Kayla's Effort was slow to begin.

Gran Perro and Izzy Kate collided soon after the start.  Santa, Gran Perro and Izzy Kate collided approaching the first turn checking Santa. Brumby Boy checked off Erica Power on the first turn. Gran Perro, Izzy Kate, Erica Power and Locki And Boys collided on the first turn checking Gran Perro, Erica Power and Brumby Boy. Locki And Boys checked off Izzy Kate approaching the home turn checking Santa. Gran Perro and Kayla's Effort collided approaching the home turn.

Tik Tok Boom was quick to begin. Miss Carringbush was slow to begin.

Bernmar Percy, Repeat and Il Silenzio collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds. Il Silenzio faltered and pulled up approaching the first turn. Sala Bella and Bernmar Percy collided approaching the first turn checking Bernmar Percy. Turanza Chloe and Flawless Zafonic collided on the first turn.

Il Silenzio was vetted and after being re-vetted following event 4 it was reported that the greyhound sustained and injured left thigh a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Sang Shen was very slow to begin (4 lengths).

Barbie Boy, Stinga Love and Stinga Honey collided soon after the start and approaching the first turn, checking Stinga Honey and Barbie Boy and severely checking Stinga Love. Stinga Honey raced wide in the home straight.

Go Go Gracie, My Selynya and Johnny Mang were slow to begin.

Far Too Many and Frank's Flyer collided approaching the home turn checking Frank's Flyer. Allez Bijoux, Far Too Many, Go Go Gracie, Frank's Flyer and Johnny Mang collided approaching the home turn checking Go Go Gracie, Frank's Flyer and Johnny Mang.

Chuckie Cheese was slow to begin.

Matty Moose and Lordly collided soon after the start. Zafonic Zjahdi and Joel's Flame collided soon after the start checking Joel's Flame. Zafonic Zjahdi checked off Mr. Fidget approaching the first turn.

Lucy Come Home was slow to begin.

Lucy Come Home and King Enright collided soon after the start checking King Enright. Lucy Come Home checked off Scott's Desire in the back straight. Shannon Vale and Born To Molly collided in the back straight checking Born To Molly.

Moluma and It's Lockie were slow to begin.

Can Of Worms and Betty's Return collided soon after the start. Can Of Worms checked off Our Jordan approaching the first turn. Moluma faltered on the first turn and pulled up in the back straight. Can Of Worms and Betty's Return collided approaching the third turn. Warranty and My Lee collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Betty's Return checked off Can Of Worms in the home straight.

Moluma was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained and injured right hock, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Pursuant to GAR104(6) Assistant Judge I. Bennett did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Frimpong, Hoss and Bizarre Bling were slow to begin.

Frimpong, Hoss and Bizarre Bling collided soon after the start. Wee Bella and Apatchy Bro collided approaching the first turn checking Apatchy Bro. Frimpong, Hoss and Bizarre Bling collided approaching the home turn checking Hoss. Wee Bella and Apatchy Bro collided entering the home straight. Frimpong and Bandsaw collided in the home straight checking Bandsaw.

Little Cee Bee was a late scratching by order of Stewards at 11:40am, due to the trainer notifying Stewards at kenneling that the greyhound was euthanased at the McIvor Rd Bendigo Veterinary Clinic on Wednesday, the 8th of January.

Kevaud's Girl and Perfect Return were slow to begin.

Boppin' Dazzler, Lynlaw Zane and Kevaud's Girl collided on the first turn checking Lynlaw Zane and Kevaud's Girl and Perfect Return. Perfect Return and Kevaud's Girl collided entering the back straight. Boppin' Dazzler checked off Mahogany Saphire in the back straight. Boppin' Dazzler raced wide in the home straight.

Just Like Jetta and Park It Hayley were slow to begin.

Just Like Jetta and Park It Hayley collided soon after the start. Lil Pezza Dee, Valletta Knight and Bibby's Bella collided approaching the first turn checking Bibby's Bella. Go Rockin' Teddy and Paddy's Junior collided approaching the first turn checking Go Rockin' Teddy, Lil Pezza Dee and Bibby's Bella. Bibby's Bella checked off Just Like Jetta on the first turn. Bibby's Bella and Just Like Jetta raced wide entering the home straight.

Longwarry Lass was a late scratching at 10.22a.m. due to injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand  down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

My Boy was quick to begin. Princess Mogambo was slow to begin.

Vito crossed to the rails soon after the start checking Don's Bullet and Franchina. Don's Bullet checked off Dirk And Rose on the first turn checking Soho Shingana. Vito checked off My Boy approaching the home turn checking Dirk And Rose.

Jack's Prince and Dark Harmony were slow to begin.

Remo Coffee crossed to the rails soon after the start checking Doc's Dream and Red Bomber. Red Bomber, Doc's Dream, Black Gypsy, Jack's Prince and Sneaky Shot collided on the first turn severely checking all greyhounds and Black Gypsy fell as a result.

Black Gypsy was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injured right shoulder, a 10 day stand down penalty was imposed.