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.

Lime Cordiale – New declared weight of 29.9 kg, last raced at 28.1 kg.

Mt. View Burner was slow to begin.

Zulu Flair and Marley Griff collided soon after the start, checking Zulu Flair.  Lime Cordiale and Inga Letty collided on the first turn, checking Lime Cordiale and Marley Griff.

Inga Charlie was quick to begin.

Inga Sadie and Mt. View Lady collided soon after the start.  Inga Sadie and Elite Patty collided on the first turn; checking both greyhounds.  Pumpkin Pete turned its head out and collided with Inga Charlie on the home turn, checking Inga Charlie.  Pumpkin Pete and Inga Sadie collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight; checking both greyhounds.

Pumpkin Pete underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg abrasion and right hindleg calf injuries a five day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr William Robertson, trainer of Pumpkin Pete regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Pumpkin Pete was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Robertson pleaded guilty to the charge, Pumpkin Pete was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A(2) and GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Money Wheel underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have spike wounds to the left foreleg and right hindleg paws, and lumbo-sacral and right foreleg wrist injuries; a seven day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Peter Franklin, the trainer of Money Wheel regarding its performance on the home turn.  After hearing evidence from Mr Franklin, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71 Money Wheel must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mepunga Bundy – Late scratching at 7:41 am when Ms Nicole Cachia reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 20(3)(v) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Moyarra Minstrel was slow to begin.

Dr. Forest and Myola Pocket collided soon after the start.  My Name's Joe, Myola Pocket, One Happy Hippo, Moyarra Minstrel and Speedy Mouse collided on the first turn; checking Myola Pocket, One Happy Hippo and Moyarra Minstrel.  My Name's Joe and Speedy Mouse collided on the first turn; checking My Name's Joe.  Dr. Forest and Speedy Mouse collided approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Dr. Forest - the winner of the event.

Veracruz Bale stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin.

Saint Ollie and Inga Linda collided soon after the start, checking Saint Ollie.  Sir Come Again, Inga Linda and Lily Jane collided on the first turn; checking Inga Linda and Lily Jane.  Sir Come Again and Echo Chamber collided approaching the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Mr Michael Davison regarding the racing manners of Texicali Velvet in the home straight.  After hearing evidence from Mr Davison, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Diego.

Princess Warrior and Moonlight Jack collided soon after the start, checking Princess Warrior.  Princess Warrior, Janine's Desire and Myola Queen collided on the first turn, checking Janine's Desire.  Diego visably eased entering the home straight.  Moonlight Jack and Diego collided in the home straight.

Diego underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg track leg injury; a five day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr Lachlan McLean regarding the greyhound’s racing manners entering the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B(1), Diego was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr McLean pleaded guilty to the charge, Diego was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69B(1) and GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Agnet Bale, Nova Star and Aston Knox were quick to begin.

Agnet Bale, Nova Star and Aston Knox collided soon after the start.  Agnet Bale and Nova Star collided approaching the first turn, checking Nova Star.  Raw Finesse and Nova Star collided on the home turn, checking Raw Finesse.

My Dilemma – Late scratching at 7:50 am when Mr Mark Giddings reported the greyhound to have an injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 20(3)(v) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Bell Park Dragon was quick to begin.

Jack's Fantasy and Rower's Rule collided soon after the start.  Jack's Fantasy checked off Myola Dawn approaching the first turn.  Nyssa's Girl and Myola Dawn collided on the home turn.

Quinnish was quick to begin.  Premier Slice was slow to begin.

Ramadi Bale and Premier Slice collided soon after the start.  Autumn Doll raced wide approaching the first turn, checking Orson Franky.  Way To Stand checked off Autumn Doll on the first turn.  Autumn Doll checked off Orson Franky on the first turn, checking Way To Stand.  Autumn Doll checked off Orson Franky entering the home straight.

Myola Frost – The frequency of racing of was discussed with Mr Brett Kampman, his comments were noted.

Call Me Buddy was slow to begin.

Blackpool Cheeky and Strength To Burn collided soon after the start.  Bobby McGee, Gunther, Myola Frost and Blackpool Cheeky collided soon after the start; checking Gunther and Myola Frost.  Call Me Buddy and Gunther collided on the first turn; checking Gunther and Myola Frost.  Call Me Buddy checked off Shania's Dream on the first turn.  Blackpool Cheeky checked off Strength To Burn on the first turn.  Shania's Dream and Bobby McGee approaching the home turn, checking Bobby McGee.  Shania's Dream and Strength To Burn collided approaching the home turn, checking Strength To Burn.  Gunther and Blackpool Cheeky collided entering the home straight, checking Blackpool Cheeky.

Myola Frost underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left hindleg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Blackpool Cheeky underwent a post–race veterinary examination – no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dazz Desire.

My Soho Star was quick to begin.  Nancy Baker and Dazz Desire were slow to begin.

Jack's Rose and Bugs collided soon after the start, checking Jack's Rose.  Don't Forget Kev and Bourne Blue collided approaching the first turn.  Don't Forget Kev checked off Bourne Blue on the first turn, checking Jack's Rose.  Urunga Bale and Bugs collided on the first turn, checking Bugs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Xavier.

Caribbean Queen was quick to begin.  Aston Xavier was slow to begin.

Floppy Roo faltered on the first turn and lost ground as a result.  Aston Xavier checked off Kara The Escapee on the first turn.  Caribbean Queen and Country Snow collided entering the home straight.  Aston Xavier checked off Caribbean Queen in the home straight.

Floppy Roo underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg triangle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Iron Hand.

Mt. View Ginger was quick to begin.  Iron Hand was slow to begin.

Mt. View Dodger checked off Pat's Me Mum on the first turn.  Mt. View Dodger and Iron Hand collided approaching the home turn; checking Mt. View Dodger and Crackerjack Dirt.  Saint Sunshine checked off Crackerjack Dirt on the home turn.

Satisfactory Trial:

Dr. Dulcie  – Unsat. Performance 07/02/2022 WBL  – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 27.3 kg, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22:569 – Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

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