All persons attending the venue today carried face masks, observed social distance requirements, and maintained room density quotients for the race meeting.

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Postman Pete and Blazing Penny were slow to begin.

Vayden Bale and Gerry's Dream collided approaching the first turn, checking Gerry's Dream.  Gerry's Dream checked off Big Brew on the first turn, checking Stalking Shadow.  Blazing Penny contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result.  Gerry's Dream and Stalking Shadow collided approaching the home turn.  Big Brew checked off Camino Angel on the home turn.  Big Brew and Postman Pete collided entering the home straight, checking Big Brew.

Blazing Penny underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A post-race sample was taken from My Buddy Benny - the winner of the event.

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Rockabye Bear was quick to begin.  Aston Falcon was slow to begin.

Rockabye Bear crossed to the rail soon after the start; checking Gypsy Andy and Aston Orazio.  Fatboy Leeroy checked off Sinful Angel on the first turn.  Aston Orazio and Fatboy Leeroy collided approaching the home turn; checking Fatboy Leeroy and Snapper Smith.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Xamira Bale and Enicka Bale were quick to begin.  Private and On The Bit were slow to begin.

Daph's Ascend checked off Trending Air approaching the first turn, checking Private.  Xamira Bale checked off On The Bit on the first turn, checking Daph's Ascend.  Aston Toto visably eased on the first turn.  Private and Xamira Bale collided entering the home straight.  Daph's Ascend and Enicka Bale collided in the home straight.

Aston Toto underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left foreleg wrist and monkey muscle injuries.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr G Jose, the trainer of Aston Toto regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Aston Toto was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Jose pleaded guilty to the charge, Aston Toto was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool 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 Aston Toto - the winner of the event.

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Lala Kiwi - New declared weight of 33.1 kg, last raced at 31.7 kg.

Fernando Mick was slow to begin.

Lala Kiwi and Weblec Jet collided soon after the start.  Weblec Jet and Kinson Bale collided soon after the start, checking Kinson Bale.  Weblec Jet checked off Lala Kiwi on the first turn.  Lala Kiwi and Catch The Thief collided on the first turn; checking both greyhounds.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Oriental Amber was slow to begin.

Lektra Yoyo, Coco Nova and Carry On Angel collided approaching the home turn; checking Coco Nova and Carry On Angel.  Canya Cruise galloped on Jepara approaching the home turn; checking both greyhounds.  Jepara and Canya Cruise collided on the home turn.  Coco Nova and Carry On Angel collided entering the home straight.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Hebridean Black was slow to begin.  Zambora Lou stumbled at box rise and was very slow to begin (4L).

Mr. Fix It checked off Nikoli Bale on the first turn.  Nikoli Bale and Disorientated collided on the first turn, checking Disorientated.  Disorientated and Zambora Lou collided entering the home straight, checking Zambora Lou.  Hebridean Black and Mr. Fix It collided entering the home straight.  Mr. Fix It checked off Hebridean Black in the home straight.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Mirage.

Bareki and Mepunga Isla were slow to begin.

Aston Mirage checked off Bareki on the first turn.  Aston Mirage checked off Equalizer on the first turn.  Bareki and Equalizer collided entering the home straight; checking both greyhounds.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Kaheem Bale and Soda Prince collided soon after the start, checking Kaheem Bale.  Spearhead faltered approaching the first turn and tailed off as a result.  Kaheem Bale checked off Soda Prince on the first turn.  Tiggerlong Tonk checked off Soda Prince approaching the home turn.  Blue Tiger and Soda Prince collided entering the home straight, checking Soda Prince.

Spearhead underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Soda Prince underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hindleg toe.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Sid Core was slow to begin.

Ferdinand Boy and Faithy Bale collided soon after the start.  Zambora Richie checked off Lots Of Chatter approaching the first turn.  Sid Core and Faithy Bale collided on the first turn and again on the home turn, checking Sid Core.  Lots Of Chatter checked off Ferdinand Boy entering the home straight, checking Do It.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Yozo Bale was quick to begin.

Aston Gwen checked off Gold Driller approaching the first turn.  Ulricken Bale checked off Snooker Que approaching the first turn.  Gold Driller and Ulricken Bale collided on the home turn.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Aston Minerva was quick to begin.

Run And Carry checked off Gotham Duke on the first turn.  Gotham Duke and Fortuna Bale collided on the first turn, checking Gotham Duke.  Fortuna Bale checked off Aussie Secret in the home straight.

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

There was no head-on vision available for this event.

Black Robin was quick to begin.  Weblec Hawk was slow to begin.

Roxy Ouzo and Black Robin collided on the first turn, checking Black Robin.

A post-race sample was taken from Zeeba's Legacy - the winner of the event.

Warrnambool Cup Box Draw:

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Warrnambool Cup to be held on Wednesday, 5 May 2021.  The official box draw is as follows: 

1. Do It

2. Dream Wizard

3. Qwara Bale

4. Denzell Bale

5. Shima Shine

6. Mepunga Warrior 

7. Jax Bale

8. Yozo Bale

9. (1st Res) Got The Torque 

10. (2nd Res) Gypsy Yankee