Leading Edge was slow to begin. Conquer Fear and Book Of Verse collided approaching the first turn. Angsana checked off Capullo Bale approaching the first turn, severely checking Conquer Fear which stumbled and tailed off. Capullo Bale, Superfonic, Triple Figure and Zipping Felix collided on the first turn, checking Superfonic and Leading Edge. Superfonic and Leading Edge collided several times on the home turn, checking Superfonic. Book Of Verse eased in the home straight and tailed off.

Angsana was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a severe sprained left wrist, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Conquer Fear was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Stewards spoke to Mrs Judy Worsfold, the trainer of the greyhound Book Of Verse. Book Of Verse was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a grade 1 tear to the right triangle muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under GAR 69(B)(1), the stewards charged Book Of Verse with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury) and directed that the greyhound perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a), before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Zipping Felix - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Capullo Bale - second placegetter of the event.

Hard Urned Burst and Ketut's Kaput were slow to begin. Three Star Chief and Detcord collided soon after the start. Almost Human and Three Star Chief collided on the first turn. Three Star Chief and Ketut's Kaput collided on the first turn, checking Ketut's Kaput. In A Daze checked off Detcord approaching the home turn. Hard Urned Burst and Detcord collided approaching the home turn, checking Hard Urned Burst, Detcord and In A Daze. Ketut's Kaput raced wide on the home turn. Detcord checked off Three Star Chief entering the home straight.

Hard Urned Burst was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a grade 1 right triangle muscle tear, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Ketut's Kaput was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained grade 2 left muscle chest tear, spike wounds to the left hind and a grade 1 left pencil muscle tear, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Arena Allen - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Almost Human - second placegetter of the event.

Trent Twogood and Valladares were slow to begin. Black Carbide was very slow to begin (3 lengths). Valladares and Black Carbide collided approaching the first turn, checking Valladares. More Gorgeous and Aussie Heritage collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Trent Twogood checked off More Gorgeous approaching the home turn. Hanify's Sally checked off More Gorgeous in the home straight.

Valladares was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a grade 2 tear to the groin muscle, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Little Rec Con was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a grade 1 right tricep tear and a right thigh soreness, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Bejay The Dejay - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Aussie Heritage - second placegetter of the event.

Ms Kerry Smyth was fined the sum of $50 for her failure to produce the registration papers for the greyhound Ambergris Lady pursuant to GAR 33.

Bradley Benz, Dr Timothy and Fratelli Fresh were slow to begin. Dyna Fatbob and Dyna Quote collided soon after the start. Compa Allen checked off Ambergris Lady on the first turn, checking Dyna Fatbob, Dr Timothy and Dyna Quote. Dyna Fatbob galloped on the heels of Compa Allen approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Fratelli Fresh - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Bradley Benz - second placegetter of the event.

Direct Current and Nic Nat Nui were slow to begin. Direct Current and Zambora Storm collided soon after the start. Direct Current checked off Zambora Storm approaching the first turn. Zambora Current and Lonesome Pirate collided on the first turn, checking Zambora Storm, Direct Current and Lonesome Pirate and causing Especially to fall. Ronan Izmir and Quara Bale collided on the first turn and again on the home turn, checking Quara Bale. 

Especially was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.   

A sample was taken from Ronan Izmir - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Quara Bale - second placegetter of the event.

La Porsche was slow to begin. La Porsche and Searle Bale collided several times approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Black Rip and Empire Allen collided approaching the home turn. La Porsche and Searle Bale collided on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Paw Licking - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Empire Allen - second placegetter of the event.

Deadly Vane and Whata Good Size collided on the first turn. Whata Good Size and Knocka Express collided approaching the home turn, checking Knocka Express. Fine Diner checked off Whata Good Size approaching the home turn. Southern Tip checked off Knocka Express approaching the home turn.  

A sample was taken from Deadly Vane - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Whata Good Size - second placegetter of the event.

Veyron Bale and Al Moran collided on the first turn, checking Al Moran.

Coco Benz was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

A sample was taken from Black Magic Opal - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Veyron Bale - second placegetter of the event.

Matt's Entity was quick to begin. Dustnado was slow to begin. Flying Bolt and Zipping Brock collided on the first turn, checking Flying Bolt.

A sample was taken from Matt's Entity - winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Top Secret - second placegetter of the event.

Oriental Outlaw was slow to begin. Fear The Pom and Fearsome Mint collided soon after the start, checking Fearsome Mint. Fear The Pom checked off Nowitzki on the first turn. Talk And Run and Nowitzki collided entering the back straight, checking Nowitzki. Talk And Run and Special Lies collided in the back straight. Fear The Pom, Fearsome Mint and Special Lies collided in the back straight, checking Fear The Pom and Fearsome Mint. Fearsome Mint checked off Special Lies on the second turn. Fear The Pom, Special Lies and Oriental Outlaw collided on the second turn, checking Fear The Pom, Special Lies and Fearsome Mint. Soho Dingane and Nowitzki collided on the second turn and again approaching the home turn, checking Soho Dingane. Fear The Pom and Special Lies collided on the home turn.

Special Lies was vetted and after being re-vetted following event 12, it was reported that the greyhound sustained right shoulder soreness and right triangle muscle soreness, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards issued a warning to Mr. Brian Brown, the trainer of the greyhound Special Lies regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the concluding stages of the event.

A pre race sample was taken from - Allen Gizmo.

Izack Bale, Missile Flash, Allen Gizmo and Dyna Irvine were slow to begin. Humphrey Bale checked off Nathaniel Bale approaching the first turn and collided with Missile Flash. Nathaniel Bale checked off Spring Safari on the first turn. Humphrey Bale checked off Missile Flash on the first turn. Izack Bale checked off Dyna Irvine approaching the home turn, checking Allen Gizmo and Humphrey Bale. Lektra Bianca and Dyna Irvine collided approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Missile Flash - winner of the event.

Rashad Reason was quick to begin. Spring Spaniard and Super Recall were slow to begin. Ever Alert checked off Capacity soon after the start. Ever Alert and Southwood Flame collided approaching the first turn. Capacity checked off Rashad Reason on the first turn. Rashad Reason galloped on the heels of Seanna Celeste on the first turn. Spring Spaniard checked off Rashad Reason on the first turn, severely checking Capacity and causing Super Recall to fall. Ever Alert and Southwood Flame checked off Santa's Special approaching the home turn. Ever Alert and Spring Spaniard collided approaching the home turn.

Super Recall was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a grade 3 tear to the right bicep muscle and wounds to the left toe, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Box Draw

Stewards conducted a box draw for the BBQ's Galore Gold Rush Maiden Final. The official draw is as follows:

1. Beejay The Dejay

2. Fratelli Fresh

3. Zipping Felix

4. Bradley Benz

5. Arena Allen

6. Aussie Heritage

7. Capullo Bale

8. Almost Human

9. Ambergris Lady (Res)

10. More Gorgeous (Res)

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Skill Training Victoria Bendigo Cup. The official draw is as follows:

1. Paw Licking

2. Black Magic Opal

3. Ronan Izmir

4. Top Secret

5. Empire Allen

6. Veyron Bale

7. Deadly Vane

8. Matt's Entity

9. Whata Good Size (Res)

10. Quara Bale (Res)