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 31.2 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. 

Due to the postponement of Ascot thoroughbreds, the starting time of this event was changed to commence at 6.05pm from the original advertised starting time.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 1 minute due to operational issues.

Powerful Eagle was quick to begin.

Rothwell Whinny and Jacali collided soon after the start.  He's For Us and Uri Bale collided approaching the first turn checking He’s For Us and Jacali and caused Mepunga Gem, He's For Us and Jacali to collide, checking Mepunga Gem and Jacali.  He's For Us and Reiko Clooney collided approaching the home turn.  Uri Bale marred Powerful Eagle approaching the home turn, severely checking Powerful Eagle.  Rothwell Whinny raced wide approaching the home turn and visibly eased.  Uri Bale crossed to the rail in the home straight and marred Jacali, severely checking Jacali.

He's For Us underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left monkey muscle and neck pain.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Powerful Eagle underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hind leg abrasion.  No stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to handler, Ms Lisa Farquhar regarding the racing manners of Powerful Eagle.  After hearing evidence from Ms Farquhar, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action after being fully satisfied that Powerful Eagle, which led all the way, had been severely hampered approaching the home turn and lost sight of the lure as a result.

Uri Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.  Stewards spoke to Mr Daniel Gibbons, the handler of Uri Bale regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the home turn and in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Uri Bale was charged with marring.  Mr Gibbons pleaded guilty to the charge, Uri Bale was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Geelong and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Rothwell Whinny underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right deltoid injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Matthew Nash, the handler of Rothwell Whinny regarding its performance in this event.  Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Rothwell Whinny must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Aquata, Aston Tenge, Lily The Thief and Aston Oscar collided soon after the start.  Aquata and Aston Tenge collided approaching the first turn.  Aston Oscar checked off Aquata on the first turn.  Oh Yeah Alright, Strange Boat and Aston Tenge collided approaching the home turn checking Strange Boat and Lily The Thief, severely checking Oh Yeah Alright and causing Lily The Thief to race wide.

Oh Yeah Alright underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right hind leg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Panda Mick was quick to begin.  Factory Flyer was very slow to begin (4L).

Destini Bonfire and Coastal Edge collided soon after the start.  Coastal Edge checked off Destini Bonfire approaching the first turn.  Handy Point, Good Girl Gracie and Coastal Edge collided on the first turn checking Good Girl Gracie and Coastal Edge.  Coastal Edge checked off Hailey Lainey approaching the home turn.  Destini Bonfire and Panda Mick collided several times in the home straight. 

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

Impingement was slow to begin.

Impingement and Love So Pure collided soon after the start.  Deb's Wish and Turtle Fernando collided approaching the first turn checking Deb's Wish; causing Deb's Wish to brush the running rail.  Impingement and Charlott's Blaze collided approaching the first turn checking Impingement.  Tiggerlong Indi and Love So Pure collided on the first turn checking Tiggerlong Indi.  Impingement contacted the running rail approaching the home turn checking Deb's Wish.  Tiggerlong Indi and Deb's Wish collided in the home straight.

Impingement underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the sacro-iliac joint and the tail base.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

My Name's Bill was slow to begin.

Alert and Hummock collided soon after the start.  Fleetwood Sam and Bilali collided approaching the first turn checking Fleetwood Sam, Bilali and Hummock.  My Name's Bill checked off Bilali on the first turn checking Hummock and Fleetwood Sam.  Alert and Bilali collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from I'm A Lawyer - the winner of the event.

Blue Redeemer - Late scratching at 17:40pm due to the greyhound not being presented (non–arrival)(GAR 31).  Due to the circumstances surrounding the non–presentation a 28 day stand down period was imposed and trainer, Mr Daryl Williams was fined $250.

Zipping Demi was quick to begin.  Nagambie Bale was slow to begin.

Finch and Mepunga Web collided soon after the start.  Currawong, Mepunga Web and Weblec Flare collided approaching the first turn checking Weblec Flare.  Finch checked off Mepunga Web approaching the first turn.  Mepunga Web checked off Weblec Flare on the first turn.  Currawong checked off Weblec Flare entering the home straight.  Mepunga Web raced wide in the home straight.

Madam Rosmerta, Gyarados and Duck Duck Dash were slow to begin.

Sweet Suzie and Ravenna Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Ravenna Bale checked off Bill Bob Lad on the first turn checking Gyarados and Duck Duck Dash.  Madam Rosmerta and Ravenna Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Ravenna Bale.  Ravenna Bale and Duck Duck Dash collided on the home turn severely checking Ravenna Bale.  Gyarados Bale checked off Coconino entering the home straight.

Ravenna Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right triangle and right groin muscles.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Bill Bob Lad - the winner of the event.

Zylon Bale and Grace's Spirit collided soon after the start.  Grace's Spirit and People Get Ready collided soon after the start.  Teflon Tears and Grace's Spirit collided on the first turn checking Grace's Spirit and People Get Ready.  Zylon Bale checked off People Get Ready on the first turn.  People Get Ready raced wide in the home straight.

Due to the postponement of Ascot thoroughbreds, the starting time of this event was changed to commence at 8.55pm from the original advertised starting time.

My Faith was quick to begin.

Daddy's Magic checked off Zeal Sensation on the first turn.  My Faith raced wide in the home straight.

Smokin' Charlie and Roxy Diva collided soon after the start.  Snapper Smith and Love Heart collided approaching the first turn.

Due to the postponement of Ascot thoroughbreds, the starting time of this event was changed to commence at 9.36pm from the original advertised starting time.

Our Harriet was quick to begin.

Aston Grange and Zipping Crusader collided soon after the start.  Orson Reiko and Pai Gow Poker collided on the home turn checking Aston Grange.  Our Harriet crossed out in the home straight causing Zipping Crusader to race wide.

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

Due to the postponement of Ascot thoroughbreds, the starting time of this event was changed to commence at 10.01pm from the original advertised starting time.

Habits To Burn was quick to begin.  Courteous Reiko was slow to begin.

Flying Bella crossed out soon after the start checking Sugar Boloney.  Courteous Reiko, Sugar Boloney and Squawking Budgie collided approaching the first turn.