All persons (GRV & club staff, licensed participants & limited general public) attending the venue today undertook successful health screenings and wore face masks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue.

Usman Bale and Steamer Redeemer were quick to begin. Far Out Frankie and Weblec Thunder were slow to begin.

Far Out Frankie and Daph's Desi collided soon after the start. Weblec Thunder crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Far Out Frankie. Far Out Frankie brushed the running rail approaching the first turn. Daph's Desi and Weblec Thunder collided approaching the first turn. Usman Bale and Steamer Redeemer collided on the first turn. Daph's Desi, Weblec Thunder and Agnet Bale collided on the first turn. Weblec Thunder checked off Agnet Bale approaching the second turn. Far Out Frankie lost ground in the back straight.

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

Poppy Passion - New declared weight of 27.0kg, last raced at 25.3kg.

Poppy Passion was slow to begin.

Toy Soldier crossed to the inside soon after the start and collided with Xavien Bale and Tynslee Bale. Saverance Bale and Tynslee Bale collided in the front straight and again approaching the first turn. Tynslee Bale checked off Camino Angel on the first turn checking Xavien Bale. Xavien Bale and Camino Angel collided approaching the third turn and again approaching the home turn. Tynslee Bale checked off Toy Soldier on the home turn.

Winslet Bale was quick to begin. Miss Belle and Marla Penny were slow to begin.

Inka Bale and Bel Air Storm collided soon after the start. Inka Bale galloped on the heels on Winslet Bale approaching the first turn checking Lala Hibiscus causing Winslet Bale to race wide and lose ground as a result. Bel Air Storm, Wild Aces Agogo, Marla Penny and Lala Hibiscus collided on the first turn. Bel Air Storm and Inka Bale collided approaching the home turn. Inka Bale checked off Bel Air Storm on the home turn. Lala Hibiscus checked off Inka Bale on the home turn. Lala Hibiscus checked off Inka Bale entering the home straight.

Winslet Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to both hocks. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Palesa Bale.

Nikoli Bale was slow to begin.

Maelynn Bale and Starlight Blaze collided soon after the start and again in the front straight. Roxy Patron and Nikoli Bale collided in the front straight. Orcades, Roxy Patron and Nikoli Bale collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Roxy Patron and Nikoli Bale. Starlight Blaze checked off Maelynn Bale on the first turn. Roxy Patron veered out and eased approaching the third turn checking Orcades. Roxy Patron turned its head inwards and visibly eased entering the home straight checking Starlight Blaze. Palesa Bale faltered entering the home straight and collided with Maelynn Bale. Roxy Patron veered out, visibly eased and marred Palesa Bale in the home straight.

Palesa Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 5. Palesa Bale was found to have injuries to the left pectoral muscle and left calf muscle. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Roxy Patron underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 5. Roxy Patron was found to have an injury to the right triangle muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative, Miss K. Heinrich, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the third turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Roxy Patron was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Ms Heinrich pleaded guilty to the charge, Roxy Patron 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 Liverpool Flyer.

Blueberry Hill was slow to begin.

Liverpool Flyer and La La Missouri collided soon after the start. Liverpool Flyer, La La Missouri and Xamira Bale collided in the front straight. Liverpool Flyer and La La Missouri collided on the first turn. Xamira Bale and Blueberry Hill collided on the first turn. Liverpool Flyer checked off Blueberry Hill on the second turn. La La Missouri and Xamira Bale collided entering the back straight. Liverpool Flyer lost ground in the back straight. Xamira Bale and Suvla Bay collided several times approaching the home turn. Enicka Bale and Suvla Bay collided approaching the winning post.

She Excites was quick to begin. Swift By Design was slow to begin.

