Stewards spoke to Mr Stephen Smullen, the trainer of Lady Bang Bang, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Lady Bang Bang last raced on 22 March, 2018. Mr Smullen stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a change of kennel.

Ohana Lad was a late scratching at 06:23AM 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.

Lady Bang Bang and Shirdale Casey were slow to begin.

Broken Rules crossed to the inside soon after the start, checking High Tale, Matesy's Girl and Broken Rules. Matesy's Girl and Shirdale Casey collided approaching the 300m mark. Chantilly Mack, Master Winslow and High Tale collided approaching the 250m mark. Chantilly Mack checked off Master Winslow approaching the 100m mark.

Ms Margaret Salvatore, trainer of Zade's Magic, declared a new weight of 31.5kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Zade's Magic last raced at 30.0kg.

Superior Bont and Aztec Warrior were slow to begin.

Lord Davinci and Spritely Star collided soon after the start. Spritely Star checked off Lord Davinci approaching the 250m mark. Aztec Warrior checked off Hot Fiasco at the 250m mark. Aztec Warrior and She's My Blast collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from White Minion.

Janray Squawker was quick to begin. Lily Boswell was slow to begin.

Able and Sooty's Opal collided soon after the start, checking Able. Sassy Slyder and Amlin Miss collided approaching the 250m mark, checking Sandy Lagoon and Sassy Slyder.

Cosmic Ollie was quick to begin. Star Hennessy was very slow to begin (4L).

Master Faith, Spolly's Jet, Rayza's Gadget and Whodat Dare collided soon after the start, checking Spolly's Jet and Rayza's Gadget, and severely checking Whodat Dare. Master Faith and Cosmic Ollie collided at the 250m mark, checking Cosmic Ollie.

Whodat Dare was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained no apparent injury.

A sample was taken from Jetson Princess, the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Ms Gail Saunders,  the trainer of Pure Vengeance, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Pure Vengeace last raced on 1 April 2018. Ms Saunders stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a groin injury.

Our China Plate and Bear's Legacy were slow to begin.

The start time for this event was delayed by approximately 1.5 minutes in order to hold for a harness race at Rangiora (NZ).

Shakey Cougar was slow to begin.

Zebo Bale and Our Aqua Blue collided soon after the start, checking Zebo Bale. Shakey Cougar checked off Xan Mai approaching the 50m mark.

Our Aqua Blue was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the left biceps femoris (thigh) muscle.  A ten-day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Startron.

Jet Blaster was slow to begin.

Buddy's Entity and Devil One collided soon after the start. Big Flash Marjen and Bullocky Bill collided soon after the start and again at the 300m mark. Jet Blaster and Primed Engine collided at the 250m mark. Bullocky Bill checked off Big Flash Marjen at the 250m mark. Lady Spur checked off Primed Engine approaching the 200m mark, checking Lady Spur. Jet Blaster and Primed Engine collided several times approaching the 150m mark. Buddy's Entity and Lady Spur collided at the 150m mark, checking Lady Spur. Jet Blaster and Primed Engine collided approaching the winning post.

Shimmy Dat Ray went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Tayla's Banjo and Sudoko Flash collided at the 300m mark. Groomer McGrath, Tayla's Banjo, Sudoku Flash and Tzar Norma collided approaching the 250m mark. Striker Vardy and Groomer McGrath collided several times at the 250m mark. Groomer McGrath checked off Striker Vardy at the 150m mark, checking Groomer McGrath.

A pre-race sample was taken from Destini Florida.

Destini Florida, Oamaru Wonder and King Size Shambi were slow to begin.

Destini Florida crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with Oamaru Wonder. Bruree Girl and Shawnee Jaguar collided at the 300m mark. Oamaru Wonder checked off Bruree Girl approaching the 200m mark. Bruree Girl and Shawnee Jaguar collided at the 200m mark. Zambora Andy and Shawnee Jaguar collided at the 150m mark. Bruree Girl checked off Destini Florida at the 100m mark, checking Bruree Girl. Zambora Andy and Shawnee Jaguar collided approaching the winning post.

Ryder Sir and Why Not Senor were slow to begin.

Lunar Shadow and Early Special collided soon after the start, checking Early Express and Why Not Senor. Why Not Senor and Ryder Sir collided approaching the 250m mark, checking Ryder Sir. Woofa Combo and Magic Moon Dust collided several times from the 150m mark to the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Legality.

Patchie Thief was a late scratching at 2:12PM due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28-day stand down period was imposed.

Pop Do It was slow to begin.

Hardaway Outlaw and Good Old Days collided approaching the 250m mark. Good Old Days and All You Got collided approaching the 150m mark, checking Good Old Days.

Stewards spoke to Ms Kim Ryan, the trainer of Early Flight, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Early Flight last raced on 27 February, 2018. Ms Ryan stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after a right toe amputation

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Gee Tee.

The start time for this event was delayed by 2.5 minutes due to operational matters.

Early Flight was slow to begin.

Big Gee Tee and Lanis Morris collided approaching the 250m mark. Early Flight faltered approaching the 200m mark. Just Blacky and Secret Love collided at the 100m mark. Here's Tiger and Lanis Morris collided at the 100m mark. Just Blacky and Secret Love collided approaching the winning post.

Early Flight was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained injuries to the left biceps femoris (thigh) and right sartorius (pencil) muscles. A 21-day stand down period was imposed.