Compact Kiwi went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Kerser and Elite Faze collided soon after the start checking Kerser. Bluey's Dilema and Chief's Choice collided soon after the start checking Chief's Choice. Rumbalara Girl crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Chewy Spark, Elite Empress and Kerser.

Stewards spoke to the representative of Bluey's Dilema, Mr. D. Todd, regarding the greyhound's improved performance this evening. Mr. Todd indicated that the greyhound is still "learning to race" and has been trialling very good times. He felt that the greyhound was assisted this evening by having plenty of room early. He expected an improved performance from the greyhound this evening and was pleased with the run. Stewards noted the explanation.

A sample was taken from Bluey's Dilema - winner of the event.

Northern Emma stayed in the boxes at boxrise before trailling the field and taking no competitive part in the event. 

Bang Bang Gal, Call Me Hank and Rapid Incline were slow to begin.

Irene Florence checked off Call Me Hank approaching the first turn. Bang Bang Gal checked off Rapid Incline approaching the first turn. Bang Bang Gal and Irene Florence collided on the first turn checking Bang Bang Gal. Call Me Hank checked off Rapid Incline on the first turn. Call Me Hank clipped the heels of Dyna Elk on the first turn. Dyna Elk contacted the running rail approaching the home turn.

Northern Emma was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.  Mr. T.Moore the representative of Northern Emma declined to have the greyhound revetted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T.Moore, the representative of the greyhound Northern Emma. Acting under GAR 69(A)(1) stewards charged Northern Emma with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment and suspended the greyhound for 28 days Ballarat and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dyna Elk was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a spike wound to the left hind. No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J Collins, handler of Dyna Elk regarding the greyhound's performance this evening.  Mr. Collins stated that the greyhound is still "learning" and has found some trouble in the race this evening.causing it to lose ground on several occassions.  Stewards noted the explanation.

A sample was taken from Dyna Elk - unplaced in the event.

Ousti and Aeroplane City collided soon after the start. Coopnarcha crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Aces High, Dyna Arceus, Aeroplane City and Why Not Wayne. Longwarry Lass checked off Aces High approaching the first turn. Piffin' Yonnies checked off Longwarry Lass approaching the first turn. Dyna Arceus checked off Why Not Wayne approaching the first turn. Why Not Wayne and Piffin' Yonnies collided on the first turn. Aeroplane City and Longwarry Lass collided on the first turn. Dyna Arceus and Longwarry Lass collided approaching the home turn.

Atro Bale was a late scratching at 5.51p.m. due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A ten day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, S. Collins was fined the sum of $100.

Punk Pirate and Rozehill Lisa were slow to begin.

Select Knocka crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Why Not Heather and Rozehill Lisa. Wood Cutter Stan, Select Knocka and Punk Pirate collided approaching the first turn checking Punk Pirate and Select Knocka. Altena Bale and Rozehill Lisa collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Punk Pirate, Select Knocka and Why Not Heather collided approaching the home turn checking Select Knocka and Punk Pirate. Altena Bale and Rozehill Lisa collided in the home straight.

Allen Benji was a late scratching at 8.44a.m. due to injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will required a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Speical Pup and Dunstall were slow to begin.

Special Pup and Dunstall collided approaching the first turn. Dunstall and Special Jim collided approaching the first turn checking Special Jim. Grand Grange, Cosmic Station and Ronray Miss collided approaching the first turn checking Grand Grange. Ronray Miss checked off Cosmic Station on the first turn checking Speical Pup. Dunstall checked off Ronray Miss approaching the home turn checking Grand Grange. Ronray Miss and Dunstall collided entering the home straight. Cosmic Station and Sofa So Good collided in the home straight.

Break O'Day and Clumsy Tank were slow to begin.

Go Jacko Go crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Go Jetta Go and Pyrenees Grand. Brindle Pogo and Go Jacko Go collided on the first turn. Go Jetta Go, Clumsy Tank and Pyrenees Grand collided on the first turn checking Clumsy Tank. Go Jetta Go and Clumsy Tank collided approaching the second turn checking Clumsy Tank. Galloping Rocky and Go Jacko Go collided on the second turn and again entering the back straight. Brindle Pogo and Galloping Rocky collided approaching the home turn checking Brindle Pogo. Clumsy Tank and Go Jetta Go collided in the home straight.

Squall Bale and Crockett's Boy were slow to begin.

Thunder Won checked off Xylia Allen on the first turn. Hornsey's Mate crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Xylia Allen and Lonesome Pirate. Crockett's Boy checked off Darbain Dasher on the second turn. Thunder Won and Darbain Dasher collided entering the home straight.

There are no correct split times available for this event due to an error with the timing system. The event was hand timed at 24.88.

Limburg Lane was quick to begin.

Boris Fields, Koko Kola and Bet Bet Ryan collided soon after the start checking Boris Fields. Bet Bet Ryan checked off Koko Kola approaching the first turn. BIlly Rocket, Boris Fields and Koko Kola collided on the first turn checking Boris Fields. Boris Fields and Bet Bet Ryan collided approaching the home turn. Billy Rocket and Koko Kola collided approaching the home turn checking Billy Rocket and Boris Fields.

A pre race sample was taken from Abrasive Manner.

Blaster, Santa's Serena, Stagger and Wealth collided soon after the start checking Flying Bolt and Santa's Serena. Stagger, Wealth and Abrasive Manner collided on the first turn checking Abrasive Manner. Flying Bolt, Stagger and Wealth collided approaching the home turn checking Stagger, Santa's Serena and Abrasive Manner.

Stagger was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a graze on the left hind toe. No stand down period was imposed.

Proven Trendy and Elite Devil were quick to begin. Good Old Oscar and Soul Eater were slow to begin.

Elite Devil crossed to the rail soon after the start checking All In Troy, Blue To Bits and Soul Eater and severely checking Max McGuiness which stumbled as a result. Good Old Oscar, All Inn Troy and Blue To Bits collided approaching the first turn checking Blue To Bits. Good Old Oscar, Wicked Four and Proven Trendy collided on the first turn checking Wicked Four.

Max McGuiness was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.

Hard Day's Night and Whatta Brew were slow to begin.

Granola Bale and Thunder Rail collided soon after the start. Whatta Brew and Granola Bale collided approaching the first turn. Thunder Rail crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Super Indigo, Whatta Brew and Hard Day's Night. Hard Day's Night and Super Indigo collided on the first turn checking Super Indigo. Yellowrock Magic and Granola Bale collided in the home straight checking Granola Bale.

A pre race sample was taken from Get Me.

Get Me was quick to begin. Southwood Flame was slow to begin.

Riverside Billie and Rusty Peg collided soon after the start. Live Wire, Riverside BIllie and Rusty Peg collided approaching the first turn. Notso Funny checked off Get Me approaching the first turn. Riverside Billie and Rusty Peg collided on the first turn checking Riverside Billie. Rusty Peg checked off Live Wire on the first turn. Get Me veered out and marred the running of Water Bag on the home turn. Rusty Peg checked off Live Wire on the home turn. Rusty Peg checked off Mr. Jachary on the home turn. Water Bag crossed to the rail approaching the winning post checking Southwood Flame and Rusty Peg.

Get Me was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury.

Stewards spoke to Mr. G.Hammerstein the trainer of the greyhound Get Me. Acting under GAR 69(1) stewards charged Get Me with marring and suspended the greyhound for 3 months (all tracks) and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.