Potential Lomar was slow to begin.

Potential Lomar galloped on the heels of Double Drop on the first turn. Kris Le Cashew checked off Shanlyn Rose on the first turn. Double Drop and Capricious collided on the home trun. Double Drop, Capricious and Shanlyn Rose collided entering the home straight checking Double Drop and Shanlyn Rose.

Double Drop underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

A post-race sample was taken from Potential Lomar - the winner of the event.

Stewards conducted a check of catcher’s licences in accordance with LR 16.2 and all were compliant.

Tough Like Atom was quick to begin.

Winlock Kin, Global Confict and Hissy Fit were slow to begin.

Chill Out Pedro checked off Winlock Kin on the first turn. Winlock Kin and Global Conflict collided entering the home straight.

You Sunshine underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hip injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Tough Like Atom - the winner of the event.

So Much Mojo was quick to begin.

Shotgun Sally, Richmond Flyer, Dyna Carl, Misha Bale and Impatient Miss collided approaching the first turn checking all greyhounds. Slingshot Style checked off So Much Mojo entering the home straight. Richmond Flyer and Impatient Miss collided in the home straight.

Boquilla was quick to begin.

Lektra Swing was slow to begin.

All Of Us checked off Zipping Spud on the first turn checking Rippa Regis. Zipping Spud and Lektra Swing on the home turn.

Lektra Swing underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

This race was delayed approximately 2 minutes to allow a mechanical issue with the lure to be rectified.

A pre-race sample was taken from Imperial Jack.

Oshkosh Nar and Imperial Jack collided soon after the start checking Imperial Jack. Akashi Boy and Our Magic Turbo collided approaching the first turn causing Akashi Boy to brush the running rail. Imperial Jack and Okawa Eye Candy collided on the first turn, checking Imperial Jack.

Imperial Jack underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to the hind toes and left fore dew claw. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Akashi Boy underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Stewards spoke to trainer, Ms M.Lithgow regarding the greyhound Imperial Jack performance in todays event. Ms Lithgow stated that the greyhound has been trialling well after receiving a injury at coursing and that she was disappointed with the greyhounds performance. Stewards took into consideration the injury, Ms Lithgows submissions and the interference the greyhound sustained throughout the event and took no further action.

Stewards noted that due to a technical difficulty the incorrect race number was displayed on the semaphore board for this event.

A post-race sample was taken from Steppenwolf - the winner of the event.

Mr M Cartechini was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound Maverick Typhoon pursuant to GAR 33.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lethal Levi.

Kraken Hero and Lethal Levi collided approaching the first turn. Make A Sound and Handsome collided on the first turn checking Primo Beso, Make A Sound and Handsome. Maverick Typhoon and Lethal Levi collided approaching the winning post.

Manitoba and Stellar Rising collided soon after the start. Ultra Light galloped on the heels of Akashi Kid on the 1st turn checking Gotta Exceed and Nicko Express. Fierce An' Fancy checked off Canya Hurricane on the home turn. Gotta Exceed raced wide entering the home straight. Fierce An' Fancy, Ultra Light and Akashi Kid collided entering the home straight checking Akashi Kid. Nicko Express checked off Fierce An' Fancy approaching the winning post.

My Name's Red and Dyna Drew collided soon after the start checking Zipping Cia. Winsome Express, Zelzer Allen and My Name's Red collided approaching the first turn checking all greyhounds. Tickle My Fancy and Awesome Grit collided on the first turn checking Tickle Me Fancy. Tickle Me Fancy and Kraken Ruben collided on the home turn.

Tickle My Fancy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a sprained right hock. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Awesome Grit - the winner of the event.

Gotta Place was slow to begin.

Tat James checked off Henessey Venom on the first turn. Gotta Place checked off Clark Road entering the home straight.

New Sense was slow to begin.

Blue Odessa checked off Ginny Woolf approaching the first turn. Ginny Woolf and Kelli Pochette collided on the first turn. Ginny Woolf, Kelli Pochette and Diamond Bling collided on the home turn checking all greyhounds. New Sense and Ginny Woolf collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Quena Dee Air.

Blazin' Ruby, Quena Ruby and Percy's Diva collided soon after the start. Quena Dee Air and Prima Mikado collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Quena Dee Air raced wide entering the home straight. Atlas Shiralee checked off Blazin' Ruby in the home straight. Atlas Shiralee and Gotta Jump Start collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spritely Too.

Miss Bea lost ground soon after the start and tailed off as a result. Spritely Too and Madame Duggie collided on the first turn.

Miss Bea underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Indoctrinated–Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 33.7kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 26:60 Not Cleared, Comment: Greyhound was severely checked and not cleared.

Indoctrinated underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

General - An inquiry was opened into the conduct of licensed person Mr Simon Humpries in the vicinity of the kennelling area following the race-meeting.  Evidence was taken from GRV Investigative Steward Mr Kirk Branton and Mr Humpries before the inquiry was adjourned to further consider the evidence.

GRV Stewards concluded an inquiry into an incident that occurred in the vicinity of the kennelling area during the Shepparton greyhound racing meeting on Thursday 19 September, 2019.  Evidence was taken from GRV Investigative Steward Mr Kirk Branton and Registered Trainer Mr Simon Humphries. After considering all the evidence, the Stewards issued a charge against Mr Humphries under GAR 86 (q). The particulars being that at the Shepparton Greyhound Racing Club on 19 September 2019, Mr Humphries, being a registered person with GRV, has conducted himself in a manner which was detrimental and prejudicial to the interests and image of greyhound racing. This conduct included using inappropriate language towards a GRV official. Mr. Humphries pleaded guilty to the charge. After considering submissions from Mr Humphries, Stewards issued a fine of $500, which was wholly suspended for 2 years, pending no further conduct related issues in that time. In determining penalty, Stewards took into consideration: 

•Mr. Humphries’ submissions regarding his personal circumstances

•The circumstances of the offence

•Mr Humphries guilty plea and good record for conduct related matters

•Specific and general deterrence 

•The significance of the image of greyhound racing to GRV 

•Denunciation and precedents of a similar nature