She Excites and Flair collided soon after the start. Parzival and Swift By Design collided approaching the first turn. Flair and Swift By Design collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. I'm Another Whiz checked off Parzival approaching the second turn. I'm Another Whiz and Swift By Design collided approaching the third turn. Indian Shadow and She Excites collided approaching the home turn. Romeo Bale and Swift By Design collided approaching the home turn. I'm Another Whiz and Flair collided approaching the home turn. She Excites and Swift By Design collided entering the home straight. Flair and Romeo Bale collided approaching the winning post.

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

Keenando and Joking Bear were slow to begin.

Hoffa and Rockstar Manners collided soon after the start. Joking Bear checked off Aratuza Bale in the front straight. Hoffa, Roclstar Manners and Halwes collided on the first turn. Aratuza Bale and Keenando collided on the first turn. Joking Bear and Rockstar Manners collided on the second turn. Aratuza Bale and Keenando collided on the second turn. Hoffa and Halwes collided entering the back straight. Halwes and Joking Bear collided in the back straight. Keenando and Joking Bear collided in the home straight.

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

Brute was slow to begin.

Rezzie's Choice and Brady's Shout collided soon after the start. Cool Limit and Not Happening collided approaching the first turn. Belle Ali stumbled approaching the first turn. Entranced checked off Not Happening on the first turn. Cool Limit brushed the running rail approaching the second turn. Not Happening and Entranced collided on the second turn. Brute checked off Stretch Butler on the second turn. Not Happening and Entranced collided entering the back straight checking Stretch Butler, Belle Ali and Brady's Shout. Brute checked off Not Happening approaching the fourth turn. Belle Ali checked off Stretch Butler approaching the home turn. Brute checked off Not Happening in the home straight.

Zivon Bale and Odessa Rock were slow to begin.

Weblec Opal and Yohan Bale collided soon after the start. Weblec Opal checked off Aston Alpha approaching the first turn. Odessa Rock checked off Weblec Opal on the second turn. Yohan Bale and Kinson Bale collided approaching the third turn checking Yohan Bale, Zivon Bale and Aston Alpha.

Shim Bob was slow to begin.

Shim Bob and Bush Martini collided soon after the start and again on the first turn. Double Dipping, Tom The Cheap and Zipping Tiffany collided on the first turn. Tom The Cheap and Zipping Tiffany collided several times in the front straight. Bush Martini checked off Shim Bob approaching the third turn and again approaching the fourth turn. Shim Bob and Isotope collided approaching the home turn. Isotope checked off Ishmy Neecy on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Ms Rebecca Gibbons regarding the racing manners of Tom The Cheap in the front straight. After hearing evidence from Ms Gibbons, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the front straight.

No Regrets - Late scratching at 10.49am due to non–arrival (GAR 31). Mr Shane Drummond informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on–route to the track. No stand down penalty was applied. Stewards advised Mr Drummond that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non–arrival. The matter will be re–evaluated upon receipt of this evidence.

Minter Explode and Zing On were slow to begin.

Minter Explode checked off Hyena Queen on the first turn. Zing On checked off Aston Ajok on the second turn. Hyena Queen checked off Minter Explode entering the back staight. Minter Explode checked off Holiday In Paris in the back straight.

Silky Riot– New declared weight of 26.0kg, last raced at 27.4kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Destruction.

Rose's Honey was slow to begin.

Tuscan Style and White Assassin collided soon after the start. Silky Riot and Destruction collided in the front straight. Silky Riot checked off White Assassin in the front straight. Silky Riot and Rose's Honey collided approaching the first turn checking Silky Riot which lost ground as a result. Call Me Snooze and White Assassin collided on the third turn. Rose's Honey and White Assassin collided in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

New Punchline - Six Months - Field of 4, Distance 525m, Weight 27.9kg kg, Box 3, Placed 3rd, Time Run 30.57 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Devel Sixteen -Fail To Chase (Injury) - Field of 4, Distance 525m, Weight 28.3kg kg, Box 7, Placed 1st, Time Run 29.94 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy MEA WED 24 FEB 21 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.