The Stewards were advised that the track was medium harrowed on 17 December 2021.

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.

Crystal Machete - New declared weight of 31.0kg, last raced at 29.4kg.

Audacious Stell was slow to begin.  Crystal Machete, Hard On Me, Hurricane Daisy and Jay Jay Lopez collided soon after the start checking Hard On Me.  Tuohy brushed the running rail approaching the first turn.  Tail’s Up and Hurricane Daisy collided approaching the first turn checking Tail’s Up, severely checking Hurricane Daisy.  Hard On Me and Jay Jay Lopez collided on the first turn.  Audacious Stell raced wide in the home straight.

Tuohy underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Real Mickoy was quick to begin.  Daintree Lad was slow to begin.  Real Mickoy and Chief Gem collided soon after the start.  Hurricane Karin lost ground approaching the first turn and subsequently tailed off.  Those In Favour galloped on Real Mickoy on the first turn checking Daintree Lad, severely checking Those In Favour which tailed off.  Give Me Donuts marred Classy Kayla entering the home straight and several times approaching the winning post.

Those In Favour underwent a post race veterinary examination at the request of the trainer and was found to have an injured right wrist and left triangle muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Hurricane Karin underwent a  post race veterinary examination and was no apparent injury was reported.

Give Me Donuts underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left hind sesamoid.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Mallia, the trainer of Give Me Donuts regarding the greyhound’s racing manners entering the home straight and approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Give Me Donuts was charged with marring.  Mr. Mallia is pleaded guilty to the charge, Give Me Donuts was found guilty and suspended for 3 months all tracks and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Holly’s Entity was quick to begin.  Alvin Rose was slow to begin.  Sweet As Milo and Ethan’s Thunder collided several times approaching the first turn.  Mahjong Bailey contacted the running rail approaching the first turn.  Establishment, Ethan’s Thunder, Alvin Rose and Aston Jazz collided on the first turn checking Ethan’s Thunder and Aston Jazz.  Ethan’s Thunder stumbled entering the home straight.  Holly’s Entity, Ethan’s Thunder and Alvin Rose raced wide in the home straight.

Mahjong Bailey underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

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

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Aston Jive.  A post race sample was taken.

Gotham Baroness was quick to begin.  Zipping Utah was slow to begin.  Flywheel Bandit and Rapid Voyage collided approaching the first turn.  Night Patrol was checked off Zipping Utah on the first turn.  Night Patrol was checked off Rapid Voyage entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from McLinden.

Star Magic was slow to begin.  El Fernanda and Mclinden collided several times approaching the first turn.  Airly Cleaner galloped on Inga Ollie on the first turn causing both greyhounds to fall, severely checking El Fernanda.  Cool Stone and Star Magic collided several times in the home straight.

Inga Ollie underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Airly Cleaner underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on a hind leg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Party Doll was quick to begin.  Chatterbox Tilly, Ripplebrook Rory and On Time Cash collided approaching the first turn checking On Time Cash, Ripplebrook Rory, Chatterbox Tilly and Greysynd Spectre. Greysynd Spectre was checked off Chatterbox Tilly on the first turn.  Greysynd Spectre and On Time Cash collided approaching the home turn.  Party Doll and Fargo collided on the home turn. Chatterbox Tilly and Greysynd Spectre collided entering the home straight.

Connor Man was checked off Amazonian Queen on the first turn.  Quest For More visibly eased and turned its head outwards on the home turn.  Bourne Burner and Quest For More collided in the home straight.  Airly Blueboy and Zipping Jazz raced wide in the home straight.

Quest For More underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Klemke, the representative for Quest For More regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A (1) Quest For More was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due comittment.  Mr. Klemke pleaded guilty to the charge, Quest For More was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and must perform a satisfactory trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

It’s Not Fun, Total Babe and Jezza Bence collided soon after the start checking Total Babe and Jezza Bence.  Total Babe and Jezza  Bence collided approaching the first turn checking Jezza Bence. Total Babe and Liquid Crystal collided on the home turn severely checking Total Babe, checking Airly Pablo.  Airly Pablo and Total Babe raced wide in the home straight.

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

Aston Foxtrot and Ballymac Woman collided soon after the start.  Knuckles Galore and Hugs And Kisses collided approaching the first turn.  Majestic Jay and Aston Marley collided on the first turn checking Aston Marley, severely checking Ballymac Woman and Urana Wendy, causing Majestic Jay to fall.  Knuckles Galore was checked off Aston Foxtrot on the home turn.

Majestic Jay underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right front sesamoid.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from High Profiler.

Short Fine Leg and Just Needed Time collided soon after the start.  Art Of Life and Weeona Evie collided on the first turn checking Aston Knox, severely checking Art Of Life.  Short Fine Leg was checked off Lenny’s Memory entering the home straight.

Leo Rose and Aston Atlas were slow to begin.  Leo Rose galloped on Little Nellie approaching the first turn checking Leo Rose and Aston Atlas.  Little Nellie was checked off Leo Rose entering the home straight.  Star Night and Gold Driller collided approaching the winning post.

Red Nangana was quick to begin.  My Oh Fernando and Shady Talks collided approaching the first turn checking My Oh Fernando.  Sneaky Sticker was checked off My Oh Fernando approaching the home turn.  Elswyk Rocky was checked off Car Dealer in the home straight.  My Oh Fernando raced wide in the home straight.

Throw Caution - In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at Warragul on 4 December 2021. Throw Caution was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury.  Throw Caution was cleared to race. A sample was taken for analysis.