All persons attending today wore facemasks when required, 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.

Upheaval– New declared weight of 29.4 kg, last raced at 30.8 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hurricane Max.

Oh Donna and Soda Bingo was slow to begin.

Max Nipper eased approaching the home turn and collided with Albies Cruiser. Hurricane Max checked off Rich Hips in the home straight. Rich Hips, Hurricane Max and Soda Bingo raced wide in the home straight.

Max Nipper underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 11, no apparent injury could be detected. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Danny McDonald, the trainer of Max Nipper regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Max Nipper was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr McDonald pleaded guilty to the charge, Max Nipper 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.

Hurricane Karin and Gethsemane were slow to begin.

Taking A Toll and Sweaty Hand collided soon after the start. Kira's Choice eased approaching the first turn. Taking A Toll checked off Sweaty Hand on the first turn. Sweaty Hand and Hurricane Daisy collided on the home turn checking Hurricane Daisy. Hurricane Daisy checked off Sweaty Hand entering the home straight. Jessica Pearson and Taking A Toll approaching the winning post.

Kira's Choice underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Stewards spoke to Ms Susan Northway, the trainer of Kira's Choice regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Kira's Choice was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Ms Northway pleaded guilty to the charge, Kira's Choice 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.

Mileena underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound on the right hind paw. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hot Gem.

Burst The Limit and Cousin's Ace were quick to begin. Hurricane Maggie was slow to begin.

Cousin's Ace and Bit Shakey collided several times approaching the first turn. Cousin's Ace and Bit Shakey collided on the home turn checking Cousin's Ace. Select Moss and Hurricane Pat raced wide in the home straight.

A sample was unable to be taken from Limerance upon arrival at the course, a pre-race sample was subsequently taken.

Limerance, Ryan's Pick and My Mate Sid were quick to begin. Average Axel was slow to begin.

Limerance and Ryan's Pick collided approaching the first turn checking Limerance. Django Maskell raced wide in the home straight.

Elswyk Sky, Blue Cascade and Banjo Glitter were quick to begin. Metro Boomin' and Blue Tick Erin were slow to begin.

Mighty Tuscany and Audacious Pearl collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Elswyk Sky and Banjo Glitter collided on the first turn and again in the home straight. Blue Tick Erin raced wide in the home straight. Bajo Glitter and Mighty Tuscany collided approaching the winning post.

An out of competition sample was taken from Go Nera on 9/3/2022 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Go Nera-– New declared weight of 30.9kg, last raced at 29.6kg.

Elswyk Suzie and Hurricane Pete were quick to begin.

Bubba Jo checked off Zippy Customer approaching the first turn checking How's It Alice and Go Nera. Elswyk Suzie and Zippy Customer raced wide on the home turn. Ballymac Woman galloped on Hurricane Pete in the home straight. Ballymac Woman raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Retro Rocket.

Veracruz Bale was quick to begin. Dreams Unfold was slow to begin.

Veracruz Bale galloped on Our Tie Breaker approaching the first turn. Man In Blue and Dreams Unfold collided on the first turn checking Man In Blue. Veracruz Bale, Our Solitare and Retro Rocket collided on the first turn severely checking Our Solitare.

Man In Blue – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52. 

Aston Nino was quick to begin.

Bit Twisted and Airly Blueboy collided several times soon after the start. Evanlee and Bit Twisted collided several times approaching the first turn.

Bella's Night – Late scratching at 1:57pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer, Ms Linda Castrogiovanni was fined $100.

Mr Guiseppe Girvasi was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound, Dr Kye  pursuant to GAR 33.

A pre-race sample was taken from Master Bohanon.

Mechanics Kismet was quick to begin. Laquita Star was slow to begin.

Audacious Flame and Afro Boy collided approaching the first turn.

Kazoo Giblet and Esfahan collided soon after the start. Hurry Harry faltered on the home turn and tailed off as a result. Esfahan and Hot Diesel collided in the home straight.

Hurry Harry 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.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 1 minute due to having to hold for Kimore Harness.

Chief Gem was slow to begin.

Manila Shine and Tower Bell collided soon after the start. Staines and Taylor's Jewel collided on the first turn checking Staines. Manika Shine galloped on Midnight Breeze approaching the home turn.

Heckle Me was quick to begin. Aston Marla was slow to begin.

Take A Rose and Aston Marla collided on the first turn. Bubbling Betty raced wide on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Earn The Fizz - the winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trials:

Trial 1

Starlight Nelly - Weight - Solo, Distance 400m, Weight 24.6 kg, Box 2, Placed 1st, Time Run 23.162 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

To watch this Trial, copy WGL THU 31 MAR 22 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.

Trial 2

Have A Summer - 6 Months - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 30.7 kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 23.280- Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Pretty Much - 6 Months - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 30.1 kg, Box 2, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.738 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Olive's Branch - 6 Months - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 28.9 kg, Box 5, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.295 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

To watch this Trial, copy WGL THU 31 MAR 22 ST2 into the search engine of YouTube.