Mr Angelo Ghirxi, trainer of Lorenza, declared a new weight of 27.0kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Lorenza last raced at 25.8kg on 20 May 2018 and is resuming from a spell.

Stevie Jane and Premier Back collided soon after the start. Lorenza and Celestial Jewel collided soon after the start. Stevie Jane and Premier Back collided approaching the first turn, checking Premier Back. Stevie Jane and Reiko Rocketta collided on the first turn and in the back straight, checking Reiko Rocketta. Stevie Jane and Reiko Rocketta collided on the third turn. Splish Splash faded from the home turn. Stevie Jane, Reiko Rocketta and Celestial Jewel collided approaching the winning post.

Splish Splash was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury. Stewards spoke to representative Mr Peter Trim regarding the performance of Splish Splash. Mr Trim explained that Splish Splash appeared to be unsuited racing at this track. 

A sample was taken from Celestial Jewel, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr M Carter, the trainer of Tampico, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Tampico last raced at the Meadows on 14 March, 2018.  Mr Carter stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a seasonal condition.

Queen Of Meereen was quick to begin. Rocket Ruby and Pandaken were slow to begin.

Sweet Bourbski, Rapanui Surprise and Reiko Ablett collided soon after the start, checking all three greyhounds. Queen Of Meereen and Sweet Bourbski collided approaching the first turn. Queen Of Meereen checked off Sweet Bourbski on the first turn, checking Reiko Ablett. Sweet Bourbski and Rocket Ruby collided approaching the second turn, checking Sweet Bourbski. Queen Of Meereen checked off Reiko Ablett entering the back straight. Pandaken checked off Rocket Ruby on the third turn. Sweet Bourbski checked off Pandaken on the third turn. Pandaken checked off Tampico on the home turn. Tampico galloped on Rocket Ruby approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Midnight Starlet, the winner of the event.

Kurri Kurri, Harry's My Name, Shellbrook and Zipping Nancy collided soon after the start, checking Kurri Kurri and Harry's My Name.

Rowchester Flash and Dyna Francine collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Zipping Nancy checked off Rowchester Flash on the first turn. Rowchester Flash galloped on Dyna Francine on the first turn. Chochlik raced wide on the first turn. Harry's My Name and Staying In Paris collided approaching the second turn. Zipping Nancy and Kurri Kurri collided approaching the second turn. Staying In Paris checked off Harry's My Name approaching the third turn. Rowchester Flash checked off Chochlik on the third turn.

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

Bella Express and Wadelock Venus collided soon after the start. I'm Electric and Wadelock Venus collided soon after the start. I'm Electric and Agent Barry collided on the first turn. Pattaya Paul and Wadelock Venus collided on the first turn, checking Wadelock Venus. Bella Express checked off Rellim Diesel on the third turn. Pattaya Paul checked off Bella Express on the third turn.

A sample was taken from Rellim Diesel, the winner of the event.

Mr Clint Capuano, trainer of Dyna Zad declared a new weight of 25.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Dyna Zad last raced at 24.0kg on 19 May 2018 and has changed kennels.

Weasley Grange and Dyna Zad were slow to begin.

Sable Sass, Hightan, Brazilian Brae and Weasley Grange collided soon after the start, severely checking Weasley Grange which fell as a result. Sable Sass, Hightan and Brazilian Brae collided approaching the first turn, checking Hightan and Brazilian Brae. Go Seek Heidi, Hightan and Brazilian Brae collided approaching the first turn, checking Brazilian Brae. Oops A Daisy and Go Seek Heidi collided on the first turn. Oops A Daisy and Pepper Rock collided on the first turn.

Weasley Grange was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left deltoid muscle, and a laceration and abrasion to the left hind leg. A five-day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Go Seek Heidi, the winner of the event.

Sweet Sparkle was slow to begin.

Miss Hanna Berry and Blue Vegas collided soon after the start. Monkey Mite and Nareen collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Miss Hanna Berry and Blue Vegas collided on the first turn. Monkey Mite and Sweet Sparkle collided entering the home straight. Wadelock Mindy and Nareen collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Merry Magic, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Floyd.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6), starter Mr R Le Sueur did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Flying Flyer and Winnie Allen were quick to begin. Zipping Floyd was slow to begin.

Dyna Carnie and Dyna Benny collided on the first turn. Flying Flyer and Winnie Allen collided entering the front straight. Dyna Benny and Quartz Vein collided entering the front straight.

A sample was taken from Flying Flyer, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Roger's In Town.

Fernando Express was quick to begin. Oshkosh Yobbo was slow to begin.

Parcero Hope checked off Roger's In Town on the first turn, checking Tritt Tritt, Main One and Mr. Moonlight. Oshkosh Yobbo and Parcero Hope collided on the first turn, checking Parcero Hope.

A sample was taken from Fernando Express, the winner of the event.

Pinciotti went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

So Amazing and Reid Star collided soon after the start. South Of Eden, Reid Star, So Amazing and Dyna Uni collided approaching the first turn, checking Dyna Uni, So Amazing and Reid Star. So Amazing and Dyna Nina collided on the first turn, checking Dyna Nina.

Dyna Nina was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right gracilis (back) muscle. A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

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