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 heatlh screenings that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Fortuna Bale was quick to begin.

Denzell Bale and Come On Aileen collided on the first turn, checking Come On Aileen. Denzell Bale checked off Cawbourne Mimma approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tinker Dorf.

According was quick to begin.

Clean Slate, Blackpool Grace and Mahogany Jet collided approaching the first turn, checking Blackpool Grace. Mahogany Jet and Swift Zeal collided on the first turn, checking Swift Zeal. Blackpool Grace and Swift Zeal collided approaching the home turn, checking Swift Zeal. 

Showboat Capers and Tiggerlong Rebel collided soon after the start, checking Showboat Capers. Tiggerlong Rebel, Lektra Yoyo and Providence Bale  collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiggerlong Rebel and Lektra Yoyo. Showboat Capers and Charlie Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiggerlong Rebel and causing Showboat Capers to contact the running rail and lose ground as a result. Charlie bale and Fabriola Expert collided approaching the first turn, checking Charlie Bale. 

Showboat Capers underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist sprain and left chest injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zambora Lion.

Jim Zarr Dashian was quick to begin.

Scenic Warrior and Mr. Changretta collided approaching the first turn, checking Mr. Changretta. Zambora Lion, Jimmy Turbo and Aston Gripen collided on the first turn, checking Jimmy Turbo and Aston Gripen. Jimmy Turbo and Scenic Warrior collided on the first turn, checking Scenic Warrior. Scenic Warrior and Buddy Boy Turbo collided approaching the home turn, checking Buddy Boy Turbo.

A post-race sample was taken from Jim Zarr Dashian - the winner of the event.

Missy Bale – New declared weight of 25.0kgs, last raced at 23.8kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Squiggle Keeping.

Reiko Boss was quick to begin. Winlock Thor was slow to begin.

Yeller Bale, Hennessey Venom, Always Ho Ho and Squiggle Keeping collided approaching the first turn, checking Yeller Bale and Always Ho Ho. Yeller Bale checked off Squiggle Keeping approaching the first turn. Yeller Bale and Always Ho Ho collided on the first turn, checking Yeller Bale and Winlock Thor. Max Dynamo checked off Squiggle Keeping approaching the home turn. Squiggle Keeping checked off Hennessey Venom entering the home straight. Always Ho Ho and Missy Bale collided entering the home straight. 

Yeller Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Galaxy Queen and Big Papi were quick to begin.

Cawbourne Gout, Sunset Bourbski and Indulge collided soon after the start, checking Cawbourne Gout and Sunset Bourbski. Galaxy Queen checked off Big Papi entering the back straight, checking Sunset Bourbski and Indulge. Big Papi and Indulge collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight. Galaxy Queen and Big Papi collided approaching the winning post. 

Scatterbox was quick to begin.

Why Not Pockets and Titanium Lad collided approaching the first turn, checking Titanium Lad. Medina, Yindi Girl Turbo and Aeroplane Eric collided on the first turn, checking Medina and Yindi Girl Turbo. Aeroplane Eric, Aston Nino and Scatterbox collided approaching the home turn, checking Scatterbox. Medina and Why Not Pockets collided entering the home straight, checking Why Not Pockets. Yindi Girl Turbo raced wide entering the home straight. 

Seven Enemies was slow to begin.

Zipping Murphy crossed to the running rail soon after the start, checking Last Hurrah, For The Horde, Tough Tears and Major Bourbski. Major Bourbski and Tough Tears collided on the first turn, checking Major Bourbski. Sanjiro and Seven Enemies collided approaching the home turn, checking Sanjiro. 

Major Bourbski underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a deltoid injury, right foreleg. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Riley's Paige and Aston Lindop were quick to begin.

Husky Beatle and Nadali collided soon after the start, checking Husky Beatle. Husky Beatle checked off Run Baba Run on the first turn. Husky Beatle and Aston Lindop collided on the first turn, severely checking Husky Beatle.

Husky Beatle underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right tarsal fracture. Husky Beatle was humanely euthanased.

Aston Pirate – New declared weight of 32.7kgs, last raced at 33.9kgs. 

Desiree Devere was quick to begin. Falconetti was slow to begin.

Crackerjack Kane and Aston Pirate collided approaching the first turn, checking Aston Pirate. Any luck checked off Why Not Paps approaching the home turn, checking Falconetti.

Piriformis – New declared weight of 31.8kgs, last raced at 33.2kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Little Rage.

Line Trike was quick to begin. Piriformis and Gala Bale were slow to begin.

Piriformis and Southwood Ace collided approaching the first turn, checking Piriformis. Line Trike, Little Rage and Name Me Nelly coolided on the first turn, checking Little Rage, Southwood Ace and Piriformis.

Tickle My Fancy – New declared weight of 30.7kgs, last raced at 29.5kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Magic Lantern.

Blackpool Marvel and Slingshot Ebony were quick to begin.

Blackpool Marvel and Magic Lantern collided on the first turn, checking Blackpool Marvel, Why Not Dan, Alliteration and Magic Lantern. Alliteration and Magic Lantern collided approaching the home turn, checking Alliteration. Blackpool Marvel and Why Not Dan collided on the home turn, checking Blackpool Marvel. Slingshot Ebony turned it's head outwards and collided with Nero Frizzante entering the home straight. Alliteration and Magic Lantern raced wide entering the home straight and collided.

Slingshot Ebony underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hind toe, no stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr B. Hodgson, regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Slingshot Ebony was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Hodgson pleaded guilty to the charge, Slingshot Ebony must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.