An out of competition sample was taken from Twister Giblet on 21/12/22 pursuant to GAR 139.

An out of competition sample was taken from Aston Cigar on 21/12/22 pursuant to GAR 139.

Chloe's Comet and Paddy The Baddy were quick to begin.  Melton Boy, Aston Cigar and Tanui were slow to begin.

Creditor was slow to begin.

Gesundheit and Ibrox Goram were quick to begin.  All Star Giblet was slow to begin.  

A pre–race sample was taken from Fab's Udon. 

Like A Lorry was very slow to begin (4 lengths).

Due to a mechanical malfunction, this event was incorrectly semaphored as Race 3 but subsequently rectified by the on-course Judge.

Cindy's Charm (severely checked and brushed the running rail on the first turn).  Stewards spoke to Trainer, Mr. T. Tufo (via telephone), after he left the course today without Stewards permission and without having greyhound Cindy's Charm vetted following the event. Stewards charged Mr. Tufo with breach of GAR 94(2) and fined him the sum of $100 (wholly suspended for a 12 month period pending no further breaches under GAR 94(2).  Stewards also directed that he present Cindy's Charm at the Warragul GRC meeting on Tuesday, 27 December, 2022 for a veterinary examination.  In assessing the matter, Stewards took into consideration Mr. Tufo's record in the industry, co-operation and willingness to rectify the situation.   

Supplementary Report:

Cindy's Charm – In accordance with GAR 41(5), was presented for a re–vet at the conclusion of kennelling after Trainer, Mr. T. Tufo left Geelong on 23 December without Stewards permission and without having greyhound Cindy's Charm vetted following the event. Cindy's Charm was examined by the on–track veterinarian and found to be free from injury.

A post–race sample was taken from Battle Royal – the winner of the event. 

Rixi Bale – Late scratching at 1:20PM when Mr. Correy Grenfell reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 76). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 19(3)(w) before any future nominations will be accepted.

Ike Bale was quick to begin.

Due to a mechanical malfunction, this event was incorrectly semaphored as Race 6 but subsequently rectified by the on-course Judge prior to the all clear being given.

A post–race sample was taken from Astra Bale – the winner of the event. 

Matt's Hope was quick to begin.  Mepunga Mustang was slow to begin.

A post–race sample was taken from Matt's Hope – the winner of the event. 

An out of competition sample was taken from Who Told Mel on 21/12/2022 pursuant to GAR 139.

Ysabel Bale – New declared weight of 28.3kg, last raced at 26.7kg.

Fly Havoc – New declared weight of 27.9kg, last raced at 26.7kg.

A pre–race sample was taken from Still In Love. 

Aston Daisy and Fly Havoc were quick to begin.

A post-race sample was taken from My Mate Tip - the winner of the event.

An out of competition sample was taken from Winnington Bale on 21/12/2022 pursuant to GAR 139.

Rev Up Freddy was quick to begin.  Winnington Bale was slow to begin.

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

An out of competition sample was taken from Larkin Bale on 21/12/2022 pursuant to GAR 139.

An out of competition sample was taken from There's My Spot on 21/12/2022 pursuant to GAR 139.

Silver Brute was quick to begin.  Weblec Raider was slow to begin.

There were no reportable incidents for this event.

Found A Spot and Inter Buzz Along were quick to begin.

Aston General (severely checked on the first turn, fell and tailed off) underwent a post-race veterinary examination.  No apparent injury was reported.