Track Curator Mr. M. Pell advised that the track was moderately harrowed (30-50mm) on 23/2/2020.

Cullquin Finn and Summer Siren collided soon after the start. Victory Chico checked off Stagger Bott on the first turn.

Summer Siren underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

Mr. S. Gibilisco failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Garage Sale for racing. Mr. Gibilisco was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

Mr. T. Boehmke failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Summer Siren for racing. Mr. Boehmke was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

Parrotfish Fozz and Black Booker were slow to begin. Riverside Dream and Crackerjack Jaws collided soon after the start. Riverside Dream and Pablo's Pride collided approaching the first turn. Crackerjack Jaws clipped the heels of Zombie Hunter on the first turn checking Crackerjack Jaws. Crackerjack Jaws and Black Booker collided approaching the home turn checking Crackerjack Jaws. Riverside Dream and Pablo's Pride collided several times approaching the home turn and on the home turn. Zombie Hunter and Black Booker collided several times in the home straight.

Apple Valley and Moonyeen were slow to begin. Silver Arapaho and Old Gill collided soon after the start. Lori Love and Silver Arapaho collided on the first turn and approaching the home turn. Lori Love and Silver Arapaho collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn checking Silver Arapaho. Lori Love and Believer collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Oliver.

Kraken Tan was slow to begin. Another Bling and My Victoria collided soon after the start checking Another Bling. Pyrenees Classic and My Victoria collided on the first turn checking My Victoria which collided with Another Bling. Hagrid Grange and Run Maggie Run collided approaching the home turn. Run Maggie Run veered out and marred Zipping Oliver on the home turn severely checking both greyhounds.

Run Maggie Run underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-vetted following race 7. Run Maggie Run was found to have an injury to the right quadraceps. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. N. Burns, the handler of Run Maggie Run regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Run Maggie Run was charged with marring. Mr. Burns pleaded guilty to the charge, Run Maggie Run is suspended for 28 days at Bendigo and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Shooters Ali was slow to begin. Sky Show and Talented collided on the first turn and again in the back straight. Standby Blue and Sky Show collided on the second turn and again approaching the home turn. Standby Blue clipped the heels of Sky Show on the home turn. Standby Blue veered out and marred Sky Show in the home straight. Quattro Miss raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. T. Sharp, the trainer of Standby Blue regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Standby Blue was charged with marring. Mr. Sharp pleaded guilty to the charge, Standby Blue is suspended for 28 days at Bendigo and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Talented – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 52. 

A post-race sample was taken from Big Papi, winner of the event.

Ice Skates, Geena Bale and Cracked Soda collided on the first turn. Rezzie's Choice and Geena Bale collided approaching the second turn. Dyna Carl, Cracked Soda and Ice Skates collided on the second turn. Cracked Soda and Ice Skates collided approaching the home turn checking Cracked Soda.

A pre-race sample was taken from Run Fast Bonnie.

Crymelon Kit, Sultan Bale and Kraken Bo were slow to begin. Sultan Bale and Kraken Bo collided approaching the home turn. Short Leash, Sultan Bale and Kraken Bo collided approaching the home turn checking Short Leash. Inter Lana and Gallant Toby collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

Hello Cobber underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was no apparent injury was found.

Blur was slow to begin. Still Single, Chasing Beers, Boston Quay and Spyfection collided on the first turn. Blur, Crystal Bling and Blue Fabiana collided on the first turn checking Blue Fabiana and severely checking Crystal Bling. Still Single and Boston Quay collided on the second turn checking Still Single. Blue Fabiana clipped the heels of Flash Fernando approaching the home turn checking Blue Fabiana. Blur and Spyfection collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Still Single, winner of the event.

Maggie Pie- Late scratching at 14:19 due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Cullquin Marcel and Crown Knox were slow to begin. Crown Knox and Ivy Girl collided on the first turn. Cullquin Marcel and Refueled collided on the first turn checking Cullquin Marcel. Crown Knox and Ivy Girl collided on the home turn.

Cullquin Marcel underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to both triangles. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Brave Hearted and Brindle Delight were slow to begin. Rim Of Fire, Kenita and Horizon Princess collided approaching the first turn checking Horizon Princess. Rim Of Fire, Kenita and Horizon Princess collided on the first turn severely checking Horizon Princess which collided with Brindle Delight causing Kenita to fall. Bright Flash and Awesome Asset collided approaching the home turn checking Awesome Asset.

Kenita underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left fore paw. A 14 day stand down was imposed.

Senor Diego was slow to begin. Paganini and Kernel Panic collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Paganini. Senor Diego and Nitro Gee collided approaching the home turn and on the home turn. Paganini and Kernel Panic raced wide in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial Bendigo 26/2/2020:

Southern Meteor – Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 36.6kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 24.14, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Nicko Dancer – Blinkers On Trial Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 28.2kgs, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 24.50, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Shepparton.

Maddox Bale – Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 28.5kgs, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 24.95, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.