All persons attending today undertook successful health screenings, wore facemasks, 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.

Dr. Matrix was quick to begin.

Battle Axle crossed in soon after the start and collided with Crown Ava, Jerwood Bale and Dr. Matrix and severely checking Crown Ava. Jerwood Bale and Fancy Like collided on the first turn. Jerwood Bale and Battle Axle collided on the first turn severely checking Jerwood Bale. Battle Axle and Dr. Matrix collided on the home turn severely checking Dr. Matrix.

A pre-race sample was taken from Coconut Kingston.

Keep It Sassy was slow to begin.

Coconut Kingston and Mo City collided soon after the start. Mo City and Laughing Larry collided approaching the first turn checking Mo City. Coconut Kingston galloped on the heels of Keep It Sassy on the first turn severely checking Coconut Kingston and Mo City. Ibbie Bale visibly eased on the home turn and subsequently tailed off. Keep It Sassy raced greenly on the home turn.

Keep It Sassy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right fore. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative Mr D. Sharp regarding the racing manners of Keep It Sassy on the home turn. After hearing evidence from Mr. Sharp, considering the evidence from the OTV and his findings, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards took no further action.

Ibbie Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 11, no apparent injury could be detected. Stewards spoke to representative Mr D. Gibbons, regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Ibbie Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Gibbons pleaded guilty to the charge, Ibbie Bale was suspended for 28 days at Geelong only and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Reality Infrared was slow to begin

Reality Infrared, Lap To Far and Aston General collided soon after the start. Lap To Far checked off Reality Infrared approaching the first turn. Golden Hands and Aston Gerneral collided on the first turn. Reality Infrared hit the rail on the first turn. Golden Hands, Aston General and Reality Infrared collided approaching the home turn checking Striker Jack and severely checking Reality Infrared. Lap To Far checked off Reality Infrared on the home turn.

Reality Infrared underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Hooroo Tears was quick to begin. Ryebuck Tears and On The Off were slow to begin.

Play Nice and Ryebuck Tears collided on the first turn causing Play Nice to race wide. Ryebuck Tears and Wipe The Tears collided in the back straight. Ryebuck Tears and Wipe The Tears collided on the third turn checking Wipe The Tears. Play Nice and Surprise Tears collided on the home turn checking Surprise Tears.

Aston Gamble was slow to begin.

Pure Mania, Exford Norm, Tali Tails and Easy Street collided soon after the start. Easy Street and Aston Gamble collided approaching the first turn. Easy Street checked off Pinjarra Bale on the first turn. Tali Tails checked off Pure Mania on the first turn. Easy Street and Aston Gamble collided approaching the home turn. Easy Street and Exford Norm collided on the home turn.

Tali Tails underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Gleaming and Konta collided soon after the start. Self Belief and Aston Tribute collided on the first turn. Tiger's Twenty, Gleaming and Kraken Skye collided on the first turn severely checking Gleaming. Self Belief and Konta collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from California Gold.

Tiggerlong Jet checked off Desmonde soon after the start checking California Gold. Maelynn Bale checked off Teflon Tears approaching the first turn checking Reiko Barty. Teflon Tears checked off Oliver Bale on the first turn checking Reiko Langer causing Reiko Langer and Desmonde to race wide. Reiko Barty and Tiggerlong Jet collided on the first turn. Reiko Barty checked off Reiko Langer approaching the winning post.

Tiggerlong Car, Wild Keyra and Good Girl Gracie collided approaching the first turn checking Wild Keyra. Tails Of Woe galloped on Tiggerlong Car on the first turn checking Good Girl Gracie. Wild Keyra and Sweet As Milo collided on the first turn checking Wild Keyra and So Sudden. Good Girl Gracie checked off Tiggerlong Car approaching the home turn. Tails Of Woe checked off Sweet As Milo entering the home straight checking Wild Keyra.

Greysynd Clipper checked off Zella Bale approaching the first turn. Sheriff Demon and Seebohm Bale collided approaching the first turn. Seebohm Bale checked off Greysynd Clipper on the first turn. Sheriff Demon galloped on Greysynd Clipper approaching the home turn checking Kempton Bale severely checking Greysynd Clipper. Seebohm Bale checked off Sheriff Demon on the home turn. Greysynd Clipper and Kempton Bale collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Junior Marjen.

Old Mate Paddy, Nova Star and Purnia Bale collided soon after the start checking Nova Star. Lonely Jenny checked off Junior Marjen approaching the first turn. Acacia Dream checked off Old Mate Paddy on the first turn. Nova Star and Acacia Dream collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Junior Marjen and Stay Together collided in the home straight.

Handler Mr L. Sharp began to load his greyhound into the starting boxes prior to being instructed to do so. After considering the evidence of Mr Sharp and the Steward at the start, Mr Sharp was reminded of his responsibilities to follow the starters instructions.

Handler Mr J. Doyle began to load his greyhound into the starting boxes prior to being instructed to do so. After considering the evidence of Mr Doyle and the Steward at the start, Mr Doyle was reminded of his responsibilities to follow the starters instructions.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mr. Blurton.

Emma's Image, Clever Trevor, Mr. Blurton, Night Jar and Love So Pure collided soon after the start checking Mr. Blurton and Love So Pure. Night Jar checked off Love So Pure approaching the first turn. Mr. Blurton and Night Jar collided on the first turn checking Night Jar. Moon Over Mexico and Especial Empire collided on the first turn checking Moon Over Mexico. Emma's image checked off Love So Pure on the first turn. Moon Over Mexico checked off Especial Empire.

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Satisfactory Trial Results:

Unakite – Marring - Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 32.4 kg, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 23.166 - Comment: Cleared all tracks except, Warragul.