The Stewards were advised that the track was deep harrowed on 10.01.21 .

All staff & participants attending the race meeting wore face masks at all times when inside the kennel block and associated buildings, and when engaged in the exclusive race day functions of handling, boxing, starting and catching greyhounds. 

In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'.  At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 27.0 degrees and the kennel temperature was 17.1 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy. 

Pursuant to GAR 104 (7) lure driver, Mr C.Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Obsession Agogo. Iolar and Queen Redeem were quick to begin. Obsession Agogo crossed to the rails soon after the start causing Obsession Agogo, Greysynd Shock, Chillout Cookie and Time Turner to collide and checking all four greyhounds. Time Turner and Chillout Cookie collided on the first turn. Obsession Agogo checked off Dewana Lynda on the first turn checking Greysynd Shock. Greysynd Shock marred Obsession Agogo approaching the second turn. Snapper Smith and Queen Redeem collided entering the back straight checking Queen Redeem. Greysynd Shock, Obsession Agogo and Time Turner collided in the home straight checking Obsession Agogo which fell as a result.

Obsession Agogo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right calf injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Stewards spoke to Mr. Michael Chilcott the trainer of Greysynd Shock regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the second turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Greysynd Shock was charged with marring. Mr. Chilcott pleaded not guilty to the charge, Greysynd Shock was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at The Meadows and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from No Regrets.

Cool And Deadly went up with the lids at box rise. Jump Into Action, No Regrets and Dewana Whatever collided soon after the start. Shim Bob, Jump Into Action and No Regrets collided on the first turn. Mr. Speaker and Another Episode collided on the first turn. Jump Into Action and No Regrets collided entering the front straight. Cool And Deadly and Jump Into Action collided in the front straight. No Regrets and Dewana Whatever collided approaching the second turn. Another Episode and Dewana Whatever collided approaching the fourth turn. Jump Into Action checked off Another Episode approaching the home turn causing Jump Into Action and Dewana Whatever to collided. No Regrets checked off Shim Bob in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Starlight Amy.

Starlight Amy and Blue Zenia were quick to begin. Tanner Max checked off Starlight Amy approaching the first turn. Starlight Amy and Suntory Rose collided approaching the second turn. Blue Zenia and Suntory Rose collided on the home turn. Starlight Amy and Tanner Max collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Jai Willoughby regarding the racing manners of Starlight Amy in the home straight.  After hearing evidence from Mr. Willoughby, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight..

A pre-race sample was taken from Cypress Bale.

Well Grounded was quick to begin. Zipping Coby and Cypress Bale collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Zipping Coby, Cypress Bale, Dewana Degoey and She's Something collided on the first turn checking Dewana Magoo, Cypress Bale and Zipping Coby and severely checking Dewana Degoey and She's Something which fell as a result. Dewana Magoo checked off Cypress Bale on the second turn. Zipping Coby checked off Dewana Magoo in the back straight and again on the home turn. Dewana Magoo visibly eased and turned it head inwards towards Cypress Bale in the home straight. 

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

She's Something underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury. A 5 stand down period was imposed.

Dewana Degoey underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg toe fracture. A 28 stand down period was imposed.

Dewana Magoo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right monkey muscle and left pencil muscle, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. Brendan Dewan regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Dewana Magoo was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Dewan pleaded guilty to the charge, Dewana Magoo 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 Palace Lady.

Majestic Way was quick to begin. Emergency and Polly's Yohanna were slow to begin.

Lori Love and Majestic Way collided soon after the start. Palace Lady and Rezzie's Choice collided soon after the start. Rezzie's Choice crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Palace Lady and Emergency. Lori Love and Palace Lady collided approaching the second turn. Emergency and Palace Lady collided approaching the second turn and again on the second turn checking Palace Lady causing Palace Lady and Polly's Yohanna to collided. Lori Love checked off Majestic Way in the back straight. Emergency and Majestic Way collided on the third turn checking Majestic Way. Emergency and Palace Lady collided approaching the home turn. Palace Lady, Polly's Yohanna and Majestic Way collided approaching the home turn.

Weblec Blade – Late scratching at 2:14pm when trainer Mr M Lanigan reported the greyhound to have an insect bite (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. 

Pursuant to GAR 104 (7) lure driver, Mr C.Chilcott did not act in any official capacity for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Yano Bale.

Quarantined and Speedy Spyro were quick to begin. Yano Bale was slow to begin.

I'm Not Budging and Aston Antoine collided soon after the start. Aston Antoine and Jetta's Shout collided approaching the first turn. Quarantined and Speedy Spyro collided approaching the second turn checking Quarantined. Aston Antoine checked off Speedy Spyro entering the back straight checking Speedy Spyro. Yano Bale checked off Chill Out Webby on the third turn causing Yano Bale and Speedy Spyro to collide. I'm Not Budging and Jetta's Shout collided approaching the home turn.

Speedy Spyro underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to injuries to the left sesamoid and right calf. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Chill Out Webby - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Trainer, Mr. P Smith, regarding the upgrade in distance for To The Riots.  Mr. Smith told the Stewards that he is satisfied with the preparation and fitness of the greyhound tonight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fernando Mick.

To The Riots, Keep It Black and Fernando Mick were quick to begin. Little Bertha, Green Blazer and Showtime Boomer were slow to begin.

Keep It Black and Fernando Mick collided soon after the start. Fernando Mick and Green Blazer collided approaching the first turn checking Green Blazer. Little Berta checked off Green Blazer on the first turn causing Little Bertha to contact the running rail. To The Riots and Keep It Black collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds and causing To The Riots and Showtime Boomer to collide. To The Riots and Little Bertha collided approaching the second turn checking both greyhounds.

Little Bertha underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have lacerations to the left hind toes and left hip. No stand down period was imposed.

Dyna Virion – Late scratching at 6:17pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Miss C Jayakody was fined $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Teddy Too.

Room To Boom and Teddy Too were quick to begin. Midnight Titan and Yeah Easy were slow to begin.

Room To Boom and Teddy Too collided approaching the first turn. Midnight Titan and Room To Boom collided entering the back straight and again approaching the third turn. Room To Boom checked off Midnight Titan on the third turn checking Room To Boom. Yeah Easy checked off Who Cry Now approaching the home turn.