Kennels closed a few minutes later than the advertised time, Trainers Mr S. Cachia and Mr S. Whyte were spoken to in regards to this matter.

Stewards noted the inefficiency of the kennel bay air conditioning units during kennelling.  Prior to race 1 the temperature was higher than the benchmark. Club staff attempted to rectify the situation throughout the meeting with limited success. Stewards directed the Club to address the matter prior to the next race meeting.

Permit Granted was quick to begin. Brady's Shout was slow to begin.

Unknown Warrior and Speed Dreamer collided soon after the start. Speed Dreamer raced wide throughout the event. Permit Granted galloped on the heels of Galway Grange on the first turn, severely checking Galway Grange, Unknown Warrior and Scarlatto. Brady's Shout and Galway Grange collided several times in the home straight. Brady's Shout crossed to the rail approaching the winning post, checking Permit Granted, Debut Knight and Galway Grange.

Unknown Warrior underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Speed Dreamer underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a pencil and triangle muscle injury to the left hind leg. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. T.Boehmke regarding the greyhound's performance in this event. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Speed Dreamer must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted. Mr Boehmke advised that the greyhound would be sent for some re-education before trialling again.

Polly's Blair was slow to begin.

Alcott checked off Chasing Lights approaching the first turn. Tania Bale and Chasing Lights collided on the first turn. Chasing Lights contacted the running rail on the first turn, checking Tania Bale, both greyhounds lost ground as a result. Alcott and Aston Canon collided on the home turn. Easy Choice and Vapour Blaze collided entering the home straight.  Alcott and Aston Canon collided in the home straight.

Aston Nino was quick to begin.

Faithy Bale, Aston Cade and Love Heart collided soon after the start. Aston Achilles, Iago Bale, Quick Income and Nessa's Audrey collided soon after the start, checking all four greyhounds. Quick Income and Nessa's Audrey collided approaching the first turn checking Nessa's Audrey. Aston Achilles and Aston Cade collided on the first turn, checking Aston Cade. Quick Income and Iago Bale collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Quick Income galloped on Nessa's Audrey approaching the home turn, severely checking Quick Income and severely checking Nessa's Audrey, which pulled up as a result. Aston Cade checked off Aston Achilles entering the home straight.

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

Nessa's Audrey underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a tarsal fracture to the left hind leg. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Shima Mist stumbled soon after the start and fell as a result. Fab's Excise checked off Cornhill Tiger approaching the first turn, checking Rothford. Cornhill Tiger and Carson Bale collided on the first turn, checking Carson Bale. Stan's Hope and Carson Bale collided approaching the home turn, checking Stan's Hope and Rothford. Cornhill Tiger and Fab's Excise collided entering the home straight. Fab's Excise checked off Nessa's Yasmin in the home straight.

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

Shima Mist underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Aston Ninja checked off Cruisý's Rose approaching the first turn, checking Dorrigo Bale. Dorrigo Bale checked off Aston Ninja on the first turn, checking Hillbilly Boy. Cruisý's Rose checked off Betty Bowl on the first turn. Dorrigo Bale and Hillbilly Boy collided approaching the home turn. Betty Bowl and Falconetti collided approaching the home turn.

Dorrigo Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported

Kissable, Cavatate and Dyna Garner collided on the first turn, checking Cavatate. Kissable and Gardener's Boyo collided on the second turn, checking Gardener's Boyo. Gardener's Boyo and Midnight Titan collided approaching the home turn. 

Gardener's Boyo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a monkey muscle injury to the right foreleg and a pencil muscle injury to the right hind leg. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Aston Sultan and Fancy Fabio were slow to begin.

Aston Sultan checked off Fancy Fabio approaching the first turn. Madam Rosmerta crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Fancy Fabio, Flash Angel and Aston Sultan. Succession Plan and Captain Jake collided approaching the home turn, checking Captain Jake. Fancy Fabio, Pure Cool Titan and Weeona Pete collided approaching the home turn. Weeona Pete and Pure Cool Titan collided entering the home straight. Succession Plan raced wide in the home straight.

Cee Jay's Boy was slow to begin.

Consider It Done and Marcus Rose collided approaching the first turn. Dyna Yardo and Go Natalie Go collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn, checking Go Natalie Go, One Brew and Cornhill Rebel. Marcus Rose crossed to the outside in the home straight.

Fairytale Wish and Brolga Lass were quick to begin.

Scissor King, Typhoon Bolt, Winlock Kin and Misha Bale collided soon after the start, checking Scissor King, Typhoon Bolt and Winlock Kin.Richmond Flyer contacted the running rail approaching the home turn and lost ground as a result. Fairytale Wish and Brolga Lass collided approaching the home turn, checking Fairytale Wish. Whisky Hans and Misha Bale raced wide on the home turn.

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

Richmond Flyer underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have mokey muscle injury, L & R foreleg. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bjorn Ironside.

Weeona Bont and Know Success collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Awesome Shep and Weeona Bont, which lost ground as a result. Know Success checked off Tommy Time approaching the first turn. Clark Road checked off Magic Lantern approaching the first turn. Hasta Manana and Tommy Time collided on the first turn. Clark Road and Bjorn Ironside collided on the home turn, checking Bjorn Ironside.

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

Weeona Bont underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a dislocated toe, right hind leg. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Chops Malone and Noonbarra Storm were slow to begin.

Merriview Mach and Lochinvar Adore collided approaching the first turn, checking Merriview Mach. Merriview Mach and Chops Malone collided on the first turn. Typhoon Tessie and Pumpernickel collided approaching the winning post.

Unwanted Lady - New declared weight due to injury and being on season. Last raced at 27.2kg, today 26.0kg.

Blackpool Marvel, Jaggered Stone and Super Rage were slow to begin.

Unwanted Lady checked off Icarus approaching the first turn. Dazzling Melody checked off Icarus approaching the first turn. Jaggered Stone and Super Rage collided on the first turn, checking Super Rage. Icarus and Super Hard collided on the first turn, severely checking Super Hard. Unwanted Lady and Super Hard collided on the home turn.  Unwanted Lady, Super Hard and Super Rage collided in the home straight. Bakali Jet turned its head outwards on a number of occassions in the home straight and visible eased. 

Bakali Jet underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a monkey muscle injury to the right foreleg. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative Ms K. Jackson regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Bakali Jet was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms K Jackson pleaded guilty to the charge, Bakali Jet is suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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