Pre-race samples were taken from Fiesty Girl and Gypsy Kiowa.

Sole Elusion, Sonny Micawber, Cosa Bona and Shanlyn Bubbles were slow to begin.  Gypsy Kiowa, Sonny Micawber and Cosa Bona collided approaching the first turn checking Cosa Bona and Shanlyn Bubbles.  Fiesty Girl and Precious Metal collided approaching the first turn.  Cosa Bona checked off Gypsy Kiowa on the first turn.  Shanlyn Bubbles raced wide approaching the home turn.  Cartwheel Chloe and Gypsy Kiowa collided in the home straight.  Fiesty Girl and Sonny Micawber collided approaching the winning post.

Pre-race samples were taken from Always Alone and Big Tilly.

Always Alone was quick to begin.  Big Tilly was slow to begin.  Why Not Macca, Blistering Betty, New Fire Girl and Taxing collided approaching the first turn checking Blistering Betty and New Fire Girl.  Always Alone and Why Not Macca collided on the first turn.

Bejarano and Whiney Whine were slow to begin.  Lully Singh, Jobes Return and Tahlia's Diamond collided approaching the first turn.  Bejarano and Psychedelic Jay collided on the second turn.  Tahlia's Diamond, Psychedelic Jay and So It Goes collided in the front straight.  So It Goes and Velocity Korina collided on the fourth turn.

A sample was taken from Lully Singh, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bula Bang Bang.

Rodeo and Bula Bang Bang were slow to begin.  Flying Storm, Alexagal and Rapid Belle Noir collided soon after the start.  Alexagal and Rapid Belle Noir collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Rodeo raced wide in the front straight.  Flying Storm checked off Bula Bang Bang entering the back straight.  Alexagal checked off Rapid Belle Noir in the back straight.  Cashino and Bula Bang Bang collided on the fifth turn.

It's A Thrill, Disco Hips and Romany Girl were quick to begin.  It's A Thrill, Creative Playboy, Ringside, Shrek's Rusty, Disco Hips and Romany Girl collided approaching the first turn causing Disco Hips to race wide.  Darcon Flash, It's A Thrill, Ringside and Romany Girl collided approaching the second turn checking Darcon Flash, Ringside and Romany Girl.  It's A Thrill, Creative Playboy and Shrek's Rusty collided on the second turn checking Shrek's Rusty.  Darcon Flash and Disco Hips collided in the back straight.  Darcon Flash failed to pursue the lure on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Conway, the trainer of Darcon Flash regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn.  Darcon Flash was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left back muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the Stewards charged Darcon Flash with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Conway pleaded guilty to the charge.  Darcon Flash 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 Python Pride, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Xerox.

Cersei was quick to begin.  Dyna Xerox, Cersei, Spokane Flick and Dyna Neitz collided approaching the first turn checking Spokane Flick and Federal Agent.  Mahi Indian checked off Ishmy Girl on the first turn checking Ishmy Girl.  Dyna Xerox, Dyna Neitz and Cersei collided on the first turn checking Dyna Neitz, Ishmy Girl, Cersei and Mahi Indian.  Spokane Flick, Cersei and Mahi Indian collided approaching the second turn checking Cersei, Mahi Indian and Ishmy Girl.  Dyna Neitz checked off Cersei on the second turn.  Dyna Neitz and Mahi Indian collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Lockrod, the winner of the event. 

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

Huge Allen was quick to begin.  Spring Bridge and Light The Track were slow to begin.  Spring Bridge stumbled soon after the start and lost ground as a result.  Spring Bridge checked off Rapanui Revival on the first turn.  Rapanui Revival contacted the running rail on the second turn.

Spring Bridge was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a grazed left front nail.  No stand down period was imposed.

Rapanui Revival was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to its left triangle muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rockin' Rico.

Giant Bale checked off Spazzy Blue approaching the first turn.  Rockin' Rico and Pink Floyd collided on the first turn.  Silvio Dante raced wide in the back straight.  Rockin' Rico checked off Silvio Dante on the third turn.  Miles Per Gallon and Belleperi Miss collided on the third turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rahni.

Rahni and Joyous were quick to begin.  Canya Wilber, Rockalot and Why Not Bazzar collided soon after the start.  Rahni crossed to the outside approaching the first turn checking Why Not Bazzar.  Joyous and Von Magic collided approaching the first turn.  Nitronium and Desiree Dancer collided on the first turn checking Desiree Dancer and Why Not Bazzar and severely checking Nitronium.  Von Magic checked off Joyous on the first turn.

All You Got and Bronelly Buster were slow to begin.  Pacific Reef stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin.  All You Got, Bronelly Buster and Kimani collided soon after the start.  Bronelly Buster, Luna Evening and Riccarton collided on the first turn checking Bronelly Buster, All You Got, Riccarton and Marlow's Angel.  All You Got and Pacific Reef collided on the home turn severely checking both greyhounds.  All You Got and Pacific Reef collided approaching the winning post.

Really Magic and Brandeen Bayley were quick to begin.  Oaklands was slow to begin.  To The Galo's and Birkenhead collided approaching the first turn checking To The Galo's.  Lektra Blicavs, Bugs Boloney and My Names Schultz collided on the first turn checking Bugs Boloney, To The Galo's and Birkenhead.  Birkenhead checked off To The Galo's approaching the home turn.  Lektra Blicavs raced wide on the home turn checking My Names Schultz.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Brindle Ninja engaged in this event on 30th July 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from White Line Lass.

Brindle Ninja and Why Not Senor were slow to begin.  White Line Lass, Shy Freddie and Tayla's Banjo collided soon after the start.  Buckle UpYork and White Line Lass collided approaching the first turn checking White Line Lass, Shy Freddie and Brindle Ninja.  Buckle Up York and Tayla's Banjo collided approaching the first turn.  Shy Freddie and Brindle Ninja collided approaching the first turn.  Tayla's Banjo checked off Baggy's Request on the first turn.  Brindle Ninja and Shy Freddie collided on the first turn.  White Line Lass galloped on the heels of Buckle Up York approaching the home turn checking White Line Lass.  Tayla's Banjo and Why Not Senor collided on the home turn.  Baggy's Request checked off Penny Lane Keats on the home turn and raced wide checking Why Not Senor; Baggy's Request stumbled and lost ground as a result.