Kennels closed 7 minutes later than the advertised time due to Mr Brett Cook arriving late on course due to a traffic accident. Mr Cook's explanation was noted. 

Merriview Benny was quick to begin.

Pyrenees Knight and Looming Lara collided soon after the start checking Pyrenees Knight. Felicia Bale and Inga Lina collided soon after the start. Expresso Love and Merriview Benny collided on the first turn turn checking Expresso Love, Merriview Benny and Inga Lina. Inga Lina and Expresso Love colllided on the home turn. Expresso Love checked off Felicia Bale entering the home straight. Felicia Bale raced wide in the home straight. Yanira Bale raced wide on the home turn and collided with Flaming Fabio. Yanira Bale eased in the home straight and turned its head outwards.

A post-race sample was taken from Expresso Love - the winner of the event.

Yanira Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to handler Mr Briffa, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Yanira Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Briffa pleaded guilty to the charge, Yanira Bale must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Midnight Gieger and Magical Diamond were quick to begin. Inga Assalt, Brocky, Betty Bowl and Trounced were slow to begin.

Brocky and Betty Bowl collided soon after the start. Blue Cigar and Magical Diamond collided approachng the first turn. Inga Assalt, Magical Diamond and Tomassi collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Blue Cigar, Brocky and Betty Bowl collided on the first turn checking Blue Cigar. Inga Assalt checked off Tomassi entering the home straight. Trounced raced wide in the home straight. Blue Cigar checked off Betty Bowl approaching the winning post.

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

Brave Hearted went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. Jed Bale, Mayhem Dream and Cleansing Ale were slow to begin.

Brave Hearted, Jed Bale and Mayhem Dream collided soon after the start checking Brave Hearted and Mayhem Dream and severely checking Jed Bale which stumbled. Frankie Moss and Oddjob Lad collided approaching the first turn. Frankie Moss, Oddjob Lad and Renita Bale collided on the first turn checking Oddjob Lad. Brave Hearted, Mayhem Dream and Cleansing Ale collided on the first turn checking Brave hearted and Mayhem Dream. Jed Bale and Mayhem Dream collided in the back straight. Jed Bale and Brave Hearted collided on the second turn checking Brave hearted. Cleansing Ale and Oddjob Lad collided in the home straight checking Cleansing Ale.

Cleansing Ale – Proved difficult to box, will be boxed first in future events. 

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

Sofie Gogolac was quick to begin. Miss Minjee was slow to begin.

Blue Phantom, Refueled and Big Little Sis collided approaching the first turn checking Refueled. Big Little Sis checked off Blue Phantom approaching the home turn. Miss Minjee checked off Big Cam approaching the home turn. Blue Phantom and Shadrack collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Flash Angel - the winner of the event.

Big Holiday was quick to begin. Zipping Leroy was slow to begin.

Miss Lulu crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Star Ghost, Fake It, Nice Surprise and Zipping Leroy. Fake It checked off Moraine Pippa approaching the first turn. Nice Surprise and Fake It collided on the first turn checking Nice Surprise. Star Ghost crossed to the outside approaching the home turn checking Nice Surprise. Moraine Pippa raced wide entering the home straight. Miss Lulu and Big Holiday collided in the home straight.

Miss Travers was quick to begin. Psychedelic Jay was slow to begin.

Loroupe and Game Spirit collided soon after the start. Facts Don't Lie, Kentucky Sun and Miss Travers collided approaching the first turn. Game Spirit checked off Loroupe approaching the first turn. Game Spirit checked off Leeroy Rox on the first turn. Facts Don't Lie and Miss Travers collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Facts Don't Lie. Game Spirit raced wide entering the home straight. Miss Travers marred the running of Kentucky Sun approaching the winning post.

Leeroy Rox underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the Trainer's request and was found to have a split webbing on left foreleg. A 14 stand down period was imposed.

Miss Travers underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right deltoid muscle injury. A 10 stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Austin, the trainer of Miss Travers regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Miss Travers was charged with marring. Mr Austin pleaded guilty to the charge, Miss Travers is suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mr. Scentric.

Chicago Focus, Blazing Sword and Chill Out Isla were slow to begin. 

Chill Out Isla and Mr. Scentric collided soon after the start. Mr. Scentric checked off Aston Shakira approaching the first turn. Chill Out Isla and Fawn Secrets collided on the first turn. Blazing Sword checked off Kintamani entering the home straight. 

Mr. Scentric underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury could be detected. 

A post-race sample was taken from Chicago Focus - the second placegetter of the event.

Muzzle Welsh was quick to begin. Zanzeedoo was slow to begin.

