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.

Gypsy Yankee was quick to begin.  Murmur was slow to begin.  Minter Explode was very slow to begin (3 lengths). 

Dr. Rozzie crossed to the rail soon after the start causing Dr. Rozzie, Arizona Eyes and Annie Rocks to collide.  Murmur and Annie Rocks collided approaching the first turn.  Murmur crossed to the rail approaching the first turn and collided with Dr. Rozzie.  Murmur checked off Arizona Eyes on the first turn checking Murmur and causing Dr. Rozzie and Annie Rocks to collide, Annie Rocks, Dr. Rozzie and Minter Explode raced wide as result.  Yellowtail Bear and Murmur collided in the back straight checking Yellowtail Bear.  Dr. Rozzie checked off Minter Explode approaching the third turn checking both greyhounds.  Dr. Rozzie and Yellowtail Bear collided in the home straight.  Annie Rocks and Minter Explode collided in the home straight.  

Eilish was quick to begin.  Shrek's Rose was slow to begin.

Claydon checked off Mepunga Apollo soon after the start.  Big Jo and Mepunga Apollo collided approaching the first turn.  Claydon and Mepunga Apollo collided approaching the first turn.  Eilish and Blue Tick Fern collided approaching the second turn checking Blue Tick Fern.  Claydon checking off Running The Wind entering the back straight, Claydon fell as a result.  Aston Harlow and Mepunga Apollo collided in the back straight.  Shrek's Rose checked off Running The Wind entering the home straight.  Mepunga Apollo turned its head inwards entering the home straight and visibly eased approaching the winning post.

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

Mepunga Apollo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist sprain, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr R. Gore, regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the home straight and approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Mepunga Apollo was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Gore pleaded guilty to the charge, Mepunga Apollo must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Groundbreaking was quick to begin.  Minter Blaze was slow to begin.

My Girl Kizzy, Gypsy Cinnamon and Bromley collided soon after the start.  My Girl Kizzy and Gypsy Cinnamon collided approaching the first turn.  Minter Blaze raced wide on the first turn.  Groundbreaking and Justify collided on the home turn and again approaching the winning post.

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

Fernando Booker was slow to begin.

Dr. Edward and Black Rocks collided soon after the start.  Enter The Son and Minter Fly collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Minter Fly, Enter The Son and Fernando Booker collided on the first turn.  Minter Fly raced wide on the second turn.  Dr. Edward and Black Rocks collided approaching the third turn. Tiger Titan checked off Fernando Booker in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Black Que.

Nenna Tears was quick to begin.

Aston Turbine crossed to the rail soon after the start, Aston Turbine, Royalty Runa, Jamo and Harlequin Rose collided checking Jamo and Royalty Runa.  Jamo checked off Harlequin Rose approaching the first turn.  Harlequin Rose raced wide on the first turn.  Indian Shadow checked off Aston Turbine approaching the second turn checking Indian Shadow, causing Indian Shadow and Stepping to collide, both greyhounds raced wide and lost ground.  Royalty Runa and Harlequin Rose collided in the back straight.  Harlequin Rose checked off Royalty Runa on the third turn.  Royalty Runa checked off Black Que approaching the home turn.

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

Tan Back Tan and Cripps Dusty collided soon after the start.  Tan Back Tan crossed to the rail approaching the first turn.  Fleck and Bravery collided approaching the first turn.  Snake Pit Lass and Captain Dynamite collided on the first turn checking Snake Pit Lass and It's A Flirt.  Fleck and Bravery collided approaching the second turn.  Tan Back Tan checked off Cripps Dusty approaching the second turn.  Cripps Dusty, It's A Flirt and Sunset Bourbski collided on the third turn checking It's A Flirt.  Sunset Bourbski checked off Bravery approaching the fourth turn.  Bravery and Snake Pit Lass collided entering the back straight.  Snake Pit Lass checked off Tan Back Tan on the home turn.  

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

Rezzie's Shout, Special Kirst, Big Boy Macka and Bobby Lava collided soon after the start.  Rezzie's Shout, Special Kirst and Bobby Lava collided on the first turn checking Rezzie's Shout.  Lady Bang Bang and Big Boy Macka collided approaching the second turn.  Lady Bang Bang and Nothin' To Lose collided entering the back straight.  

