This meeting was declared hot weather affected. At the close of kennelling the outside temperature was 30.5 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.8 degrees.

Mr F. Zeinert, trainer of Masked Belle declared a new weight of 27.2kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Masked Belle last raced at 26.1kg.

Speedway Chick was declared a late scratching at 2.19pm by order of Stewards as the identification of that greyhound could not be confirmed to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Miss Owlette and Masked Belle were slow to begin.

Alabama Lane and Miss Owlette collided soon after the start.  Alabama Lane crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Maximum Stress, Miss Owlette and Masked Belle.  Maximum Stress and Masked Belle collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Ray's Wish - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr S. Tabb the representative regarding the direction that the greyhound Captain Universe be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed.

Ms M Shaw, kennel representative of Don Quixote declared a new weight of 31.3kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Don Quixote last raced at 30.2kg.

Don Quixote, Maximum Lara and Kabiana were slow to begin.

Boney Power and Kiewa Cowboy collided soon after the start checking Kiewa Cowboy.  Levator Scapulae, Kiewa Cowboy and Kabiana collided approaching the first turn checking Kiewa Cowboy.  Levator Scapulae, Kabiana and Don Quixote collided on the first turn checking Kabiana and Don Quixote.  Boney Power cross wide entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Mister Peanuts - winner of the event.

Panther Lane was slow to begin.

Mercedes Red and Bushman's Billy collided soon after the start checking Bushman's Billy.  Dundas Dave and Panther Lane collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Dat Dat Daty raced wide on the first turn checking Brian's Last.  Panther Lane checked off Bushman's Billy approaching the home turn.  

Dat Dat Daty was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right shoulder and right groin injuries, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Mercedes Red - winner of the event.

Speedway Doll and Royal Welsh were quick to begin.  All Inn Amber was slow to begin.

Speedway Doll and Arachnophobia collided soon after the start checking Arachnophobia and Go Saints.  Unique Spirit and Little Sidey collided approaching the first turn checking Unique Spirit.  Arachnophobia galloped on Go Saints on the first turn checking Go Saints, Arachnophobia and Little Sidey.  Speedway Doll tired approaching the winning post.  

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

Speedway Doll was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left carpal sprain, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Royal Welsh - winner of the event.

Stewards accepted the explanation from Mr W Portelli in regards to the late scratching of Spring Pollen in this event at 9.50am in accordance with the heat policy.

No More was quick to begin.  Delaware Country and Cosmic Magic were slow to begin.

Margin Call and Gala Rose collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Margin Call visibly eased approaching the first turn.  No More and Double Strike collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Margin Call was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right shoulder injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr D. Boots, the representative of the greyhound Margin Call regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the first turn. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Margin Call with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Boots pleaded guilty to the charge, Margin Call was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from No More - winner of the event.

Prior to this event the outside temperature was 30.9 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.9 degrees.

Nunniong Fire and Sunny Emgrand collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Northern Moon, Chicken Parma, Black Rose Texas and Latissimus Dorsi collided approaching the first turn checking Chicken Parma, Black Rose Texas, Sassy Slyder, Sunny Emgrand and Nunniong Fire.  

Stewards spoke to Mr B. Knight regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound Nunniong Fire. Stewards directed that Nunniong Fire be boxed first in future events.

A sample was taken from Mask - winner of the event.

Stewards accepted the explanation from Mr W Portelli in regards to the late scratching of Miss Illetrop in this event at 9.50am in accordance with the heat policy.

Mr B. Mills, trainer of Alpine Eagle declared a new weight of 31.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Alpine Eagle last raced at 29.9kg.

The start of this event was delayed approximately 2 minutes due to Manawatu harness race 9 running behind schedule.

Conjurer was slow to begin.

Gold Gem crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Alpine Eagle and Shadow Kissed.  Gold Gem crossed wide on the home turn and raced wide in the home straight.  Alpine Eagle raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Especial Shiraz - winner of the event.

Spring Shower was a late scratching at 1.39pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Limping Miss was slow to begin.

Limping Miss and Leon's Wish collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Miss Bea - winner of the event.

Prue Lace was quick to begin.  Candy Defer and Krisbar Lou Lou were slow to begin.

A sample was taken from Pingin' Bee - winner of the event.

All Inn Lincoln was slow to begin.

Golden Romance, Coolup, Unique Serena and Speedway Lass collided soon after the start checking Unique Serena, Coolup and Gotta Bandit.  Gotta Bandit checked off Golden Romance on the first turn.  Voodoo Hustler, Speedway Lass and Golden Romance collided on the first turn.  Unique Serena and All Inn Lincoln collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

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

A sample was taken from Gotta Bandit - winner of the event.

Chucka Khan was extremly slow to begin and tailed the field throughout. Acting under GAR 71 Chucka Khan was placed on a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks). 

Goldenpaw Buzz was slow to begin.

Papa Duncs, Nebi, Kamchatka Lenny and Jay Bee Ell collided soon after the start checking Kamchatka Lenny and Jay Bee Ell.  Nebi and Fruit Frames collided on the first turn checking Fruit Frames.  Jay Bee Ell, Papa Duncs and Goldenpaw Buzz collided on the first turn checking Papa Duncs and Jay Bee Ell.  

Chucka Khan was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained abdominal muscle coupling on both sides, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Nebi - winner of the event.

Prior to this event the outside temperature was 30.5 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.4 degrees.

Maximum Jan was quick to begin.  Cawbourne Lambo was slow to begin.

Lucky Paws, Mariah's Moon, Gotta Charcoal and Jackie Jai collided approaching the first turn checking Jackie Jai and Mariah's Moon.  Cawbourne Lambo, Mariah's Moon and Jackie Jai collided on the first turn checking Jackie Jai.

A sample was taken from Maximum Jan - winner of the event.