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Defined Benefit was quick to begin.  Starter’s King was slow to begin.  Minnie Winnie and Jacquinot Jet collided approaching the first turn.  Jacquinot Jet contacted the running rail approaching the first turn.  Shadow Giblet and Minnie Winnie collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  

Jacquinot Jet underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on the left hock.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Shadow Giblet underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Specter Litt was slow to begin.  Afro Boy, No Risk and Opal Gem collided approaching the first turn checking Afro Boy, severely checking No Risk.  Afro Boy was checked off Specter Litt on the first turn.  No Risk raced wide in the home straight.

A post race sample was taken from Jay Jay Lopez - winner of the event.

Had His Time was quick to begin.  Utah Bale and Princess Peggy collided soon after the start checking Princess Peggy.  Hurricane Karin was checked off Princess Peggy approaching the first turn.  Loyal Gem and Poppy’s Boy collided approaching the home turn.  Loyal Gem was checked off Lilly’s Stripey on the home turn.  Princess Peggy was checked off Loyal Gem on the home turn. Princess Peggy crossed out on the home turn and visibly eased.  Utah Bale tired approaching the winning post.

Utah Bale underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on the right metatarsal.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Luke Harris regarding the racing manners of Utah Bale approaching the winning post.  After hearing evidence from Mr. Harris, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.

Princess Peggy underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported. Trainer Mr. David Plumridge declined his option to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. David Plumridge, the trainer of Princess Peggy regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Princess Peggy was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Plumridge pleaded not guilty to the charge, Princess Peggy was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69A(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

El Fernanda was quick to begin.  Fourth Dimention was slow to begin.  Parumba Barcia and Why Not Dan collided several times approaching the first turn.  Why Not Dan was checked off Kibitzer on the home turn.  Fourth Dimention was checked off Kibitzer entering the home straight.  Fourth Dimention was checked off Heckle Me approaching the winning post.  Parumba Barcia raced wide in the home straight.

A post race sample was taken from El Fernanda - winner of the event.

Captain Warrior was quick to begin.  Wichita Bale and Fully Fledged collided soon after the start checking Fully Fledged.  Knuckles Galore and Captain Warrior collided approaching the first turn checking Knuckles Galore.  Knuckles Galore clipped the heels of Captain Warrior in the home straight.  Fully Fledged veered in and marred Man In Blue approaching the winning post.

Fully Fledged underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Ms. Lyn Smith, the trainer of Fully Fledged regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Fully Fledged was charged with marring.  Ms. Smith pleaded guilty to the charge, Fully Fledged was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72,  before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Ballymac Woman.  A post race sample was subsequently taken.

Jeza You Beauty, Oda May and Ziems Park Miss collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds.  Oda May and Jeza You Beauty collided on the first turn and again on the home turn.

An out of competition sample was taken from Aston Sundance on 12 January 2022 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Metro Boomin’ was slow to begin.  Dale From Sale crossed in approaching the first turn checking Car Dealer, Legasov Bale and Devon Lass.  Devon Lass and Metro Boomin’ collided on the first turn checking Metro Boomin’.  Metro Boomin’ was checked off Devon Lass in the home straight.  Car Dealer crossed out in the home straight checking Miss Angel Di.

Aston Lila - Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future in events in accordance with GAR 52.

Captain Cruiser was quick to begin.  Moroka Magic crossed out approaching the first turn checking Fidelia.  Pack Of Jokers and All To Mac collided on the first turn.

Fidelia underwent a post race veterinary examination at the request of the trainer and was found to have a torn nail on a right front toe.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A post race sample was taken from Diamond Cartel - winner of the event.

Sheila Sazs and Chief Gem were slow to begin.  Go Jack and Dr. Kye collided soon after the start checking Dr. Kye.  Sicilian, Go Jack and Veracruz Bale collided on the first turn checking Go Jack, severely checking Dr. Kye.  Echo Chamber was checked off Chief Gem on the first turn.  Echo Chamber and Veracruz Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Echo Chamber and Go Jack collided approaching the winning post. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Eyed Angel. 

Hurricane Pat, Aqua Blaze and Blue Eyed Angel were slow to begin.  Lonesome Bee and Leg Burner collided soon after the start.  Lonesome Bee and Aqua Blaze collided on the first turn.  Hurricane Pat contacted the running rail on the first turn severely checking Hurricane Pat.  Mt. View Jewel and Cousin’s Ace collided on the first turn.  Mt. View Jewel and Blue Eyed Angel collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

Hurricane Pat underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left monkey muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Cousin’s Ace underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Upton Street - New declared weight of 31.2kg, last raced at 29.7kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Saw Blaze.

Saw Blaze, Urunga Bale and Early Limit were slow to begin.  Urunga Bale was checked off Shadow Jewel approaching the first turn.  Inga Meg crossed in on the first turn checking Early Limit, Upton Street and Soldier.  Zulu Cha Cha and Upton Street collided on the first turn checking Zulu Cha Cha. Inga Meg visibly eased on the first turn.  Early Limit, Upton Street and Soldier collided approaching the home turn checking Soldier.  Early Limit and Upton Street collided in the home straight.

Inga Meg underwent a post race veterinary examination and after being re-vetted following race 12 no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Chris Constantinou, the trainer of Inga Meg regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Inga Meg was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Constantinou pleaded guilty to the charge, Inga Meg was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69A(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Saharrah Blitz and Evil Deeds collided approaching the first turn causing Saharrah Blitz to contact the running rail and lose ground.  My Girl Mel was checked off Shifty approaching the first turn. Shifting Sands, Montaro and Zereva collided on the first turn checking Montaro and Zereva.  My Girl Mel and Saharrah Blitz collided on the home turn.  Evil Deed was checked off Zereva entering the home straight.

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

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

Zipping Higgins - New declared weight of 34.3kg, last raced at 32.3kg.

Satisfactory trials:-

Hurricane Maggie - Failed to chase due to injury - Field of 4, Distance, 400 metres, Weight 26.8kg, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time run 23.74 secs. Comment: Cleared all tracks except Cranbourne.

Rufiano - Marring - Field of 4, Distance 400 metres, Weight 33.7kg,  Box 3, Placed 1st, Time run 22.34 secs.  Comment: Cleared all tracks except Sandown and Sale.

Alpine Butterfly - Marring - Field of 4, Distance 400 metres, Weight 31.1kg, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time run 22.52 secs. Comment: Cleared all tracks except Sandown.

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