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.

Aranyi was quick to begin.

Aranyi and Zambora Flame collided approaching the first turn checking Aranyi. Zambora Flame and Madam Evie collided on the first turn. Nifty Bale cramped on the first turn.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. Dustin Drew regarding the racing manners of Zambora Flame approaching the first turn.  After hearing evidence from Mr. Drew, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Nifty Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have cramped. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp) Nifty Bale must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Riverdale Poppy was slow to begin. 

Hachey Boy and Okara Bale collided soon after the start. Mintaro Bale and Magic Trio collided soon after the start. Hachey Boy checked off Shore Lanka on the first turn checking Okara Bale and Magic Trio. Okara Bale and Mintaro Bale collided approaching the home turn. Hachey Boy checked off Shore Lanka approaching the winning post.

Stewards spoke to Trainer Ms. Cassendra Jayakody regarding the racing manners of Shore Lanka on the home turn. After hearing evidence from Ms Jayakody, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

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

Dolly and Mayfair Ronnie were quick to begin.

Comeback Jack checked off Rattling Rosie on the first turn. Riverdale Tifany checked off Gecko Fernando on the first turn. Dolly crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Dolly and Mayfair Ronnie. Comeback Jack and Gecko Fernando collided approaching the home turn checking Comeback Jack. Comeback Jack checked off Gecko Fernando on the home turn.  Riverdale Tifany and Big Flatty raced wide in the home straight. Rattling Rosie turned its head outwards in the home straight.

Riverdale Bonnie was slow to begin.

In My Pocket shifted wide on the first turn checking Smokin' Charlie. In My Pocket checked off Smokin' Charlie on the home turn. In My Pocket raced ungenerously entering the home straight.

In My Pocket underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg shoulder muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Kennel Representative Mr. Martin Galea regarding the racing manners of In My Pocket, particularly on the first turn and entering the home straight. After hearing evidence from Mr. Galea, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners entering the home straight. In arriving at their decision, Stewards also consulted with the On-Track Veterinarian regarding the injury found for this greyhound and were satisfied that this injury may have affected the greyhound's performance, particularly when shifting wide on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Major Bourbski.

Very Elegant checked off Tinker Count approaching the first turn. Major Bourbski and Reiko Haze collided approaching the first turn. Winslet Bale, Major Bourbski, Zipping Slade, Crackerjack Nev and Reiko Haze collided on the first turn severely checking Winslet Bale and Major Bourbski causing Zipping Slade to fall. 

Zipping Slade underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg carpal sprain wrist. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Reiko Haze underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

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

Riverdale Ella and Milana Rose collided soon after the start . Crown Sebon, Riverdale Ella and Infinite Will collided on the first turn checking Riverdale Ella and Infinite Will. Who Did That and Tinker Cindy collided approaching the home turn checking Tinker Cindy. Crown Sebon checked off Tinker Cindy in the home straight.

Midnight Vandal was quick to begin. Reiko Langer was slow to begin.

Zipping Pistol and Reiko Langer collided soon after the start checking Zipping Pistol. Ice Star and Aston Orazio collided soon after the start. Riverdale Goldie checked off Aston Orazio on the first turn. Aston Orazio and Reiko Langer collided approaching the home turn. Riverdale Goldie checked off Ice Star on the home turn checking Zipping Pistol. Three Bears checked off Aston Orazio. 

Yoshiro Bale was quick to begin. Mahogany Flame was slow to begin. 

Yoshiro Bale and Orejitas collided soon after the start checking Yoshiro Bale. Lonesome Star checked off Mahogany Flame on the first turn checking Yoshiro Bale. Yoshiro Bale raced wide in the home straight.

Frainy's Well and Red Mahogany were slow to begin.

Still In Love crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Red Mahogany and Snow Onyx. Bella Dreamtime checked off Red Mahogany on the first turn checking Frainy's Well. Bella Dreamtime checked off Frainy's Well approaching the home turn.

Know Success was quick to begin.

Riverdale Bear and Raquea's Dream collided soon after the start checking Riverdale Bear. Riverdale Mitch checked off Raquea's Dream approaching the first turn.

Satisfactory Trials:

Hamish Bale – Cramp Trial - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 31.5 kg, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.063 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Yussuf Bale  – Failing to Pursue - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 36.2kg, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.989 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Warragul.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy GEE TUE 05 OCT 21 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.