Little Fran was a late scratching at 11:31 am, due to being unable to make it to the track as a result of fires near the Trainer's property.  Stewards accepted the Trainer's explanation and no stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Mario Briganti, the handler of Unmistakable, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Unmistakable last raced on 29 November 2017.  Mr Briganti stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a left metacarpal injury.

Redhead Chez, Uringa and Sisco Yes were slow to begin.  Redhead Chez and Greedy Grebe collided soon after the start, checking Redhead Chez.  Greedy Grebe checked off Tyche Onyx on the first turn, checking Redhead Chez and Uringa, and causing Redhead Chez to race wide.  Redhead Chez and Unmistakable collided on the second turn, checking Redhead Chez.  Greedy Grebe lost ground on the third turn.

Redhead Chez was vetted and after being re-vetted following event five, it was reported that the greyhound sustained left foreleg deltoid and saddle muscle injuries, a seven day stand down period was imposed. Stewards issued a warning to Mr Sean Cachia, the handler of Redhead Chez, regarding the greyhound’s overall performance. In not taking more severe action Stewards noted the injuries sustained, the rise in grade and its first start at the track as the greyhound normally races on u-turn tracks, Mr Cachia stated the greyhound would return to tier 3 racing.

Greedy Grebe was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained right foreleg deltoid and saddle muscle injuries, a seven day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Slingshot Hammer - the winner of the event.