- The Thunderbolt Heats
Non-Graded Heat 350m (Best 32 (Any Grade))
Non Grade Best 32 + Reserves (Trainers MUST nominate into the heats to be considered) Winners of heats qualify for the semi-finals at Grafton on 11/6. If less than four heats are run, the fastest 2nd place getter will qualify and so on. Greyhounds that have previously qualified for the Semi Finals are ineligible to compete in another heat. Reserves for Semi Finals will be drawn from the Grafton Heats. If a greyhound becomes ineligible to compete in a Semi Final, the next greyhound eligible from that heat it qualified from will take its place. Dead heats will be separated by ballot.
Prize money: $1700 / $530 / $400
- 5th Grade 1-2 Win
5th Grade Stake 350m (1-2 Wins)
Prize money: $1500 / $460 / $350
- Maiden
Maiden Stake 350m ()
Prize money: $1200 / $340 / $250
- Maiden
Maiden Stake 440m ()
Prize money: $1200 / $340 / $250
- Masters
Masters Stake 350m (Other)
Greyhounds will be drawn on a Masters Grade/Pointscore basis. Stake can contain M1/M2/M3 grades combined.
Prize money: $1500 / $460 / $350