Dyna Nelly, Dyna Eleana and Crymelon Turbine collided soon after the start.  Our Flying Kenny, Happy Rage and Dyna Nelly collided approaching the first turn, checking Happy Rage, Dyna Nelly, Dyna Eleana and Crymelon Turbine.

Stewards spoke to Mr Glenn Petrie, the trainer of Redcliff Rebel, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Redcliff Rebel last raced on 7 July 2018.  Mr Petrie stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after split webbing to the left front toe.

Crymelon Victory was quick to begin.  Super Rage, Crymelon Victory, Smurf and Lightning Seven collided approaching the first turn, checking Crymelon Victory.  Super Rage and Jacobite Hammer collided on the first turn, checking Jacobite Hammer.  Redcliff Rebel and Crymelon Victory collided on the first turn, checking Crymelon Victory.  Super Rage and Crymelon Victory collided approaching the home turn.  Redcliff Rebel raced wide on the home turn.  Lightning Seven and Jacobite Hammer collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Redcliff Rebel - the winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Ben Divirgilio, the trainer of Star Reiko, regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races.  Star Reiko last raced on 11 August 2018.  Mr Divirgilio stated that the greyhound was resuming racing after being seasonal and change of trainer.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tomassi.

I'm Tipping Don was quick to begin.  Tyche Diamond was slow to begin.  Star Reiko and I'm Tipping Don collided on the first turn, checking Star Reiko, I'm Tipping Don and Tyche Diamond.

Almani Tee Rex was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained left and right hindleg groin injuries, a three day stand down period was imposed.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Kraken Roger engaged in this event on 3 December 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Digger's Cove and Kraken Roger were slow to begin.  Dee Nine, Crymelon Annie, Digger's Cove and Crymelon Tess collided approaching the first turn, checking Crymelon Annie and Digger's Cove.  Dyna Cortina and Kraken Roger collided on the first turn.  Crymelon Tess and Dee Nine collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Dyna Cortina and Kraken Roger collided in the home straight.

Solar Mocha was slow to begin.  Main One and Solar Mocha collided on the first turn.  Wolf Point and Cruisy's Lil collided approaching the home turn.  Wolf Point and Solar Mocha collided on the home turn.  Why Not Kez and Merc collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Top Alcohol.

Bombora Thunder and Jacobite Joseph were slow to begin.  Bombora Thunder and Arcup Usain collided approaching the first turn.  Arma Rapida and Orleans colided on the first turn, checking Arma Rapida.  Jacobite Joseph checked off Arcup Usain on the first turn.  Jacobite Joseph checked off Arma Rapida entering the home straight.  Arma Rapida checked off Orleans in the home straight.  Arma Rapida checked off Bombora Thunder approaching the winning post.

A sample was taken from Bombora Comet - the winner of the event.

Aston Jynx and Two Phils Cool collided soon after the start.  Winlock Slim and Seeka Moment collided soon after the start.  Aston Milla, Winlock Slim and Seeka Moment collided on the first turn, checking Winlock Slim.  Aston Jynx and Aston Milla collided approaching the home turn.  Aston Frankel and Aston Milla collided on the home turn.  Dazzling Melody, Winlock Slim and Seeka Moment collided in the home straight, checking Winlock Slim.

Lockrod was quick to begin.  Tuesday's Grace and Lockrod collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Midori.

Steorra was slow to begin.  She's An Earn and Aston Midori collided several times approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking She's An Earn, Fifteen Wheeler and Dyna Khloe; severely checking Aston Midori, which fell as a result.  Cash No Bounce cramped approaching the winning post.

Aston Midori was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right foreleg shoulder joint injury, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Cash No Bounce was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained cramping.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms Delaine Vigor, the trainer of the greyhound, Cash No Bounce.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp), Stewards directed that the greyhound must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Hurricane Rose - the winner of the event.

An Out of Competition Sample was taken from Kraken Dust engaged in this event on 3 December 2018 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Mr Ian Fisher, representative of Pietra Allen, declared a new weight of 26.6 kgs for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2).  Pietra Allen last raced at 27.8 kgs.

Pietra Allen and Why Not Fletch collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Pietra Allen, Why Not Fletch and You Blue collided on the first turn, checking Why Not Fletch and You Blue.  Why Not Fletch galloped on Crymelon Phantom on the first turn, checking Why Not Fletch, Crymelon Phantom and Liberal Nunnio.  Dyna Frankie checked off Kraken Dust approaching the home turn.  Liberal Nunnio checked off Pietra Allen in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Half A Minya.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter, Mr Peter Carter did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Close Enough was slow to begin.  Pyrenees Inferno and Chrissy Pee collided soon after the start, checking Chrissy Pee.  Pyrenees Inferno, Half A Minya, Carson County and Close Enough collided on the first turn, checking Carson County.  Carson County and Close Enough collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Half A Minya and Carson County collided approaching the winning post.

Carson County was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right hindleg triangle injury.  No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr Joshua Formosa, the representative of the greyhound Carson County, regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Following Stewards'  observations of both the side and head-on footage and Mr Formosa's explanation, Stewards took no further action.

You Aussie was a late scratching at 5:58 pm on the advice of the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, due to elevated temperature.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Severus Grange was slow to begin.  Blackjack Cruise, Go Barny Go and Karise Fusileer collided soon after the start.  Blackjack Cruise, Go Barny Go, Karise Fusileer, Rapana and Severus Grange collided on the first turn, checking Blackjack Cruise and Go Barny Go.  Severus Grange, Blackjack Cruise and Rapana collided approaching the winning post.

Meeting Comments:

Track Curator, Mr Peter Carter advised Stewards that the track was lightly harrowed on 28 November 2018.

Satisfactory Trial Results - Got An Engine trialled over the 410m from box three, weight 32.0 kgs, the greyhound was placed first in a field of four. The time of the trial was 23:64, the greyhound won by a margin of 2.75 lengths. Got An Engine was Cleared. 

Satisfactory Trial Results - Star Project trialled over the 410m from box eight, weight 30.3 kgs, the greyhound was placed second in a field of four. The time of the trial was 23:64, the greyhound was beaten by a margin of 2.75 lengths.  Star Project was Cleared. 

Adjourned Enquiry - Horsham, Tuesday 20 November 2018:

At Ballarat on 1 December 2018, GRV Stewards finalised an inquiry into an incident that occurred on-track during a race-meeting held at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club on Tuesday 20 November 2018.  After taking evidence from GRV Steward, Mr Dan Verberne; the Horsham Club Starter and Licensed Trainer Mr Frank Meyer, the Stewards issued a charge to Mr Meyer under GAR 86 (q).  The specifics of the charge were that at the Horsham Greyhound Racing Club on Tuesday, 20 November 2018 Mr Meyer engaged in conduct during Race 6 at the 485m boxes which is detrimental or prejudicial to the interests of greyhound racing, by swearing in a loud manner.  Mr Meyer pleaded not guilty to the charge, however was found guilty and fined $250.

In determining penalty,Stewards took into consideration Mr Meyer’s poor behaviour record with GRV, his personnel antecedence and submissions on penalty, the nature and gravity of the incident, other behaviour related cases, the need to deter other participants to act in this manner and denunciation.  Specific deterrence looms large for Mr Meyer as his record indicates recidivism and he has indicated a reluctance to change his ways.  Mr Meyer was advised that changes in his behaviour are required or other, more punitive modes of penalty may be considered in the future.  All participants should note that a trainer's license is a privilege, not a right and that there are consequences for poor behaviour or conduct.