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 35.3 degrees and the kennel temperature was 18.9 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy.

Master Logan and Vermont Bale were quick to begin.  Trick Me Charlie and Red Raddled were slow to begin.

Lights Strike checked off Master Logan approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Master Logan raced wide approaching the home turn.

Sonny Cabang – New declared weight of 33.4 kg, last raced at 32.1 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sonny Cabang.

Zipping Bronte, War Time Novelty and Sonny Cabang were quick to begin.

Zipping Dudley stumbled at box rise.  Zipping Bronte and Sonny Cabang collided approaching the home turn.  Air Race Ace and Sonny Cabang collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Water Dragon.

Valencia Bale, Bop Music and King Crow were quick to begin.  Water Dragon was slow to begin.

Valencia Bale and Bop Music collided approaching the first turn.  Valencia Bale, Bop Music and King Crow collided on the first turn; checking Bop Music and Water Dragon; causing Water Dragon to race wide.

It was noted that the muzzle of King Crow became dislodged during the running of the event.

Bella Sugar, Fernando Bella and Curnow's Blues were quick to begin.  Big Blazer and Xerxes Bale were slow to begin.

Moon's Are Light and Bella Sugar collided soon after the start.  Bella Sugar and Fernando Bella collided approaching the first turn, checking Fernando Bella.  Moon's Are Light, Fernando Bella and Big Blazer collided on the first turn, checking Fernando Bella; causing Fernando Bella and Xerxes Bale to collide; checking Fernando Bella, which lost ground.  Moon's Are Light and Big Blazer collided approaching the home turn.  Moon's Are Light and Bella Sugar collided in the home straight.

Joffa's Tiara – New declared weight of 27.3 kg, last raced at 25.7 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Trump.

Zipping Tula and Joffa's Tiara were slow to begin.

Aston Trump, Run Home Jack and Hokkaido Miss collided approaching the first turn.  Aston Trump and Run Home Jack collided on the first turn; checking Run Home Jack and Joffa's Tiara.

A post-race sample was taken from Weblec Schorcher - the winner of the event.

Ambitious and Money Owes were quick to begin.

Crymelon Comet and Scuffy collided approaching the first turn, checking Crymelon Comet.  Gracie Bale and Aston Ziebell collided approaching the first turn.  Ambitious checked off Money Owes approaching the home turn.  Scuffy and Aston Ziebell collided approaching the home turn.  Scuffy checked off Aston Ziebell approaching the home turn.  Gracie Bale and Vardan Bale collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rasputia.

Zigzag Cabang was quick to begin.

Devil's Disguise and Parlo Bale collided soon after the start.  Crackerjack Lach and Devil's Disguise collided approaching the first turn.  Rasputia and Where's Herbie collided on the first turn.

Spring Driven was quick to begin.  Shady Past was slow to begin.

Hendrik Bale and Valeska Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Spring Driven raced wide on the home turn.

Dance To Forget, Rahela Bale and Aston Bomber were quick to begin.  Irene's A Star and Orson Ruby were slow to begin.

Dance To Forget and Rahela Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Irene's A Star, Dance To Forget and Orson Ruby collided on the first turn, checking Orson Ruby.  Irene's A Star and Rahela Bale collided in the home straight.

Aston Pirate was slow to begin.

Zipping Crusader, Slippery Swan and Fish Tog Giblet collided soon after the start.  Slippery Swan checked off Zipping Crusader on the first turn.  Slippery Swan and Fish Tog Giblet collided entering the home straight.  Slippery Swan checked off Fish Tog Giblet in the home straight.

Kraken Stinger was slow to begin.

Nitro Antwon crossed to the rail soon after the start; causing Jagger Bale, Barefoot Barry and Graphic Design to collide; checking Barefoot Barry.  Jagger Bale and Graphic Design collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.

Rotate was quick to begin.  Crumb Snags and Westar Storm were slow to begin.

Westar Storm and Madam Evie collided on the first turn.  Crumb Snags checked off Local Brew approaching the home turn.  Rotate tired in the home straight.

Rotate underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Local Brew underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr Robert Halliday regarding the performance of Rotate over the concluding stages.  Stewards noted Mr Halliday's comments.