Garna Bolt and Hagrid Grange collided soon after the start. Possibly and Inga Ross collided soon after the start checking Inga Ross. Garna Bolt, Hagrid Grange and Vanzant collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Possibly checked off Inga Ross approaching the second turn. Zanzeedoo and Muzzle Welsh collided on the second turn. Why Not Grace raced wide in the home straight.

Vanzant underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a thoraco-lumbar injury A 10 stand down period was imposed.

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

A post-race sample was taken from Why Not Grace - the winner of the event.

Pandora's Devil was slow to begin.

Storming Vixen and Tennyson Girl collided soon after the start. Kurri Kurri, Hungry Grub and Cool Titanium collided approaching the first turn checking Hungry Grub. Tennyson Girl checked off Cool Titanium on the first turn checking Storming Vixen. Kurri Kurri, Cool Titanium, Crymelon Tess and Merriview Mach collided approaching the home turn causing Merriview Mach to fall. Cool Titanium and Crymelon Tess collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.

Merriview Mach underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left deltoid and right quadriceps muscles. A 10 stand down period was imposed.

A pre race sample was taken from Medium Rare.

Octo Flash and Yenderra Bazza were slow to begin.

Raging Roy checked off Bad Words approaching the first turn. Miss Oreo Mac, Octo Flash and Raging Roy collided on the first turn checking Mss Oreo Mac and Octo Flash. Yep Yep, Octo Flash and Yenderra Bazza collided several times entering the home straight. Yep Yep and Octo Flash collided approaching the winning post.

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

Raging Roy - Box first endorsement removed.

A post-race sample was taken from Bad Words - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zenstar.

Last Princess was slow to begin.

Akut, Lacarabine and Arlecchino collided soon after the start checking Lacarabine. One Brew, Zharnel and Zenstar collided approaching the first turn checking Zharnel. Zharnel, Don Quixote and Arlecchino collided on the first turn checking Zharnel and Arlecchino. Lacarabine checked off Last Princess on the first turn. Akut and Zenstar collided approaching the home turn. Zharnel checked off Arlecchino approaching the winning post.

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

A post-race sample was taken from One Brew - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dyna Ianto.

Dorothy Dawn was slow to begin.

Sure Load checked off Mexican Ned approaching the first turn. Tiggerlong Ray, Spirit Bar, Mexican Ned, and Dyna Ianto collided on the first turn checking Meixcan Ned, Tiggerlong Ray, and Spirit Bar. Sure Load and Dorothy Dawn collided approaching the home turn. Spirit Bar checked off Dyna Ianto approaching the home turn. Dyna Ianto and Spirit Bar collided several times in the home straight. 

Satisfactory Trials:

Zipping Stan – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Horsham for failing to chase. Weighing 31.9kgs and beginning from box 1, Zipping Stan completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.29. Zipping Stan placed 2nd in a field of 5 starters beaten by 0.5L. Zipping Stan has been cleared to race at all tracks except Horsham.

Titanium Springs – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Healesville for failing to chase. Weighing 27.9kgs and beginning from box 3, Titanium Springs completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.56. Titanium Springs placed 3rd in a field of 5 starters beaten by 4.25L. Titanium Springs has been cleared to race at all tracks except Healesville.

Broken Axle – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Ballarat for failing to chase. Weighing 32.1kgs and beginning from box 5, Broken Axle completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.26. Broken Axle placed 1st in a field of 5 of starters winning by 0.5L. Broken Axle has been cleared to race at all tracks.

Knockers Gold – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as connections wish to remove blinkers from the greyhound. Weighing 30.8kgs and beginning from box 7, Knockers Gold completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.62. Knockers Gold placed 4th in a field of 5 of starters beaten by 5L. Knockers Gold has been cleared to race without blinkers.

Atomic Kitten – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as connections wish to remove blinkers from the greyhound. Weighing 26.4kgs and beginning from box 8, Atomic Kitten completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 23.22. Atomic Kitten placed 5th in a field of 5 starters beaten by 13.5L. Atomic Kitten has been cleared to race without blinkers.

Base Camp – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Ballarat for failing to chase. Weighing 37.3kgs and beginning from box 1, Base Camp completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.28. Base Camp placed 1st in a field of 4 starters winning by a nose. Base Camp has been cleared to race at all tracks except Sandown & Horsham.

Sabotage – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to a right front tendon injury.  Weighing 35.0kgs and beginning from box 3, Sabotage completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.52. Sabotage placed 4th in a field of 4 starters beaten by 3.5L. Sabotage has been cleared to race.

Cabin Fever – Performed a Stewards Satisfactory trial as the greyhound was stood down from racing at Sandown for marring. Weighing 35.0kgs and beginning from box 8, Cabin Fever completed the 390m trial distance in a time of 22.28. Cabin Fever placed 2nd in a field of 4 starters beaten by a nose. Cabin Fever has been cleared to race at all tracks except Sandown.