Blue Tycoon went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. Gleeson was slow to begin. Chill Out Dusty, Do Good Davlin and Pop Rock collided soon after the start checking Chill Out Dusty and Do Good Davlin. Chill Out Dusty and Do Good Davlin collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Pop Rock and Go Twenty Two collided on the first turn checking Go Twenty Two. Go Twenty Two crossed out and raced wide entering the home straight checking Blue Tycoon.

The All Clear was delayed when the (8) greyhound, Gleeson appeared to became caught in tracking rail of the rear shutter after being loaded by the handler. It was apparent that somehow Gleeson's tail and leg had became caught in the tracking of the boxes, which caused audible discomfort to the greyhound that required the handler to return the the boxes and free the greyhound from the situation, all while the green light was on and the lure was in motion proceeding to the start. Through this extraordinary circumstance, the Stewards formed and held the opinion that Gleeson's chances were materially predjudiced by the incident and that it did not receve a fair and normal start to the race. As such, Gleeson (8) was declared as a non-starter in the event. The All Clear was given on 5 - 3 - 4 - 1 with the 8 (although running second) being a non-starter. All bets on Gleeson were ordered to be refunded. The weight recorded for Gleeson is void. 

Gleeson underwent a post race veterinary examination after the incident in the starting boxes and it was reported that the greyhound had sustained a laceration to the tail.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.