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 and observed social distance requirements that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Yallock Lass with trainer Mr Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Magic Trio.

Magic Trio and Wrecking Ray collided soon after the start and again approaching the 275m mark. Wrecking Ray and Cephalopod Quill collided at the 250m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Master Ogilvie.

Master Ogilvie was slow to begin.

Unique Roman and Cracker collided soon after the start.

Always Diamond turned its head to the outside and crossed out soon after the start colliding with Misdemeanor and Unleaded Diesel. Always Diamond, Misdemeanor, Unleaded Diesel, Dark Pearl, Falsely Accused and Maserati Bell collided soon after the start. Unleaded Diesel and Falsely Accused collided approaching the 300m mark. Numerology and Always Diamond collided at the 300m mark. Dark Pearl and Falsely Accused collided at the 250m mark. Misdemeanor checked off Unleaded Diesel at the 200m mark. Maserati Bell crossed in at the 100m mark. Maserati Bell and Always Diamond collided at the 50m mark.

Always Diamond underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury and a torn nail to the left foreleg, a 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr Michael Ferguson regarding the greyhounds racing manners soon after the start.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Always Diamond was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Ferguson pleaded guilty to the charge, Always Diamond 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.

Gunther and Danica Spolly were slow to begin.

I'm Ace Osti and Sicilian collided approaching the 200m mark.

My Prom Queen and Mav's Magic collided soon after the start. Sambar Chief and My Prom Queen collided soon after the start. My Prom Queen checked off Sambar Chief approaching the 200m mark.

A sample was taken from Sambar Chief winner of the event.

Adonis Sands and Jordanville Jet were slow to begin.

Palmistry and You Fugitive collided soon after the start. Usain Spolly crossed out soon after the start. Edge Serena and Palmistry collided approaching the 250m mark. Jordanville Jet and You Fugitive collided approaching the 200m mark. Adonis Sands and Blackpool Astro collided at the 150m mark. Edge Serena and Palmistry collided approaching the winning post.

Lemor was quick to begin.

Winklee Sprite stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin.

American Missile and Run Fast Onesie collided soon after the start and again at the 200m mark. Run Fast Onesie checked off American Missile at the 150m mark.

Paint Peeler and Golden Years collided soon after the start. Golden Years and Selynya Teddy collided soon after the start. My Bro Joe crossed out at the 300m mark. Golden Years and Selynya Teddy collided at the 275m mark checking Rogue Temptation and Gold Years. Bruree Town crossed out at the 200m mark.

Neirbo– Late scratching at 23.17 when trainer Mr Glenn Bahen reported the greyhound to have a back injury (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. 

Monster Pearl was slow to begin.

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

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing of Emmett's Regret with trainer Mr Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

Blue Chandelier and Lethal Vision collided soon after the start and again at the 200m mark. Blue Chandelier checked off Balmoral at the 150m mark.

Blair's Tulip– Late scratching at 10.16am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a spike wound. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Super Switch.

Bella Porscha was quick to begin.

Lewis Osti checked off Busy Izzy at the 200m mark. Lewis Osti checked off Bella Porscha approaching the winning post.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS:

Our Blue Spolly - FTC - Field of 6, Distance 300m, Weight 33.7 kgs, Box 4, Placed 1st, Time Run 17.382.  Comment: Not Cleared turned its head outwards soon after the start.

Big Tango - Marring - Field of 6, Distance 300m, Weight 31.8 kgs, Box 8, Placed 6th, Time Run 17.578.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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