back injury.

Moon Prince, Southwood Ace and Under Sea collided soon after the start. Moon Prince and Under Sea collided on the first turn severely checking Under Sea. Especial Shiraz and Kiss Me Marday collided approaching the home turn. Kiss Me Marday raced wide on the home turn checking Moon Prince which raced wide as a result.

A sample was taken from Militant Spirit, winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Henness, the trainer of Run It Straight regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Run It Straight last raced on 13th September 2017. Mr. Debattista stated that the greyhound was returning to racing from being in season.

Cool Al, Moonbeam and Perfect Nature were slow to begin.

Run It Straight and Scott Lit Up collided approaching the home turn. Moonbeam and Scott Lit Up collided approaching the home turn checking Moonbeam. 

Cool Al was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the right hind leg. A stand down period of 7 days was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms. E. Bowles, the handler of the greyhound Scott Lit Up regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.

Scott Lit Up was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left chest muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Scott Lit Up with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms. Bowles pleaded guilty to the charge. Scott Lit Up was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from My Hardaway Hana, winner of the event.

Good Golly Wally was slow to begin.

Hannibal Spectre and Jacko Day collided approaching the first turn checking Jacko Day, Paid Too Much and Good Golly Wally.

Bumble Bee Bolto was quick to begin.

Scarecrow Tiger was slow to begin.

Hammer Head and Kiss Me Nikki collided soon after the start checking Kiss Me Nikki. Hodge's Lane and Hammer Head collided approaching the first turn checking Hammer Head. Scarecrow Tiger and Kiss Me Nikki collided approaching the home turn. Lainey's Fortune raced wide in the home straight.

Clover Lad was slow to begin.

Solo and Lil Blackbook collided approaching the first turn. Challis Magic, Starlight Jill and Stoppa Bus collided on the first turn severely checking Starlight Jill and Stoppa Bus. Solo checked off Lil Blackbook entering the home straight.

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

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

Critic was slow to begin.

Alcyone and El Grand Knocka collided soon after the start. Dynastic Ruler, Tiza Fabio and Clovalley Mauri collided approaching the first turn checking Tiza Fabio. Alcyone checked off El Grand Knocka entering the back straight. Critic, El Grand Knocka and Latifi Zeus collided approaching the home turn. El Grand Knocka and Latifi Zeus collided entering the home straight. Alcyone checked off Clovalley Mauri entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Amigo Two, winner of the event.

Just Like Didda and Scarlet's Secret were slow to begin.

Just Like Didda, Scarlet's Secret, Wild Josh and Kentucky Sun collided on the first turn checking Scarlet's Secret, Wild Josh, Kentucky Sun and Surf In Vane. Wild Josh, Kentucky Sun and Surf In Vane collided entering the back straight checking Kentucky Sun. Surf In Vane raced wide in the back straight. Hillside Lady and Scarlet's Secret collided on the second turn. Just Like Didda and Scarlet's Secret collided approaching the home turn checking Scarlet's Secret. Wild Josh and Surf In Vane collided approaching the home turn. Surf In Vane and Scarlet's Secret collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Hillside Lady, winner of the event.

Pinciotti was slow to begin.

Mepunga Billy, Dyna Yella and See Ya Mate collided approaching the first turn checking Dyna Yella. Mepunga Billy and Koitsenko collided on the first turn checking Mepunga Billy, Mask and Pinciotta and severely checking See Ya Mate, the muzzle of Pinciotta became dislodged as a result.

See Ya Mate was vetted following the event.It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right fore paw. No stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Dyna Yella, winner of the event.

Kodason was slow to begin.

Winlock Strecker, Ginger Menang and Seabrook Gem collided soon after the start checking Ginger Menang. Blue Blitz and Oshkosh Jay collided approaching the first turn checking Oshkosh Jay. Blue Blitz and Destini Pegasus collided approaching the home turn checking Winlock Strecker and Serious Secret. Oshkosh Jay, Ginger Menang, Seabrook Gem, Winlock Strecker and Serious Secret collided on the home turn. Winlock Strecker and Serious Secret collided in the home straight.

Crusty's Empress was quick to begin.

Destini Trucker and Crackerjack Blax were slow to begin.

Storm Search checked off Winston Cruise approaching the first turn. Seabrook Indi, Hit 'N' Split and Winston Cruise collided on the first turn checking Hit 'N' Split. Destini Trucker galloped on the heels of Hit 'N' Split on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

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

Mr. P. Nichols replaced Mr. G. Bahen as starter for this race.

Swift Bunny was slow to begin. 

Burning House and Stellar Flash collided soon after the start checking Burning House. Lektra Timon and Tai Chi Mini collided approaching the first turn checking Tai Chi Mini. Swift Bunny and Tai Chi Mini collided on the home turn. Tai Chi Mini and Swift Bunny collided in the home straight.