Mr. Freddie Lee was quick to begin. Vlasta Bale and Mt. View Sublime were slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Kimani Sapphire –  the winner of the event. 

Senorita Cruz and No Joke were quick to begin.

Miss Zoe Lee was severely checked approaching the first turn, stumbled and tailed off and underwent a post–race veterinary examination  – no apparent injury was reported.

A post–race sample was taken from Better Win –  the winner of the event. 

Homer Four Zero was quick to begin. Saint Bogan, French Quarter and Rushworth were slow to begin.

Homer Four Zero turned it's head outwards and collided with Miss Indi Lee soon after the start and underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. T. Whitford regarding Homer Four Zero’s racing manners soon after the start.. Mr. Whitford declined the option of re-vetting the greyhound. Acting under the provisions of GAR 124 Homer Four Zero was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Whitford pleaded guilty to the charge, Homer Four Zero was found guilty and suspended for 28 days  at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 127, and pursuant to GAR 132, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre–race sample was unable to be obtained from French Quarter, a post–race sample was subsequently taken. 

Little Beamer was quick to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Devante.

Devante and Spin were quick to begin. Consumption went up with the lids and was slow to begin.

A pre–race sample was taken from Lubrock Lad.

Ask For More and Rocky Strike were quick to begin. Myola Knight and Flying Hercules were slow to begin.

Mrs. Cameron, Japika Rose and Iverson were slow to begin.

Racing was indefinitely delayed at 5.09pm due to Lightning and Thunderstorm activity in the vicinity around the Warrnambool Track. Lightning strikes were then recorded inside the designated safety zone (in accordance with the Lightning and Thunderstorm Procedure) at 5.09, 5.10, 5.14, 5.15, 5.20, 5.23, 5.24, 5.30, 5.34, 5.37, 5.43 and 5.52pm.  In consideration of the safety and wellbeing of all staff, participants and greyhounds, the delay to racing already incurred and the ongoing nature of the weather, the Stewards abandoned the remainder of the race meeting (races 8 -12) at 5.56pm, pursuant to GAR 111 (4). All bets on greyhounds in the abandoned races are to be refunded in full. The weights recorded for the greyhounds in the abandoned races are void and do not count for the purposes of the weight rule at the greyhounds’ next start. Prizemoney to be split evenly between the eligible greyhounds.