All persons attending today checked-in, wore face-masks indoors 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 25.4 degrees and the kennel temperature was 16.9 degrees. The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy. 

Zipping Bronte and Little Angel collided soon after the start checking Little Angel. Renegade Ruslie clipped the heels of Aston Simpkin approaching the home turn checking Renegade Ruslie. Renegade Ruslie and Zipping Bronte collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Bootleg Road, a post-race sample was subsequently taken.

Diversify, Bootleg Road, Lights Strike and Aston Texan collided soon after the start checking all four greyhounds. Lektra Sarah, Market Lilly and Cephalopod Quill collided on the first turn checking Market Lilly and Cephalopod Quill. Market Lilly, Cephalopod Quill and Aston Texan collided approaching the home turn checking all three greyhounds. Diversify, Bootleg Road and Lights Strike collided approaching the home turn checking all three greyhounds. Market Lilly and Cephalopod Quill collided on the home turn.

Global Beauty – Late scratching at 9.45am on the advice of the On–Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to pyrexia (elevated temperature). A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

Russian Berry was slow to begin.

Runaway Miss and Panda Mick collided soon after the start checking Panda Mick. Ivanka Tea clipped the heels of Windy Storm approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Windy Storm clipped the heels of Runaway Miss on the first turn checking Windy Storm. Panda Mick and Bad Boy Vegas collided in the home straight.

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

Ge It Back was slow to begin.

Aston Gamble and Atomic Cabang collided approaching the first turn. Get It Back, Aston Gamble and Atomic Cabang collided on the first turn checking Corn And Caviar, Get It Back and Aston Gamble.

Aston Gamble underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions and spike wounds on the left hind leg. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Neymar Junior and Manila Dusk collided approaching the first turn checking Neymar Junior. Blue Spot, Eureka Icon, Digitorum and Mulga Bill collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds. Blue Spot and Kutcher's Ruslie collided entering the home straight.

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

Stellar Rising was slow to begin.

Chuck Rocks and Queen Redeem collided in the back straight. Chuck Rocks and Queen Redeem collided on the third turn checking Chuck Rocks. Chuck Rocks turned its head outwards and visibly eased entering the home straight, checking Queen Redeem as a result. Gosh and Tiger Blurton raced wide on the home turn.

Chuck Rocks underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abraded right hind paw. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr Aaron Debattista, Trainer regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Chuck Rocks was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Debattista pleaded guilty to the charge, Chuck Rocks 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.

A post-race sample was taken from Man Of Substance - the winner of the event.

Supplemantary Report: On 4 Janaury 2022 and in accordance with GAR 75, Trainer Grant Walker advised that Gosh had a lacerated pad on the right foot that may/will require several weeks to heel. 

Got A Repair and Sweet Suzie collided soon after the start checking Got A Repair. Mallee Swan, All Inn Maggie and Oh Suzie collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Mallee Swan and Oh Suzie collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds, causing Oh Suzie to contact the running rail. Zipping Demi and Got A Repair collided approaching the winning post.

Oh Suzie underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Special Talent.

Special Talent was quick to begin.

Soda Titan and Special Talent collided on the first turn.

Garth Vader and Charlott's Blaze collided approaching the first turn.

Blazing Penny was very slow to begin - 3 lengths. Orson Seth and Smokin' Charlie were slow to begin.

Let's Send It and Barista Chick collided soon after the start checking Let's Send It.

Let's Send It underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right back muscle. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Loud And Rowdy.

Zeal Sensation was slow to begin.

Rush Out, White Surprise and Short Deuce collided approaching the firsrt turn checking Rush Out. White Surprise galloped on Short Deuce on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Zeal Sensation and Loud And Rowdy collided entering the home straight checking Loud And Rowdy.

A post-race sample was taken from Busted Billy - the winner of the event.

All Inn Christy and All Inn Mia collided on the first turn checking All Inn Mia.