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.

Josie's Call and Lonesome Star were slow to begin.

Fab Motto and Weblec Pearl collided soon after the start and again on the first turn.  Chillout George checked off Skibo Rebel approaching the home turn, checking Fab Motto and Weblec Pearl.  Josie's Call and Fab Motto collided entering the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Wee Fishin'.

Mahogany Storm was slow to begin.

Wee Fishin' checked off Mahogany Storm on the first turn, checking Viva Diva.  Ezra Bale and Mahogany Queen collided on the home turn.  On Patrol and Hostile Savage collided in the home straight.  Hostile Savage and Weblec Bliss collided in the home straight, checking Weblec Bliss.

Stewards spoke to Mr A King, trainer of Leather And Lace, regarding the circumstances pertaining to the scratching of the greyhound in this event.  Stewards noted that Barellen Mist, also trained by Mr King was afforded a start due to the scratching.  Mr. King stated he withdrew Leather And Lace last night after he discovered that the greyhound had a cut to its paw.  Stewards noted his comments and took no further action.

Mahogany Flame and Hostile Raven were slow to begin.

Savannah Lee checked off Invictus Atticus approaching the first turn.  Nero Bale checked off Barellen Mist on the first turn.

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

Due to a technical malfunction the semaphore board inadvertently displayed race three instead of four.

Regal Missile and Swift Zeal collided on the first turn, checking Regal Missile.  Enid's Angel and Dynamite Miss collided on the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Enid's Angel and Dynamite Miss collided in the home straight, checking Enid's Angel.

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

Smooth Operator was quick to begin.

Wonder Miss and Annie My Mate collided soon after the start, checking Wonder Miss.  Hillbilly Road and Annie My Mate collided approaching the first turn, checking Annie My Mate.  Dark Jedi and Hatters Lane collided approaching the first turn, checking Hatters Lane.  Hatters Lane checked off Oaklee Bale on the first turn.  Hatters Lane contacted the running rail approaching the home turn and lost ground.  Hillybilly Road and Wonder Miss collided on the home turn, checking Wonder Miss.  Hatters Lane checked off Brilliant Jet on the home turn.  Hatters Lane checked off Wonder Miss on the home turn.

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

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

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

Boston Quay was quick to begin.  Mr. Worldwide was slow to begin.

Solar Tiny checked off Akoya approaching the first turn.  Mr. Worldwide and Cryer's Spring collided on the first turn, checking Mr. Worldwide.  Boston Quay checked off Solar Tiny approaching the home turn, checking Abby's Star.  Razor Burn turned its head outwards entering the home straight and collided with Akoya; checking Akoya.  Razor Burn turned its head outwards and visably eased in the home straight.  Solar Tiny and Cryer's Spring collided in the home straight, checking Solar Tiny.

Razor Burn underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions on the metatarsal area of both hindlegs.  No day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Ms R Gibbons regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering and in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Razor Burn was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms Gibbons pleaded guilty to the charge, Razor Burn must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Kraken Tex and Immediate collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Tex.  Kraken Tex checked off Oriental Jade on the first turn.  Oriental Jade checked off Bay Me in the home straight.

Oriental Jade underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg pencil/whip injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Keeper Of Keys and O'Sullivan collided soon after the start, checking both greyhounds.  Zipping Sullivan and There's A Catch collided soon after the start.  Mr Milford, Keeper Of Keys and O'Sullivan collided on the first turn, checking Keeper Of Keys.  Yindi Girl Turbo and Zipping Sullivan collided on the first turn.  Yindi Girl Turbo and Smokin' Cindy collided approaching the winning post.

Irina Bale was quick to begin.

Fab Nine checked off Moraine Rosie soon after the start.  My Oh Fernando checked off Simmo Gogolac on the first turn, checking Love And Thunder.  Fab Nine and Moraine Rosie collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Little Mug crossed to the rail approaching the home turn, checking Irina Bale and Simmo Gogolac.  King I Am and Little Mug collided approaching the winning post.

Imminent checked off Aston Gripen approaching the first turn.  Nella Bale, Kraken Pat and Imminent collided on the first turn, checking Kraken Pat, Imminent and Tin Shed Fred.  Kraken Pat and Tin Shed Fred collided in the home straight.

Imminent underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg pencil/whip injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Winsome Express was slow to begin.

Eaglehawk Miss, Lucille Dior and Fast Trapper collided soon after the start.  Fast Trapper checked off Cryer's Harper approaching the first turn.  Akuma Fireball checked off Fast Trapper on the first turn.  Akuma Fireball raced wide approaching the home turn.  Lucille Dior checked off Dusseldorp in the home straight.

Super Rage was slow to begin.

Dee Nine and Steorra collided on the first turn, checking Steorra.  Bad Driver and Super Rage collided on the first turn, checking Bad Driver, Super Rage and Striking Gold.  Cee Magic checked off Cee Bay approaching the home turn.

Close Enough –  Field of 4,  Distance 410m, Weight 28.4 kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 23:49, Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.