Essential persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings, wore face-masks, observed social distance requirements and adhered to room density quotients that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Jam. 

Chuck Attack, Nana Pat, Black Jam, Whiz Out, Sheer Strength and Tat Panda collided approaching the first turn checking Chuck Attack, Nana Pat, Black Jam, Whiz Out, Sheer Strength and Scream Weaver. Scream Weaver checked off Chuck Attack approaching the home turn. Scream Weaver and Nana Pat collided on the home turn.

Flying Torpedo and Mr. Prime Minter collided soon after the start checking Flying Torpedo. My Name's Nipper visibly eased approaching the first turn. Mr. Prime MInter checked off Hugs And Kisses on the first turn. Hugs And Kisses checked off Yulong Yap approaching the home turn and raced wide as a result.

My Name's Nipper underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-vetted after race 5. My Name's Nipper was found to have a right deltoid muscle injury and a right hamstrings injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. Rodney Clark regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), My Name's Nipper was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Clark pleaded guilty to the charge, My Name's Nipper 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.

Stewards spoke to Mr Colin Dalton, the Trainer of Mazikeen Smith, as some noticeable betting fluctuations were noted by Stewards.  Mr. Dalton told the Stewards that this was the first time the greyhound was drawn on the rails and expected a forward showing today given the small field.  Mr. Dalton also advised that he supported the greyhound in trifectas only.  Stewards directed a post race sample be taken from Mazikeen Smith, the winner of the Event.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Raymond Henness, the Trainer of Yulong Yap, as some noticeable betting fluctuations were noted by Stewards.  Mr. Henness told the Stewards that he expected a forward showing today given that there were two boxes vacant on the inside of the greyhound.  Mr. Henness also told Stewards that he supported the greyhound each way.  Stewards directed a post race sample be taken from Yulong Yap, which finished in second position.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Crazy Old Fool with Mr. Jye Formosa and noted his comments.

Aston Paquin, Oh Mary, Sizzlin' Sanchez and Crazy Old Fool collided soon after the start checking Oh Mary and Sizzlin' Sanchez. Aston Paquin, Crazy Old Fool and Knock An Scratch collided on the first turn checking Aston Paquin and Oh Mary. 

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

Aston Cinnamon and Gallant Toby collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Cinnamon. Especial Echo and Rogue Temptation collided on the first turn checking Especial Echo. Key Effort, Gallant Toby, Victory Chico and Super Switch collided on the first turn checking Aston Cinnamon, Gallant Toby and Victory Chico. Scenic Warrior and Rogue Temptation collided approaching the home turn checking Rogue Temptation and Especial Echo. Rogue Temptation checked off Scenic Warrior on the home turn. Super Switch checked off Rogue Temptation on the home turn.

Gallant Toby underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer's request and was found to have a laceration to the left hind toe. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Rock Icon was slow to begin.

Kid Caldwell, Berringa Blue and Tzar's Ghost collided soon after the start checking Berringa Blue. Blue Lagoon checked off Tzar's Ghost on the first turn. Pure Mania, Berringa Blue and Blue Lagoon collided on the home turn checking all three greyhounds.

Blue Lagoon underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right deltoid muscle and right hamstrings. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Palace Lady – New declared weight of 27.4 kg, last raced at 28.5 kg.

Palace Lady was quick to begin.

Crackerjack Nev was slow to begin.

Lex's Delight, Crackerjack Nev, New Samsation, Grey Not Blue and Emergency collided on the first turn checking Lex's Delight, Crackerjack Nev and Grey Not Blue. Why Delilah and Emergency collided on the home turn checking Why Delilah. New Samsation and Emergency collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Diva Dot with Mr. Jye Formosa and noted his comments.

Especial Edit was quick to begin.

Anubis Al, She's A Looker and Why Not Dot collided on the first turn checking Why Not Dot and She's A Looker. Why Not Dot and Sophie collided in the home straight.

Diva Dot underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

Stewards withheld the "all clear" to view all available video footage after wildlife entered the track in the home straight.  Stewards were of the opinion that no greyhound was prejudically affected and subsequently gave the "all clear" on the Judges placings 8-5-2-9.

Savanah Lee was quick to begin.

Bumps's Nugget, Filorga Bale and She's Serious collided soon after the start checking Filorga Bale. Nova's Girl, Select Pattern and She's Serious collided on the first turn checking Select Pattern and She's Serious. Rower's Rule and She's Serious collided on the home turn checking She's Serious. Filorga Bale and She's Serious collided in the home straight. Nova's Girl and Savannah Lee collided approaching the winning post.

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

All Inn Pearl was slow to begin.

Global Jewel checked off Sound The Bugle on the first turn. Mystery Talent and All Inn Pearl collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Strike The Pose and Global Jewel collided in the home straight checking Strike The Pose.

All Inn Pearl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury and a left back muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Itchy Kaala was slow to begin.

Huntly Flyer and Aston Syrah collided on the first turn checking Huntly Flyer.

Coco To Burn, Kraken Presto, Little Winnie and Aston Syrah collided on the first turn checking Kraken Presto, Huntly Flyer, Aston Syrah, Heart Of Rio and Boom Buster and severely checking Little Winnie and Itchy Kaala causing both greyhounds to fall as a result. Huntly Flyer and Aston Syrah collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Huntly Flyer and Heart Of Rio collided entering the home straight.

Little Winnie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist sprain and left hamstrings injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Itchy Kaala underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right hind toe. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards noted the muzzle of Itchy Kaala became dislodged when the greyhound fell on the first turn.

Lektra Nat, Don's Scolari and Knocka Bott were slow to begin.

Western Bay and Sylvia's Delight collided approaching the first turn checking Sylvia's Delight. Prince Hector and Don's Scolari collided on the home turn checking Don's Scolari. Western Bay and Lektra Nat collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

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

Awesome Asset, Super Nat and Canya Hurricane collided on the first turn checking Awesome Asset, Super Nat and Solar Charge. Canya Hurricane checked off Born A Guru entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken taken from Camo Rex.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trials:

Trial 1:

Sheik Of Tweek – (FTC Inj) - Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 33.8 kg, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.27- Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Bitter Twist – (FTC Inj) - Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 31.3 kg, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 21.91 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks Except Mt. Gambier.

Donny Rocks – (FTC Inj) - Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 35.1 kg, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.00 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks Except The Meadows.

Sparkle Debacle – (FTC Inj) - Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 25.9 kg, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.10 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Bendigo.

Trial 2:

Sonny Cabang – (Weight) – Solo, Distance 385m, Weight 32.3 kg, Box 1, Time Run 22.24 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.