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.

Shanky's Pony and Shadow Giblet were slow to begin.

Star Reign crossed to the inside on the first turn checking Emerald Lake and Star Reign and severely checking Mumma's Meatball and Mystic Ebony causing Mystic Ebony to fall as a result. Shank's Pony and Emerald Lake collided on the home turn.

Mystic Ebony underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

A post-race sample was taken from Shank's Pony - winner of the event.

An out of competition sample was taken from Hurricane Maggie on 22/12/2021 pursuant to GAR 79A.

Behind Greywalls was quick to begin.

Tower Bell and Behind Greywalls collided approaching the first turn. Fast Kaplan, Behind Greywalls and Latchi's Girl collided on the first turn checking Fast Kaplan, Behind Greywalls, Latchi's Girl, Tower Bell and Three Johns. Fast Kaplan and Tower Bell collided approaching the home turn checking Fast Kaplan, Tower Bell and Latchi's Girl. Hurricane Maggie visibly eased and turned it's head outwards in the home straight. Three Johns visibly eased and turned it's head inwards in the home straight. Behind Greywalls raced wide in the home straight. Hurricane Maggie and Latchi's Girl collided approaching the winning post.

Hurricane Maggie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have shin soreness in both rear limbs. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr. Joseph Sultana regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Hurricane Maggie was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Sultana pleaded not guilty to the charge, Hurricane Maggie was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial  in accordance with GAR 69B (1) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Three Johns underwent a post-race veterinary examination and Mr. Sharp declined to have the greyhound re-vetted. No apparent injury was found. Stewards spoke to Mr. Liam Sharp, the representative of Three Johns regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Three Johns was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr. Sharp pleaded guilty to the charge, Three Johns was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Cranbourne and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mileena and Hard On Me were quick to begin.

Mileena and Canny Moments collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

Canny Moments underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right chest muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Reality Minnie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right triangle and quadriceps. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Escudo was quick to begin.

Hurricane Max was slow to begin.

Inga Daisy and Hurricane Max collided on the first turn. Hurricane Max raced wide on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Sabelle.

Witchie's Gas and Car Dealer collided soon after the start. Balmoral and Lewis Osti collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Aston Sabelle, Car Dealer and Lewis Osti collided on the home turn.

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

Quick Paws was quick to begin.

Little Swagger was slow to begin.

It's A Drama and Elusive Bec collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Little Swagger and Zander collided on the first turn. Run Fast Onesie and Quick Paws collided on the first turn. Quick Paws and Zander collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Slim Shadow.

Jackie's Lass was quick to begin.

Watch The Clock and Turtle Fernando collided approaching the first turn checking Watch The Clock. Slim Shadow and Dundee Velvet collided on the first turn checking Slim Shadow, Watch The Clock and Score Review and severley checking Turtle Fernando and Dundee Velvet.

Collinda Beast was quick to begin.

Collinda Beast and Dundee Hornet collided on the first turn checking Dundee Hornet. Family Trust checked off Collinda Beast on the home turn.

Collinda Beast underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

A pre-race sample was taken from Inside Job.

Hardaway Gwennie was quick to begin.

Establishment was slow to begin.

Ecosystem and Hurricane Pat collided soon after the start checking Hurricane Pat. Tigers On Fire and Ecosystem collided approaching the first turn. Hurricane Pat raced wide approaching the home turn. Inside Job crossed to the outside on the home turn. Inside Job and Takeshi Fernando collided in the home straight.

Dr. Kye and Kiss Me Deadly collided approaching the first turn. Starship Venus and Lulu Osti collided approaching the first turn. Jebrynah Sol checked off Lulu Osti on the first turn checking Lulu Osti. Jebrynah Sol brushed the running rail approaching the home turn. Jebrynah Sol and Kiss Me Deadly collided in the home straight checking Kiss Me Deadly.

Inga Meg was quick to begin.

Under His Spell was slow to begin.

Queen Sal and Aston Artemis collided approaching thr first turn. I'm Ace Osti checked off Inga Meg on the first turn checking Kenzo Fernando and Queen Sal. Under His Spell and Aston Artemis collided on the home turn. I'm Ace Osti and Under His Spell collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from One Hombre.

Aztec Blaze was quick to begin.

One Hombre and Problem Angel collided approaching the first turn. Aztec Blaze and Elusive Kel collided approaching the first turn. Tay Tay Swifty and Elusive Kel collided on the first turn. Tay Tay Swifty and Problem Angel collided approaching the home turn. Elusive Kel and One Hombre collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Meeting Comments:

Satisfactory Trial:

Forever – Marring- Field of 4, Distance 311m, Weight 25.1 kg, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 18.11 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Sale.

Rasputin – FTC/Blinkers On- Field of 4, Distance 311m, Weight 34.1 kg, Box 2, Placed 2nd, Time Run 18.02 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Sale.