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.

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Waikerie Bandit was quick to begin.

Fishbone Express and Mahogany Storm collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Squirming checked off Waikerie Bandit entering the home straight.

Fishbone Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr J Weir-Smith, the trainer of Fishbone Express and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.

Mahogany Queen was slow to begin.

Astro Naughton checked off Craftsman approaching the first turn.  Sweet Rhythm, On Patrol, Craftsman, Mahogany Queen and Magic Indeed collided on the first turn, checking Craftsman and Mahogany Queen; severely checking Magic Indeed.  Magic Indeed and Mahogany Queen collided on the home turn.  Magic Indeed checked off the heels of On Patrol entering the home straight.

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

Pyrenees Spirit was slow to begin.

Pyrenees Spirit and Jono's Express collided soon after the start.  Moraine Rosie, Savannah Lee and Skibo Rebel collided approaching the first turn.  Barellen Mist and Jono's Express collided on the first turn, checking Jono's Express.  Moraine Rosie and Savannah Lee collided approaching the home turn.  Oriental Sugar raced wide on the home turn.

Jono's Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left foreleg wrist and left hindleg spike wound injuries.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Fireball Frank and Lancashire collided soon after the start; checking Fireball Frank, which stumbled.  Lancashire, Saint Jett and Wonder Miss collided approaching the first turn, checking Saint Jett.  Lancashire galloped on the heels of Annie My Mate approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Annie My Mate checked off Wonder Miss on the first turn.  Annie My Mate and Moutain collided approaching the home turn.  Lancashire raced wide on the home turn.

Stoerra was quick to begin.

Pyrenees Petraca and Smooth Onyx collided soon after the start, checking Smooth Onyx.  Steorra, Work Zone and Close Enough collided approaching the first turn, checking Work Zone, Tearaway Train and Pyrenees Petraca.  Steorra checked off Parumba Taylah approaching the home turn.  Work Zone and Smooth Onyx collided in the home straight.

Smooth Onyx underwent a post-race veterinary examination following a request from trainer, Mr D Keanelly and was found to have a right hindleg split webbing injury.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Dashing Pedro was slow to begin.

Midnight Hussler and Mr. Rain Maker collided soon after the start, checking Midnight Hussler.  Panel checked off the heels of Aston Select approaching the first turn.  Mr. Worldwide, Aston Select and I'm Not Budging collided on the first turn.  Dashing Pedro and Panel collided on the first turn, checking Dashing Pedro and Midnight Hussler.  Mr. Worldwide and Panel collided approaching the home turn.  Dashing Pedro and Mr. Rain Maker collided on the home turn.  Mr. Worldwide checked off Panel in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from I'm Not Budging - the winner of the event.

Foreman - Late scratching at 3:01 pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37), due to dehydration.  A five day stand down period was imposed. 

Fast Trapper was quick to begin.  Eaglehawk Miss was slow to begin.

Fast Trapper checked off Guinness Banshee on the first turn.

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

Amigo Two was quick to begin.  Barefoot Barry was slow to begin.

Knockout Fantasy and Maximum Cindy collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Crackerjack Kane and Barefoot Barry collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds and causing Crackerjack Kane to be turned outwards.  Maximum Cindy galloped on Knockout Fantasy approaching the home turn, checking Knockout Fantasy.  Crackerjack Kane and Knockout Fantasy collided in the home straight, checking Knockout Fantasy.

Knockout Fantasy underwent a post-race veterinary examination following a request from trainer, Mr J Borg and was found to have a left foreleg wrist injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

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

Bayside Bourbski was quick to begin.

Dewana Degoey and Secret Chimp collided on the first turn.  Hillybilly Road checked off Zulu Walk on the first turn.

Dewana Mechanic was slow to begin.

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

Zulu Boy and Delusional Fab were slow to begin.

Cardiff Bale, Zulu Boy and Maximum Oaks collided on the first turn, checking Cardiff Bale and Zulu Boy.  Delusional Fab, Cardiff Bale and Zulu Boy collided on the home turn, checking Cardiff Bale and Zulu Boy.  Crypto Geek checked off Maximum Oaks in the home straight.