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.

Malafon was slow to begin. Yeva Bale and Together We Can collided soon after the start.  Bella Sugar and Yeva Bale collided soon after the start.  Purnia Bale checked off Yeva Bale approaching the first turn and collided with Together We Can.  Together We Can and Malafon collided on the first turn checking Veracruz Bale.  Together We Can contacted the running rail approaching the home turn.  Purnia Bale checked off Zambora Jay in the home straight.

Together We Can underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

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

Gypsy Seymour was slow to begin.  Zaida Bale checked off Xylus Bale on the first turn and collided with Nifty Bale.

Nifty Bale underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on the left hind leg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Quintessa Bale was quick to begin.  Tiggerlong Gas and Quintessa Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Tiggerlong Gas and Panda Mick collided in the home straight and again approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Malo Magic.

Easy Street was slow to begin.  Ximena Bale and Mad Maggie collided approaching the first turn causing Ximena Bale to contact the running rail and lose ground.  Tomida crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Mad Maggie.

Ximena Bale underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported. 

Tinker Count, Saint Jett and Cross Wind collided soon after the start checking Tinker Count and Cross Wind.  Tinker Count and Graphic Design collided on the first turn checking Tinker Count. Indian Shadow raced wide on the home turn.

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

Emani Bale and Sandra’s Sticker collided on the first turn checking Sandra’s Sticker.  Sunstruck and Emani Bale collided entering the back straight checking Emani Bale.  Happy Hannah faltered on the third turn causing Sandra’s Sticker and Happy Hannah to collide, serverly checking Sandra's Sticker. Happy Hannah subsequently pulled up and Sandra’s Sticker tailed off.

Happy Hannah underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured right hock and an injured right back muscle.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Sandra’s Sticker underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Outlaw Ethics.

Indy Lolly and Zeeba’s Legacy were quick to begin.  Shima Jake was slow to begin.  Shima Jake, Trending Quarter, Outlaw Ethics and Crackerjack Carr collided on the first turn checking Outlaw Ethics, Trending Quarter and Crackerjack Carr.  Outlaw Ethics raced wide on the home turn.  Shima Jake checked off Indy Lolly entering the home straight.

Zivon Bale was quick to begin.  Voltage Spike, Aussie Built and Spring Poldark collided approaching the first turn checking Voltage Spike and Aussie Built.  Fortuna Bale raced wide on the home turn.

White Flower and Sinful Angel were quick to begin.  White Flower checked off Ephemeral soon after the start.  White Flower, More Speed and Blazing Nenna collided approaching the first turn.  Blazing Nenna, White Flower and Sinful Angel collided on the first turn checking White Flower.  Sinful Angel galloped on Blazing Nenna on the home turn causing both greyhounds to race wide.

Havilah Kid was quick to begin.  Zipping Thor was slow to begin.  Westside Warrior checked off Balbina Bale on the first turn.  Westside Warrior, Balbina Bale and Code Cracker collided on the home turn.  Zipping Thor checked off Westside Warrior in the home straight and collided with Balbina Bale.  Zipping Thor checked off Balbina Bale approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Boy Brooke.

Legasov Bale stumbled at box rise and lost ground .  Violet Rose and Big Boy Brooke collided soon after the start checking Violet Rose.  Beach Master and Violet Rose collided approaching the first turn checking. Violet Rose.  Mr. Blue and Big Boy Brooke raced wide on the home turn.  Big Boy Brooke turned its head inwards and marred Mr. Blue in the home straight.

Big Boy Brooke underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound on a right front toe and an abrasion on the left hind foot.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms. D. Carr, the trainer of Big Boy Brooke regarding the greyhound‘s racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Big Boy Brooke was charged with marring.  Ms. Carr pleaded guilty to the charge, Big Boy Brooke was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Geelong and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Habib was quick to begin.  Courteous Reiko was slow to begin.  Block Star, Crown Ella, Finch and Cashton Bale collided on the first turn checking Finch and Crown Ella.  Who Did That, Block Star and Cashton Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Delta Storm crossed to the rail approaching the home turn checking Habib which fell as a result, checking Cashton Bale and Crown Ella.  Couteous Reiko turned its head outwards and marred Delta Storm entering the home straight.  Courteous Reiko turned its head outwards in the home straight.  Couteous Reiko turned its head outwards and marred Delta Storm approaching the winning post causing Delta Storm and Crown Ella to collide.

Habib underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left wrist.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Courteous Reiko underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound on the right hind leg and bruising to the left shoulder.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms. D. Coleman, the representative for Courteous Reiko regarding the greyhound‘s racing manners entering the home straight and approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Courteous Reiko was charged with marring.  Ms. Coleman pleaded guilty to the charge, Courteous Reiko was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Geelong and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.