Akina Indie was slow to begin.

Miss Eloise and Absolute Pin collided soon after the start.  Big Bash Ellyse crossed in approaching the first turn checking Absolute Pin and Miss Eloise.  It's A Tiger and Akina Blaze collided on the first turn checking Akina Blaze.  Miss Eloise and Absolute Pin collided on the first turn checking Absolute Pin and severely checking Miss Eloise which contacted the running rail and caused Akina Indie to race wide.  It's A Tiger and Big Bash Healy collided approaching the home turn checking Big Bash Healy and Akina Indie.  Absolute Pin contacted the running rail on the home turn.  Absolute Pin and Akina Blaze collided entering the home straight checking Akina Blaze.  

Miss Eloise underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to the left shoulder and hock.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

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

Aston Cabernet and Spolly’s Buddy were slow to begin. Ripper Ricolina was very slow to begin (3 lengths).

Ripper Ricolina contacted the running rail approaching the first turn. I’m Fuller crossed in approaching the first turn checking Whodat Lookin’, Cyclone Rhonda, Gentleman Thief and Spolly’s Buddy. Gentleman Thief and Aston Cabernet collided on the first turn severely checking Gentleman Thief and Whodat Lookin’ causing both greyhounds to race wide. Ripper Ricolina checked off Spolly’s Buddy approaching the home turn causing Ripper Ricolina to race wide. Cyclone Rhonda and Spolly’s Buddy collided approaching the winning post checking Cyclone Rhonda.

Ripper Ricolina underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Sultan Bale and It’s A Drama were slow to begin.

Street Artist, Spolly Smasher and Rock Me Elijah collided approaching the first turn checking Spolly Smasher and Rock Me Elijah. Gracelands and Street Artist collided on the first turn. Staggerism, It’s A Drama and Sultan Bale collided on the first turn checking Staggerism, Sultan Bale, It’s A Drama, Spolly Smasher and Rock Me Elijah. Staggerism and Spolly Smasher collided on the home turn. It’s A Drama checked off Rock Me Elijah on the home turn. It’s A Drama raced wide entering the home straight. Rock Me Elijah and Spolly Smasher collided in the home straight. 

A post-race sample was taken from Dirty Boston – winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Holly's Affair.

Lemonade Kid, Percy's Curse and Holly's Affair collided approaching the first turn checking Lemonade Kid and Percy's Curse.  Holly's Affair crossed in on the first turn checking Percy's Curse, Lemonade Kid, Over Talking, Sparkle Motion and Simply Smarter.  Lemonade Kid checked off Percy's Curse approaching the home turn.  

Baby Shark was quick to begin.  Smokin' Cindy and Sibling were slow to begin.

Smokin' Cindy and Sibling collided soon after the start and again on the first turn. Akina Error checked off Stareena in the back straight causing Akina Error to race wide.  Madalia Mick raced wide approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Velocity Caprice and Smokin' Cindy collided in the home straight.  

Out of competition samples were taken from Jackson's River and Impending on 21 October 2019 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Akina Moss was quick to begin.

Bold and Jackson's River collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Bold and Jackson's River collided approaching the first turn.  Akina Moss and Tezzalenko collided approaching the first turn checking Tezzalenko, Kilpatrick and Jennifer Eccles.  Impending checked off Rojo Ollie approaching the second turn.  Tezzalenko and Jennifer Eccles collided on the second turn.  Jennifer Eccles crossed to the rail in the back straight.  Kilpatrick checked off Jennifer Eccles in the back straight.  Kilpatrick clipped the heels Jennifer Eccles approaching the home turn. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Renewed.

Renewed and Tamou Bale were slow to begin.  Sarcasmic was very slow to begin (3 lengths).

Another Rupee and Golden Gift collided approaching the first turn checking Another Rupee.  Golden Gift galloped on Princess Pulse on the first turn checking Tamou Bale, Potente Rocks and severely checking Golden Gift and Princess Pulse, causing Another Rupee to race wide.  Golden Gift checked off Princess Pulse on the second turn.  Another Rupee raced wide in the home straight.  

Another Rupee underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hamstring injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

An out of competition sample was taken from Fourth Dimention on 21 October 2019 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Handsome and Kadalex Kid were slow to begin.

Spot On Cinta and Handsome collided approaching the first turn checking Spot On Cinta.  Priority Pass and Aston valetta collided approaching the first turn checking Priority Pass.  Priority Pass and Handsome collided on the first turn checking Priority Pass, Handsome and Kadalex Kid causing Handsome and Kadalex Kid to race wide.  Fourth Dimention and Spot On Cinta collided on the first turn checking Spot On Cinta.  Kadalex Kid raced wide in the back straight.  Spot On Cinta eased on the third turn. 

Spot On Cinta underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 10 and was found to have a right Achilles injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to the representative Mr T. Collins, regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the third turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Spot On Cinta was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Collins pleaded not guilty to the charge, Spot On Cinta was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Why Not Leo and Maverick Bob were quick to begin.  Why Not Hugh was slow to begin.  

Inter Lana and Miss Laquisha collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Kel Knight and Zade's Magic collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Why Not Hugh clipped the heels of Kel Knight on the first turn.  I'm A Dominator and Miss Laquisha collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  Kel Knight and I'm A Dominator collided approaching the winning post.  

Bloke's Advice and Ants In Pants were slow to begin.

River Crossing and Tinderella collided soon after the start checking River Crossing.  Monster Machine and Akina Dee Jay collided on the first turn checking Akina Dee Jay.  River Crossing and Tinderella collided on the home turn.  

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

Problem Solved and Big Bubbles were quick to begin.  

Foxy Princess, Vienna Gypsy and Reap The Rewards collided approaching the first turn checking Vienna Gypsy.  Just Faith and Big Bubbles collided on the first turn checking Big Bubbles, Reap The Rewards, Vienna Gypsy and severely checking Just Faith causing Vienna Gypsy race wide.  Vienna Gypsy faltered approaching the home turn and tailed off.  Foxy Princess and Big Bubbles collided approaching the home straight severely checking Big Bubbles which stumbled as a result checking Reap The Wards and Just Faith.  

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

A post-race sample was taken from That Will Be - winner of the event. 

Wicked Reason and Checker Plate were quick to begin.  Gin Lee's dream was slow to begin.  

Tuiaki Dora and Paw Licious collided approaching the first turn checking Paw Licious.  Lucas Rose, Wicked Reason and Checker Plate collided on the first turn checking Lucas Rose, Checker Plate, Tuiaki Dora severely checking Wicked Reason.  Gin Lee's Dream checked off Checker Plate approaching the home turn checking Paw Licious.  Wicked Reason and Tuiaki Doar collided on the home turn.  

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

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Satisfactory Trials

Masamune – Field of 5, Distance 311mtrs, Weight 31.2kgs, Box 1, Placed 5th, Time Run 18.47.  Cleared All Tracks. Masamune underwent a post-trial veterinary examination due to contacting the running rail on the first turn.  It was found to have abrasions to the left & right front and left hind legs.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

Evi Bale – Field of 5, Distance 311mtrs, Weight 27.7kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 18.05.  Cleared All Tracks except Bendigo and Healesville.