Essential persons (both staff & participants) attending today, provided satisfactory evidence of vaccination or exemption under the State Government’s mandatory vaccination (workers) directions, undertook successful health screenings and observed social distance requirements that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Stewards spoke to Trainer, Mr Brendan De rozario surrounding the bona fides of the scratching of the greyhound King Kairo who was drawn adjacent to (Reality Starc) in this event. Mr De rozario stated that the greyhound has been ill and is now starting to recover. Mr De rozario's comments were noted. 

Fancy Lily was quick to begin.  Afro Boy was slow to begin.

Reality Starc raced wide on the home turn.

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Mt. View Burner and Shadow Jewel were slow to begin.

Barry Jakit checked off Shadow Jewel approaching the home turn.  Barry Jakit raced wide in the home straight.

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Stewards spoke to Trainer, Ms Jessica Hopkins surrounding the bona fides of the scratching of the greyhound Dottie Cotton who was drawn outside (Mo Slater) in this event. Ms Hopkins stated that the greyhound suffered a right shoulder injury and will be taken to the Vet's on 23/11/2021. Ms Hopkin's comments were noted. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Mo Slater.

Geoffrey Jakit checked off Jack's Cracker soon after the start.  Jack's Cracker and Mo Slatter collided on the first turn checking Mo Slater.  Darnum Dancer checked off Mo Slater approaching the home turn. Geoffrey Jakit raced wide in the home straight. Tower Bell checked off Crymelon Libby approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Jack's Cracker - winner of the event.

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Baby was quick to begin.

Crowdza Blest and Mt. View Buck collided on the first turn checking Mt. View Buck.  Crowdza Blest galloped on Crymelon Ivy approaching the home turn. 

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

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Tinker China and Black Mintie were slow to begin.

Gypsy Hook and Tinker China collided approaching the first turn.  So Joe Mac, How's It Alice and Blue Cascade collided on the first turn severely checking How's It Alice, Blue Cascade and checking Tinker China.  

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

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mt. View Ivy.

Banjo Glitter checked off Fargo on the first turn checking Kazoo Giblet.  Neesa Giblet and Mt. View Ivy collided on the first turn. 

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Elswky Rocky underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

Coco's Hot was slow to begin.

Junket Jarrod and Cloncurry Girl collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Coco's Hot and Elswky Rocky collided on the first turn.  Mia's Hand crossed in on the first turn checking Mt. View Dodger, One Thrill and Coco's Hot.  Coco's Hot crossed out and visibly eased approaching the home turn severely checking Elswky Rocky.  Coco's Hot checked off Elswyk Rocky on the home turn.

Junket Jarrod underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Coco's Hot underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Trainer Mrs Yvonne Andrews declined the option to have the greyhound re-vetted. Stewards spoke to Mrs. Andrews, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Coco's Hot was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mrs. Andrews pleaded guilty to the charge, Coco's Hot 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.

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Lightning Fury – New declared weight of 30.kg, last raced at 28.4kg.

Samp De Keats and Lightning Fury were slow to begin.

Alecia crossed in soon after the start checking Teardrop.  Samp De Keats and Boes Bounty collided on the first turn checking Boes Bounty and Shady Talks.  Boes Bounty and Lightning Fury collided on the home turn.  Samp De Keats and Hurricane Keely collided in the home straight. 

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Montaro and Big City Nights collided soon after the start checking Big City Nights.  Blazin' Jewel and Montaro collided approaching the first turn.

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

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Berridale Gem.

Crystal Edition was quick to begin.

Ballymac Woman checked off Staines soon after the start.  Berridale Gem, Ballymac Women and You Nugget collided approaching the first turn checking You Nugget.  Blazing Bandit checked off Despicable Nelly on the first turn.  

You Nugget underwent a post-race veterinary examination due to an incident in the catching pen.  You Nugget was found to right hip injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

Devon Lass was quick to begin.  Piece Of Heaven was slow to begin.

Booker and Doll's Jakit collided soon after the start.  Elswyk Shadow and Car Dealer collided approaching the first turn.  Big Lug crossed in on the first turn checking Piece Of Heaven, Elswky Shadow and Big Lug.  Piece Of Heaven and Elswyk Shadow collided approaching the home turn. 

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Foxtrot.

Elswyk Suzie was quick to begin.  It's All Luck and Carnivore were slow to begin.

Highway Man and It's All Luck collided approaching the home turn.  Mechanics Kismet clipped the heels of Zereva on the first turn checking Mechanic Kismet.  Zereva and Aston Foxtrot collided approaching the home turn.  Highway Man checked off Elswyk Suzie in the home straight.  It's All Luck faltered in the home straight and subsequently tailed off.

It's All Luck underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left sartorius and triangle injuries.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Foxtrot underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hamstring injury.  A 21 stand down period was imposed. 

No head on vision in the back straight for this event.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS:

Aston Kayee - Marring - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 24.2kgs, Box 4, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.35.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks Except Healesville.

Give Me Donuts - Marring - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 27.6kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 23.16.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks Except Geelong.

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