All persons attending today undertook successful health screenings, wore facemasks, checked in, observed social distance requirements and provided satisfactory evidence of double vaccination or exemption under the State Government’s mandatory vaccination directions (as of 26 November 2021) that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue.

Oh Yeah Alright and Bilai collided soon after the start. Rothwell Nanjo and Arby's Sally collided soon after the start checking Arby's Sally. Arby's Sally checked off Oh Yeah Alright approaching the first turn. Bilali galloped on Oh Yeah Alright on the first turn. Fighting Boxer checked off City Nights on the first turn. Aston Tonto checked off Oh Yeah Alright approaching the home turn. Arby's Sally raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Rothwell Whinny was slow to begin.

Dr. Matrix, Idaho Evie and Singin' Elle collided soon after the start checking Singin' Elle. Idaho Evie and Fat Pizza collided approaching the first turn. Idaho Evie and Fat Pizza collided on the first turn checking Idaho Evie.  My Boy Charlott and Half Pint collided on the first turn. Rothwell Whinny brushed the running rail on the first turn.

Dr. Matrix underwent a post-race veterinary examination at trainer's request and was found to have a left foreleg lost/torn nail. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Together We Can – Late scratching at 12.37 pm when Mr J. Sharp 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. 

The start of this race was delayed by approximately 1 minute to hold for Melton Harness.

Tommy's No Angel and Henry The Hawk was quick to begin. Major Lighting was slow to begin.

Tommy's No Angel, Henry The Hawk and Snowy's Sister collided approaching the first turn checking Henry The Hawk. In Lights checked off Yaala Express on the first turn severely checking both In Lights and Major Lighting. In lights and Major Lighting collided in the home straight. 

A post-race sample was taken from Yaala Express - the winner of the event

Blackpool Bart, Sugar Boloney and Jax collided soon after the start checking Sugar Boloney. Parasite, Blackpool Bart and Drain The Swamp collided approaching the first turn checking Parasite. Jax checked off Blackpool Bart on the first turn checking Sugar Boloney. Space Cadet and Dolly collided on the home turn checking Dolly. Jax Raced wide in the home straight. Space Cadet, Blackpool Bart and Drain The Swamp collided approaching the winning post checking Space Cadet.

Quintessa Bale was quick to begin. Rumbling Black was slow to begin.

Warrringah Bale, Demon Flyer and Sweet As Milo collided soon after the start. Warringah Bale and Demon Flyer collided approaching the first turn. Thunder Dash checked off Aston Gamble on the first turn. Warringah Bale checked off Demon Flyer on the first turn. Warringah Bale raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Quintessa Bale - the winner of the event

Tiger's Twenty and Spring Candice collided soon after the start. Melville Bale turned its head outwards soon after the start. Melville Bale and Shima Pearl collided on the first turn. Melville Bale and Sierra Foxtrot collided approaching the winning post.

Melville Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 8, no apparent injury could be detected. Stewards spoke to Mr Shaun Coulson the representative of Melville Bale regarding the greyhound’s racing manners soon after the start. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Melville Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Coulson pleaded guilty to the charge, Melville Bale was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Geelong and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Barellen Pearl.

Lochinvar Jazz checked off Barellen Pearl approaching the first turn. Lochinvar Jazz, Gutter Stomper and Three Bears collided on the first turn checking Gutter Stomper. Barellen Pearl and Three Bears collided on the first turn. Mahogany Storm and Gutter Stomper collided approaching the home turn. Lochinvar Jazz and Barellen Pearl collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Lochinvar Jazz - the winner of the event

Lala Ivory and Blue Spot collided soon after the start. Spun Out, Lala Ivory, Blue Spot and Spring Bjorn collided approaching the first turn. Spun Out and Blue Spot collided entering the home straight. Spun Out, Lala Ivory and Blue Spot collided in the home straight checking Blue Spot.

Consumption began awkwardly and was very slow to begin (4L).

Will's Bella, Blackpool Rex, King Chad and Princess Barcia collided approaching the first turn checking Blackpool Rex, King Chad and Princess Barcia. Princess Barcia checked off King Chad approaching the home turn. Gecko Fernando and Consumption collided entering the home straight. Blackpool Rex raced wide in the home straight. Will's Bella and Princess Barcia collided in the home straight. 

Will's Bella underwent a post-race veterinary examination at trainer's request - no apparent injury was reported.

Princess Barcia underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg carpal sprain wrist injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Shaun Coulson regarding the racing manners of Princess Barcia in the home straight. After hearing evidence from Mr Coulson, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners.

Blazing Nenna was quick to begin. Ephemeral was slow to begin.

Tinker Cindy and Indy Lolly collided approaching the first turn checking Tinker Cindy. Spring Hondo and Indy Lolly collided in the home straight. Ephemeral and Tinker Cindy collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from White Surprise.

White Surprise was slow to begin.

Tokyo Ted checked off Riverdale Goldie on the first turn checking White Surprise. Riverdale Goldie and Suvla Bay collided on the home turn. Hear The Drum, Riverdale Goldie and Suvla Bay collided entering the home staright checking Fab Six, Riverdale Goldie and Suvla Bay.

Go Wheels and Irongate collided soon after the start. Go Wheels and Especial Empire collided approaching the first turn checking Go Wheels. Aston Genesis, Riverdale Tommy and Indian Shadow collided on the first turn checking Aston Genesis and Riverdale Tommy.