Warrnambool 02/04/2020
Race Photo
Race Results
| Place | Dog Name | Trainer | Box | Rug | Weight | 1st Split Time | PIR | Finish Time | Margin | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMOOTH OPERATOR | MATTHEW LANIGAN (ROWSLEY) | 1 | 1 | 32.7 | 8.70 | 11 | 22.286 | 4.41 | $2.20 |
| 2 | JACK'S GONE WILD | NOEL CARTHEW (MOUNT MORIAC) | 4 | 4 | 30.2 | 8.80 | 22 | 22.595 | 4.41 | $18.90 |
| 3 | ALWAYS INNOCENT | GLENN PETRIE (CROSSLEY) | 2 | 2 | 31.7 | 8.95 | 33 | 22.716 | 6.14 | $5.90 |
| 4 | MIDGET ROCKS | NICOLE STANLEY (PORTLAND WEST) | 5 | 5 | 29.4 | 9.04 | 55 | 22.824 | 7.69 | $8.70 |
| 5 | MISS TRIXY | ELIZABETH LLOYD (BALLIANG) | 8 | 8 | 22.4 | 9.05 | 66 | 22.846 | 8.00 | $7.80 |
| 6 | WISHLY BALE | CORREY GRENFELL (ANAKIE) | 7 | 7 | 27.6 | 8.95 | 44 | 22.888 | 8.60 | $38.20 |
| 7 | BETTY SPAGHETTI | NICOLE STANLEY (PORTLAND WEST) | 3 | 3 | 25.1 | 9.22 | 88 | 23.471 | 16.93 | $9.20 |
| 8 | ORION BALE | BRANDYN GRENFELL (BRUNSWICK WEST) | 6 | 6 | 30.0 | 9.15 | 77 | 23.712 | 20.37 | $8.20 |
| R | LIBBY THE RIPPER | LISA FARQUHAR (DELACOMBE) | 9 |
Race Dividends
| Result | Win | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1-SMOOTH OPERATOR | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| 4-JACK'S GONE WILD | 3.30 | |
| 2-ALWAYS INNOCENT | 1.70 |
| Exotic Combs | Exotic Odds |
|---|---|
| Quinella 1-4 | 20.40 |
| Exacta 1-4 | 19.90 |
| Trifecta 1-4-2 | 136.10 |
| First 4 1-4-2-5 | 440.00 |
Split Times
| Split 1 | Split 2 | Split 3 | Split 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 8.70 | |||
| Rug Number | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Steward's Report
Due to Government Social Distancing Laws under COVID-19 and acting in accordance with GAR 51 (10), the Stewards have directed that the boxing process in Victoria will revert to and continue under the 4-wave model being 1 & 5 boxed first, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8. Handlers are required to exit the area after boxing and maintain their 1.5m distance from other handlers and staff, at all times.
Orion Bale – New declared weight of 30.0kg's, last raced at 31.8kg's.
Smooth Operator was quick to begin.
Orion Bale checked off Wishly Bale soon after the start. Midget Rocks galloped on Betty Spaghetti approaching the first turn checking Midget Rocks and severely checking Betty Spaghetti. Midget Rocks galloped on Always Innocent on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Always Innocent and Wishly Bale collided approaching the home turn. Betty Spaghetti raced wide on the home turn.
A post-race sample was taken from Orion Bale - unplaced in the event.
Orion Bale- underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.
Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Grenfell, the handler of Orion Bale regarding, firstly the performance of the greyhound in tonight's event and secondly the betting activity surrounding Orion Bale, after there was significant movement on fixed odds betting ($23- $8). Mr. Grenfell stated that the greyhound was having it's second start tonight and is relatively inexperienced. Mr. Grenfell added that the kennel did not support Orion Bale in tonight's event. Stewards noted his comments.
