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.

A sample was taken from Crymelon Libby upon arrival at the course.

Crymelon Libby, Weipa, Surprise Packet and Xanthi Bale were quick to begin.  Brightly Staring and Always Chase were slow to begin.

Broombrae Blaze, Solar Tiger, Crymelon Ivy and Zaida Bale were quick to begin.  Paluma and Honest Frank were slow to begin.

Paluma, faltered on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Solar Tiger visably eased approaching the home turn and in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a tail base injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr Victor Millington regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the home turn and in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B(1), Solar Tiger was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Millington pleaded guilty to the charge, Solar Tiger 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.

Naturalistic and Dunkeld Lass were quick to begin.  Pay May Joy and Not Arandt were slow to begin.

Naturalistic underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg shoulder muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Greg Turnbull regarding the racing manners of Naturalistic approaching the winning post.  After hearing evidence from Mr Turnbull, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, Stewards took no further action.

Fernando Mick was quick to begin.  Man Of Substance and Crackerjack Lach were slow to begin.

Man Of Substance underwent a post–race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request and was found to have a right foreleg toe injury.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Fernando Mick - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Downtown Ivy.

Downton Ivy and Swifty were quick to begin.  Moraine Suzie and Flying Frank were slow to begin.

Downton Ivy was severely checked on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg thigh injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Queen Amarok.

Queen Amarok was quick to begin.  Sugar Shane and Rather were slow to begin.

Circumstance faltered approaching the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg shoulder muscle injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maximum Brooke.

Lektra Sammy, Maximum Brooke, Hokkaido Miss and Elite Jet were quick to begin.  Basmati was slow to begin.

Alabama Anna, Zigzag Cabang and Abby's Illusion were quick to begin.  Awesome Value was slow to begin.

Alabama Anna contacted the running rail on the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.  No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from McGlynn.

McGlynn marred Moon's Are Light on the home turn and in the home straight, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury.  No stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mrs Kerry Prowse, the representative of McGlynn regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn and in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) McGlynn was charged with marring.  Mrs Prowse pleaded guilty to the charge, McGlynn was found guilty and suspended for three months at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Pride.

Al's Draw Four, Laxman, Blazing Beast and Blue Pride were quick to begin.  Nyah Nyah Flyer was slow to begin.

Valencia Bale, Magnis Bale and Sneaky Kiss were quick to begin.

Mepunga Hayles was severely checked and faltered approaching the first turn, underwent a post–race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Electric Zulu.

Quinnish and Summer Alarm were quick to begin.  Electric Zulu was slow to begin.