Essential persons (both staff & participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings, wore facemasks, 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 Orson Delight.

Jack's Rose and Vinny Can Gogh were slow to begin.

Vinny Can Gogh and Emmett's Regret collided at the 250m mark. Emmett's Regret checked off Knuckled at the 50m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Explodes To Burn.

Orson Franky was slow to begin.

Illusional and Explodes To Burn collided soon after the start. Illusional, Explodes To Burn, Hot Wash, Loch Terrace and Blaze To Win collided at the 250m mark checking Illusional, Explodes To Burn and Hot Wash. Bennison Belle crossed to the outside at the 250m mark. Illusional and Hot Wash collided at the 200m mark checking Illusional. Illusional crossed to the outside approaching the 100m mark.

Explodes To Burn underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hind achilles tendon. No stand down penalty was applied.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sonny Cabang.

Aston Artemis and Balmoral were slow to begin.

Balmoral crossed out soon after the start. Sonny Cabang and Boes Bambino collided at the 250m mark. Sonny Cabang marred Boes Bambino and Balmoral at the 150m, mark checking Boes Bambino, Balmoral, Hardaway Rocket and Lucky Blonde. Sonny Cabang, Boes Bambino and Balmoral collided at the 100m mark. Sonny Cabang and Balmoral collided at the 50m mark. Bruree Man crosed out at the 50m mark.

Stewards spoke to Gregory Berry, the Trainer of Sonny Cabang regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 150m mark. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Sonny Cabang was charged with marring. Mr Berry pleaded guilty to the charge, Sonny Cabang was found guilty and suspended for 3 months at all tracks 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 Dash Home.

Zipping Chuck was slow to begin.

Dash Home crossed in soon after the start checking She's A Charm and Billy Tirch. Knock An Scratch, Zipping Chuck, Midnight Diesel, and Billy Tirch collided soon after the start checking Zipping Chuck. Knock An Scratch and Midnight Diesel collided approaching the 200m mark. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Soda Diamond.

Boes Rose crossed out approaching the 200m mark and collided with Tyson's Town. Boes Rose and Tyson's Town collided approaching the 150m mark. Tyson's Town checked off Boes Rose at the 50m mark. 

Soda Diamond underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the request of the Trainer and was found to have a right adductor injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fernando Dusty.

Boombox Hammer and Sonic Sensation were slow to begin.

Boombox Hammer, Sonic Sensation, Halo Lad and Princess Barcia collided soon after the start. Boombox Hammer crossed to the outside at the 300m mark checking Sonic Sensation and Princess Barcia. Aston Kayee and Notoriety collided at the 250m mark. 

Aston Kayee underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Simon Mallia regarding the racing manners of Aston Kayee at the 250m mark.  After hearing evidence from Mr Mallia, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners at the 250m mark.

Peter Reinders failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Sonic Sensation for racing.  A warning was issued pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

Pursuant to GAR 104 (7) Steward, Mr Jamie Allan did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Steward, Mr Bert Van de Maat,  did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Nunniong Bear - Late scratching at 10.13am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to papillomas on both hind feet. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Riccarton Weaver.

Yellow Brick was quick to begin.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (7) Steward, Ms Demi Barber did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Reggae Mikado, Crackerjack Dirt and Heads Or Tails were slow to begin.

Heads Or Tails crossed to the outside soon after the start. My Bro Joe, Zipping Norman and Mumma's Bear collided soon after the start. Reggae Mikado and Crackerjack Dirt colldied at the 300m mark. Mumma's Bear checked off Sharky Shark at the 200m mark. Reggae Mikado crossed to the outside at the 150m mark. 

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Aston Grenache, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stockbroker.

Soul Reader was slow to begin.

Stockbroker and Aston Avenue collided soon after the start.

Kid Malawi– Late scratching at 10.05am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Mr Terry Meyer was fined $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Polly's Yohanna.

Polly's Yohanna and Pure Promise collided soon after the start. Raquea's Dream and Harrell Bale collided approaching the 150m mark. Genial Jed and She's Serious collided at the 100m mark. She's Serious and Pure Promise collided approaching the winning post. 

A pre-race sample was taken from American Missile.

Jet Like Rico was slow to begin and crossed to the outside soon after the start. American Missile and Parabellum collided at the 250m mark. 

Pursuant to GAR 104 (7) Steward, Ms Demi Barber did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Hot Tzarina – New declared weight of 28.5kg, last raced at 27.3kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Now And Then.

Alfie Mikado and Rio Hustler were slow to beign. 

Now And Then and Market Bob collided at the 200m mark and again at the 150m mark checking Market Bob.

Satisfactory Trial:

Adonis Sands - (6 Months) - Field of 4, Distance 300m, Weight 33.7kg, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 16.62 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Jerry Buzzard (Marring & Blinkers On) - Field of 4, Distance 300m, Weight 30.6kg, Box 2, Placed 2nd, Time Run 16.79 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks, cleared to race with blinkers on.

Sarah Beauty - (Blinkers Off) - Field of 4, Distance 300m, Weight 27.8kg, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 17.24 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks, Cleared to race without blinkers.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy HVL TUE 28 SEP 21 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.