Stewards exercised their power, pursuant GAR 31 (3) to extend the closing time of kennels to allow Sisco Yes and Sisco Bella to be presented.  In extending the kennel closure time and allowing the greyhounds to race, Stewards noted this race meeting is usually a night meeting and that the greyhounds were in close proximity to the track. Representative Mr. J. Galea was fined the sum of $150 under GAR 31 (1) for presenting the greyhounds late. 

Emma's Blue Wren was quick to begin.  Banknote and Play That Song were slow to begin.  Banknote contacted the running rail approaching the first turn.  Emma's Blue Wren, Blackpool Tipsy, and Destini Peso collided approaching first turn checking Blackpool Tipsy.  Fascinate Queen clipped the heels of Emma's Blue Wren approaching the first turn.  Blackpool Tipsy, Fascinate Queen, and Emma's Blue Wren collided approaching the home turn checking Fascinate Queen and severely checking Emma's Blue Wren which collided with Spotted Opal; Spotted Opal fell and Emma's Blue Wren tailed off as a result. Fascinate Queen raced wind in the home straight.

Emma's Blue Wren was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to its right hind webbing.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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