Watched and Kindra were slow to begin.  Big Show checked off Watched on the first turn and contacted the running rail and fell as a result.  Louranda, Kindra and Lakeview Monique collided on the first turn checking Louranda and Lakeview Monique.

Big Show underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured right humerus.  Big Show was humanely euthanased.

Kindra 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 Mr. W. McMahon, the trainer of Kindra and issued a warning regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.

Sharkey Dragon - Late scratching at 10:34am when trainer Mr. B. Brady reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Okawa Eye Candy was quick to begin.   Whynot Dan was slow to begin.  Xalynn Bale, Double 'Em Up, Velocity Hope and Whynot Luv collided approaching the first turn checking Velocity Hope.  Xalynn Bale, Double 'Em Up and Whynot Luv collided on the first turn checking Xalynn Bale.  Velocity Hope and Downtown Dolly collided on the first turn checking Velocity Hope.

A post-race sample was taken from Okawa Eye Candy - the winner of the event.

Cailah Thai - Late scratching at 10:35am when trainer Mr. B. Brady reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Tamou Bale was slow to begin.  Old Town Road and Segovia's Dream collided approaching the first turn checking Sergovia's Dream.  Sergovia's Dream, Red Beryl and Ado Carr collided on the first turn checking Red Beryl.  Stormcast and Tamou Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Tamou Bale checked off Red Beryl on the home turn and raced wide as a result.

Airly Spence was slow to begin.  Akina Cosmo, Backin' Bully and Grand Devinci collided on the first turn checking Airly Spence, Zipping Lucky and Grand Devinci and severely checking Akina Cosmo.  Zipping Lucky and Grand Devinci collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Jeda's Girl - the winner of the event.

Stars And Lights and What's Up Skip were slow to begin.  My Name's Barry, Knuckles and Audacious Poppy collided approaching the first turn checking Knuckles and Audacious Poppy.  Destini Trucker and Knuckles collided on the first turn checking Destini Trucker.  Kadalex Kid raced wide on the home turn.  Knuckles eased in the home straight.

Knuckles underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was then re-examined following race 8, no apparent injury could be detected.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G. Bartlett, the trainer of Knuckles regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Knuckles was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Bartlett pleaded guilty to the charge, Knuckles is suspended for 28 days at Sale and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Akina Dee Jay - Late scratching at 9:56am when trainer Ms. S. McKay reported the greyhound to have an injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Sapphire Power and Doc's Reward were slow to begin.  Seve Rose, Sapphire Power and Doc's Reward collided on the first turn checking Seve Rose and Sapphire Power.  Whodat Dare and Velocity Dory collided approaching the home turn checking Whodat Dare.  Silvio Dante checked off Whodat Dare entering the home straight and raced wide as a result.  Whodat Dare and Hird From Bucks collided in the home straight.

Duke Of Burnley and Shevchenko collided approaching the first turn.  Duke Of Burnley crossed in on the first turn checking Kraken Lightning, Shevchenko, Duce Royal and Henessey Venom.  Marcello and Time To Talk collided approaching the home turn checking Time To Talk.  Marcello and Duke Of Burnley collided on the home turn.  Italian Plastic and Duke Of Burnley collided approaching the winning post.

Duce Royal underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the right front metacarpal region.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Post-race samples were taken from Marcello (1st) and Duke Of Burnley (2nd).

Flying Moss and Beau Gem were slow to begin.  Destroyer and Dream Gem collided soon after the start.  Disco Hips checked off Flying Moss in the back straight.  Dream Gem and Riviera Cruz collided in the home straight.  Dream Gem marred Riviera Cruz in the home straight.  Destroyer and Disco Hips raced wide in the home straight

Dream Gem underwent a post-race veterinary examinationand was found to have a left triangle muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs. L. Russell, the representative of Dream Gem regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Dream Gem was charged with marring.  Mrs. Russell pleaded guilty to the charge, Dream Gem is suspended for 28 days at Sale and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race sample was taken from She's Gifted - the winner of the event.

Mayor Digby was quick to begin.  Pure White Evil was slow to begin.  Redhead Chez checked off Beatrice approaching the first turn.  Beatrice and Stand Beside Me collided on the first turn.  Premier Sticka and Pure White Evil collided on the first turn.  Beatrice checked off Rose Rose entering the home straight.

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

Aston Tequila was quick to begin.  Hot Pies and Zipping Cia collided approaching the first turn.  Tech Stock and Party Mix collided on the first turn checking Party Mix.  Aston Tequila and Jokare collided on the first turn.  Refresh checked off Aston Tequila approaching the home turn checking Jokare and Tech Stock.  Hot Pies and Refresh collided on the home turn.  Zipping Cia and Jokare collided on the home turn causing Jokare to race wide in the home straight.  Hot Pies raced wide approaching the winning post.

Lulumon, Superior Primo and Cross Threaded were slow to begin.  Go Twenty Two, Inter Mimi and Zipping Sheila collided soon after the start checking Inter Mimi.  Lulumon, Go Twenty Two, Zipping Sheila and Inter Mimi collided on the first turn checking Lulumon, Inter Mimi and Spotted Panther.  Go Twenty Two and Crackerjack Jase collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Jase.  Inter Mimi clipped the heels of Lulumon approaching the home turn and stumbled as a result.  Go Twenty Two checked off Cross Threaded entering the home straight and raced wide.

Krypto Jam and Just Burning were slow to begin.  Piccolo Fratello, Valencia Kid and Inter Lana collided approaching the first turn checking Valencia Kid.  Krypto Jam, Piccolo Fratello and Just Burning collided on the first turn.  Maximum Trina and Inter Lana collided approaching the home turn checking Maximum Trina.  Just Burning and Krypto Jam collided approaching the home turn checking Krypto Jam.

Selfless - Performed a Stewards Satisfactory Trial as the greyhound has not competed in an event for in excess of six months due to being seasonal.  Weighing 27.1kgs and beginning from box 5, Selfless completed the 440m trial distance in a time of 25.12.  Selfless placed 1st in a field of 4 winning by 3.0 lengths.  Selfless has been Cleared