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.

Spun Out was quick to begin. Hillbilly Storm was slow to begin. Gaerwen Bale, Kobi Star and Screen Out collided soon after the start. Hillbilly Storm, Gaerwen Bale, Kobi Star and Screen Out collided approaching the first turn. Hillbilly Storm and Screen Out collided on the first turn checking Hillbilly Storm.

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

Major Diamond, McIvor Stretch and Wee Fishin' were slow to begin. Wee Fishin' clipped the heels of Just Harry on the first turn checking Wee Fishin'. Major Diamond brushed the running rail approaching the home turn.

Mr. G. Harding failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Wee Fishin' for racing.  Mr. Harding was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

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

Taciana, Goldana Bale, Ezra Bale and Lucky Yap collided approaching the first turn checking Ezra Bale. Goldana Bale and Lucky Yap collided approaching the first turn checking Lucky Yap. Seabrook Stack galloped on the heels of Sticker Stingerentering the home straight checking Seabrook Stack.

Lucky Yap underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Glorious One - Late scratching at 3:01pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to injuries to the left hock and calf. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Barellen Pearl was quick to begin. Fashion Icon and Byron Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Fashion Icon.

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

Loroupe and Jonty Bale collided on the first turn. Happy Tails raced wide in the home straight.

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

Sanjiro and Eastside collided on the first turn. Flo Lava and Zipping Marshall collided approaching the second turn and on the second turn. Flo Lava raced wide entering the home straight.

Kranskey and Misha Bale collided soon after the start. Aston Express and Madame Pookie collided on the first turn. Misha Bale galloped on the heels of Aston Express approaching the home turn checking Misha Bale and Wrangle and severely checking Aston Express. Kranskey and Madame Pookie collided on the home turn checking Madame Pookie. Madame Pookie and Zipping Dodge collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Shima Breeze.

Mr. Frost and Gallant Toby were slow to begin. Kraken Tan and Kraken Tex collided soon after the start checking Kraken Tan. Mr. Frost and Kraken Tex collided on the first turn checking Kraken Tex and severely checking Mr. Frost. Mastermind Kid and Shima Breeze collided on the home turn checking Shima Breeze.

A sample was taken from Jim Zarr Dashian, winner of the event in a New Track Record time of 23:371.

Star Ballarina was slow to begin. Why Not Lilah and Jayla Strike collided approaching the second turn and on the second turn. Why Not Lilah and Follow The Que collided approaching the home turn checking Follow The Que.

Choir Magic and Gleeson were slow to begin. Superstitious and Aston Cinnamon collided soon after the start checking Superstitious. Chase A Star and Javier Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Chase A Star. Choir Magic and Javier Bale collided on the first turn checking Choir Magic. Choir Magic and Superstitious collided in the home straight.

Coco Baroque was slow to begin. Aston Mirage, Little Tubbsy and Get Real collided soon after the start checking Little Tubbsy. Still Single and Nitro Roxy collided on the first turn. Aston Mirage and Get Real collided on the first turn checking Get Real. Coco Baroque and Still Single collided approaching the home turn. Get Real and Little Tubbsy collided on the home turn checking Get Real. Get Real and Gunmetal Liam collided entering the home straight.

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

Aston Cosmo and Aston Astro were quick to begin. Battered Sav and La Bamba collided on the first turn. Dee Nine and So Much Mojo collided approaching the home turn checking So Much Mojo.

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

Meeting Comments:-

Sweet Impala – Field of 4, Distance 500m, Weight 26.5kg, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 28.26 Cleared.