Mr R. Chivell, Trainer of Yellowcake declared a new weight of 26.1kg, for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Yellowcake last raced at 25.0kg.

Compsognathus was quick to begin.  Don's Queen, Blondy Two, Sweet Potato, All Inn Amber and Winlock Intent collided soon after the start checking Winlock Intent, All Inn Amber, Blondy Two and Don's Queen.  Winlock Intent and Blondy Two collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.

All Inn Amber was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Our China Plate, the winner of the event.

Eddie's Delight and Smoke Signals were slow to begin.  Another Bekim, Premier Back, Fabredust, Hillbilly June and Evil Pedro collided soon after the start checking Premier Back, Fabredust and Hillbilly June.  Eddie's Delight and Smoke Signals collided approaching the first turn checking Eddie's Delight.  Premier Back, Fabredust, Hillbilly June and Eddie's Delight collided approaching the first turn checking all four greyhounds.  Another Bekim and Evil Pedro collided on the first turn checking Evil Pedro.  Eddie's Delight and Premier Back collided on the first turn checking Eddie's Delight.  Eddie's Delight and Fabredust collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Eddie's Delight and Fabredust collided on the home turn checking Eddie's Delight.

Eddie's Delight was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left stopper and an injury to the lateral triceps, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Fabredust was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained split webbing to the left foreleg, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Avatar Witch, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Ms. S. Thomas, Trainer of Mexican Ned regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Mexican Ned last raced on 13 October 2017 and resumes racing from a right hock injury.

Stewards spoke to Ms S. Lee, Trainer of You Blonde regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  You Blonde last raced on 29 October 2017 and resumes racing from being in season.

Harry's Hammer was slow to begin.  Black In Town and Mexican Ned collided on the first turn checking Black In Town.  Merl's Blaze, You Bandit, You Blonde and Black In Town collided on the first turn checking Black In Town and You Bandit, severely checking You Blonde.  Placid Murphy and Doran's Grove collided on the first turn checking Doran's Grove.

Black In Town was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

You Blonde was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind hock, and shin soreness to the right hindleg, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Placid Murphy, the winner of the event.

No Fluke was slow to begin.  Mega Moo and Crackerjack Mick collided soon after the start checking Mega Moo.  Wackadooka and Chatterbox Laura collided soon after the start checking Chatterbox Laura.  Damaging Lomar and Pharoah's Dream collided soon after the start checking Pharoah's Dream,  Pharoah's Dream crossed to inside in the back straight checking Bushmans Destiny.  Mega Moo, No Fluke and Wackadooka collided approaching the first turn checking Mega Moo.  Bushmans Destiny checked off Pharoah's Dream on the first turn.  No Fluke checked off Wackadooka on the first turn checking No Fluke and Bushmans Destiny.  Pharoah's Dream and Wackadooka collided approaching the home turn.

Bushmans Destiny was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right monkey muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Damaging Lomar, the winner of the event.

Klondike Gold and Emgee Sprinter were slow to begin.  Midnight El and Little Dynamo collided soon after the start checking Midnight El.  Archer's Will and Little Dynamo collided approaching the first turn.  Emgee Sprinter and Klondike Gold collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Little Dynamo and Cash Or Card collided on the first turn checking Cash Or Card.  Archer's Will crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Kruzin' Cripps.  Klondike Gold and Emgee Sprinter collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Broadway Belle, the winner of the event.

Liscoyle Lass and Tat Scooby collided soon after the start.  Liscoyle Lass, Voodoo Hustler, Red Winston and Micro Moo collided approaching the first turn checking Micro Moo, Red Winston and Voodoo Hustler.  Test Pilot checked off Red Winston on the first turn.  Test Pilot and Kamchatka Lass collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Liscoyle Lass, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Shimmy Dat Ray.

Doc Nam, Half Day Harry and Raven Joe collided soon after the start checking Raven Joe and Half Day Harry.  Chief Paddy and Greysynd Sofi collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Greysynd Sofi, Chief Paddy and Raven Joe collided on the first turn checking Chief Paddy and Raven Joe. Arachnophobia and Doc Nam collided on the first turn.  Shimmy Dat Ray and Daisy Me Rollin' collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

Chief Paddy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyound sustained an abdominal muscle injury, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from China Catch 'Em. 

China Catch 'Em was slow to begin.  Ikon Parker, Lulu Lollipop, Billiluna, Rellim Diesel and Barnie's Blaster collided soon after the start checking Rellim Diesel, Billiluna and Lulu Lollipop.  Rellim Diesel and Billiluna collided approaching the first turn checking Rellim Diesel.  Barnie's Blaster and Before My Time collided on the first turn.  China Catch 'Em and Billiluna collided on the first turn.  Ikon Parker crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Sol Invictus.  Barnie's Blaster checked off Before My Time on the first turn.  China Catch 'Em and Barnie's Blaster collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jai Jai Away.

Jai Jai Away, Missy Marlus and Wiggle Emma were quick to begin.  Banjo Moment, Miss Premier and Bally Beckham were slow to begin.  Banjo Moment and Miss Premier collided several times from soon after the start until the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Serendipity Girl checked off Missy Marlus on the first turn.  Bally Beckham galloped on the heels of Missy Marlus on the first turn checking Serendipity Girl, Missy Marlus and Bally Beckham.

Stewards spoke to Mr S. Stefanos, Trainer of Winlock Bird regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Winlock Bird last raced on 4 November 2017 and resumes racing from a right monkey muscle injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr V. Mileto, Trainer of Wild Sticks regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Wild Sticks last raced on2 October 2017 and resumes racing from a triangle injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dark Chance.

Blonde Yappa was quick to begin.  Serendipity Gold, Wild Sticks and Bellachino collided soon after the start checking Wild Sticks and Bellachino.  Blonde Yappa, My name's Ned, Kraken Jude and Serendipity Gold collided on the first turn checking Kraken Jude.  Dark Chance, Bellachino and Wild Sticks collided on the first turn checking Wild Sticks and Bellachino.  Kraken Jude faltered approaching the winning post.

Kraken Jude was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right elbow injury, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Dark Chance was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a thoraco-lumbar injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

We Froff Dat was a late scratching at 1.30pm due to a leg injury (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. Stewards noted the explanation from representative Dylan Bate.

A pre-race sample was taken from Open Mind.

Ariki Whero was quick to begin.  Zambra Icon lost ground approaching the first turn and tailed off.  Our Flying Laura and Open Mind collided on the first turn.  Our Flying Laura and Campeon collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Zambra Icon was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right back muscle, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Latifi Zeus.

Platinum Rift was quick to begin.  William Cabang and Burst Through collided soon after the start checking Burst Through.  Hypnotic Trance, Miss Adok, William Cabang and Iceni Menace collided on the first turn checking Iceni Menace, William Cabang, Burst Through and Miss Adok.  Hypnotic Trance and Swoop And Peck collided approaching the home turn checking Hypnotic Trance.