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.

Go Go Tommy - New declared weight of 36.4kg, last raced at 34.9 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Master Spencer. A sample on arrival was unable to be obtained.

Another Brother was quick to begin. Dan's Butler and Riverdale Peggy were slow to begin.

Go Go Tommy, Liverpool Street and Dan's Butler collided on the first turn checking Go Go Tommy, severely checking Liverpool Street and Dan's Butler; Dan's Butler tailed off as a result. Go Go Tommy and Riverdale Peggy raced wide on the home turn. Master Spencer, Another Brother and Go Go Tommy raced wide entering the home straight. Master Spencer and Another Brother collided approaching the winning post.

Dan's Butler underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on the left hind paw. No stand down period was imposed.

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

Moonlit Jewel was quick to begin. Belle Yakari was slow to begin.

Miss Bazaar and Blue Cherry Miss collided approaching the first turn checking Blue Cherry Miss. Moyarra Minstrel, Miss Bazaar, Moonlit Jewel, Blue Cherry Miss and Rock Me Mama collided on the first turn checking Miss Bazaar and Rock Me Mama, severely checking Moyarra Minstrel, Moonlit Jewel and Blue Cherry Miss. Moyarra Minstrel raced wide in the home straight. Blue Cherry Miss shifted out, visibly eased and collided with Moyarra Minstrel approaching the winning post.

Blue Cherry Miss underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have no apparent injury. Mr Nathan Hunt, trainer declined the option to have the greyhound re-vetted. Stewards spoke to Mr Hunt regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Blue Cherry Miss was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr Hunt pleaded guilty to the charge, Blue Cherry Miss was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A (2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blaze Of Fire.

King Chad was quick to begin. Dr. Forest and Blackpool Cheeky were slow to begin.

Nova Star and Blaze Of Fire collided soon after the start checking Nova Star. Blaze Of Fire and Big Braveheart collided soon after the start. Aston Knox and Big Braveheart collided on the first turn checking Aston Knox, Big Braveheart and Nova Star. Blaze Of Fire and Blackpool Cheeky raced wide in the home straight. Vinny Dewalt turned its head inwards and marred King Chad several times in the home straight severely checking both greyhounds.

Vinny Dewalt underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hip injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Ms Diane Ireland, the representative of Vinny Dewalt regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Vinny Dewalt was charged with marring. Ms Ireland pleaded guilty to the charge, Vinny Dewalt was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Explosive Yaala upon arrival at the course.

Laxman was quick to begin.

Blackpool Rex, Blue Raspberry, Myola Dawn and Aston Pirate collided approaching the first turn checking all four greyhounds. Lil Snooze and Wonders Magic collided approaching the first turn. Aston Pirate checked off Laxman on the home turn. Blue Raspberry raced wide on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Naughty Shorty.

Good Girl Gracie was quick to begin. Naughty Shorty was very slow to begin, 4 lengths. Riverdale Poppy and Ellie Bliss were slow to begin.

Naughty Shorty and Riverdale Poppy collided in the back straight. Inga Assalt checked off Let It Rain approaching the first turn. Naughty Shorty and Call Me Molly collided on the first turn. Inga Assalt and Riverdale Poppy collided approaching the winning post.

Iron Hand, Wish You Well and Mad Brax were slow to begin.

Lara Diamond and Millie Millions collided soon after the start checking Lara Diamond which stumbled and lost considerable ground as a result. Wish You Well and Millie Millions collided on the first turn checking Wish You Well. Mad Brax faltered on the first turn. Iron Hand and Jayla Strike collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Mad Brax underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured right metatarsal. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Lara Diamond underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 1 minute due to operational procedures.

Mr. Blurton and Indy Korie collided soon after the start. Ching Ching and Mr. Blurton collided approaching the first turn checking Ching Ching. Ching Ching shifted out approaching the first turn. Jaggered, Mr. Blurton, Indy Korie and Blue Stingray collided on the first turn checking Jaggered, Mr. Blurton and Blue Stingray. Jaggered and Blue Stingray collided on the home turn. Jaggered and Mr. Blurton collided in the home straight. Birdbrook raced wide entering the home straight. Ching Ching raced wide in the home straight.

My Golden Eagle, I'm Not Budging, Rower's Rule and Crystal Opal collided on the first turn. All Inn Chester and Flying Jelly collided entering the home straight. Rower's Rule raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Will Can Do - the winner of the event.

Royal Ability and Black Martini collided soon after the start checking Royal Ability. Coco To Burn, Bell Park Dragon and Gypsy Andy collided on the first turn checking Country Snow, severely checking Coco To Burn, Bell Park Dragon and Gypsy Andy. Coco To Burn raced wide in the home straight.

The start of this event was delayed by approximately 2 minutes due to a Gallops race in Cowra running behind schedule.

Evident, Aston Shadow and Annie My Mate collided approaching the first turn severely checking Evident. Aston Shadow and Riverdale Tommy collided on the first turn. Riverdale Tommy raced wide in the home straight.

Beach Master – New declared weight of 32.3 kg, last raced at 31.1 kg.

Moon Sister and Fishbone Express collided soon after the start. Parasite, Moon Sister and Beach Master collided approaching the first turn. Pyrenees Alpha and Parasite collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Moon Sister checked off Irongate on the home turn. Pyrenees Alpha and Parasite raced wide in the home straight.

Sneaky Kiss and Pyrenees Spirit collided soon after the start. King Brown checked off Al's Vixen approaching the first turn. Straight Shooter, Chanko Girl and Bissaka Spider collided on the first turn checking Chanko Girl and Bissaka Spider. Bissaka Spider checked off King Brown approaching the home turn. Sneaky Kiss and Cool Story Bro collided several times from entering the home straight to the winning post, checking both greyhounds. Chanko Girl raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to trainer, Ms Melissa Fullerton regarding the racing manners of Sneaky Kiss in the home straight. After hearing evidence from Ms Fullerton, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.

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Satisfactory Trials

Trial 1:

Jacobite Knight – Six months - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 30.3 kg, Box 1, Placed 7th, Time Run 24.153 - Comment: Not Cleared - Time.

Speedy Blue – Blinkers On - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 31.1 kg, Box 2, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.700- Comment: Not Cleared, turned head outwards.

Surella Blue – Six months - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 31.9 kg, Box 3, Placed 6th, Time Run 23.783 - Comment: Not Cleared - Time.

Aston Lamont – Blinkers off  - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 31.9 kg, Box 4, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.944 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks - Cleared to race with "Blinkers Off".

Miss Daisy Hill – Fail to chase - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 25.8 kg, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.704 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Warnambool.

Going Viral – Six months - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 34.8 kg, Box 7, Placed 5th, Time Run 23.400 - Comment: Not Cleared - Time.

Gypsy Warrior – Fail to chase - Field of 7, Distance 390m, Weight 28.0 kg, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.234 - Comment: Not Cleared - Time.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy BAL MON 07 MAR 22 ST1 into the search engine of YouTube. 

Trial 2:

Myrniong Blue – Fail to chase - Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 33.6 kg, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.789 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Geelong.

To watch this Satisfactory Trial, copy BAL MON 07 MAR 22 ST2 into the search engine of YouTube.