Rando Allen and Miss Klara were slow to begin.

Hot Tottie and Sedaka collided soon after the start. Wok Djay, Dark Nimbus and Moonie Cyclone collided soon after the start checking Moonie Cyclone. Moonie Cyclone, Dark Nimbus and Wok Djay collided approaching the first turn checking Wok Djay and Dark Nimbus. Moonie Cyclone contacted the running rail on the first turn. Dark Nimbus and Wok Djay collided on the first turn checking Wok Djay and Dark Nimbus. Wilby Allen and Sedaka collided on the first turn checking Sedaka. Dark Nimbus and Rando Allen collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Dark Nimbus shifted wide approaching the home turn. Moonie Cyclone checked off Hot Tottie approaching the winning post .

Moonie Cyclone, which brushed the running rail on the first turn, was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Wilby Allen - the winner of the event.

Spectra Style, Fifty Dollar, Mepunga Pride and Mickie Raven collided soon after the start checking Fifty Dollar, Mepunga Pride and Mickie Raven. Fifty Dollar and Mickie Raven collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from My American Girl - the winner of the event.

Out of Competition samples were taken from Mepunga Zeus and Blue Shadows, engaged in this event, on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Champagne Luxe and Extra Gear were quick to begin.

Extra Gear and Crook Me Kindly collided on the first turn severely checking Extra Gear.

A sample was taken from Italian Plastic - the winner of the event, and Champagne Luxe - placed 2nd in the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Alpha Midas engaged in this event on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Fully Loaded and Azalea were quick to begin.

Azalea and Slingshot Hammer collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Slingshot Hammer - the winner of the event, and Fully Loaded - placed 2nd in the event.

Out of Competition samples were taken from Gomez Sanchez and Lila Bale, engaged in this event, on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Emerald Rainbow was quick to begin.

Dyna Drew and Adam Mandam collided approaching the first turn checking Adam Mandam. Kiarni Tiger and Lila Bale collided approaching the first turn. Kiarni Tiger and Lila Bale collided on the first turn checking Lila Bale and Adam Mandam. Gomez Sanchez and Peter Galo collided approaching the home turn checking Gomez Sanchez, Peter Galo and Kiarni Tiger.

A sample was taken from Emerald Rainbow - the winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Burnout, engaged in this event, on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Stewards spoke to Mr P Abela, the trainer of Aston Dinnigan, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Aston Dinnigan last raced on 09/06/18. Mr P Abela stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell.

Gregorovitch, Vanda Mick and Base Camp collided soon after the start. Gregorovitch, Vanda Mick and Base Camp collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Burnout checked off Ice Cool Kaedyn on the first turn. Aston Dinnigan and Ice Cool Kaedyn collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

Gregorovitch, which fell on the finish on lure, was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an abrasion to the left hock, no stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Dyna Hunter - the winner of the event. 

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Immen Bale, engaged in this event, on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Mepunga Bella and Kouta Mayhem were quick to begin.

Immen Bale, Charlie Bear and Vostok collided soon after the start checking Immen Bale, Charlie Bear, Vostok and Last Outlaw. Kouta Gold faltered on the first turn checking Mepunga Bella. Vostok, Charlie Bear and Mepunga Bella collided approaching the winning post checking Charlie Bear. Immen Bale and Kouta Mayhem collided approaching the winning post checking Kouta Mayham.

Kouta Gold was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a left biceps injury, a 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Aston Kimetto - the winner of the event.

Nymphadora Tonks, Jakesta and Folding Green collided approaching the first turn checking Folding Green. Jakesta and Sideshow Marjen collided on the first turn checking Sideshow Marjen and Wise Piquet.

A sample was taken from Orson Allen - the winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Zoom Out, engaged in this event, on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Regazzoni and Speed Star were quick to begin. 

Regazzoni, Gotham Queen, Zoom Out and Fernando Drums collided soon after the start checking Gotham Queen and Zoom Out. Milky Jones and Lance Allen collided approaching the first turn. Milky Jones, Gotham Queen, Lance Allen and Big Sam Marjen collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds. Regazzoni checked off Zoom Out approaching the home turn. Lance Allen and Big Sam Marjen collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Speed Star - the winner of the event, and Fernando Drums - placed 2nd in the event.

Out of Competition samples were taken from Wise Ricciardo and Hone In, engaged in this event, on 17/10/18 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Lektra Stomp was slow to begin.

Fire And Smoke, Dyna Oscar and Peter Yap collided soon after the start checking Peter Yap. Hone In, Wise Ricciardo, Dyna Oscar and Fire And Smoke collided approaching the first turn checking Wise Ricciardo, Dyna Oscar and Fire And Smoke. Dyna Oscar and Fire And Smoke collided on the first turn checking Dyna Oscar and Beanbag.

A sample was taken from Wise Ricciardo - the winner of the event.

Mr G Campbell, representative of Hardaway Outlaw declared a new weight of 29.9kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Hardaway Outlaw last raced at 28.7kg.

Stewards spoke to Mr G Campbell, the representative of Sunningdale regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Sunningdale last raced on 10/05/18. Mr G Campbell stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a spell.

Fabstar was quick to begin.

Fabstar, Charlie Rocket and Mousey McCoy collided approaching the first turn. Charlie Rocket, Mousey McCoy and Lektra Blicavs collided on the first turn. Sunningdale checked off Mousey McCoy on the first turn checking Hardaway Outlaw. Charlie Rocket and Lektra Blicavs collided approaching the home turn. Fabstar and Charlie Rocket collided entering the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr J Barbara, the trainer of Spudtacular regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Spudtacular last raced on 27/06/18. Mr J Barbara stated that the greyhound was returning to racing following a change of kennel.

Stewards spoke to Mr C Grenfell, the trainer of Unmid Bale regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Unmid Bale last raced on 04/07/18. Mr C Grenfell stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after being on season.

Galina Reznikov and Alina Grand collided soon after the start. Alina Grand, Unmid Bale and Chardy collided soon after the start. Unmid Bale and Chardy collided approaching the first turn checking Unmid Bale, Chardy and Alina Grand. Dorset Dasha and Unmid Bale collided approaching the home turn. Spudtacular, Our Flying Laura and Chardy collided approaching the home turn checking Our Flying Laura and Chardy. Chardy and Galina Reznikov collided on the home turn.

A post race swab sample was taken from Spudtacular - winner of the event.

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Geelong Cup to be held on 26/10/18. The official box draw is as follows:

Box 1 - Slingshot Hammer

Box 2 - Orson Allen 

Box 3 - Aston Kimetto

Box 4 - Speed Star

Box 5 - Wise Ricciardo

Box 6 - Italian Plastic

Box 7 - Emerald Rainbow

Box 8 - Dyna Hunter 

Box 9 - Fully Loaded (Res)

Box 10 - Fernando Drums (Res)