A pre–race sample was taken from Aston Wyatt.

Yamaski Bale was slow to begin.

Wagtail Demon underwent a post–race veterinary examination due to its racing manners in the home straight and was found to have left tarsal sprain. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Michael Chilcott regarding the racing manners of Wagtail Demon when entering the home straight. Mr Chilcott submitted the action of Wagtail Demon baulking for a short moment when entering the home straight may have been due to shadows on the track. Mr Chilcott added the greyhound was having its first start here and had not trialled at Ballarat. Mr Chilcott further added that the greyhound, when racing at other venues late at night, had similary not performed to its best ability and would consider nominating for day and twilight meetings in future. After considering all available evidence, including the injury sustained, Mr Chilcott's verbal submissions, and the video replay, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied the greyhound had offended under any rule and noted it as a racing incident.