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 30.8  degrees and the kennel temperature was 19.6 degrees.  The Stewards continually monitored the temperature at the venue as per the GRV Hot Weather Policy. 

Throssell Bale and Trick Me Charlie were slow to begin.

Mr. Blitz and Myola Red Boy collided soon after the start, checking Myola Red Boy.  Felonious Gru and Adelong collided on the first turn.  Mr. Blitz and Trick Me Charlie collided on the first turn.  Trick Me Charlie raced wide on the home turn.  Adelong checked off Felonious Gru in the home straight.  Adelong failed to pursue the lure with due commitment approaching the winning post and collided with Felonious Gru.

Adelong underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was re–examined following race three, no apparent injury could be detected.  Stewards spoke to Mr Joe Borg, the trainer of Adelong regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Adelong was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Borg pleaded guilty to the charge, Adelong was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Horsham and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A(2) and GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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