Pandora's Glory, Skeeta Storm, Tiger Seventeen and No Respect collided soon after the start, checking all four greyhounds. Limburg Sprite, Express Angel and New Sense collided soon after the start, checking all three geyhounds. Limburg Sprite and Express Angel collided approaching the first turn. No Respect raced wide approaching the home turn. Typical Bekim checked off Skeeta Storm in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Glactic Cheetah.

Rosie Yaala and Franki Jay were slow to begin.

Limburg Will, Galactic Cheetah, Graphic Print and Smart Sailor collided soon after the start. Franki Jay and Limburg Will collided approaching the first turn, checking Limburg Will. Limburg Will and Galactic Cheetah collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Miss Brew checked off Franki Jay on the first turn. Rosie Yaala and Franki Jay collided on the first turn, checking Franki Jay and Smart Sailor . Rosie Yaala and Franki Jay collided on the home turn, checking Franki Jay. Rosie Yaala, Phoebe's Angel and Franki Jay collided approaching the winning post, checking Rosie Yaala and Phoebe's Angel.

Barcia Houdini and No More Sisco were slow to begin.

Rocket Jax and Federal Elle collided approaching the first turn. Rocket Jax, Federal Elle and No More Sisco collided on the first turn.

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

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Fantastic Bear engaged in this event on 26 November, 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Ms M Shaw, representing Mr G Campbell, the trainer of Fantastic Bear declared a new weight of 34.8kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Fantastic Bear last raced at Geelong on 6 September, 2018 at a weight of 33.5kgs. 

Mr M Said, trainer of Spur declared a new weight of 32.1kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Spur last raced at Warragul on 30 August, 2018 30.8kg

A pre-race sample was taken from Spur.

Spring Ace and Fantastic Bear were slow to begin.

Jellybean Jess and Fantastic Bear collided soon after the start, checking Fantastic Bear. Jellybean Jess and Little Pookie collided soon after the start, checking Jellybean Jess. Spur checked off Fantastic Bear on the home turn. 

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

Please Stand Up and Cette To Dance collided soon after the start. Aston Veloci and Little Women collided soon after the start. Cette To Dance galloped on the heels of Please Stand Up soon after the start. Please Stand Up and Cette To Dance collided on the first turn, checking Please Stand Up. Please Stand Up and Little Women collided approaching the home turn checking Please Stand Up in turn severely checking Little Women which fell as a result.

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

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Undenied Access a post race sample ( Blood) was subsequently taken.

Zipping Hayne and Slick Brew were slow to begin.

Black Rose Texas and Fess Crockett collided soon after the start and again on the first turn, checking Black Rose Texas. Slick Brew checked off Triceps Brachii on the first turn. Zipping Hayne, Fess Crockett, Leeroy Rox and Black Rose Texas collided on the first turn, checking all four greyhounds. Triceps Brachii and Slick Brew collided on the first turn, checking Triceps Brachii, Slick Brew and Leeroy Rox. Zipping Hayne galloped on the heels of Triceps Brachii approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. Leeroy Rox checked off Fess Crockett on the home turn.

Out of Competition Samples was taken from Kalgoorlie Kid, Zenstar and Barked Off engaged in this event on 26 November, 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Anndar Amoree checked off Suspicious Lee soon after the start. Kalgoorlie Kid and Dorothy Dawn collided approaching the first turn, checking Kalgoorlie Kid. Suspicious Lee and Barked Off collided approaching the first turn. Kalgoorlie Kid checked off Dorothy Dawn approaching the home turn. Barked Off and Dorothy Dawn collided approaching the home turn, checking Dorothy Dawn. Suspicious Lee and Dorothy Dawn collided approaching the home turn, checking Dorothy Dawn.  Mask and Zenstar collided on the home turn. Anndar Amoree and Maximus Bliss raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Knuckles Kerley.

Placid Warrior was slow to begin.

Rapid Rock, Possibly and Miss Crazy collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn, checking Possibly, Rapid Rock and Supa Shalala. Supa Shalala checked off Miss Crazy on the first turn. Game Spirit raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr R Brewer, the trainer of Cosmic Brew regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Cosmic Brew last raced at Ballarat on 13 August, 2018. Mr Brewer stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a seasonal condition.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cosmic Brew.

Chapta Lee was quick to begin. More Despondent and Tibialis were slow to begin.

King Brew and Agent Que collided soon after the start, checking King Brew. More Despondent checked off Kermy's Gem soon after the start. King Brew and Kermy's Gem collided approaching the first turn. Cosmic Brew checked off Agent Que approaching the first turn. King Brew checked off Kermy's Gem on the first turn. Queen Of Meereen checked off Agent Que approaching the home turn. Queen Of Meereen checked off Kermy's Gem on the home turn. King Brew checked off More Despondent on the home turn and collided with Comsic Brew as a result.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Don Quixote engaged in this event on 26 November, 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Ms M Shaw, representing Mr G Campbell, the trainer of Wackadookadeclared a new weight of 31.8kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Wackadooka last raced at Ballarat on 22 October, 2018 at a weight of 33.8kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Petey Baqui.

Latissimus Dorsi went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (7L)

Petey Baqui and Don Quixote collided soon after the start, checking Petey Baqui. Well Armed, Wackadooka, Petey Baqui and Don Quixote collided approaching the first turn, checking Wackadooka, Petey Baqui and Don Quixote. Wackadooka and Petey Baqui collided on the first turn. Wackadooka galloped on the heels of Petey Baqui approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr D Pursell, the trainer of Born Jamie regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Born Jamie last raced at The Meadows on 7 April, 2018.  Mr Pursell stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a left back muscle injury. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Born Jamie trialled over 400m from Box 2, weight 31.2kg, the greyhound was placed second in a field of 4 starters.  The time of the trial was 22.50, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 7L. Born Jamie was Cleared.  Mr Pursell also redeclared a new weight of 31.2kg.

Satisfactory Trial Results (GAR 77A) - Stewards spoke to Mr R Chivell, the trainer of Wayne Kenneth regarding the length of time since the greyhound last raced.  Wayne Kenneth last raced at Cranbourne on 25 April 2018.  Mr Chivell stated that the greyhound was resuming racing following a change of kennels. Pursuant to GAR 77A, Wayne Kenneth trialled over 400m from Box 1, weight 33.3kg, the greyhound was placed third in a field of 4 starters.  The time of the trial was 22.50, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 11.25L. Wayne Kenneth was Cleared.