Essential persons (both staff & participants) attending today, provided satisfactory evidence of vaccination or exemption under the State Government’s mandatory vaccination (workers) directions, 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.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Wichita Bale with Ms. Tammy Kennedy Harris and noted her comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hurricane Harry.

Mo Slater and Defined Benefit collided soon after the start.  Wichita Bale and That’ll Do Neo collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn checking That’ll Do Neo.  Mo Slater and Dottie Cotton collided approaching the first turn.

That’ll Do Neo underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have soreness in both shins and an injured right sesamoid.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Always Diamond - Late scratching at 4.58pm due to weight variation.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mr. M. Ferguson was fined $100.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Browning Bale with Ms. Tammy Kennedy Harris and noted her comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Brandeen Jerry.

Shen Bree Rose and Chanel Miss collided soon after the start.  Brandeen Jerry and Browning Bale collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  

Browning Bale underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have soreness in both shins.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tango Icon.

Elswyk Jordy was quick to begin.  Wigram Road was slow to begin.  Maxwell Hammer and Odessa Rock collided soon after the start.  Elswyk Jordy and Luca’s Jebrynah collided approaching the first turn checking Elswyk Jordy.  Tiger Isla raced wide on the home turn.  Maxwell Hammer and Odessa Rock collided entering the home straight.  Tiger Isla raced wide in the home straight.

Ms. C. Ragen was issued with a warning for failure to engage a catcher for Wigram Road pursuant to GAR 48. 

Ratified – Late scratching at 5.06pm on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left fore papilloma.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Rapid Voyage.  A post race sample was subsequently taken.

Just Like Mick was slow to begin.  Rapid Voyage was checked off Rock It Jed on the first turn.  Rock It Jed was checked off Rapid Voyage on the home turn.  Rookie Mistake raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Minoli Magic. 

My Mate Lucas, Zipping Utah and Coalville King were slow to begin.  Minoli Magic and High Jewel collided approaching the first turn.  Golden Gusset galloped on Minoli Magic on the first turn checking Golden Gusset.  Coalville King was checked off Golden Gusset on the first turn. My Mate Lucas and Coalville King collided approaching the winning post.  Minoli Magic and Zipping Utah collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rag Time Rove.

Rag Time Rove, Dewana Classic and Bearing Gold raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bon Yogi.

Scuba Steve was quick to begin.  Elliott Ness galloped on Scuba Steve on the first turn.  Scuba Dteve and Bon Yogi collided on the first turn checking Bon Yogi and Elliott Ness, severely checking Scuba Steve which lost considerable ground.  Deedee’s Charm was checked off Cool Customer entering the home straight.

Scuba Steve underwent a post race veterinary examination after It failed to enter the catching pen following the event and was reported to have diarrhoea and an injured left wrist.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Indy's Happy – Late scratching at 4.50pm when Mr Peter Craig contacted the Stewards via telephone to report that the greyhound had swelling in the front leg (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 20(3)(v) before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Mr. Neo.

Callum Ari, My Faith, Mr. Neo and Throw Caution collided approaching the first turn.  Callum Ari and Throw Caution collided on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Invictus Louie.

Aston Marley, Fortune‘s Fool and Indigo collided soon after the start.  Aston Marley, Lenny’s Memory and Fortune’s Fool collided on the first turn severely checking Aston Marley and Lenny’s Memory. Indigo and Invictus Louie collided on the home turn checking Indigo.

Fortune’s Fool underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured right wrist.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Second Pick.

Second Pick underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.  

Isolating was slow to begin.  Rio Baskin and Ha Ha Macgyver collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Second Pick and Isolating collided entering the home straight.  Jazz Opera and Rio Baskin raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lightning Leo.

Big Trump Banner and Ken’s Crew were quick to begin.  Lightning Leo was slow to begin.  Big Trump Banner faltered soon after the start and subsequently tailed off.  Lightning Leo and Scooter Boots collided on the first turn checking Scooter Boots.  Almapa Sunshine and Zipping Kingston collided on the first turn.

Big Trump Banner underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left back muscle.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Following the running of this event, Stewards inspected the track from the start to the first turn and were satisfied it was satisfactory for racing.

A pre-race sample was taken from Prabaker.

Bourne Burner, Esther Bale and Prabaker were quick to begin.  Zipping Chew and Tregunna collided approaching the first turn.  Ching Ching raced wide in the home straight.

Tregunna underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right thigh and right triangle muscle.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.