Extreme Summer was quick to begin.  Prancing Turbo was slow to begin.

Invictus Tilly and He's For Me collided several times soon after the start.  Ask Me Now and Minter Bee Cash collided soon after the start.  He's For Me and Dundee Jive collided on the first turn.  Shanlyn Shiraz and Ask Me Now collided on the first turn.  Ask Me Now checked off Minter Bee Cash and collided heavily with He's For Me approaching the second turn checking Dundee Jive.  Shanlyn Shiraz checked off Minter Bee Cash on the second turn.  Dundee Jive checked off He's For me on the second turn.  Minter Bee Cash and Extreme Summer collided on the home turn.  Ask Me Now checked off Shanlyn Shiraz in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Minter Bee Cash - winner of the event.

Missy Meghan was quick to begin.  Lose Your Blues, Gracie's Colour and Major Innings were slow to begin.

Missy Meghan crossed in and collided with Fran Keeping and Perfect Empire soon after the start.  Fran Keeping and Gracie's Colour collided approaching the first turn.  Perfect Empire, Lose Your Blues and Gracie's Colour collided approaching the first turn checking Perfect Empire.  Major Innings and Riddles collided on the first turn.  Lose Your Blues checked off Gracie's Colour on the first turn.  Perfect Empire checked off Gracie's Colour and collided heavily with Lose Your Blues approaching the second turn severely checking Lose Your Blues. Perfect Empire fell. Fran Keeping and Riddles collided on the second turn.  Missy Meghan checked off Riddles on the second turn.  Missy Meghan checked off Gracie's Colour on the second turn.  Fran Keeping and Seaside Shuffle collided on the third turn.  Fran Keeping faded approaching the home turn.  Missy Meghan checked Fran Keeping approaching the home turn. 

Fran Keeping was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left and right monkey muscle soreness, left and right chest soreness, left and right shoulder soreness, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Perfect Empire was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right fore split webbing injury, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Lose Your Blues was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right deltoid injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Major Innings - winner of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Absolute Breeze. 

The event was delayed by 1 minute due to operational requirements.

Another Bling was quick to begin.  Sale Graze Bindi was slow to begin

Sale Graze Bindi and Slew Left collided on the first turn.  Sale Graze Bindi and Lethal Lomar was collided on the home turn.

Tobacco Leaf and Go Seek Fernando were slow to begin.

Tobacco Leaf and Noaki Colour collided approaching the first turn.  Go Seek Fernando checked off Noaki Colour on the first turn.  Fire And Smoke and Wise Ricciardo collided on the first turn checking Fire And Smoke.  Tobacco Leaf and Wise Ricciardo collided on the third turn.  Noaki Colour, Go Seek Fernando and Fire And Smoke collided approaching the home turn checking Go Seek Fernando.  Noaki Colour and Fire And Smoke collided on the home turn.  

A post-race sample was taken from She's Gifted - winner of the event. 

Compounding was a late scratching at 1.19pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon due to a split webbing on the right hind.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Graham James, the trainer of Got Some Wheels regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Got Some Wheels last raced on 2 May 2018 and is returning from a right elbow injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr A. Steel, the kennel representative of Feikaui Donna and issued a warning for his untimely arrival for kennelling (GAR 31).

A pre-race sample was taken from Got Some Wheels.

Feikuai Donna was quick to begin.

Especial Shiraz, Often Imitated and Got Some Wheels collided soon after the start.  Often Imitated checked off Got Some Wheels soon after the start.  Got Some Wheels checked off Feikuai Donna on the second turn.  

