Cant' Spell – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52.

Slingshot Spirit and Run Fast Maggie were quick to begin. Crackerjack Nash and Deal's Up were slow to begin. Can't Spell was very slow to begin (5L). 

Saint Beth and Crackerjack Jaws collided soon after the start checking Crackerjack Jaws. Crackerjack Nash and Deal's Up collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Nash and severely checking Run Fast Maggie. Crackerjack Nash and Crackerjack Jaws collided on the home turn.

Run Fast Maggie underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Piper's Unicorn was quick to begin. Fairytale Youth and Infinity Stone were slow to begin. 

Fabs You Go and Cindy's Oliver collided approaching the first turn severely checking Fabs You Go. Fairytale Youth and Ruby Arizona collided in the home straight.

Fabs You Go underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Heart Beats True was quick to begin. 

Crackerjack Scot and Patricia Mary collided approaching the first turn checking Crackerjack Scot. Crown Tuxedo and Black Opaque collided on the home turn. To The Moon marred Heart Beats True in the home straight.

To The Moon underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr G Selkrig, the trainer of To The Moon regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) To The Moon was charged with marring. Mr G Selkrig pleaded guilty to the charge, To The Moon was 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 Damara Bale.

Damara Bale and Nessa's Audrey were quick to begin. Pyrenees Daisy was slow to begin.

Megapascal and Moonie Convoy collided soon after the start. Megapascal and Nessa's Audrey collided approaching the first turn. Little Fernando raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight. Trindad Scorpion and Moonie Convoy collided in the home straight.

Don's Scolari and Onya Nelly were quick to begin. 

Don's Scolari and Onya Nelly collided on the first turn. Don's Scolari, Onya Nelly and New Cross Gate collided on the second turn checking Don's Scolari and Onya Nelly. So Tough and Our Airman raced wide on the home turn. So Tough raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Baccala.

Laile Brobio, Yep Yep and Iceni Skye were quick to begin.

Game Spirit and Flame Slinger collided approaching the first turn checking Game Spirit which contacted the running rail as a result. Iceni Skye and Senor Diego collided approaching the first turn checking Iceni Skye. Laile Brobio checked off Dusseldorp on the first turn. Laile Bronbio and Game Spirit raced wide on the home turn. Flame Slinger and Senor Diego collided on the home turn. Big Baccala and Yep Yep collided entering the home straight. Game Spirit, Dusseldorp and Big Baccala raced wide in the home straight.

Game Spirit underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Paid Too Much, Firelight Twist and Maximum Tiff were quick to begin. 

Unbuckled and Enya Bale collided approaching the first turn. Maximum Tiff and Riverdale Tuohy collided approaching the first turn checking Maximum Tiff. Paid Too Much lost ground approaching the first turn and trailed the field. Firelight Twist and Enya Bale collided entering the home straight. Rotarua and Riverdale Tuohy collided in the home straight.

Paid Too Much underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right sesamoid injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Frank Meyer, the trainer of Paid Too Much regarding its performance in this event. Stewards deemed the performance of Paid Too Much unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Paid Too Much must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stavros.

Stavros was quick to begin. Zoe's All was slow to begin.

Missing Millions and Nambrok Agent collided soon after the start. Zoe's All and Nambrok Agent collided soon after the start. Agent Que and Red Hot Chance collided approaching the first turn. Red Hot Chance galloped on the heels Agent Que on the first turn checking Agent Que. Honest Keithy galloped on the heels of Agent Que on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds. Missing Millions and Crymelon Kit raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Honest Keithy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left quadriceps muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Londyn's Choice was quick to begin. Why Not Gazza and Octo Flash were slow to begin.

Miss Winks and Disco Norm collided on the first turn. Mum's The Word and Disco Norm raced wide in the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to trainer,Mr Kevin Gavin (Octo Flash) regarding his tardiness in boxing the greyhound. Mr Gavin and was reminded of his responsibilities.

A pre-race sample was taken from Keepsake Dolly.

Black Tess was quick to begin. Ninetymile Donny was slow to begin.

Blitzen Bell and Wishing Angel collided soon after the start. Blitzen Bell, Wishing Angel and Ninetymile Donny collided approaching the first turn severely checking Blitzen Bell which stumbled and tailed off as a result. Keepsake Dolly raced wide in the home straight.

Blitzen Bell underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right metatarsal abrasion and a right shin soreness. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to handler,Ms Kerry Jenner (Nimetymile Donny) regarding her tardiness in boxing the greyhound. Ms Jenner was was reminded of her responsibilities.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hurricane Rose.

Hurricane Rose and Blackpool Remi were quick to begin. Miss Pocket Aces was slow to begin. 

Mask and Jackie Jai collided soon after the start. Blistering Betty and Seeka Moment collided approaching the first turn. Mask raced wide on the first turn and collided with Jackie Jai resulting in both greyhounds being checked.. Hurricane Rose raced wide on the home turn and again in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Miss Pocket Aces - the winner of the event.

Coco Marlow was quick to begin. Sports Gairn was slow to begin.

Valstrepo and Ultimate Amadeus collided soon after the start. Valstrepo and Fawn Illusion collided approaching the first turn checking Valstrepo which collided with Blockette.

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

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

Sports Gairn – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 52.

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Satisfactory Trial:

Missy Bale – Field of 5, Distance 450m, Weight 25.8kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.64 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Oddjob Lad – Field of 5, Distance 450m, Weight 32.8kgs, Box 3, Placed 3rd, Time Run 25.78 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks