Shelbourne Bezza was a late scratching at 08:24AM due to a transportation vehicle breakdown. A 28-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards subsequently contacted trainer, Mr Gary Summers, and directed that he provide written documentation within 48 hours before any consideration will be given to lifting the current penalties applied.  

Stewards spoke to Mr Justin Hetherton, the trainer of Xena Hyena, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Xena Hyena last raced on 6 May 2018. Mr Hetherton stated that the greyhound had changed kennels.

Xena Hyena turned in the boxes and took no competitive part in the event. Northern Rocket and Ruby's Boy collided soon after the start. Kohana crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with Magic Kenz at the 300m mark. Northern Rocket and Ruby's Boy collided at the 300m mark.

Xena Hyena was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. Stewards established that Xena Hyena turned in the boxes. Acting under GAR 52(1), Xena Hyena was placed on a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks).

A sample was taken from Beats Maneuva, the winner of the event.

Love My Dollar was a late scratching at 08:24AM due to a transportation vehicle breakdown. A 28-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards subsequently contacted trainer, Mr Gary Summers, and directed that he provide written documentation within 48 hours before any consideration will be given to lifting the current penalties applied. 

Ms Maria Barber, trainer of Chloe Crumpet, declared a new weight of 27.7kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Chloe Crumpet last raced at 29.3kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Cheekiness.

Miss Cheekiness and Mr. Long were slow to begin. Keybey and Queen Lita collided soon after the start. Queen Lita checked off Keybey at the 200m mark. Keybey and Queen Lita collided at the 150m mark. Miss Cheekiness and Keybey collided several times at the 150m mark, checking Keybey which faltered approaching the winning post.

Keybey was vetted and revetted following event five. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.  Stewards issued a warning to Mr Pasquale Derubeis, the trainer of Keybey, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

Shelbourne Star was a late scratching at 08:24AM due to a transportation vehicle breakdown. A 28-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards subsequently contacted trainer, Mr Gary Summers, and directed that he provide written documentation within 48 hours before any consideration will be given to lifting the current penalties applied. 

Rhiannon Royale crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with White Minion, Ziggy Doll and Miss Luna Girl, severely checking Miss Luna Girl, White Minion and Rhiannon Royale. Miss Luna Girl, White Minion and Rhiannon Royale collided approaching the 300m mark. White Minion and Miss Luna Girl collided several times from the 50m mark to approaching the winning post.

White Minion was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A pre-race sample was taken from Superior Briz.

Shirdale Tom was quick to begin. Superior Briz was slow to begin.

Undetectable and Almani Jet collided soon after the start. Undetectable and Almapa Gallucci collided soon after the start, checking both greyhounds. Midnight Tess and Shirdale Tom collided several times from approaching the 200m mark to the 100m mark, checking both greyhounds.

Hodge's Lane was quick to begin. Unbackable was slow to begin.

Big Bazza, Big Deal and Johnny's Return collided soon after the start.

My Fernando Tim and Bullocky Bill collided at the 300m mark, checking My Fernando Tim. Big Bazza and Johnny's Return collided approaching the 250m mark, checking Johnny's Return and Big Deal. Unbackable eased approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Mr Mark Filomeno, the trainer of the greyhound Unbackable, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Unbackable was vetted and revetted following event ten. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left pectoral (chest) and gastocnemius (calf) muscles, a five-day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Unbackable with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Filomeno pleaded guilty to the charge, Unbackable was found guilty and stewards directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Bullocky Bill, the winner of the event.

Enchanting Image was a late scratching at 08:24AM due to a transportation vehicle breakdown. A 28-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards subsequently contacted trainer, Mr Gary Summers, and directed that he provide written documentation within 48 hours before any consideration will be given to lifting the current penalties applied. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Keep Talking.

Twenty Tamar and Cavernando were quick to begin.

Keep Talking and Hogwash collided approaching the 300m mark, checking Keep Talking. Why Not Senor checked off Hogwash approaching the 250m mark. Twenty Tamar and Cavernando collided approaching the 200m mark.

Toss And Turn was a late scratching at 10:14AM due to weight variation - overweight 1.3kg (GAR 39). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Les Weeks was fined the sum of $100.

Mr Wayne Vassallo, trainer of Buy Me Diamonds, declared a new weight of 30.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Buy Me Diamonds last raced at 29.1kg.

Wicked Hilary and Unexplainable collided soon after the start. Buy Me Diamonds checked off Unexplainable at the 300m mark. Wicked Hilary and Mepunga Giant collided at the 200m mark, checking Wicked Hilary. Mepunga Giant and Nimble Foot collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sobered Up (late Pistol Nite).

The start time for this event was delayed by 1.5 minutes in order to hold for Te Aroha gallops.

Mepunga Dasha and Sobered Up collided at 300m mark and again at the 250m mark. Mepunga Dasha and One Plus Two collided approaching the 150m mark causing One Plus Two to falter and lose ground.

One Plus Two was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left tensor fascia (triangle) muscle. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.

Big Sam Margen was slow to begin.

Bombora Thunder and Go Zippy Go collided at the 200m mark. Bombora Thunder checked off Aston Lelani approaching the 150m mark.

A sample was taken from Big Sam Marjen, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Forgotten Girl.

Forgotten Girl and Gotham Queen collided soon after the start, checking both greyhounds. Early Special and Ronray Destiny collided soon after the start, and again several times from the 250m mark to the 200m mark, checking both greyhounds. Challis Annie and Mallard collided approaching the 200m mark, checking Mallard. Mallard and Forgotten Girl collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Mallard. Ronray Destiny checked off Fawn Illusion approaching the 100m mark.

Groomer McGrath was a late scratching at 08:24AM  due to a transportation vehicle breakdown. A 28-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards subsequently contacted trainer, Mr Gary Summers, and directed that he provide written documentation within 48 hours before any consideration will be given to lifting the current penalties applied. 

Xan Mai was a late scratching at 07:32AM due to illness (GAR 23). A ten-day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mr Gary Edwards, trainer of Oaklands, declared a new weight of 33.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Oaklands last raced at 32.8kg.

Challis Sprite and Alfie's Affair were slow to begin.

Uncatchable and Big Flash Marjen collided soon after the start. Alfie's Affair checked off Oaklands approaching the 250m mark. Oaklands and Uncatchable collided approaching the 150m mark. Alfie's Affair checked off Oaklands approaching the 150m mark, checking Alfie's Affair. Big Flash Marjen raced wide through the event.

A sample was taken from Big Flash Marjen, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Boston You Essay.

Stewards spoke to Ms Samantha Hooke, the trainer of Mepunga Tycoon, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Mepunga Tycoon last raced on 26 October 2017. Ms Hooke stated that the greyhound was resuming following an injury to both metacarpals. Ms Hooke also declared a new weight of 39.0kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Mepunga Tycoon last raced at 37.6kg.

Mepunga Tycoon, Tobias Kelton, Lane Morris and Boston You Essay were slow to begin.

Oliver Cruise and Boston You Essay collided at the 250m mark, checking Boston You Essay which stumbled and lost ground.