Trainer Mr G. James requested that Got Some Wheels be vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a laceration over the left Achilles, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards opened an inquiry with Mr Graham James, the trainer of Got Some Wheels after an incident occurred post-race in the vicinity of the 595m boxes. After hearing evidence from Mr James, the Stewards charged Mr James with a breach of GAR 86 (q) for using inappropriate language, with a raised voice, which was conduct detrimental or prejudicial to the image of greyhound racing. Mr James pleaded guilty to the charge. Stewards accepted Mr James plea. On penalty, the Stewards were mindful of previous similar offences of other persons, the nature of the words used, Mr James's record with GRV, denunciation and the acknowledgment of the offence. Of high significance, the need for both specific and general deterrence as other participants viewed the behaviour and were in the general area. Mr James was fined $400 with half ($200) suspended for twelve months pending no further behavior related offences. 

Stewards spoke to kennel attendant Mr C. Archibald and advised him to maintain a professional manner when acting as an official for the Sandown Racing Club.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Let Him Ride.

Let Him Ride, Cheeky Cindy and Popowski were quick to begin.  Don't Trust and Rapanui Revival were slow to begin.

High Tenacity and Quick Finance collided soon after the start.  Don't Trust checked off Why Not Senor and collided with Rapanui Revival soon after the start.  Popowski and Why Not Senor collided approaching the first turn.  Cheeky Cindy and Why Not Senor collided approaching the first turn.  High Tenacity and Quick Finance collided several times on the first turn checking Popowski.  Don't Trust and Rapanui Revival collided on the first turn.  Quick Finance and Rapanui Revival collided on the second turn.  Cheeky Cindy and Why Not Senor collided on the third turn checking Cheeky Cindy, Why Not Senor and Don't Trust.  Why Not Senor faded approaching the home turn.  Don’t Trust and Why Not Senor collided several times approaching the home turn.  Rapanui Revival checked off the heels of Don’t Trust and collided with Popowski on the home turn.  Why Not Senor tired significantly in the home straight.

Why Not Senor was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right deltoid injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards then spoke to Mr G. Edwards, the trainer of Why Not Senor. Stewards deemed the performance of Why Not Senor unsatisfactory in this event and acting in accordance with GAR 71, Stewards directed that Why Not Senor must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Shadows.

Lorenza, Lady Christina, Callum's Son, Crackerjack Skip, Blue Shadows and Shanlyn Georgie collided soon after the start checking Callum's Son.  Lady Christina and Crackerjack Skip collided approaching the first turn checking Crackerjack Skip.  Savannah Ash, Lady Christina and Blue Shadows collided on the first turn checking all greyhounds causing Blue Shadows to race wide.  Lady Christiana and Blue Shadows collided approaching the second turn checking My Victoria which raced wide.  Savannah Ash crossed to the rail approaching the third turn checking Crackerjack Skip.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Gingin.

Down Mexico Way, Zipping Clare, Why Not Kez, Quick Step and Kulu Hipster collided on the first turn checking Why Not Kez and Kulu Hipster which raced wide.

Jobes Return and Marko Bale were quick to begin.

Our Mate Wilson and Foxy Whip collided soon after the start.  Jobes Return and Marko Bale collided on the first turn.  Foxy Whip and Sports Knight collided on the first turn.  Jobes Return and Foxy Whip collided on the second turn.  Sports Knight faltered on the second turn and tailed off as a result.  Jobes Return and Black Zambesi collided on the fourth turn checking Jobes Return. 

Sports Knight was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left and right chest soreness and a right torn triangle muscle, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mi Blue Day.

Primed Engine, Oakvale Magic, Shanlyn Magic and Lockrod were quick to begin.  Rajasthan was slow to begin.

Mi Blue Day and Major Amor collided approaching the first turn.  Primed Engine galloped on Oakvale Magic on the first turn.  Oakvale Magic and Shanlyn Magic collided on the first turn.  Shanlyn Magic shifted out, marred and collided heavily several times with Mi Blue day and Lockrod on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. 

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

Shanlyn Magic was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left deltoid soreness, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr S. Ralph, the trainer of Shanlyn Magic regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Shanlyn Magic with marring. Mr Ralph pleaded guilty to the charge, Shanlyn Magic was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sandown and it was directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.