Pre-race samples were unable to be obtained from Yoppi Allen and Chase To Wyn; post-race samples were subsequently collected from both greyhounds which were first and third placegetters respectively.

Geller Allen and Yoppi Allen were quick to begin. Striking Jewel was slow to begin.

Yelredda Saint and Yoppi Allen collided soon after the start, checking Unmistakable. Aston Ricardo crossed to the inside on the first turn, checking Yoppi Allen and Chase To Wyn, and severely checking Geller Allen and Yelredda Saint which both raced wide as a result. Unmistakable raced ungenerously on the first turn. Yelredda Saint checked of Geller Allen in the back straight several checking Yelredda Saint. Chase To Wyn veered in and marred Aston Ricardo approaching the third turn and several times again to the winning post.

Unmistakable was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right tensor fascia (triangle) muscle. A 14-day stand down period was imposed.

Chase To Wyn was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the right tensor fascia (triangle) and latissimus dorsi muscles. A 14-day veterinary stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Willoughby, the kennel representative for the greyhound Chase To Wyn, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners from the third turn to the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Chase To Wyn with marring. Mr Willoughby pleaded guilty to the charge, Chase To Wyn was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sandown and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.