Dundee Flame and Rip Off Roslyn were slow to begin.  Aston Resort and Rip Off Roslyn collided soon after the start.  Drakari checked off Autumn Lynx approaching the first turn.  Dr. Wade and Dr. Xander collided approaching the first turn.  Drakari and Dr. Xander collided on the first turn checking Dr. Xander.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Princess Lace.

Retro Rocket was slow to begin.  Zothan's Magic and Dr. Topaz collided approaching the first turn checking Zothan's Magic and Bit Of Pepper.  Zothan's Magic, Dr. Topaz and Bit Of Pepper collided on the first turn checking Zothan's Magic, Dr. Topaz, Bit Of Pepper and Retro Rocket.  Bit Of Pepper and Retro Rocket collided approaching the home turn.

Lakeview Cruiser, Aston Glow and Bidgee Boy were slow to begin.  Dr. Madison checked off Louie Lou approaching the first turn severely checking Dr. Madison which contacted the running rail as a result.  Lakeview Cruiser and Jenny Kay Rose collided on the first turn.  Hoffa and Fargo collided on the first turn.  Jenny Kay Rose and Aston Glow collided on the first turn.  Fargo and Bidgee Boy collided approaching the home turn.  Fargo and Bidgee Boy raced wide in the home straight.

Dr. Madison underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right chest muscle injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken form Louie Lou - the winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Aston Shine upon arrival at the course.

Berdeen, Aston Shine and Prime Time were slow to begin.  West Of Westeros and Ant Man collided approaching the first turn checking West Of Westeros, Ant Man and Aston Shine.  Purify Virtuoso and Prime Time collided on the first turn.  West Of Westeros and Ant Man collided approaching the home turn.  West Of Westeros checked off Ant Man approaching the home turn.  Ant Man contacted the running rail approaching the home turn.  Berdeen and Prime Time collided approaching the winning post.

Ant Man underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right front monkey muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken form Ha Ha MacGyver - the winner of the event. 

Arizona Eyes was slow to begin.  Houdini Boy and Shamrock Boy collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Houdini Boy and Arizona Eyes collided on the first turn.  Shamrock Boy clipped the heels of Playlist approaching the home turn.  Arizona Eyes and Father Phevos collided approaching the home turn checking Father Phevos.

Post-race samples were taken from Houdini Boy (1st) & Arizona Eyes (2nd).

Mepunga Katie and Last Hurrah collided soon after the start.  Blazing Cartier and I'm Easy Boys collided approaching the first turn checking Blazing Cartier which collided with Burn Time as a result and raced wide.  Blazing Cartier and She Wiggles collided on the third turn.  Blazing Cartier checked off Crumlin approaching the home turn.  Crumlin checked off Mepunga Katie on the home turn.

Post-race samples were taken from I'm Easy Boys (1st) & Last Hurrah (2nd).

A sample was taken from Secrets Untold upon arrival at the course.

A sample was taken from Financial Tarra upon arrival at the course.

Financial Tarra and Dark Arrow collided soon after the start.  Bobby The Brute and Financial Tarra collided approaching the first turn checking Financial Tarra.  Secrets Untold and Razor's Edge collided on the first turn.  Secrets Untold and Sunset Bourbski collided on the third turn.  Dark Arrow and Sunset Bourbski collided in the home straight

Bobby The Brute underwent a post-race veterinary examination -  no apparent injury was reported.

Post-race samples were taken from Bobby The Brute (1st) & Weblec Ace (2nd).

Zack Monelli crossed in soon after the start checking Midnight Force.  Weblec Haze, Run Like Jess and Midnight Force collided on the first turn checking all 3 greyhounds.  Weblec Haze and Run Like Jess collided on the second turn.

Post-race samples were taken from Christo Bale (1st) & Zack Monelli (2nd)

Leeky Lee was slow to begin.  Need A Jockey and Kismet Storm collided approaching the first turn checking Kismet Storm.  Bobby Bean Rose checked off Maxwell on the first turn severely checking Bobby Bean Rose, Got The Torque and Leeky Lee; Leeky Lee fell as a result.  Portelli Punk and Need A Jockey collided on the first turn.  Portelli Punk visibily eased and turned it's head on the first turn severely checking Need A Jockey.  Kismet Storm checked off Too Be Sure approaching the home turn.

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

Portelli Punk underwent a post-race veterinary examination -  no apparent injury was reported. Representative, Mr Steven Spoljaric declined the option to have the greyhound re-vetted. Stewards spoke to Mr Spoljaric regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Portelli Punk was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Spoljaric pleaded not guilty to the charge; Portelli Punk was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sale and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Weeona Bulldozer and Sweet Demi were slow to begin.  Aston Frigate and California Blond collided on the first turn checking California Blond and Bad Guy.  Aston Frigate checked off Sweet Demi on the first turn

Dr. Luna – Late scratching at 4:51pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

Einsteinium was slow to begin.  Crackerjack Pack and Mr. Bob collided soon after the start.  Tansy and Sweet Antares collided on the first turn checking Sweet Antares.  Einsteinium checked off Aston Sylvie approaching the home turn.  Tansy and Aston Sylvie collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Titan.

Will Do and Hook Along Book collided approaching the first turn checking Hook Along Book.  Hook Along Book and Line Trike collided on the first turn checking Line Trike.  Hook Along Book galloped on Stormcast approaching the home turn checking Hook Along Book.  Line Trike checked off Hook Along Book entering the home straight.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS :

Shelbourne Flyer - (6  months) - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 33.0kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.32. Comment:  Cleared To Race All Tracks. 

Louranda - (Blinkers/FTC.  SAN) - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 28.4kgs, Box 3, Placed 3rd, Time Run 25.40.  Comment: Cleared to race in Blinkers and Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.

Sshelbourne Star - (6 months) - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 34.9kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 25.30.  Comment: Cleared To Race All Tracks.

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Stewards conducted a box draw for the Gold 98.3 FM Sale Cup to be held on 26 December 2020. The official box draw is as follows:  

1. Arizona Eyes

2. Christo Bale

3. Zack Monelli

4. Bobby The Brute

5. Houdini Boy

6. Last Hurrah

7. Weblec Ace

8. I'm Easy Boys

9. (1st Res) Secrets Untold

10. (2nd Res) Burn Time