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.

In accordance with the GRV Hot Weather Policy, this meeting was deemed 'Heat Affected'. At the commencement of kennelling, the outside temperature was 35.9 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.0 degrees. The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy. 

Brightly Staring and Crackerjack Pop were slow to begin.

Brightly Staring and Crackerjack Pop collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Brothers In Arms - the winner of the event.

Elite Patty and Patty Pie were slow to begin.

Elite Patty checked off Mystify Princess approaching the first turn. Crackerjack Pa checked off Shaggy Rufus on the first turn. Elite Patty and Patty Pie collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Jungle Baron visibly eased and shifted inwards approaching the winning post checking Twilight Harry.

Jungle Baron underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right deltoid muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs Julie Chilcott, the Resentative of Jungle Baron regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Jungle Baron was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mrs Chilcott pleaded guilty to the charge, Jungle Baron was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Greysynd Clipper – New declared weight of 31.7kg, last raced at 30.6kg.

Market Scooby was slow to begin.

Zap checked off Afro Puff soon after the start checking Greysynd Clipper. Affair Fantasy checked off Global Gossip on the first turn. Zap checked off Market Scooby on the home turn. Zap turned its head outwards in the home straight and collided with Market Scooby.

Zap underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an inury to the right triangle muscle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Aaron Debattista, Trainer regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Zap was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Debattista pleaded guilty to the charge, Zap 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.

Bad Boy Vegas was quick to begin. Denis The Menace was slow to begin.

Denis The Menace, All Inn Scooby and Big John collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Bad Boy Vegas - the winner of the event.

Steamer Redeemer - Late scratching at 6.25pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Mr Lachlan Scott was fined $100.

Blue Redeemer was quick to begin.

Bull Montana and Change Of Habit collided on the first turn. Windy Storm and Blue Redeemer collided in the home straight.

Beretta Boy was slow to begin.

Beretta Boy checked off All Inn Maggie approaching the first turn. Twilight Connie and Aston Tribute collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Exclusively Mine.

Exclusively Mine and All Inn Mia collided on the first turn. Jayla Strike and Shim Bob collided entering the home straight. East Street and Ishmy Ruby collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Barista Chick.

My Name Heather was slow to begin.

Red Hot Lady and Supersonic Romeo collided on the home turn. Rain Dance marred Little Yaala in the home straight severely checking Little Yaala.

Mr Simon Humphries, the Trainer of Rain Dance declined a post-race veterinary examination. Stewards spoke to Mr Humphries regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Rain Dance was charged with marring. Mr Humphries pleaded guilty to the charge, Rain Dance was found guilty and suspended for 3 months at All Tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Tobin Frost was slow to begin.

Our Harriet checked off St. Marys Panda approaching the first turn checking Tobin Frost. Studley and Jay For Jack collided on the first turn. Our Harriet raced wide entering the home straight.  It was noted that a hind bandage became dislodged from Our Harriett entering the home straight.

A pre race sample was taken from Run Home Jack.

Joyous Courage checked off Bongino approaching the first turn. Gregarious and Return Serve collided on the first turn. Bongino and Joyous Courage collided on the home turn. Joyous Courage and Gregarious collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Venomous Yaala.

Flying Bella and Stack collided approaching the first turn checking Tat Warby. Flying Bella and Stack collided entering the home straight. Venomous Yaala and Totally Know collided in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Norma Jae - Failing to Chase - Field of four, Distance 385m, Weight 27.8 kg, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 24.649 - Comment: Not Cleared, tailed off.

Norma Jae underwent a post-trial veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left monkey muscle. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.