Further enhancements have been made by Stewards around social distancing with COVID-19. In accordance with GAR 51 (10), the Stewards have directed the Starter to box the greyhounds in a single file boxing process, commencing with box 1, followed by 2, followed by 3, followed by 4, followed by 5, followed by 6, followed by 7, followed by 8. Essentially 1 through 8 in single file. All handlers will be 2m back from the handler in front. 

Koko Kardash – Late scratching at 8:36am when Mr. J. Ennis reported the greyhound to have an injury. (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Neymar Junior, Doughnut and Deadly Walk collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds. Deadly Walk brushed the running rail on the first turn.

Kenita and Keijon Doug collided approaching the first turn. Vanna Bale, Crymelon Tess and Believer collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Kenita and Believer collided on the home turn. State Of Mind and Come On Eileen collided on the home turn, again entering the home straight and several times in the home straight. Late Night Kebab and Crymelon Tess collided in the home straight.

Shinjuku, Superstitious and Barellen Jewel collided soon after the start checking all three greyhounds. Regal Missile checked off Superstitious soon after the start. Regal Missile and Shinjuku collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Cornhill Tiger and Barellen Jewel collided on the first turn.

Talking Numbers and National Level collided on the first turn. Ultra Lightbeam and Ice Skates collided on the second turn. Ice Skates and Talking Numbers collided entering the home straight. Is This Martha raced wide in the home straight.

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

What Price checked off Front Page News on the first turn. Front Page News checked off I'm Easy Boys approaching the second turn.

New Cross Gate and Flame Slinger collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.

Golden Night was slow to begin.

Zero To Hero and Golden Night collided soon after the start. Typhon Bolt, Aston Valetta and Houlio collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Zero To Hero and Aston Valetta collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Zipping Zarbo, winner of the event.

Weblec Haze was slow to begin.

Reiko Houdini and Weblec Haze collided soon after the start. Toby Time and Slick Riot collided on the second turn checking Weeona Bont and Slick Riot. Rave On and Crackerjack Kane collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Crackerjack Kane, winner of the event.

Wrangle underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was cleared to race.

Aston Peroni and Red Hot Chance collided soon after the start. Wrangle checked off Aston Peroni approaching the first turn. Oriental Zeal and Short Leash collided approaching the first turn. Red Hor Chance checked off Aston Peroni on the first turn checking Short Leash.

Rodrigo Bale – New declared weight of 33.1kg, last raced at 34.3kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Elegant Malt.

Madam Pookie and Posterior Chain were quick to begin. Shakalaka and Elegant Malt collided on the first turn. My Names Wally and Still Single collided on the first turn.

Clovalley Mauri - Late scratching at 13:00 due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mrs. W. Connell was fined $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zambora Lion.

Decker, Barellen Knight, Clovally Mansumi and Cornhill Rebel collided soon after the start. Decker checked off Barellen Knight on the first turn severely checking Rossington, Clovalley Mansumi and Cornhill Rebel, causing Rossington to fall.

Rossington underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left radius/ulna fracture. Rossington was humanely euthanased.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spritely Too.

Blur was slow to begin.

Jetta's Shout and Chill Out Isla collided on the first turn checking Chill Out Isla. Blur and Stan's Hope collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds. Kraken Bo and Begonia Bale collided entering the home straight.