Due to Government advice around COVID-19, in accordance with GAR 51(10), the Stewards directed the Starter to box the greyhounds into the starting boxes in the following order, 1 & 5, followed by 3 & 7, followed by 2 & 6, followed by 4 & 8 for all races.

Kennels closed 14 minutes late due to a computer malfunction during the kennelling process.

Curious Faith went up with the lids and was slow to begin.  Major Faith, I'm The Greatest and Melanistic were slow to begin.  Melanistic and Curious Faith collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Darnum Dodger and I'm The Greatest collided on the first turn checking I'm The Greatest which stumbled as a result.  Major Faith and Katana Blade collided on the first turn checking Major Faith and severely checking Katana Blade which subsequently pulled up.  Melanistic and I'm The Greatest collided on the home turn.  Senor Senor was checked off Darnum Dodger in the home straight. 

Katana Blade underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right hind toe and a torn nail on a right hind toe.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. A. Karabitsakos regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1) Katana Blade was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Karabitsakos pleaded not guilty to the charge, Katana Blade was found guilty and must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Flying Lucky was quick to begin.  Blazing Strings was slow to begin.  He Shall Blitz, Rumour File and Shot Gun Pistol collided soon after the start checking Rumour File.  He Shall Blitz, Rumour File and Hook Along Patch collided approaching the home turn.  Shot Gun Pistol raced wide approaching the home turn.

Parabellum was quick to begin.  He Shall Power and Whistlin Missile were slow to begin.  Busy Time and Teardrop collided soon after the start checking Teardrop.  Busy Time and Run Robyn Run collided on the first turn.  Chill Out Dusty and Parabellum collided approaching the home turn.  Busy Time was checked off Parabellum on the home turn.  Whistlin Missile raced wide on the home turn.  Chill Out Dusty, Parabellum and Run Robyn Run collided in the home straight checking all three greyhounds. Chill Out Dusty and Parabellum collided in the home straight. 

A post race sample was taken from Paua Of Oscar - winner of the event.

Paua Of Oscar - equal track record 400 metres - 22.073 secs.

Whodat Opal was slow to begin.  Maverick Maya and War Ruby collided soon after the start checking War Ruby.  Major Winston was checked off  Whodat Opal on the first turn checking War Ruby.

Razor Roy was checked off Gypsy Hook approaching the first turn.  My Faith and Neytiri Queen collided on the first turn.  Neytiri Queen faltered on the first turn and lost ground.  Razor Roy and Neytiri Queen collided approaching the home turn.

Neytiri Queen underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured left hind toe.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Perfect Rocky.

Weeona Bulldozer was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Weeona Bulldozer was checked off Thandie Bale approaching the home turn.  Thandie Bale raced wide on the home turn checking Weeona Bulldozer.  Thandie Bale and Weeona Bulldozer collided in the home straight.

Victa Terri - late scratching at 6.20pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer Mrs. S. Hastie was fined $100.

Weeona Yoshi was quick to begin.  Scalp Hunter was slow to begin.  Sovereign Wind and Attitude Plus collided approaching the home turn checking Attitude Plus.

Muza's Angel was quick to begin. Dybala was slow to begin.  Dybala was checked off Talulah Bale soon after the start.  Bricabrac was checked off My Attitude on the first turn.  Talulah Bale was checked off Maverick Nacho on the first turn and collided with My Attitude.  My Attitude was checked off Maverick Nacho on the home turn.

My Girl Mel and Shanlyn Rob were quick to begin.  Minter Zoom and Nervous An Weird were slow to begin.  Destiny Agitator was checked off It's Not Fun approaching the first turn.  My Girl Mel crossed to the outside in the home straight.  Shanlyn Rob and Mr. Mufasa collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Madalia Maggie.

Antarctic Lass was checked off Madalia Maggie approaching the first turn.  Raglan Revolver faltered on the first turn checking Big Flash Marjen, Raglan Revolver tailed off as a result. Antarctic Lass and Mac's Mayhem collided on the first turn checking Antarctic Lass.  Mac's Mayhem and Especial Elise collided in the home straight checking Especial Elise.

Raglan Revolver underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left back muscle.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed. 

Balance was slow to begin.  Monster Machine, Loaded and Black Market collided soon after the start.  Ice Cool Kaedyn crossed to the rail on the first turn severely checking Duce Royal.  Mepunga Billy galloped on Weeona Jimmy on the first turn checking Weeona Jimmy, Mepunga Billy, Monster Machine and Loaded.  Mepunga Billy and Black Market collided approaching the home turn.  Black Market was checked off Mepunga Billy entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Xalynn Bale.

Refresh was quick to begin.  Princess America and Cosmic Fox collided soon after the start checking Cosmic Fox and Kraken Pat.  Princess America and Kraken Pat collided approaching the first turn checking Princess America.  Xalynn Bale was checked off Refresh on the first turn.  Xalynn Bale and Cosmic Fox raced wide in the home straight.  Princess America and Kraken Pat collided in the home straight.