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.

Mad Goosey was slow to begin. Black Booker and Especial Echo collided approaching the first turn checking Black Booker. Black Booker and Mad Goosey collided approaching the first turn. Especial Echo and Mad Goosey collided approaching the home turn. Liverpool Flyer and Laughed A Lot collided approaching the home turn severely checking Liverpool Flyer.

A sample was taken from Especial Echo, winner of the event.

Especial Edit – New declared weight of 27.4kg, last raced at 26.3kg.

Argyle Audrey was slow to begin. Too Far Bro, Gifted One and Especial Edit collided soon after the start checking Especial Edit and Gifted One. Thriving and Just A giggle collided on the first turn checking Just A Giggle wihich collided with Argyle Audrey. Argyle Audrey and Gifted One collided approaching the home turn checking Gifted One.

Swift Binga was sow to begin. Lights Action, This Time Bro, Nicko Dancer and Oriental Rain collided on the first turn checking Oriental Rain, Nicko Dancer, This Time Bro and Argyle Bella. Nicko Dancer and Swift Binga collided approaching the home turn. Swift Binga raced wide in the home straight.

Librarian and Esmay collided soon after the start checking Librarian. Zipping Benson and Uniquely Mine collided approaching the first turn. Cracked Soda and Keijon Doug collided approaching the first turn. Esmay raced wide in the home straight.

Librarian underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right chest muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Summer Lights underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

Stewards spoke to Mr. S. Collyer, the representative of Summer Lights and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.

Mr. S. Collyer failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Summer Lights for racing.  Mr. Collyer was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Fergus.

Shooters Ali was slow to begin. Midnight Force and Bombora Rocket collided on the first turn checking Bombora Rocket. Zipping Fergus, Guilty As and Take The Lead collided approaching the second turn checking Guilty As. Midnight Force and Take The Lead collided on the second turn. Shooters Ali and Quattro Miss collided on the second turn checking Shooters Ali. Midnight Force and Take The Lead collided approaching the home turn severely checking both greyhounds. Take The Lead, Midnight Force, Shooters Ali and Bombora Rocket collided on the home turn checking Take The Lead and Bombora Rocket.

Mr. S. Drummond failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Take The Lead for racing.  Mr. Drummond was issued a warning in pursuit of GAR 46 (2). 

Manitoba – New declared weight of 37.7kg, last raced at 39.2kg.

Aston Moscato and Ko Rapid Jack were quick to begin. Bring The Spring and Cullquin Elijah collided approaching the first turn. Gallant Toby and Aston Moscato collided on the first turn checking Aston Moscato. Manitoba clipped the heels of Aston Moscato approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Lightning.

Aston Lightning was quick to begin. Zero To Hero, Kraken Bo and Aston Lightning collided on the first turn checking Aston Lightning. Zero To Hero and Kraken Bo collided entering the home straight checking Zero To Hero.

Posterior Chain – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound tonight and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52. 

Kipling, Knocka Bott and Space Alert collided soon after the start. Knocka Bott and Space Alert collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Short Leash, Manila Kampyon and Jimmy Turbo collided approaching the home turn checking Short Leash and Manila Kampyon. Short Leash and Jimmy Turbo collided approaching the home turn. Short Leash, Manila Kampyon and Jimmy Turbo collided on the home turn.

Brave Hearted was very slow to begin (3L). Nordic Prince and Wenona Bale collided approaching the first turn. Nordic Prince, Wenona Bale, Brindle Delight and Filorga Bale collided on the first turn checking Wenona Bale. Aston Ensley and Filorga Bale collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Frankenstein.

A pre-race sample was taken from Broadway Bullet.

Broadway Bullet and Rezzie's Shout collided on the first turn.

Stacey Bott was quick to begin. It's Magic and Still Single collided on the first turn. Stacey Bott and Antarctic Lass collided on the second turn. It's Magic and Railway Burra collided approaching the home turn checking It's Magic.

Kraken Tan was quick to begin. Courtney Lee was slow to begin. Aston Verve and Kraken Tan collided approaching the first turn. Courtney Lee, Chatty Garry, Crown Nikki and All Bling collided on the first turn severely checking Courtney Lee, Chatty Garry and Crown Nikki which pulled up as a result. Aston Verve and Kraken Tan collided on the home turn. Aston Verve and Bear Left collided on the home turn.

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

Crown Nikki underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left wrist fracture. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Side Splitting  – Field of four starters, Distance 425m, Weight 35.5kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 24.79 Cleared.

Run Maggie Run – Field of four starters, Distance 425m, Weight 25.4kgs, Box 6, Placed 4th, Time Run 25.16: Cleared.