Essential persons (both staff and participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings, wore face masks, observed social distance requirements and adhered to room density quotients that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

A pre-race sample was taken from Irving.

Riverdale Poppy and Zambora Crystal collided soon after the start checking Zambora Crystal. Riverdale Poppy, Zambora Crystal, Irving and Ludgate collided soon after the start checking Irving and Zambora Crystal. Riverdale Poppy and Zambora Crystal collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Kenzo Fernando and Ludgate collided approaching the home turn. Zambora Crystal, Kenzo Fernando and Ludgate collided on the home turn checking Zambora Crystal, Kenzo Fernando and Ludgate causing Kenzo Fernando to fall checking Irving. 

Kenzo Fernando underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right deltoid muscle injury and a right shoulder injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Yoshiro Bale was quick to begin. Gecko Fernando was slow to begin.

Yoshiro Bale and Cruickshank collided approaching the first turn checking Cruickshank, Yoshiro Bale and Glasgow Lass. Bobby Reiko and Yoshiro Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Yoshiro Bale.

Quest For Gold was quick to begin. Turtle Fernando was slow to begin.

Riverdale Texas and Naomi Butterfly collided soon after the start.

Quest For Gold underwent a post-race veterinary examination, after an incident in the catching pen, and was found to have a radius fracture to the right foreleg. Quest For Gold was humanely euthanased.

She's Forever was slow to begin.

Reiko Langer and King Chad collided on the first turn checking Reiko Langer, King Chad, Stella's Memory and She's Forever. Reiko Langer checked off Stella's Memory approaching the home turn. 

Joyous Venture was slow to begin. Bolt Out went up with the lids and lost ground. 

Aston Marvel and On Pursuit collided soon after the start. Blue Stingray checked off She's So Sassy soon after the start. On Pursuit and Aston Marvel collided approaching the first turn. She's So Sassy, Exford Norm and Bolt Out collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. On Pursuit and Aston Marvel collided on the home turn checking On Pursuit and Exford Norm. Blue Stringray and She's So Sassy collided approaching the winning post.

She's So Sassy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to left and right hind. No stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr D. Burnett regarding the greyhound's racing manner on the first turn and again approaching the winning post. After considering Mr Burnett's explanation, viewing the official replays (head on and lateral) and acting on their own observations, Stewards deemed these to be racing incidents and as such no action was taken against the greyhound.

She's Something was slow to begin.

Trout and Knight Zipper collided soon after the start. Trout, Knight Zipper and Crackerjack Nev collided approaching the first turn checking Trout and Knight Zipper. She's Something and Uringa collided approaching the first turn.

Gutter Stomper and Loves The Surf collided approaching the first turn. Gutter Stomper and Loves The Surf collided on the first turn checking Loves The Surf. Gutter Stomper visibly eased and turned its head inwards and then outwards in the home straight. Bad Bailey and Loves The Surf collided approaching the winning post

Gutter Stomper underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left and right monkey muscle, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative, Ms D. Coleman regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Gutter Stomper was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Ms Coleman pleaded guilty to the charge, Gutter Stomper 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.

Hear The Drum - Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr P. Tanti regarding the greyhound's racing manner in the home straight. After considering Mr Tanti's explanation, viewing the official replays (head on and lateral) and acting on their own observations, Stewards took no action against the greyhound.

A post-race sample was taken from Hear The Drum - the winner of the event.

Loretta Bale, Miss Tickle and Uforo Bale collided soon after the start. Zipping Bambi and Ollie collided soon after the start and again in the back straight. Waldemar Bale and Miss Tickle collided in the back straight. Kinson Bale and Uforo Bale collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Zipping Bambi checked off Ollie on the first turn. Arlington galloped on Miss Tickle approaching the home turn. Loretta Bale and Uforo Bale collided on the home turn. Miss Tickle checked off Loretta Bale on the home turn. Ollie checked off Arlington on the home turn. Loretta Bale and Miss Tickle collided in the home straight.

Smokin' Charlie was quick to begin. Riverdale Tifany was slow to begin.

Very Jiggling went up with the lids. Smokin' Charlie and Aston Artemis collided soon after the start. Very Jiggling and Aston Artemis collided on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jack's Fantasy.

Riverdale Bear was slow to begin.

Jack's Fantasy, Big Boy Paddy and Crackejack Tys collided soon after the start. Jack's Fantasy and Big Boy Paddy collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Jack's Fantasy and Big Boy Paddy collided on the first turn. Crown Ella, Jack's Fantasy and Big Boy Paddy raced wide on the home turn.

Crackerjack Tys – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 52.

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Satisfactory Trial Results:

Tinker Mighty – Unsatisfactory - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 30.7 kg, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.959 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Branson Bale – FTP - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 31.0 kg, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.943 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Sale.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy GEL TUE 17 AUG 21 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube.