Hardaway George was a late scratching at 5:35pm Stewards non penalty. No stand down period was imposed. 

Midnight Swim and Spot On Mick were slow to begin. Heart Beats True and Dezzy Driver collided soon after the start checking Dezzy Driver. Chillin' The Fat, Heart Beats True and Flash Fernando collided approaching the home turn checking Flash Fernando. Heart Beats True crossed to the outside on the home turn severely checking Spot On Mick. Butch Regis and Flash Fernando collided several times in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Chillin' The Fat.

During kennelling Stewards spoke to Ms. D. Ireland the handler of Tekidanto, after receiving information from GRV's Betting Analyst regarding a significant market movement on the greyhound. Ms Ireland stated that she was unaware of the betting activity surrounding Tekidanto. Ms Ireland further added, that the greyhound has been racing well but had been receiving interference. She expected the greyhound to perform well tonight.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 1 minute 40 seconds to hold for Cambridge Harness races.

Kelli Pochette was slow to begin. Blue Addition and Kelli Pochette collided soon after the start checking Blue Addition. Blackpool Ace and Anna Leigh collided on the first turn checking Anna Leigh. Tekidanto faltered on the first turn and tailed off. Kelli Pochette and Anna Leigh collided approaching the home turn severely checking Anna Leigh which faltered and pulled up. Blue Addition and Kelli Pochette collided approaching the home turn checking Blue Addition.

Anna Leigh underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured right hock, Anna Leigh was humanely euthanised.

Tekidanto underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Blackpool Ace, winner of the event.

Kraken Pat was quick to begin. Cleansing Ale was slow to begin. My Name's George and Aston Tyki collided approaching the first turn checking My Name's George. My Name's George and Cleansing Ale collided approaching the home turn. Aston Tyki raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Kraken Pat, winner of the event.

Just Talking was quick to begin. Blazing Sword and Aston Shakira were slow to begin. Keeping Busy and Blazing Sword collided approaching the first turn. Keeping Busy, Blazing Sword and Mania Honey collided on the first turn checking Blazing Sword and Keeping Busy. Blazing Sword and Mania Honey collided approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Our Turbo Magic, winner of the event.

Yondu, Too Easy Jack and Galway Icon collided on the first turn checking Too Easy Jack and Galway Icon. Hot Tottie and Buddy's Entity collided approaching the second turn. Too Easy Jack and Black Ice collided on the second turn. Galway Icon and Black Ice collided on the home turn. Yondu raced wide entering the home straight and in the home straight.

During kennelling Stewards spoke to Ms K.Jackson Trainer of Spider Regis, after receiving information from GRV's Betting Analyst regarding a significant market movement on the greyhound. Ms Jackson stated that she was unaware of the betting activity surrounding Spider Regis and, in her opinion that the owners might have placed a minimal each way bet. Ms Jackson further added that she expected the greyhound to gain a place in the event. 

Emgee Sprinter was slow to begin. Half Day Harry, My Name's Red and China Catch 'Em collided on the first turn checking Half Day Harry and Emgee Sprinter. Trademark Rocky and Joycee Rae collided approaching the second turn. China Catch 'Em and My Name's Red collided on the second turn.

It's Magic - Late scratching at 4:58pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian due to a right pencil muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Awesome Freckles, Hagrid Grange and Oshkosh Jay collided on the first turn. Awesome Freckles and Oshkosh Jay collided approaching the second turn checking Oshkosh Jay.

A post-race sample was taken from Miss Travers, winner of the event.

Jimary Moneybags – Not raced for in excess of 3 months and is returning to racing from a right hock injury.

Destini Cheetah was quick to begin. Shimmy Dat Ray, Aston Lagonda, Call Me Bubbles and Jimary Moneybags collided approaching the first turn checking Jimary Moneybags. Call Me Bubbles, Shimmy Dat Ray and Moyarra Fantasy collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.

Jimary Moneybags underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no injury was able to be detected.

Shimmy Dat Ray underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the top of the right fore toes. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to the handler of Jimmy Moneybags, Mr Simon Smith regarding the greyhounds performance. Mr Smith stated that the greyhound had a fair run and worked hard to were it finished. Mr Smith also stated that the greyhound has had time off and it was its first start in a larger field for a long time. Stewards noted Mr Smiths explanation and took no further action.

A post-race sample was taken from Destini Cheetah, winner of the event.

Hanga was quick to begin. Rocket Ruby was slow to begin. Hanga crossed to the inside soon after the start checking My Fernando Tim and severely checking Ronray Legend which fell as a result. Hillbilly Boy and Hanga collided approaching the first turn checking Hanga. Rocket Ruby raced wide to the first turn.

My Fernando Tim underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sand toe to the left fore paw. No stand down period was imposed.

Ronray Legend underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound on the left fore paw. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Midnight Storm was quick to begin. All Inn Hunter was slow to begin. Hello Cobber and Akut collided approacjhing the first turn checking Hello Cobber. Arlecchino and Hello Cobber collided on the first turn checking Arlecchino. Hello Cobber and Fairytale Ending collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Hello Cobber and Dyno Ianto collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Midnight Storm, winner of the event.

Mr Perfect, Speed Alert, Shakey Cougar and Lonesome Spring were slow to begin. Lonesome Spring raced wide to the first turn. Bolare and Shakey Cougar collided approaching the home turn checking Shakey Cougar. Speed Alert and Shakey Cougar collided approaching the home turn checking Shakey Cougar. Speed Alert and Assy Slyder collided approaching the home turn checking Bolare and severely checking Shakey Cougar, Mr Perfect, Urban Ruler and Lonesome Spring. Speed Alert, Lonesome Spring and Urban Ruler raced wide on the home turn. Speed Alert raced wide entering the home straight. Lonesome Spring raced wide in the home straight.

Mr Perfect underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the bottom of right hind paw. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Lily The Weapon underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a superficial spike wound to the top of the hind paw. No stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Lily The Weapon, winner of the event.

Found In Quartz was slow to begin. Lexie's Boy was very slow to begin (4L). Run It Straight faltered soon after the start and tailed off. Honestly Bob and Mexican Ned collided approaching the first turn checking Honestly Bob. All Inn Tara and Mexican Red collided approaching the home turn. Lexie's Boy raced wide entering the home straight.

Run It Straight underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left back muscle and left triangle. A stand down period of 60 days was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Mr. Diaz – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at the Meadows for failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Weighing 31.5kg and beginning from box 1, Mr. Diaz completed the 425mt trial distance in a time of 24.41. Mr. Diaz placed 1st in a field of 4 winning by 9.5L. Mr. Diaz has been cleared to race at all tracks except Meadows.  

Ace's Fab– Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as connections wish to apply left side blinker to the greyhound Weighing 34.5kg and beginning from box 6, Ace's Fab completed the 425mt trial distance in a time of 25.10.  Ace's Fab placed 3rd in a field of 4 beaten by 11.5L. Ace's Fab has been cleared to race in a left sided blinker.

Kid Raider – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to multiple injuries.  Weighing 36.4kg and beginning from box 8, Kid Raider completed the 425mt trial distance in a time of 25.08. Kid Raider placed 2nd in a field of 4 beaten by 9.75L. Kid Raider has been cleared to race.