The traditional 2-wave (odds then evens) boxing process has been re-instated for all races in Victoria from Tuesday 10 November 2020. Handlers are required to exit the area after boxing and maintain their 1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times. 

All persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore face-masks that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

The Stewards were advised that the track was medium harrowed on 5 November 2020.

Mr. T. Sharp was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound, Waikerie Bandit pursuant to GAR 33.

Saint Bogan was slow to begin. Saint Bogan and Bye All Means collided on the first turn and approaching the home turn checking Saint Bogan.

Stewards noted that the muzzle of Neat Radar was lodged in the mouth of the greyhound throughout the running of the event.

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

Farmer Arms – Late scratching due to the greyhound not being presented - (GAR 31). A stand-down of 28 days was imposed. Due to the circumstances surrounding the non–presentation, an inquiry has been opened by Stewards, into the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal.

Yassie Belle and Miss Coby Moss were slow to begin. Damaged, Palmistry and Miss Coby Moss collided approaching the first turn checking Miss Coby Moss. Yassie Belle and Palmistry collided on the first turn severely checking Palmistry. Miss Coby Moss and Palmistry collided approaching the home turn severely checking both greyhounds. Zipping Trish and Subtle Space collided approaching the winning post.

Miss Coby Moss underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the right forelimb above the stopper. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Palmistry underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sorness in the top of the left quadraceps and right triangle. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Dance Diva Dance was quick to begin. Look Around and Veracruz collided soon after the start. Quirky Phoebe, Going Viral and Firing Fernando collided approaching the first turn checking Firing Fernando. Going Viral and Quirky Phoebe collided approaching the first turn checking Quirky Phoebe. Look Around and Quirky Phoebe collided on the first turn checking Look Around. Look Around and Veracruz collided approaching the home turn severely checking Veracruz. Going Viral clipped the heels of Barunga Bullet on the home turn. Quirky Phoebe and Barunga Bullet collided in the home straight.

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

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

Ruby Arizona was quick to begin. Tibetan and Piper's Unicorn collided approaching the first turn checking Piper's Unicorn. Ride On and Five Sisters collided approaching the first turn and on the first turn. Ride On galloped on the heels of Five Sisters approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

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

Lot Lizard – Late scratching at 14:05 due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Darra Dawnne.

Another Episode, Aerolithology, Aston Sofia and Lucky Shiraz collided on the first turn checking Another Episode. Aston Sofia and Plain Name collided approaching the home turn. Lucky Shiraz and Another Episode collided approaching the home turn. Aston Sofia and Plain Name collided on the home turn checking Plain Name which collided with Another Episode. Lucky Shiraz clipped the heels of Plain Name entering the home straight. Darra Dawnne raced wide throughout the event.

Dewana Jayden and Wilbury were quick to begin. Moonie Convoy, Ted's Dream, Stan's Hope and Lektra loopy collided on the first turn checking Ted's Dream which lost ground. Dewana Jayden and Wilbury collided on the second turn. Stan's Hope clipped the heels of Lektra Loopy approaching the home turn.

Ted's Dream underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left calf injury and a left deltoid injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Brent Merton advised Stewards that he is retiring the greyhound.

Secret Thoughts, Gemma Blue and Jimmy Cheesecake collided on the first turn checking Jimmy Cheesecake. Gemma Blue and Secret Thoughts collided approaching the home turn. Gemma Blue and Lektra Desire collided entering the home straight. Pete Cabang raced wide in the home straight.

Caveman Yap and Miss Never Mind collided on the first turn. Divine Dixie raced wide to the first turn. Miss Never Mind and Star Ballerina collided on the home turn checking Miss Never Mind which collided with Kenita. Midnight Titan and Miss Never Mind collided in the home straight. Kenita and Divine Dixie raced wide in the home straight.

Midnight Titan underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent ijury was found.

Olin Bale – Late scratching at 10.42am when Trainer Michael Bowerman reported the greyhound to have an hock injury (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 20 (3) (v) before any future nomination will be accepted. At a subsequent inquiry by telephone, Trainer Mr Bowerman acknowledged an offence pursuant to GAR 23 (1) (b) in that he failed to make an application to withdraw the greyhound prior to the appointed scratching time for the race. After considering all the relevant submissions and the circumstances surrounding the omission to withdraw, Mr Bowerman was fined $100, of which $50 was suspended for 12 months pending no further GAR 23 issues.  

Strategic was quick to begin. Litigator was slow to begin. Running For Juddy checked off Stella Diamond soon after the start. Running For Juddy checked off Quattro Miss on the first turn.

Due to a technical malfunction the semaphore board displayed the incorrect race for this event.

Garage Sale was slow to begin. Motor Ace and Scar Queen collided approaching the first turn. Balance and Lektra Bear collided approaching the first turn checking Lektra Bear. Garage Sale lost ground approaching the home turn. Motor Ace and Scar Queen collided on the home turn.

Garage Sale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from State Of Mine.

Senor Diego and I'm Poppy collided approaching the first turn. Sweet Potato eased approaching the first turn and collided with Senor Diego and I'm Poppy severely checking Sweet Potato. Senor Diego and Cristelle Blue collided approaching the home turn. Cristelle Blue and Cee Jay Ace collided entering the home straight.

Senor Diego underwent a post race veterinary examination at the trainer's request and was found to have injuries to the left fore paw, right monkey muscle and right deltoid muscle. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Sweet Potato underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. P. Dunlevey regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Sweet Potato was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Dunlevey pleaded guilty to the charge, Sweet Potato was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial  in accordance with GAR 69B (1) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Banjo Plato.

Solar Life was quick to begin. Tough Grit and Treasure's Lad collided soon after the start checking Treasure's Lad. Sin Dinero and Solar Life collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. V. Millington regarding the racing manners of Solar Life in the home straight. After hearing evidence from Mr. Millington, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Meeting Comments:

Teaks Streak – (Blinkers On) - Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 32.8 kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.04 - Comment: Cleared to race in blinkers

Especially Eager– (FTC)- Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 25.2 kg, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 25.12 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks Except Shepparton.