Smurf was quick to begin. Still Single and Eye Dunno collided soon after the start. Why Not Dean and Aston Ute collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Ute which stumbled. Still Single and Eye Dunno collided on the first turn checking Eye Dunno. Aston Ute and Eye Dunno collided approaching the home turn severely checking Eye Dunno which tailed off. Why Not Dean and Still Single collided entering the home straight checking Why Not Dean.

Stewards spoke to Mr Justin Hetherton, the trainer of the greyhound Eye Dunno regarding the greyhounds racing manners appraoching the home turn. Eye Dunno was vetted and re-vetted following race 11. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Eye Dunno with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Hetherton pleaded guilty to the charge, Eye Dunno 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.

Stewards spoke to Mr L.Medcraft the handler of Smurf regarding his difficulty in boxing the greyhound. Stewards directed that Smurf be boxed first in future events.