Stewards extended the close of kennelling due to a major accident at Officer on the Princess freeway leading to Warragul, pursuant to GAR 31(3).  Due to this incident all races were put back by one with the last race at 10:50pm.

Ninetymile Hawk was slow to begin.  Hayley Becca and Kloss collided soon after the start.  Kloss and Lucy Gem collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Lucy Gem.  Lucy Gem and Full Moon collided approaching the home turn, on the home turn and again entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Mother Monster.  A post race sample was subsequently taken.

Riccarton was a late scratching at 6:40pm due to non-arrival (GAR 31) caused by traffic delays due to a major accident on the Princess freeway at Officer.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards advised trainer, Mr. A. Helleren that he will need to submit a statement in writing to Stewards advising of the reason of his non-arrival in order to have the 28 day stand down period lifted and the $100 fine waived.

A pre-race sample was taken from Searching.

Leave Me Out was slow to begin.  Dee Dee One and Searching collided soon after the start.  Miss Dozer checked off Lektra Miss approaching the first turn.  Lektra Miss and Dee Dee One collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Leave Me Out galloped on the heels of Searching on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Lektra Miss and Dee Dee One collided approaching the home turn checking Lektra Miss.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wharfies Girl.

Black Shirley was slow to begin.  Marvellous Midge checked off Dr. Luvdisc approaching the first turn.  Black Shirley clipped the heels of Marvellous Midge on the first turn.  Dr. Luvdisc raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mega Secret.

Dr. Gammiris and Marcello were slow to begin.  Galloping Fantom and Brienne collided approaching the first turn.  Marcello crossed to the inside approaching the first turn checking Mega Secret.  Destini Florida checked off Marcello on the first turn checking Mega Secret.  Mini Tron and Mega Secret collided on the first turn.  Kalani Amy and Marcello collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dex's Affair.

Dex's Affair and Breakout collided approaching the first turn.  Weeona Bont checked off Staggerism approaching the first turn.  Staggerism, Go Wilma Go and Breakout collided on the first turn checking Staggerism and Breakout.  Breakout checked off Weeona Bont approaching the home turn.  Rains It Pours and Go Wilma Go collided approaching the home turn checking Go Wilma Go.  Breakout and Quena Dee Air raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Quena Dee Air, the winner of the event.

Coolan Flash was a late scratching at 6:28pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. R. Redenbach was fined the sum of $100.

Cosmic Breeze was a late scratching at 6:40pm due to non-arrival caused by a car break-down (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards contacted Ms. J. Grindley, the representative of the greyhound and advised her that she will need to supply documentation of the car breakdown to Stewards within 48 hours then the $100 fine will be waived and the 28 day stand down will be removed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Audacious Poppy.

Nangar Warrior was slow to begin.  Who's Got Class crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Nangar Warrior, Give Me Wings and Lucky Millie.  River Crossing and Nangar Warrior collided on the home turn and again in the home straight checking Nangar Warrior.  Give Me Wings and Lucky Millie raced wide in the home straight.

Nangar Warrior was vetted following the event after it performed below market expectations.  After the greyhound was re-vetted following event 9, it was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. A. Azzopardi, the trainer of Nangar Warrior regarding the greyhound's poor performance in this event.  Mr. Azzopardi stated that the greyhound had sustained interference throughout the event and that he felt that the greyhound was not a strong 460 metre dog.  Mr. Azzopardi also stated that he had been away last week and the greyhound may not have received sufficient work which may have affected his fitness.  Stewards noted his explanation and directed that a sample be taken from the greyhound. 

A sample was taken from Who's Got Class, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sweet Sparkle.

Meehan Barney and Sweet Sparkle were slow to begin.

A sample was taken from Little Big Shot, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mi Blue day.

Mi Blue Day and Pat Me Again collided soon after the start.  Nash Road Betty, Jonny Bravo and Wild Angel collided approaching the first turn checking Jonny Bravo and Wild Angel.  Mi Blue Day and Wild Angel collided on the first turn checking Mi Blue Day.  Pat Me Again and Jonny Bravo collided approaching the home turn.  Mustang Sammy and Jonny Bravo raced wide in the home straight.

Destini Agitator, Lireva, Fear The Boss and Trap Queen collided soon after the start.  Destini Agitator and Trap Queen collided approaching the first turn checking Destini Agitator.  Dr. Summer and Monster Machine collided approaching the home turn.  Lireva and Dark Star collided in the home straight.  Dr. Summer raced wide in the home straight.

Miles Per Gallon was a late scratching at 6:20pm on the advice of the Club's Veterinary Surgeon due to illness (elevated temperature).  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Challis Magic and Taylor Bale were slow to begin.  Vanishka and Flying Class collided soon after the start checking Flying Class.  Aston Liesel and Galloping Leo collided approaching the first turn checking Galloping Leo.  Aston Liesel and Challis Magic collided on the first turn checking Challis Magic.  Aston Liesel and Knew It collided approaching the home turn checking Knew It.  Knew It and Challis Magic collided on the home turn.  Knew It galloped on the heels of Vanishka in the home straight severely checking Knew It which fell,  checking Challis Magic and Aston Liesel and caused Aston Liesel to race wide as a result.

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

Rose Rose and Why Not Hugh collided soon after the start.  Cosmic Sole and Lisa Marie collided soon after the start.  Fleet Trades checked off Haristotle on the first turn severely checking Fleet Trades and Cosmic Sole; checking Dewana Intrest .  Rose Rose and Why Not Hugh collided on the home turn.  Sunset Senorita and Haristotle collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.  Haristotle and Why Not Hugh collided in the home straight.

White Line Lass was a late scratching at 6:29pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. R. Redenbach was fined the sum of $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Joyce's Choice.

Raging Inferno and Alina Grand were quick to begin.  Weeona Raph and Sharp Missile collided approaching the first turn.  Raging Inferno and Sharp Missile collided approaching the winning post.