Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Cusack, the representative of Gin Lee's Bullet regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Gin Lee's Bullet last raced on 24 September 2017. Mr. Cusack stated that the greyhound had changed kennels.

Budva was quick to begin.  Montana Fernando and Dyna Carl were slow to begin.

Gin Lee's Bullet checked off Blackpool Ivy on the first turn.  One Smarty raced throughout the event.  Destini Cherokee checked off Gin Lee's Bullet on the home turn checking Destini Cherokee, Montana Fernando and One Smarty.  Blackpool Remi turned its head outwards and collided with Blackpool Ivy approaching the winning post.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Wickham, the trainer of the greyhound Blackpool Remi regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Blackpool Remi with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Wickham pleaded guilty to the charge, Blackpool Remi was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Geelong 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 Blackpool Ivy - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Lure Driver Mr. S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Double Date and Sirius Matters were quick to begin.  Dyna Bella was very slow to begin (4 lengths).

Flamin' Miracle and Sirius Matters collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Doran's Flame and Dallas Fernando collided on the first turn checking Dallas Fernando.  Flamin' Miracle and Sirius Matters collided approaching the home turn checking Sirius Matters.  Double Date and Flamin' Miracle collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Double Date - winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Lure Driver Mr. S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Dyna Gunner was slow to begin.

Sisco Yes and Jello Allen collided soon after the start checking Sisco Yes.  Redhead Chez, Chase To Wyn, Zephyric and Jello Allen collided approaching the first turn checking Zephyric and Chase To Wyn.  Jello Allen, Redhead Chez and Hit The Deck collided on the first turn checking Jello Allen and Redhead Chez.  Jello Allen galloped Redhead Chez on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Chase To Wyn and Hit The Deck collided on the home turn and on several occasions in the home straight.

Chase To Wyn was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr D. Chapman, the representative of Chase To Wyn regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.

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

A sample was taken from Hit The Deck - winner of the event.

Maximum Gift and Fawn Regrets were slow to begin.

Me Bros Bad and Shinning Glitter collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Me Bros Bad and Fawn Regrets collided on the first turn checking Me Bros Bad, Fawn Regrets and Maximum Gift.  Deadline and Bottoms Up collided approaching the home turn checking Bottoms Up and Tao Tao.  Bottoms Up and Tao Tao collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Doyle, the representative of Kate's Boy, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Kate's Boy last raced on 17 October 2017. Mr. Doyle stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a change of kennel.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kate's Boy.

A stir-up was mistakenly conducted significantly prior to this event due to a malfuction with the activation light. Another stir-up was conducted at the appropriate time.

Blazing Lane and Jellybean Jess collided soon after the start.  Standing Bear and Bell's Borus collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Bell's Borus.  Jellybean Jess and Blazing Lane collided on the first turn.  Bell's Borus checked off Blazing Lane approaching the home turn.  Standing Bear checked off Kate's Boy in the home straight.  Kate's Boy tired in the home straight.

Kate's Boy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that greyhound suffered cramping, no stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs M. Brown, the representative of the greyhound Kate's Boy. Acting in accordance with GAR 71(Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Bell's Borus was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left and right wrist sprains and saddle soreness, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Lure Driver Mr. S. Courts did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Kingsley Boy was quick to begin.  Premier Ching was slow to begin.

Predemonic and Right Said Frank collided soon after the start checking Right Said Frank.  Here's The Trump and Predemonic collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Murrabit Betty and Kingsley Boy collided on the first turn checking Kingsley Boy.  Premier Ching faltered on the first turn.  Makikos and Here's The Trump collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  

Makikos was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion on the head, no stand down period was imposed.

Premier Ching was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left wrist sprain, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Suspicious Lee, Angel Of Glory, Myrtle Grange and Lady La Deeda collided approaching the first turn checking Suspicious Lee, Lady La Deeda and Angel Of Glory.  Myrtle Grange and Octo Burn collided on the first turn checking Octo Burn.  Octo Burn and Angel Of Glory collided approaching the home turn.  Rocket Riley raced wide on the home turn.  Angel Of Glory and Myrtle Grange collided in the home straight.  Angel Of Glory, Myrtle Grange and Octo Burn collided approaching the winning post checking Myrtle Grange and Octo Burn.

A sample was taken from Scot's Dunker - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cosmic Kilby.

The greyhounds were mistakenly sent to the boxes by the parade official several minutes prior to the official start time for the event. The handlers and runners were sent back to the pre-race yards before returning to the boxes at the correct time.

Pupetta Maresca was quick to begin.

Home Runner and Suzy Nitro collided soon after the start checking Suzy Nitro.  Pupetta Maresca, Milly's Choice and Patchie Thief collided soon after the start checking Milly's Choice and Patchie Thief.  Patchie Thief and Milly's Choice collided on the first turn checking Milly's Choice, Patchie Thief and Suzy Nitro.  Milly's Choice crossed wide entering the home straight.  Cosmic Kilby and Pupetta Maresca collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zoro Bale.

Zoro Bale and Just Curious went up with the lids at box rise and were slow to begin.

Take The Rapid and Charlotte Allen collided approaching the first turn checking Charlotte Allen.  Just Curious, Take The Rapid and Charlotte Allen collided on the first turn checking Charlotte Allen.  Super Tokachi and Take The Rapid collided approaching the home turn checking Take The Rapid.

A pre-race sample was taken from Keisha's Boy.

Cawbourne Lambo went up with the lids.  Big Tilly and Keisha's Boy were slow to begin.

Keisha's Boy and Dyna Xara collided approaching the first turn checking Keisha's Boy.  Kiss Me Razley and Apropos collided on the first turn checking Apropos.  Apropos checked off Dyna Xara approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mexican Ned.

Striking Gold was quick to begin.  Wise Lewis was slow to begin.

Spotted Opal, Fine Edge and Outta Ammo collided on the first turn checking Spotted Opal and Fine Edge.  Hagrid Grange and Outta Ammo collided on the first turn.  Wise Lewis galloped on Hagrid Grange approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Ms. M. Shaw, representative of Cawbourne Mav, declared a new weight of 33.8kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Cawbourne Mav last raced at 35.5kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rocketness.

Parvati Grange was slow to begin.

Crackerjack Dave and Cawbourne Mav collided soon after start.

Ben's Talon and Dyna Lenae collided approaching the first turn checking Dyna Lenae.  Rocketness and Crackerjack Jim collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Jim.  Crackerjack Dave, Cawbourne Mav, Crackerjack Jim, Dyna Lenae and Parvati Grange collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Jim.  Rocketness and Pandora's Galaxy collided on the first turn checking Pandora's Galaxy.  Crackerjack Dave galloped on Pandora's Galaxy approaching the home turn checking Crackerjack Dave, Cawbourne Mav, Pandora's Galaxy, Dyna Lenae and Parvati Grange.  Crackerjack Dave checked off Parvati Grange on the home turn checking Crackerjack Dave, Dyna Lenae and Crackerjack Jim.

Pandora's Galaxy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the right calf, no stand down period was imposed.