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

Space Trucking and Spring Value collided soon after the start checking Spring Value, causing Spring Value, With Confidence and Twisted Reality to collide checking With Confidence.  Twisted Reality checked off King Of Swing on the first turn causing Twisted Reality and Spring Value to collide checking both greyhounds, causing With Confidence and Spring Value to collide, With Confidence raced wide.  Space Trucking and Aston Gwen collided approaching the second turn causing Aston Gwen, Aston Peroni and Squiggle Keeping to collide.  Spring Value checked off Twisted Reality entering the back straight.  King Of Wing, Aston Gwen and Aston Peroni collided on the third turn checking Aston Gwen.  Aston Peroni and King Of Swing collided approaching the home turn.  Aston Peroni checked off Twisted Reality on the home turn causing Spring Value to check off Aston Peroni.  King Of Swing checked off With Confidence in the home straight.  

Weblec Rebel and Gyspy Zelda were quick to begin.  Jack Of Hearts and Minter Rise were slow to begin.

Nine Wine Wine crossed to the rail soon after the start.  Weblec Rebel and Gyspy Zelda collided approaching the first turn checking Gypsy Zelda, causing Nine Wine Wine, Dr. Nathaniel and Gyspy Zelda to collide.  It's My Party checked off Weblec Rebel approaching the second turn.  Dr. Nathaniel checked off It's My Party approaching the second turn, causing Dr. Nathaniel and Minter Rise to collide.  Jack Of Hearts checked off Nine Wine Wine on the second turn.  Jack Of Hearts, Gyspy Zelda and Nine Wine Wine collided in the back straight checking all three greyhounds.  Dr. Nathaniel and It's My Party collided approaching the third turn checking It's My Party.  Weblec Rebel and Dr. Nathaniel collided approaching the home turn.  

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

Dr. Madison and Gypsy Bun were quick to begin.

Curly Top and Ton Eighty collided soon after the start checking Ton Eighty, causing Ton Eighty and Houdini Boy to collide.  Curly Top checked off Magic Trio approaching the first turn.  Ton Eighty checked off Curly Top on the first turn checking Ton Eighty, causing Ton Eighty and Houdini Boy to collide, Ton Eighty lost ground as a result.  Dr. Madison and Gypsy Bun collided approaching the second turn.  Magic Trio crossed to the rail on the second turn checking Bus Driver, Magic Trio, Dr. Madison and Gypsy Bun.  Magic Trio and Gypsy Bun collided in the back straight.  Bus Driver checked off Curly Top approaching the home turn.  

Thriving was quick to begin.

Print The Cash, Totally Bella, Talking Numbers and Aston Victory collided soon after the start.  Aston Victory and Mac's A Million collided approaching the first turn.  Print The Cash and Totally Bella collided approaching the first turn cehcking Totally Bella.  Talking Numbers and Totally Bella collided approaching the first turn checking Totally Bella.  Print The Cash checked off Triving on the first turn.  Aston Victory and Fine Tactics collided in the front straight.  Totally Numbers checked off Print The Cash on the second turn causing Totally Bella to contact the running rail and lose ground.  Aston Victory and Talking Numbers collided approaching the third turn.  Aston Victory and Totally Bella collided on the third turn checking Totally Bella.  

Totally Bella underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left sartorius and left monkey muscle injuries. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

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

Stewards spoke to kennel supervisor Mr.C.Johnson and issued a warning pursuant GAR 86(o)(negligence), after he left the kennel bay unattended following this event. This matter was referred to the Club Manager for further consideration and remediation.

A pre-race sample was taken from New Punchline.

New Punchline and Rajasthan collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Shadows No More and New Punchline collided on the first turn.  Rajasthan checked off Come On Eleanor entering the home straight.

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MEETING COMMENTS: Satisfactory Trial -

Red Light Rico – Field of 4, Distance 515mtrs, Weight 30.2kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 29.43 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Mepunga Spectre – Field of 4, Distance 515mtrs, Weight 32.4kgs, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 29.78 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Lot Coin Babe – Field of 4, Distance 515mtrs, Weight 27.9kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 30.00 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Warragul.