All persons attending today checked-in, wore face-masks indoors 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.

Dewana Be Lucky and No Anchovies collided soon after the start.  Queen Of Stripes, Dewana Be Lucky and No Anchovies collided approaching the 300m mark checking Dewana Be Lucky and No Anchovies.  Lektra Sarah and Dewana Be Lucky collided approaching the winning post checking Lektra Sarah.  

Mr Darren Ryan was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound, Mr. Dazzling pursuant to GAR 33.

Blazin' Cool and Cracker collided soon after the start.  Peccavi and Mr. Dazzling collided soon after the start.  Soul Taker, Blazin' Cool and Cracker collided approaching the 250m mark checking Soul Taker.  Blazin' Cool crossed out at the 200m mark.

Stewards spoke to representative Mr Garry Johnson pursuant to GAR 27(1), after the greyhound Cracker slipped its collar momentarily as they were leaving the parade area prior to the running of this race. The greyhound was vetted and passed fit to race.  After hearing submissions from Mr Johnson, Stewards reminded him of his responsibilities to make sure the greyhound is secure at all times in accordance with GAR 27(1).

A pre-race sample was taken from She's Exquisite.  Stewards spoke to Mr. B Smith (representing Trainer - Ms D Furey) following the event regarding the notable betting fluctuations on She's Exquisite. Mr. Smith told Stewards that the greyhound had been trialling well at Healesville in a recent time of 17.78.  Mr. Smith also stated that he expected the greyhound to perform well and did not support the greyhound today.  Mr. Smith requested the greyhound be vetted due to an incident in the catching pen. She's Exquisite was found to have a left calf injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Cracker underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer’s request following an incident in the catching pen and was found to have a left medial tibial periostitis injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Nightcore was slow to begin.

Hokkaido Miss and Rio Margarita collided approaching the 200m mark.  Alcindor and Rio Margarita collided at the 200m mark.  Alcindor and Jimmy collided at the 150m mark.

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

Big Bash Jess – Late scratching at 12.40am when Mr Mark Cartechini reported the greyhound to have soreness (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.

Teofimo, Wild Bob and Dundee Twister collided soon after the start.  My Name's Bill, Wild Bob and Dundee Twister collided approaching the 150m mark checking My Name's Bill and Dundee Twister.  Teofimo, Wild Bob and Dundee Twister collided at the 150m mark.  Teofimo and My Name's Bill collided approaching the winning post checking Teofimo.  

Apollo One and Major Bandit were slow to begin.

Apollo One crossed out soon after the start colliding with Major Bandit and Jack Out.  Bolt Out and Orson Ruby collided soon after the start.  Apollo One, Jack Out, Sweet Petit and Rack City collided at the 300m mark.  Major Bandit crossed out approaching the 250m mark checking Orson Ruby.  Jack Out checked off Apollo One at the 200m mark.  Orson Ruby checked off Jack Out approaching the 150m mark.  Always Primed checked off Bolt Out at the 150m mark.  Sweet Petit checked off Rack City approaching the 100m mark.  Apollo One and Sweet Petit collided several times from the 50m mark to approaching the winning post. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Manila Dusk.

Raised, Hartland Gus and Manila Dusk were slow to begin.

Blair's Tulip and Another Vendetta collided soon after the start.  Manila Dusk and Clever Trevor collided at the 300m mark and again approaching the 250m mark checking Hartland Gus and Clever Trevor.  Manila Dusk and Blair's Tulip collided at the 250m mark.  Raised, Irish Hope, Manila Dusk and Blair's Tulip collided approaching the 100m mark.  Manala Dusk and Blair's Tulip collided at the 100m mark checking Blair's Tulip. 

Stewards spoke to the catcher of Blair's Tulip, Mr Brodie Bourke following the event and reminded him of his responsibilities to follow the correct walking path when returning greyhounds from the catching pen to the wash bay pursuant to GAR 86(o). 

A pre-race sample was taken from Hello George.

Hartland Digger was slow to begin.

Super Foot and Boes Rose collided soon after the start.  Hartland Digger crossed in approaching the 250m mark.  Coolant and Paddy's Marvel collided approaching the 200m mark.  Elliott Ness and Duncan collided approaching the 200m mark checking Duncan.  Coolant, Paddy's Marvel and Elliott Ness collided at the 200m mark.  Duncan crossed in at the 200m mark checking Super Foot and Boes Rose.  Coolant and Paddy's Marvel collided at the 200m mark.  Boes Rose and Duncan collided approaching the 150m mark checking Boes Rose.  Coolant, Paddy's Marvel and Elliott Ness collided at the 150m mark checking Elliott Ness.  Super Foot, Coolant, Paddy's Marvel and Elliott Ness collided approaching the 50m mark checking Coolant and Elliott Ness.  Super Foot and Paddy's Marvel collided approaching the winning post.  

Speedy Villain was slow to begin.

Major Cyclone, Fernandes and King Of All collided soon after the start checking Fernandes.  Toyed, Speedy Villain and Motor Head Moe collided at the 300m mark checking all three greyhounds.  Fernandes and King Of All collided at the 300m mark.  Toyed and Speedy Villain collided approaching the 250m mark.  Major Cyclone, Fernandes and King Of All collided approaching the 250m mark.  Fernandes, King Of All and Speedy Villain collided approaching the 250m mark checking King Of All.  Fernandes and Speedy Villain collided from the 150m mark to the 50m mark.  Make A Pat and Motor Head Moe collided approaching the winning post.  

Princess Milne crossed in soon after the start checking Rush Out. Coco Lilly and Princess Milne collided at the 300m mark checking Coco Lilly.  Coco Lilly and Princess Milne collided at the 250m mark.  Gotham Baroness, Coco Lilly and Princess Milne collided approaching the 100m mark.  

Rapid Royale and Flying Fifi collided soon after the start checking Rapid Royale.  Russa With Love, Mighty Pie and Slingshot Title collided approaching the 100m mark checking Russia With Love.  Electric Mick and Flying Fifi collided approaching the winning post.