Crackerjack Tys and Yanira Bale were slow to begin.

Crackerjack Tys, Chill Out Indy and Magical Diamond collided approaching the first turn checking Chill Out Indy and Magical Diamond. Marlan Girl and Merriview Mach collided approaching the first turn. Yanira Bale and Expresso Love collided on the first turn checking Yanira Bale. Yanira Bale and Expresso Love collided in the home straight. Yanira Bale and Chill Out Indy collided approaching the winning post. Marlan Girl and Crackerjack Tys raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Merriview Mach - the winner of the event.

Yanira Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left quadriceps injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

The start of this race was delayed approximately 2 minutes due to Queanbeyan Thoroughbreds running behind schedule.

Bassamos was quick to begin. Nasty Rach, Bits And Pieces and Oriental Gracie were slow to begin.

Merriview Benny, Oriental Ollie, Nasty Rach and Oriental Gracie collided on the first turn checking Merriview Benny and Oriental Ollie, severly checking Nasty Rach and Oriental Gracie. Fonzarelli checked off Bassamos on the home turn. 

A post-race sample was taken from Crackerjack Ward - the winner of the event.

Talkback Caller, Landon Bale, Weslyn Bale and Claretown Ralph collided soon after the start checking Weslyn Bale and Claretown Ralph. Jed Bale and Our Airman collided approaching the first turn checking Our Airman. Talkback Caller, Landon Bale and Zipping Marn collided approaching the first turn checking Landon Bale. Talkback Caller checked off Zipping Marn on the first turn checking Landon Bale. Jed Bale, Weslyn Bale and Talkback Caller raced wide in the home straight.

Claretown Ralph underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left monkey muscle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Whitehart Magic was slow to begin.

You Jager, Fawn Secrets and Bombora Rocket collided approaching the first turn checking Fawn Secrets and Bombora Rocket. Bombora Rocket and Honey Eclipse collided approaching the first turn checking Honey Eclipse. Whitehart Magic checked off Unity Allen on the first turn.

Easy Tash and Maximum Lara collided soon after the start checking Maximum Lara. Easy Tash checked off Wicked Reason soon after the start. Frankie Moss and Zanzeedoo collided soon after the start checking Frankie Moss. Larrikan Bozzie, Me Bros Bad and Muzzle Welsh collided on the first turn checking Me Bros Bad, Muzzle Welsh and Easy Tash. Easy Tash checked off Wicked Reason approaching the home turn checking Larrikan Bozzie. Muzzle Welsh and Me Bros Bad collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Wicked Reason - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chief Command.

Honestly Bob and Run Ronnie Run were quick to begin. Dyna Diedre, Hot Cruiser and Just Like Didda were slow to begin.

Bumper Farrell, Chief Command, Honestly Bob and Run Ronnie Run collided soon after the start checking Honestly Bob. Bumper Farrell and Run Ronnie Run collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Honestly Bob and Just Like Didda collided on the home turn checking Just Like Didda. Dyna Diedre tired over concluding stage.

Dyna Diedre underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left quadriceps injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Possibly was quick to begin. Avatar Maximus was slow to begin.

Hagrid Grange checked off Red Hot Chance soon after the start. Red Hot Chance and Possibly collided on the first turn checking Possibly. Fiery Universe, Scarlet Magic and Avatar Maximus collided on the first turn checking Avatar Maximus and severely checking Fiery Universe. Avatar Maximus checked off Possibly approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Red Hot Chance - the winner of the event.

Fiery Universe underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury and a left abraded pad. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Destini Jaguar was slow to begin. 

Triple Agent and Lucas The Great collided on the first turn. 

A post-race sample was taken from Giant Bale - the winner of the event.

Destini Jaguar underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Agent Barry underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right quadriceps injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from New Wave.

Crymelon Tess was quick to begin. Hornet Hudson and New Wave were slow to begin.

Hornet Hudson and New Wave collided soon after the start. Hungry Grub crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Maximum Lisa, Fabamena and Refueled. Maximum Lisa contacted the running rail approaching the home turn and lost ground. Crymelon Tess raced wide on the home turn checking Kathleen's Kiss.

Crymelon Tess underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

Maximum Lisa underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

Zipping Cisco was slow to begin. 

Why Not Dean and Medium Rare collided soon after the start. Zipping Cisco checked off Crymelon Annie on the first turn. Why Not Dean and Medium Rare collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Drought Breaker and Octo Flash collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blackjack Cruise.

Run It Straight, Bolare and Mexican Ned collided on the first turn checking Mexican Ned.

Eureka Osti – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from being on season.

Glascoe Sally – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from being on season.

Myrtle Grange– Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from a change of kennel.

Trainer Delaine Vigor was questioned regarding the scratching of Severus Grange in this event as this enabled Myrtle Grange, who is owned in the same interests, to gain a start. Ms Vigor was directed to bring Severus Grange on course to verify the injury. Severus Grange was examined by the On-Track Veterinarian who confirmed the injury. 

Eureka Osti was quick to begin. Dorothy Dawn was slow to begin.

Tophat And Tails and Maximum Bliss collided on the first turn.

Satisfactory Trial Results:

Sofie Gogolac – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Bendigo for failing to chase. Weighing 28.1kgs and beginning from box 1, Sofie Gogolac completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.87. Sofie Gogolac placed 2nd in a field of 5 beaten by 11.25L. Sofie Gogolac has been cleared to race at all tracks except Bendigo.

Simmo Gogolac – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at The Gardens for failing to chase. Simmo Gogolac hasalso not started for nine months due to a change of kennel. Weighing 32.0kgs and beginning from box 3, Simmo Gogolac completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 23.16. Simmo Gogolac placed 4th in a field of 5 beaten by 15.5L Simmo Gogolac has been cleared to race at all tracks except The Gardens.

Madame Butterfly – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to a left back muscle injury.  Weighing 28.7kgs and beginning from box 5, Madame Butterfly was galloped on approaching the first turn and tailed off. Underwent a post-trial examination and was found to have sustained a right back muscle injury. A 28 day standdown period was imposed.

Super Panda – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Healsville for failing to chase. Weighing 31.0kgs and beginning from box 7, Super Panda completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.09. Super Panda placed 1st in a field of 5 winning by 11.25L. Super Panda has been cleared to race at all tracks except Healsville.

Sudoku Buddah – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to a change of kennels.  Weighing 33.8kgs and beginning from box 8, Sudoku Buddah completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.92. Sudoku Buddah placed 3rd in a field of 5 beaten by 12L. Sudoku Buddah has been cleared to race.

Hayley's Style – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Sandown for failing to chase. Weighing 25.7kgs and beginning from box 1, Hayley's Style completed the 450m trial distance in a time of 25.57. Hayley's Style placed 1st in a field of 4 winning by 2L. Hayley's Style has been cleared to race at all tracks except Sandown.

Spring Bomber – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Ballarat for failing to chase. Weighing 33.4kgs and beginning from box 3, Spring Bomber completed the 450m trial distance in a time of 25.71. Spring Bomber placed 2nd in a field of 4 beaten by 2L. Spring Bomber has been cleared to race at all tracks.