Due to Government Social Distancing Laws under COVID-19 and acting in accordance with GAR 51 (10), the Stewards have directed that the boxing process in Victoria will revert to and continue under the 4-wave model being 1 & 5 boxed first, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8.  Handlers are required to exit the area after boxing and maintain their 1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

All persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Buzz Out was slow to begin.

Buzz Out, Barellen Pearl, Walk On Betty, Kurtlee Bale and Waikerie Bandit collided approaching the first turn checking Kurtlee Bale, Waikerie Bandit and Barellen Pearl. Walk On Betty and Kurtlee Bale raced wide on the home turn. Crown Elfie Blundered in the home straight. Walk On Betty and Kurtlee Bale collided approaching the winning post.

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

Indy Nevada was quick to begin. Red Mahogany was slow to begin. Helena Ravenclaw went up with the lids.

Ernie Prang, Red Mahogany and Teaks Streak collided approaching the first turn checking Teaks Streak. Helena Ravenclaw and Indy Nevada collided on the first turn. Ernie Prang and Helena Ravenclaw raced wide on the home turn.

Hotline Sally and Aston Elektra were quick to begin.

Yeah Easy, Goldana Bale and Nevilla Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Goldana Bale and Nevilla Bale. Zevatron, Aston Elektra and Pyrocumulus collided on the home turn checking all three greyhounds. Pyrocumulus checked off Aston Elektra in the home straight. Hotline Sally and Nevilla Bale collided in the home straight.

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

Majestic Way and Smooth Onyx were quick to begin. Phoebe's Angel was slow to begin.

Giant Shadow, Catch Kate and Call Me Silk collided approaching the first turn checking Giant Shadow which lost ground as a result. Phoebe's Angel and Call Me Silk raced wide on the home turn.

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

In accordance with LR 22 Waylon Kee and Kevin Ross were both reminded of their responsibilities regarding their non-compliance with the GRV Dress Code.

An out of competition sample was taken from Spun Out on 05/05/20 pursuant to GAR 79A.

The start of this race was delayed by 2 minutes to allow track staff to clear the track.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mahogany Jet.

Stellio was quick to begin.

Fireball Frank, Byron Bale and Destruct collided soon after the start checking Destruct and Byron Bale. Stellio and Spun Out collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Spun Out, Mahogany Jet and Destruct collided on the first turn checking Mahogany Jet and Destruct. Fireball Frank and Byron Bale collided approaching the home turn. Spun Out and Gold Flyer collided on the home turn.

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

Dyna Bonnay and Tiggerlong Grace were quick to begin. Lochinvar Deus was slow to begin.

Onions O'Reilly, Aston Ando and Go Natalie Go collided on the first turn checking Go Natalie Go. Tiggerlong Grace raced wide on the home turn. Scenic Warrior and Onions O'Reilly collided in the home straight.

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

Newtown Angel, Fernando's Flare and Oh Suzie collided soon after the start checking Fernando's Flare. Name Me Nelly, Cimarron Strip and Newtown Angel collided approaching the first turn checking Newtown Angel. Cimarron Strip and Magic Lantern collided on the first turn checking Magic Lantern, in turn collided with Fernando's Flare. Magic Lantern raced wide on the home turn. Oh Suzie and Fernando's Flare collided in the home straight. 

Brady's Shout was slow to begin.

Stretch Butler, Franki Jay, Spyglass and Taltarni Black collided on the first turn checking Taltarni Black and Roger Express, in turn then collided with Spyglass which lost ground as a result. Franki Jay, Taltarni Black and Dark Arrow collided on the second turn checking Taltarni Black and Dark Arrow. Franki Jay and Brady's Shout collided on the home turn causing both greyhounds to race wide as a result.

Roger Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination - was found to have a Gracilis back muscle injury to its left hind leg. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Rocket Express and Blackpool Alfie were quick to begin. Black Katniss, Get On Phil and Lilly's Lad were slow to begin.

Vin Joel, Rocket Express and Blackpool Alfie collided approaching the first turn checking Rocket Express which lost ground and tailed off as a result. Lilly's Lad and Get On Phil raced wide on the home turn. Vin Joel and Blackpool Alfie collided in the home straight.

Rocket Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained an injury to the right hind calf. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Aston Pirate, Denzell Bale and Mario Vest Only collided soon after the start. Mario Vest Only and Aston Shadow collided approaching the first turn. Fireball Friday, Denzell Bale and Mario Vest Only collided approaching the home turn checking Mario Vest Only.

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

Aston Cosmo was quick to begin.

Aston Stealth, Aston Cosmo and Christo Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Aston Cosmo.

Dakar was slow to begin.

Magnet Force and Zoe's Intention collided soon after the start. Magnet Force, Zoe's Intention and Master Faith collided on the first turn. Dakar checked off Young Jebrynah and cramped in the home straight.

Dakar underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have cramped and sustained a Deltoid muscle injury to its right shoulder. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp) Dakar must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.