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.

Acting in accordance with the GRV Lightning and Thunderstorm Safety Procedure, racing was suspended at 5:48pm due to continuous lightning strikes within the designated safety zone around the venue.  Due to safety concerns the meeting was delayed by approximately 1 Hour and races re-scheduled accordingly.

Stewards spoke to the Bureau Of Meteorology and were advised that the storms will be passing within the hour.

Prior to this event all greyhound's were vetted and trainers were given the option to scratch their greyhounds.

A sample was taken from Poppy's Boy upon arrival at the course.

Night Wonder went up with the lids at boxrise.  Winnindoo Wendy was slow to begin.

Poppy's Boy and Kysaiah collided soon after the start.  Night Wonder and Kysaiah collided approaching the first turn.  Kysaiah checked off Night Wonder on the first turn. Night Wonder and Grenadier Prince collided on the first turn.  Poppy's Boy and Kysaiah collided on the first turn.  Night Wonder and Winnindoo Wendy collided on the home turn. Night Wonder and Grenadier Prince collided in the home straight.

Grenadier Prince underwent a post-race veterinary examination.  No apparent inury was reported.

Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. Reginald Boyce regarding the racing manners of Grenadier Prince in the home straight.  After hearing evidence from Mr. Boyce, 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.

High End was quick to begin.  

Paige's Diamond checked off Rio Bonnie approaching the first turn.  Dr. Fraya and Here Comes Pie collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Flossie Ann and Rio Bonnie collided on the first turn checking Flossie Ann, Rio Bonnie and Paige's Diamond.  Here Comes Pie crossed in on the first turn and collided with Paige's Diamond checking both greyhounds.  Flossie Ann checked off Rio Bonnie on the first turn.

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

Fat Cracker was quick to begin.

Monster Rose checked off Rio Bailey approaching the first turn.  Athena brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Dr. Dulcie crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Dr. Dulcie, Athena, Monster Rose and Dr. Earnie.  Wild Bob and Fat Cracker collided on the first turn checking Fat Cracker.  Athena Crossed out on the first turn and checked off Dr. Dulcie.  Fat Cracker and Dr. Dulcie collided on the home turn.  Dr. Earnie and Dr. Dulcie collided on the home turn.

Following the running of this event, Stewards inspected the track after heavy rainfall in the area and were satisfied it was satisfactory for racing.

One's Obsession was quick to begin.  

Madalia Pixie and Forever collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Elmo Rose checked off One's Obsession on the home turn.

Sir Harley was quick to begin.  Samp De Keats was slow to begin.

Sir Harley crossed out on the first turn and collided with Dr. Macy Jane checking Dr. Macy Jane and Rookie Mistake.  Ring A Ranger and Sir Harley collided on the first turn checking Ring A Ranger, Sir Harley, Rookie Mistake, Dr. Macy Jane and Samp De Keats.  Samp De Keats checked off Sir Harley on the first turn.  Sir Harley checked off Ring A Ranger approaching the home turn causing Sir Harley to stumble.

Sir Harley underwent a post-race veterinary examination.  No apparent injury was reported.

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

Omega Tyson was quick to begin.

Let Out, Prabaker and Collinda Beast collided on the first turn checking Let Out, Prabaker, Collinda Beast and West Of Westeros.  Let Out and Prabaker collided on the second turn.  West Of Westeros faltered on the home turn and subsequently tailed off.

West Of Westeros underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right tarsal fracture/dislocation(hock).  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

An out of competition sample was taken from Queen Kathleen on 30th September pursuant to GAR 79A.

Queen Kathleen was quick to begin.

Lillico Nikki and Dr. Slats collided approaching the first turn.  Crossfire, Even Keats and Harrigan collided approaching the first turn checking Even Keats.  Lillico Nikki and Dr. Slats collided on the first turn checking Dr. Slats.  Harrigan and Crossfire collided on the first turn checking Crossfire.  Queen Kathleen and Dr. Slats collided several times in the home straight.

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

An out of competition sample was taken from Soda Prince, Perfect Colour, Ausie Seceret and Run Robyn Run on 29th September pursuant to GAR 79A.

Jayville Menace was quick to begin.  Early Limit was slow to begin.

Jayville Menace and Jebrynah Umida collided soon after the start.  Jebrynah Umida checked off Jayville Menace approaching the first turn.  Jayville Torpedo and Jayville Menace collided on the first turn.  Back Moo Moo and Jebrynah Umida collided on the first turn.  Jayville Menace and Early Limit collided approaching the home turn checking Jayville Menace.  Jebrynah Umida checked off Jayville Torpedo on the home turn.

Jebrynah Umida underwent a post-race veterinary examination.  No apparent injury was reported.

An out of competition sample was taken for Chatterbox Tilly on 22thSeptember pursuant to GAR 79A.

Omega Sierra checked off Stack on the first turn.  Stack and Berdeen collided on the first turn.  Berdeen turned it's head inwards in the home straight and collided with Stack; Stack contacted the running rail as a result.

Stack underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist injury and a left shoulder joint injury.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Berdeen underwent a post-race veterinary examination.  No apparent injury was reported.  Mr. McMahon declined the option to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. William McMahon the trainer of Berdeen regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1)  Berdeen was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. McMahon pleaded guilty to the charge, Berdeen was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sale and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2)(a) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dr. Knuckles was quick to begin.  California Blond and King Of Glory collided approaching the first turn.  Dr. Knuckles checked off King Of Glory on the first turn.  Cosmic Roy and California Blond collided in the home straight.

Mr. William McMahon was issued with a fine of $100 regarding the use of a mobile phone while parading to the boxes in accordance with GAR 44.

Esfahan was quick to begin.  Locked In was slow to begin.

Addie Attitude and Locked In collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Armstrong Bobby crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Armstrong Bobby, Locked In and Addie Attitude; Addie Attitude brushed the running rail as a result.

Locked In underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments: Due to the extended kennelling time caused by the localised lightning and thunderstorms earlier in the evening, trainer's and/or handlers with greyhounds in Races 10, 11 and 12 were afforded the opportunity to to remove the greyhounds and gently exercise (stretch out) and relieve themsleves, during the mid to later stages of the race meeting.