In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 27.4 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.0 degrees. 

Kentia was quick to begin.

Town Tamer was slow to begin.

Horizon Princess, Six Big Boys and All Over Elly collided soon after the start. Horizon Princess and All Over Elly collided approaching the first turn. Town Tamer checked off Horizon Princess on the first turn.

Toyed – New declared weight of 33.1kg, last raced at 34.3kg.

Lara Diamond was slow to begin.

Zombie Hunter and Crown Polly collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Toyed checked off Will Do approaching the first turn. Toyed galloped on Crown Polly on the first turn.

Zombie Hunter underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have mild thumps. No stand down period was imposed.

Ginger Bar was slow to begin.

South East Queen, All Over Max and Cruising Ruby collided soon after the start checking All Over Max and causing it to fall. South East Queen and Cruising Ruby collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Taciana, Aston Ensley and Ragin' Force collided on the first turn severely checking Aston Ensley and causing it to fall, checking South East Queen and severely checking Cruising Ruby. 

All Over Max underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right back muscle and left quad muscle and a small cut in the mouth. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Ensley underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right quad muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Cruising Ruby underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left wrist and right tibia. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Guinness Banshee, winner of the event.

Mr. C. Webb failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Aston Ensley for racing.  Mr. Webb was issed a warning pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

Spring Typhoon, Eastside, Nella Bale and Ride High collided soon after the start. Eastside checked off Nella Bale on the first turn. Nella Bale checked off Ride High on the home turn.

Broadway Bullet and Mr. Worldwide collided on the first turn. Don't Tell Papa checked off Broadway Bullet on the home turn. Kraken Bo and Don't Tell Pappa collided entering the home straight.

Midnight Titan and Brady's Shout was slow to begin. 

Winlock Sunshine, Penta Allen and Show Of Force collided on the first turn checking Flo Lava and severely checking Penta Allen which fell as a result. Penta Allen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have mild thumps. No stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Brady's Shout, winner of the event.

Untold Soldier was quick to begin.

Zipping Magda and Untold Soldier collided on the first turn checking Untold Soldier. Militant Spirit, He's An Ace and Untold Soldier collided on the home turn checking Untold Soldier. Militant Spirit and He's An Ace collided entering the home straight.

Rajasthan and Dyna Uni were quick to begin. 

Apex Within and Super Blu collided on the third turn. A post-race sample was taken from Rajasthan, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Little Lunch.

Little Lunch and Oh Suzie were slow to begin.

Oh Suzie checked off Little Lunch approaching the first turn. Little Lunch, Harston Flare and Ice Skates collided on the first turn checking Little Lunch and Harston Flare. Zambora Clown checked off Razor Burn entering the home straight.

Priority Pass and Inter Mimi collided on the first turn and again entering the home straight.

Fab's Special - Late scratching at 8:47am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Ms. R.Gibbons was fined $100.

Blur – New declared weight of 36.9kg, last raced at 35.8kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blur.

Blur was very sllow o begin (3L).

Cullquin Elijah and Hulking Moon collided soon after the start and approaching the first turn. Gasoline, Fly High Billy, Crown Simba and Cullquin Elijah collided on the first turn checking Fly High Billy and Crown Simba. Cullquin Elijah and Blur collided approaching the home turn. Cullquin Elijah, Blur and Crown Simba collided on the home turn. Blur crossed to the outside entering the home straight checking Cullquin Elijah.