All persons attending today, checked-in 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.

Lucy Mac was quick to begin. Belle Yarakii and Nifty Bale were slow to begin.

Hone Your Skills checked off Penny Mondial on the first turn. Thunder Strike turned its head inwards and visibly eased in the home straight.

Thunder Strike underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left back muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative, Mr Calven Russell regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home striaght. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Thunder Strike was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Russell pleaded guilty to the charge, Thunder Strike 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.

Hillbilly Blaze was slow to begin.

Nana Pat crosses to the rail soon after the start checking Seabrook Dow and Belle Whistle. Seabrook Dow checked off Nana Pat on the first turn checking Hillbilly Blaze. Shifty Shirl checked off Belle Whistle on the first turn. Belle Whistle checked off Gogo Lillian on the first turn. Hillbilly Blaze checked off Nana Pat on the home turn. Seabrook Dow checked off Hillbilly Blaze on the home turn. Crusoe Kid galloped on Blue Cherry Miss in the home straight checking Blue Cherry Miss.

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

Into The Shed - New declared weight of 33.1kg, last raced at 31.6kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Into The Shed.

Rival Wiggy was slow to begin.

Henry The Hawk crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Seabrook Martin and Alira Gem. Into The Shed and Loony Luna collided approaching the first turn checking Loony Luna. Alira Gem and Hillbilly Pearl collided approaching the first turn checking Alira Gem. Stormy Lights and Henry The Hawk collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lonesome Star.

Bad Medicine was quick to begin.

Lonesome Star and Campaspe Wilson collided soon after the start. Lonesome Star, Campaspe Wilson and Union Man collided approaching the first turn checking Lonesome Star and Campaspe Wilson. Brave Lad checked off Agnet Bale on the first turn checking Kanji Length. Brave Lad and Kanji Length collided on the first turn checking Brave Lad. Campaspe Wilson stumbled approaching the winning post and failed to enter the catching pen.

Campaspe Wilson underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr Brian Petty, the Trainer of Campaspe Wilson regarding its performance approaching the winning post. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Campaspe Wilson must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Hendrik Bale was quick to begin. Pretty Fly was slow to begin.

Brizo checked off Wish You Well soon after the start. Waikerie Bandit and Wish You Well collided on the first turn checking Wish You Well.

Nangar Troy was slow to begin.

Siala Giblet crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Super Sparkle and Red Hot Lady. Super Sparkle and Nangar Troy collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Zipping Slade and Siala Giblet collided on the home turn checking Siala Giblet. Your Embrace and Shazbot collided entering the home straight. Your Embrace turned its head outwards and marred Shazbot in the home straight checking Shazbot.

Your Embrace underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Stewards spoke to Mr Michael Bowerman, the Trainer of Your Embrace regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home striaght. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Your Embrace was charged with marring. Mr Bowerman pleaded guilty to the charge, Your Embrace was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat 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 taken from Halwes.

Way Up North was slow to begin.

Stan's Hope, Crown Sebon, Bush Tiger, Lyrical Lad and Blackpool Cruz collided approaching the first turn checking Stan's Hope and Bush Tiger. Way Up North brushed the running rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result. Halwes and Lyrical Lad collided entering the home straight.

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

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 1 minute due to having to hold for a Newcastle gallops race.

Crumb Snags was slow to begim.

Brindle Fire, Grey Not Blue, Alpine Blaze and Roxy Tequila collided on the first turn checking Roxy Tequila. Brindle Fire and Alpine Blaze collided entering the back straight checking Brindle Fire, Alpine Blaze, Blazing Fury and Crumb Snags. Brindle Fire cehcked off Blazing Fury approaching the second turn.

All Fear was very slow to begin (2 lengths). Footy Trip Fund and Keep The Spirit were slow to begin.

Hillbilly Joker checked off Yallock Lass soon after the start checking Keep The Spirit. All Fear, Footy Trip Fund and Hillbilly Joker collided on the first turn severely checking Hillbilly Joker and Footy Trip Fund; Hillbilly Joker fell as a result. Yallock Lass checked off Ruby Yap approaching the home turn. Emma's Double and Ruby Yap collided on the home turn checking Ruby Yap.

Hillbilly Joker underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have aan injury to the right deltoid muscle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Footy Trip Fund underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Drain The Swamp was slow to begin.

Plausible Dream, Aston Xavier, Rocky Horror and Max Mccartin collided soon after the start checking Rocky Horror and Max Mccartin. Max Mccartin and King Brown collided on the first turn checking King Brown. Sloane The Crow checked off Plausible Dream on the first turn checking Aston Xavier. Rocky Horror checked off Huntly Flyer on the home turn. Sloane The Crew and Drain The Swamp collided in the home straight checking Sloane The Crew. Rocky Horror and Huntly Flyer collided several times in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Ms Deborah White regarding the undue delay in boxing Max Mccartin in this event. A warning was issued to Ms White pursuant to GAR 51(9).

Legasov Bale was slow to begin.

Legasov Bale and Lil Snooze collided soon after the start. Desmonde, Legasov Bale and Lil Snooze collided approaching the first turn checking Legasov Bale and Lil Snooze. Impatient Arty, Southwood Ace and Desmonde collided on the first turn checking Impatient Arty and Southwood Ace.

Ultimate Mayhem checked off Grand Giveaway on the first turn checking Rockstar Harley. Grand Giveaway and Trash collided entering the home straight checking Grand Giveaway. Grand Giveaway checked off Trash in the home straight.

Satisfactory Trial

Max Anonymous - Six months - Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 31.5kg, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.459 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Rosalind Bale - Fail to chase - Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 27.9kg, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.625 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Sazan Bale - Fail to chase (Injury) - Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 36.0kg, Box 5, Placed 4th, Time Run 22.691 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Ysabel Bale - Fail to chase (Injury) - Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 27.3 kg, Box 7, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.645 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy BAL MON 13 DEC 21 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.