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

A pre-race sample was taken from Maddingley Magic.

Devil's Spirit and Fancy Trance were slow to begin.

Devil's Spirit and Fancy Trance collided soon after the start. Halina's Gem crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Maddingley Magic, Rock Opera and Fancy Trance. Darley Dynamo and Halina's Gem collided approaching the home turn checking Darley Dynamo. Darley Dynamo checked off Fancy Trance entering the home straight. Devil's Spirit galloped on Silver Power in the home straight checking both greyhounds. Devil's Spirit and Silver Power collided approaching the winning post checking Silver Power. Fancy Trance and Halina's Gem collided approaching the winning post checking Fancy Trance.

Tinker Matt was quick to begin. Eighties Devil and Darley Lass were slow to begin.

Tinker Matt raced wide approaching the first turn. Alfie Rocks and Crackerjack Dane collided approaching the first turn. Miss Molly May turned its head outwards and collided with Ms. Lucky Leaves on the first turn checking Ms. Lucky Leaves, Honest Thief, Alfie Rocks and Crackerjack Dane. Eighties Devil turned its head outwards on the first turn checking Darley Lass, Ms. Lucky Leaves, Honest Thief and Alfie Rocks. Eighties Devil and Honest Thief collided entering the home straight checking Honest Thief and Ms. Lucky Leaves. Eighties Devil and Crackerjack Dane collided several times in the home straight checking Crackerjack Dane. Alfie Rocks checked off Eighties Devil approaching the winning post.

Eighties Devil underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 8, no apparent injury could be detected.

Stewards spoke to Mr S. Tabb, the representative of Eighties Devil regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Eighties Devil was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Tabb pleaded guilty to the charge, Eighties Devil was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Miss Molly May underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 6, no apparent injury could be detected.

Stewards spoke to Mr Thomas Boehmke, the trainer of Miss Molly May regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Miss Molly MAywas charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Boehmke pleaded guilty to the charge, Miss Molly May was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Frothy's Jett was quick to begin.

Cosmetic Rose and Tzar's Ghost collided soon after the start checking Cosmetic Rose. Currawong checked off Frothy's Jett on the first turn. Cosmetic Rose raced wide on the home turn. Tzar's Ghost checked off Lucy Mac in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Obsession Agogo.

Tears I'm Back and Westside Warrior were slow to begin.

Coach Klein and Albuquerque collided approaching the first turn checking Coach Klein. Tears I'm Back, Coach Klein and Albuquerque collided on the first turn checking Coach Klein and Albuquerque. Albuquerque checked off Aeroplane Cougar on the home turn.

Riverdale Goldie and Nicky Mustang were slow to begin.

Hold The Line crossed to the outside approaching the first turn checking Lala Hibiscus and Nicky Mustang. Time Turner checked off Lala Hibiscus on the first turn. Hold The Line and Tears I'm Here collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tanner Max.

Devine Dixie, Beguile and Tanner Max collided soon after the start checking Devine Dixie and Tanner Max. Brave Traveller checked off Golden Teddy on the first turn checking Devine Dixie. Golden Teddy checked off Mepunga Sparkle on the first turn checking Brave Traveller. Golden Teddy and Tanner Max collided approaching the home turn. Devine Dixie raced wide in the home straight.

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

Disco Diva and Sister Annie were slow to begin.

Disco Diva, Cawbourne Cheeky, Sister Annie, Just A Fidget, One Double Beat and Roxy Usuki collided approaching the first turn checking Disco Diva, Cawbourne Cheeky, Just A Fidget and Roxy Usuki. Disco Diva checked off Cawbourne Cheeky on the first turn. Just A Fidget and Roxy Usuki collided approaching the home turn checking Roxy Usuki.

Mighty Marshall was quick to begin.

Black Canvas and Lightning Gadget collided on the first turn. Lightning Gadget checked off Black Canvas entering the back straight. Prince Cody checked off Another Episode on the second turn. Rothwell Prince turned its head inwards in the home straight and collided with Stan's Hope.

Rothwell Prince underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right triangle muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Rothwell Prince was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Nash pleaded guilty to the charge, Rothwell Prince 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.

Fake Shot was quick to begin.

Cawbourne Gout checked off Urban Legend on the first turn.  Bye All Means and Cawbourne Gout collided in the back straight and again in the home straight. Urban Legend raced wide on the home turn. Fake Shot and Blazin' Zen collided approaching the winning post.

All Inn Olivia and Bark Healy were slow to begin.

Press On and Underworld collided on the first turn checking Press On. Rival Wiggly and Twisted Bliss collided on the first turn checking Rival Wiggly.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mariah Queen.

Maximum Shim was slow to begin.

Mariah Queen, Raw Gossip and Robber Prince collided soon after the start checking Mariah Queen, Raw Gossip, Robber Prince and Inga Assalt. Inga Assalt checked off Robber Prince on the first turn checking Mariah Queen. Robber Prince and Little Swagger collided on the first turn checking Little Swagger, Mariah Queen and Maximum Shim.

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

Mystery Talent and Silver One were slow to begin.

Lilah's Mac crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Riverdale Mitch, No Marjen and Finch. Silver One, Zen Ablaze and Night Jar collided on the first turn checking Zen Ablaze and Night Jar. Finch checked off Riverdale Mitch approaching the home turn checking Mystery Talent. Zen Ablaze and No Marjen collided approaching the home turn.

Explosive Avatar – 6 months - Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 28.4 kg, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.38 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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