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.

Lainey Basil and Gypsy Zelda were quick to begin.  Aston Barty, Goldie's Ridge and Keybow Sally were slow to begin.

Goldie's Ridge and Keybow Sally collided approaching the first turn, checking Goldie's Ridge.  Lainey Basil checked off Gypsy Zelda on the first turn.  Keybow Sally checked off Saint Sunshine on the first turn, checking Gaerwen Bale.  Aston Barty and Keybow Sally collided approaching the home turn, checking Keybow Sally.  Goldie's Ridge checked off Keybow Sally on the home turn and raced wide.  Keybow Sally checked off Gaerwen Bale in the home straight.  Gaerwen Bale and Lainey Zapper collided in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

Goldie's Ridge underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hind foot injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Gaerwen Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a papilloma on the right hind pad.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Helena Ravenclaw, a post-race sample was subsequently taken. 

Madam Malkin was quick to begin.

Paradise Pippa checked off Gypsy Xenon on the first turn.  Gypsy Xenon galloped on Pansy Parkinson approaching the home turn, severely checking both greyhounds.  Super Remi and Fabriola Yes collided entering the home straight.  Helena Ravenclaw raced wide entering the home straight and  checked off Madam Malkin; checking Madam Malkin.

Malayah Bale and Miss Zeus were slow to begin.  Mick's Kimmy was very slow to begin (3L).

Miss Zeus checked off Hillbilly Road soon after the start.  Big Fella and Karma Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Hillbilly Road raced wide in the home straight.  Mick's Kimmy and Big Fella collided several times in the home straight, checking Mick's Kimmy.  Big Fella checked off Karma Bale in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Clunes.

Elvisa Bale underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

Bonafide and Elvisa Bale were quick to begin.  I'm A Dominator was slow to begin.

Clunes and Streak Ahead collided approaching the first turn.  Clunes and Ready And Armed collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Crazy Old Duck.

Amlin Storm was quick to begin.  Invictus Caleb was slow to begin.  Lochinvar Deus was very slow to begin (3L).

Crazy Old Duck and Mepunga Doyle collided approaching the first turn.  Mepunga Doyle checked off Crazy Old Duck approaching the first turn.  Molly Byrnes checked off Shima Melody approaching the home turn.  Molly Byrnes checked off Invictus Caleb in the home straight.

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

Abelero Bale checked off Frank's Girl approaching the first turn.  Mario Vest Only and Broken Drum collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Abelero Bale and Broken Drum collided approaching the home turn, severely checking both greyhounds.  Abelero Bale checked off Broken Drum on the home turn.  Frank's Girl and Montaya collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight.  Montaya turned its head inwards and collided with Zambora Bear approaching the winning post.

Montaya underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 10.  Montaya was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury, a five day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr P Franklin regarding the greyhounds racing manners  approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Montaya was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Franklin pleaded guilty to the charge, Montaya must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Speed Star.

Speed Star and Big Brebler were quick to begin.

Always Ho Ho crossed to the rail approaching the first turn, checking Mepunga Bella, Rixy Ya Pest and Kessler Bale.  Kessler Bale checked off Rixy Ya Pest on the first turn.  Jimmy Turbo and Rixy Ya Pest collided entering the home straight.

Kessler Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg back muscle injury.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Mudslide and Fabriola Citrus were slow to begin.  Fenrir Greyback was very slow to begin (3L).

Lektra Midnight and Only Sometimes collided approaching the first turn.  Fenrir Greyback checked off Fabriola Citrus on the first turn, checking Blue Emerald; Fenrir Greyback lost ground as a result.

Self Assured was slow to begin.

Rockstar Lincoln, Bad Boy Barry and Town Tamer collided soon after the start.  Bad Boy Barry galloped on Nitro Yap on the first turn, severely checking Bad Boy Barry and Nitro Yap; subsequently checking Gold Flyer and Town Tamer.  Self Assured checked off Bad Boy Barry approaching the home turn, checking Why Not Lilah.  Town Tamer and Nitro Yap collided on the home turn.  Gold Flyer checked off Rockstar Lincoln entering the home straight.  Flying Zara checked off Town Tamer entering the home straight.  Flying Zara and Why Not Lilah collided in the home straight.  Bad Boy Barry checked off Gold Flyer in the home straight.  Town Tamer and Nitro Yap collided in the home straight.

Aston Moet and Iylee Bale were quick to begin.

Lily Lola and Percy's Diva collided approaching the first turn, checking Lily Lola.  Lightning Ben and Khlo Money collided on the first turn, checking Lightning Ben.  Ryan Keeping and Lily Lola collided approaching the home turn.  Aston Moet and Iago Bale collided entering the home straight.  Lightning Ben and Percy's Diva collided entering the home straight, checking Lightning Ben.  Lily Lola raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Confront.

Okay Sam was slow to begin.

Pink Turtle, Twisted Sister and Runnin' Rampage collided on the first turn, checking Runnin' Rampage.  Pink Turtle and Fast Trapper collided approaching the home turn.