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

Pablo's Star - Late scratching at 6:43am when Mr J. Formosa reported the greyhound to have a foot 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. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Patricia's Luck.

Titanium Lass and Blair's Tulip were slow to begin.

Huntly Flyer crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Jocularity. Patricia's Luck and Gypsy Play collided soon after the start. Patricia's Luck turned its head outwards soon after the start. Huntly Flyer and Jocularity collided at the 275m mark. Patricia's Luck, Huntly Flyer and Blair's Tulip collided at the 250m mark and again at the 200m mark. Patricia's Luck and Gypsy Play collided at the 150m mark. 

Patricia's Luck underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 8. Patricia's Luck was found to have a left elbow injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr J. Formosa, the handler of Patricia's Luck regarding the greyhounds racing manners soon after the start. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1) Patricia's Luck was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Formosa pleaded guilty to the charge, Patricia's Luck 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 Ms. Lucky Leaves.

Ms. Lucky Leaves and Devil's Spirit collided at the 275m mark. Sambar Chief, Zipping Monica and Nitro Girl collided at the 250m mark. Sambar Chief, Ms. Lucky Leaves and Devil's Spirit collided at the 150m mark. Sambar Chief and Devil's Spirit collided at the 100m mark. Devil's Spirit turned its head inwards at the 100m mark.

Devil's Spirit underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left hind toe. No stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr S. Tabb, the representative of Devil's Spirit regarding the greyhounds racing manners at the 100m mark. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1) Devil's Spirit was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Tabb pleaded guilty to the charge, Devil's Spirit 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 unable to be obtained from Kannella, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

Pretty Mouse crossed to the outside soon after the start. No Marjen and Just Our Luck collided at the 150m mark. No Marjen and Elliott Ness collided approaching the 100 mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Double Up.

Curnow's Blues - New declared weight of 32.1kgs, last raced at 30.3kgs.

Rack City and My Dad Baz collided soon after the start. Milly's Last and Curnow's Blues collided at the 225m mark. Click And Win and My Dad Baz collided at the 100m mark. Click And Win checked off My Dad Baz at the 75m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Grand Giveaway.

Boes Rose and Rumour File collided at the 275m mark. Senor Senor, Boes Rose and Rumour File collided at the 250m mark. Senor Senor and Rumour File collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rumour Is Fact.

Dakar and Elite Paws collided soon after the start and several times to the 250m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Poker.

Gosh and Aston Poker collided soon after the start. Aston Poker and Louis The Legend collided at the 150m mark and again at the 100m mark. Aston Poker turned its head outwards approaching the winning post and marred Mr. Blurton.

Stewards spoke to Mr G. Walker, the representative of Aston Poker regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Aston Poker was charged with marring. Mr Walker pleaded guilty to the charge, Aston Poker was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Healesville 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 Indian Calling.

Nullify, She's A Charm and Structure collided soon after the start and again at the 300m mark checking Structure. Indy's Dream and She's A Charm collided at the 250m mark and again at the 200m mark.

Collaboration was a late scratching at 10:38am by Order of Stewards.

A pre-race sample was taken from Incendio.

Jax Flash stumbled at box rise.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dazzling Dippy.

Jachar and Dazzling Dippy collided soon after the start. Dazzling Dippy checked off Lavish Pearl at the 225m mark. Jachar and Lavish Pearl collided at the 150m mark.

Dorrigo Bale - Late scratching at 7:41am when Ms. C. Dew reported the greyhound to have an illness (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. 

An out of competition sample was taken from Dorrigo Bale on Wednesday 24 March 2021 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tigga Toy.

Kilpatrick and Dirty Max collided at the 275m mark. Buck The Jockey and Speedy Spyro collided at the 275m mark. Noonbarra Jack and Tigga Toy collided at the 250m mark. Buck The Jockey, Speedy Spyro and Dirty Max collided at the 100m mark.

Satisfactory Trials:

Silver Man - 6 Months - Field of 4, Distance 300m, Weight 31.7kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 16.855 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks. 

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy HVL TUE 20 APR 21 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.

Supplementary Report 2 May 2021:

Stewards spoke to Handler - Ms Xiao Cheng (representing Trainer - Mr. A Steele) at Healesville on 2 May 2021 after greyhound Silver Man was presented at kennelling time without blinkers as endorsed on Fastrack.  After taking submissions from Ms. Cheng, Stewards established that Silver Man performed a SatisfactoryTrial at Healesville on 20 April, 2021 without blinkers.  Stewards obtained details from the Satisfactory Trial conducted of 20 April, 2021 and after viewing the Youtube vision of the Trial, Stewards were satisfied the greyhound did not race with blinkers and amended Fastrack accordingly.