All persons attending today wore facemasks when required, 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.

A sample was taken from Menari Hugh upon arrival at the course.

Menari Hugh - Late scratching at 2:49pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to dehydration.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Strictly.

Bush Nightmare and Blue Cans were quick to begin.

Reality Minnie checked off Genie's Dream approaching the first turn.  Bush Nightmare checked off Blue Cans approaching the first turn.  Bush Nightmare and Elite Patty collided on the home turn.  Blue Cans checked off Reservior Frank in the home straight.

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

Saint Prue and Sweet As Candy were quick to begin.

Nine Inch Nail and Kokomo Kid collided soon after the start.  Bush Bandit, Kokomo Kid and Mt. View Burner collided on the first turn checking Bush Bandit and Lightning Loki.  Kokomo Kid and Mt. View Burner collided approaching the home turn checking Kokomo Kid and Lightning Loki.  Kokomo Kid checked off Nine Inch Nail approaching the home turn.  Jacquinot Jet and Nine Inch Nail collided on the home turn.  Jacquinot Jet checked off Sweet As Candy in the home straight.

Bush Bandit underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Electro Guru went up with the lids at box rise.  President Peggy, Veracruz Bale and Tinker Blaine collided soon after the start.  Electro Guru and Keep It Classy collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Electro Guru.  Electro Guru and Veracruz Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Electro Guru.  Keep It Classy checked off Spicy Girl approaching the home turn.

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

Winlock At Large was quick to begin.  One Hombre was slow to begin.

Bourne Blue crossed to the rail soon after the start causing Bourne Blue, Don't Forget Kev, Fast Kaplan and Lektra Asha to collide.  Don't Forget Kev and Fast Kaplan collided on the first turn.  Don't Forget Kev checked off Fast Kaplan approaching the home turn.  Fast Kaplan checked off Lektra Asha on the home turn.  Don't Forget Kev and Fast Kaplan collided in the home straight,

A post-race sample was taken from Winlock At Large - the winner of the event.

Billie's Gift, Mt. View Lady and Mt. View Buck collided soon after the start.  Zoe Girl, Inga Sadie, Okay Flash, Vans Turbo and Inga Lenny collided approaching the first turn checking Vans Turbo and Inga Lenny.  Inga Sadie and Inga Lenny collided approaching the first turn checking Inga Sadie.  Inga Lenny and Mt. View Lady collided on the first turn.  Vans Turbo checked off Mt. View Lady approaching the home turn.  Billie's Gift and Okay Flash collided approaching the home turn checking Billie's Gift which then visibly eased.  Inga Sadie and Vans Turbo collided approaching the home turn.  Mt. View Lady failed to pursue the lure with due commitment and turned its head inwards and collided with Zoe Girl and Inga Sadie in the home straight.  Inga Sadie marred Zoe Girl approaching the winning post.

Inga Sadie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hind foot abrasion.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Ms Mary Inguanti, the trainer of Inga Sadie regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Inga Sadie was charged with marring.  Ms Inguanti pleaded not guilty to the charge, Inga Sadie was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Billie's Gift underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hamstring injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr John Campbell, the representative of Billie's Gift regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A (1) Billie's Gift was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Campbell pleaded guilty to the charge, Billie's Gift was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mt. View Lady underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right and left hamstring injuries.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Mr Trevor Whitford, the trainer of Mt. View Lady regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Mt. View Lady was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Whitford pleaded not guilty to the charge, Mt. View Lady 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.

Rower's Rule, Halo Lad and Inga Letty collided approaching the first turn.  Inga Letty, Halo Lad and Destroy We Said collided on the first turn checking Halo Lad.  Destroy We Said and Inga Letty collided on the first turn checking Inga Letty, Speedy Muffin and Yussuf Bale.  Rower's Rule and Buffet Baron collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hazelnut.

Hazelnut was quick to begin.  Princess Warrior was slow to begin.

Jessie's Brew, Yaala Express and Sugar Freak collided approaching the first turn.  Rowchester Wig and Good Chat Sam collided approaching the first turn checking Rowchester Wig and Sugar Freak.  Jessie's Brew checked off Good Chat Sam on the first turn.  Hold Fast Bella checked off Hazelnut approaching the home turn.  Rowchester Wig checked off Sugar Freak approaching the home turn.

Little Yaala was quick to begin.  Premier Slice was slow to begin.

Milana Rose went up with the lids at box rise.  Mt. View Ivy, Bush Tiger and Orson Franky collided approaching the first turn.  Milana Rose and On The Air collided approaching the first turn.  Bush Tiger, Orson Franky and Mt. View Ivy collided on the first turn.  Bush Tiger and Orson Franky collided approaching the home turn checking Bush Tiger and Premier Slice.  Milana Rose and On The Air collided entering the home straight.

Capitis and Sir Julian collided soon after the start checking Sir Julian.  Capitis checked off Infinite Will on the first turn checking Urunga Bale and Sir Julian.  Capitis checked off Coconino approaching the home turn.  Coconino and Edge Serena collided approaching the home turn.  

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Texicali Sweety.

Texicali Sweety, Josie's Call and Mt. View Emma were quick to begin.  Mt. View Dodger, Southern Thunder and My Soho Star were slow to begin.

Mt. View Dodger checked off My Soho Star approaching the first turn.  Texicali Sweety checked off Josie's Call on the first turn checking  Southern Thunder.  Texicali Sweety and Southern Thunder collided approaching the home turn checking Texicali Sweety.  Mt. View Dodger checked off My Soho Star in the home straight.  Mt. View Emma crossed to the rail in the home straight checking Southern Thunder.

Wagner Bale, Diva Dot, Lewis Osti and Kara The Escapee were quick to begin.

Zipping Chuck checked off Royal Ability approaching the first turn.  Lewis Osti, Kara The Escapee, Zipping Winslet and Royal Ability collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds.  Wagner Bale and Royal Ability collided approaching the home turn.  Royal Ability and Zipping Chuck collided approaching the home turn.  Zipping Winslet checked off Lewis Osti on the home turn.  Aston Shadow checked off Diva Dot in the home straight.

Bad Bailey and Coco To Burn were quick to begin.  Naha was slow to begin and crossed out wide approaching the first turn.

Ramadi Bale checked off Grand Giveaway approaching the first turn.  Ramadi Bale and Zipping Pistol collided on the first turn checking Ramadi Bale causing Ramadi Bale and Naha to collide checking Naha, severely checking Ramadi Bale.  Grand Giveaway checked off Bad Bailey in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Stewards adjourned an inquiry following an incident in the catching pen after Race 8.  The inquiry will be conducted on Thursday 24/3/2022 when relevant parties are in attendance.