Pre-race samples were taken from Especial Shiraz and Amigo upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Dyna Uni was quick to begin. Mira's Potion and Seabrook Gem were slow to begin. Especial Shiraz, Knocka Feller and Raine Allen collided approaching the first turn. Especial Shiraz and Knocka Feller collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Seabrook Gem and Especial Shiraz collided on the home turn severely checking Especial Shiraz and Knocka Feller. Mira's Potion and Amigo collided approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Are You, winner of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from Slingshot Hammer.

Loch Tight and Mepunga Bella collided approaching the first turn. Varuchi Pass contacted the running rail approaching the first turn. Varuchi Pass and Loch Tight collided on the first turn checking Loch Tight. Mepunga Bella and Dyna Neitz collided on the first turn checking Dyna Neitz. Mepunga Bella and Slingshot Hammer collided approaching the second turn. Gateway To Eden checked off Mepunga Bella approaching the second turn. Uringa checked off Vixstar collided approaching the third turn. Uringa and Mepunga Bella collided approaching the third turn. Gateway To Eden checked off Uringa approaching the home turn.

A pre race sample was taken from Dyna Benny.

Zipping Nitro was slow to begin. Revved Up Dee and Dyna Benny collided soon after the start. Werner Bale checked off I'm A Princess approaching the second turn. Dyna Carmen and I'm A Princess collided on the home turn checking I'm A Princess.

Rockstar Toovey was slow to begin. Gehring Bale and Rockstar Toovey approaching the first turn. Navajo Bear, Dyna Harpa and Dyna Oscar collided approaching the first turn checking Dyna Harpa. Mepunga Molly and Slingshot Gypsy collided on the first turn. Gehring Bale and Slingshot Gypsy collided on the second turn checking Slingshot Gypsy. Navajo Bear and Gehring Bale collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Molly, winner of the event.

Hasten Slowly, Dyna Terror, My Redeemer and Kinloch Moss were slow to begin. Regazzoni and Wise Piquet collided approaching the first turn. Regazzoni and My Redeemer collided on the first turn. Hasten Slowly, Kinloch Moss and Dyna Terror collided on the first turn. Hasten Slowly and Dyna Terror collided approaching the second turn checking Dyna Terror. Regazzoni checked off Blue Hunter on the home turn and collided with My Redeemer. Regazzoni and Kinloch Moss collided entering the home straight checking Regazzoni.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Dyna Patty (1st) and Wise Piquet (2nd).

Shae's Intention was slow to begin. Hot Tip, Rippin' Sam and Billy's Bake approaching the first turn. Hot Tip and Out Of Range collided on the fourth turn and entering the back straight checking Out Of Range which lost ground.

Out Of Range was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left shin and right triangle muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Tornado Tears (1st) and Billy's Bake (2nd).

Gordette was quick to begin. All Inn Baz and Black Forge were slow to begin. Aeroplane Indy, Go Commando, Barooga Brett and Hunkapapa collided approaching the first turn checking Aeroplane Indy, Go Commando and All Inn Baz. All Inn Baz and Aeroplane Indy collided on the first turn. Hunkapapa checked off Barooga Brett on the second turn. Gordette and Aston Duke collided on the third turn checking Gordette which contacted the running rail. Gordette and Hunkapapa collided approaching the home turn severely checking Hunkapapa and Gordette and checking All Inn Baz, Aeroplane Indy and Go Commando.

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

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Barooga Brett (1st) and Aston Duke (2nd).

Dyna Zesty and Jacqui Shoshone collided soon after the start. Dyna Zesty and Jacqui Shoshine collided on the first turn checking Jacqui Shoshone collided on the first turn checking Jacqui Shoshone. Ella Enchanted, Aston Ninja, Dyna Chancer and Undisputed collided on the first turn checking Ella Enchanted, Dyna Chancer and severely checking Aston Ninja which stumbled. Dyna Chancer and Undisputed collided approaching the home turn checking Dyna Chancer.

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

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Orson Allen (1st) and Chief's Empire (2nd). 

Italian Plastic was quick to begin. Tritt Tritt was slow to begin. Cavatron, Benali and Deliver collided approaching the second turn checking Benali. Benali, Mepunga Prue and Apache Flame collided on the second turn checking Benali and Mepunga Prue. Apache Flame checked off Deliver on the second turn. Benali checked off Apache Flame approaching the home turn. Deliver checked off Italian Plastic on the home turn. Italian Plastic and Dyna Gertie collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds. Italian Plastic and Dyna Gertie collided approaching the winning post.

Samples were taken from the placegetters  - 

Tritt Tritt (1st) and Cavatron (2nd).  

Kinmoss Brave was quick to begin. Rowchester Flash crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Off The Bit, My Victoria and Palisades Park. Off The Bit and Palisades Park collided on the first turn. Southwood Ace and Palisades Park collided on the second turn. Off The Bit checked off Palisades Park entering the back straight; Off The Bit stumbled as a result. Off The Bit and My Victoria collided in the back straight checking My Victoria. Kinmoss Brave and Reiko Ablett collided approaching the winning post.

Midnight Hero and Fast Car Driving were quick to begin. My Name's David and Azkaban collided approaching the first turn. Dyna Drew, Azkaban and Mepunga Laser collided on the first turn checking Azkaban and Mepunga Laser. Azkaban and Dyna Denver collided approaching the home turn.

Meeting Commments:

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Maturity Classic to be held on Saturday 28 July 2018. The official box draw is as follows: 

1. Dyna Patty

2. Tritt Tritt

3. Wise Piquet

4. Barooga Brett

5. Cavatron

6. Orson Allen

7. Chief's Empire

8. Aston Duke

9. My Redeemer (Res)

10. Jacqui Shoshone (Res)