Cloona Reward and So Say collided soon after the start. So Say, All Of Us and Nessie Bale collided soon after the start, checking Nessie Bale. So Say and Nessie Bale collided on the first turn, checking Nessie Bale. All Of Us and Aston Poker collided on the first turn, checking All Of Us. So Say and Kraken Tex collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds. So Say checked off Kraken Tex on the home turn. Aston Poker turned its head outwards in the home straight and collided with Fierce An' Fancy and Cloona Reward, checking Fierce An' Fancy and Cloona Reward.

Aston Poker underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left pencil muscle injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. J . Thompson regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Aston Poker was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr. Thompson pleaded guilty to the charge, Aston Poker must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.