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.

Eastern Faith was quick to begin. Olin Bale was quick to begin and contacted the lids. Aston Fume and Commander Kay were slow to begin.

Cookie Deeds and Aston Fume collided approaching the first turn. Run On Time, Aston Fume and Commander Kay collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Run On Time and Cookie Deeds collided approaching the winning post.

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

Yoel Bale was quick to begin.

Vin Joel, Yoel Bale and Blackpool Alfie collided approaching the first turn checking Yoel Bale. Vin Joel and Blackpool Alfie collided approaching the first turn checking Blackpool Alfie. Nessa's Zara and Flying Farrokh raced wide approaching the home turn and on the home turn. Nessa's' Zara raced wide in the home straight. Flying Farrokh and Free Advice collided approaching the winning post checking Free Advice.

A pre-race sample was taken from Unknown Warrior.

Do A Runner was quick to begin. Nonna Josie was slow to begin.

Fractured, Bayside Bourbski and Nonna Josie collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds. Sadie Bale, Elsa Rose, Isotope and Unknown Warrior collided soon after the start checking Elsa Rose, Isotope and Unknown Warrior. Isotope and Elsa Rose collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Fractured checked off Do A Runner on the first turn.

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

Dyna Waqa - Representative Mr. L Harris was queried regarding the number of starts the greyhound has had over the past three weeks – being 6 starts in 20 days. Mr. Harris stated that the greyhounds are checked by a muscle man after every second run, not galloped, trialled or worked between races and have hydro-therapy after a few runs. Mr Harris added that he checks the greyhounds prior to each start and closely monitors their performances. Mr Harris further explained that this system of training has proven to be more successful than his previous training methods. Stewards noted Mr. Harris' explanation and advised him they would continue to monitor the greyhound's racing frequency and performance.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chill Out Isla.

Chill Out Isla was slow to begin.

Fernando's Flare, Dreamy Eyes and Smart Mary collided approaching the first turn checking Dreamy Eyes, Smart Mary, Bob's Brew, Aston Squire and Dyna Waqa. Dyna Waqa and Chill Out Isla collided in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Who Told Stevie was quick to begin.

Nangar Rippa checked off Who Told Stevie soon after the start. Know Success and Nangar Rippa collided on the home turn checking Know Success.

A post-race sample was taken from Who Told Stevie - the winner of the event.

Akashi Kid was quick to begin.

Akashi Kid and Oriental Jade collided approaching the first turn checking Oriental Jade. Bees And Honey, Akashi Kid and Oriental Jade collided on the first turn checking Akashi Kid, Oriental Jade, Ashley's Entity and Falconetti. Oriental Jade and Ashley's Entity collided approaching the home turn checking Falconetti.

Vixstar and Rockstar Melody collided soon after the start checking Vixstar. Oddjob Lad and Brady's Shout collided soon after the start checking Oddjob Lad. Rockstar Melody checked off Golden Shiraz approaching the second turn. Oddjob Lad checked off Sisco Ride approaching the second turn. Why Not Patrick and Sisco Ride collided on the second turn checking Sisco Ride. Vixstar checked off Golden Shiraz on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Brady's Shout - the winner of the event.

Delancy Bale - Trainer Mr L. Harris was queried regarding the number of starts the greyhound has had over the past two weeks – being 6 starts in 16 days. Mr. Harris stated that the greyhounds are checked by a muscle man after every second run, not galloped, trialled or worked between races and have hydro-therapy after a few runs. Mr Harris added that he checks the greyhounds prior to each start and closely monitors their performances. Mr Harris further explained that this system of training has proven to be more successful than his previous training methods. Stewards noted Mr. Harris' explanation and advised him they would continue to monitor the greyhound's racing frequency and performance.

Starchie and Cherokee Cash were quick to begin. Umega Bale began awkwardly and lost ground.

Umega Bale visibly eased approaching the first turn. Aston Eureka, Aston Coopers and Delancy Bale collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Umega Bale raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Umega Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg tendon and a right hind toe injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr B. Nye, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Umega Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Nye pleaded guilty to the charge, Umega Bale must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Wilbur Deeds was quick to begin. 

Pure Cool Titan and Top Faith were slow to begin.

Pictor Lucy and Zipping Norton collided on the first turn checking Zipping Norton. Pictor Lucy and Kipling collided approaching the home turn. Charley Davidson and Zipping Norton collided on the home turn checking Zipping Norton. Pictor Lucy and Top Faith collided entering the home straight.

Begonia Bale, Sienna's Ace and Weblec Fire were quick to begin. Code Blue Sue was slow to begin.

Sienna's Ace, Sweet Swagger and Cawbourne Mimma collided on the first turn checking Sienna's Ace, Cawbourne Mimma and Code Blue Sue. Weblec Fire raced wide in the home straight.

Smooth Onyx was quick to begin.

Primo Beso and Coffey Road collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Why Not Kaleb and Coffey Road collided on the first turn checking Coffey Road. Beaut Deeds and Coffey Road collided approaching the home turn checking Coffey Road. Beaut Deeds raced wide in the home straight. Coffey Road lost ground in the home straight.

Coffey Road underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg dislocated toe. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Text Me Later - the winner of the event.