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.

Irina Bale was quick to begin.  Mahogany Queen and Susie's Star were slow to begin.

Manila King went up with the lids at box rise.  Manila King and Six Big Boys collided on the first turn.  Six Big Boys crossed to the inside in the home straight, checking Moonlit Evening.

Cryer's Yappy – New declared weight of 30.0 kgs, last raced at 31.4 kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Red Mahogany.

Red Mahogany was slow to begin.

Red Mahogany galloped on Viva Diva approaching the first turn, checking Viva Diva.  Cryer's Yappy raced wide approaching the home turn.  Viva Diva raced wide on the home turn.

Tin Can Sam - Late scratching at 2:23 pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37), due to an abraded stopper pad.  A  five day stand down period was imposed.

Annie My Mate, Enid's Angel and Al's Vixen collided soon after the start.  Nimble Leo checked off Aston Logic soon after the start.  Eureka Icon and Aston Logic collided approaching the first turn, checking Eureka Icon.  Al's Vixen checked off Annie Mate on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sixties Rocker.

Bombora Rocket and Rose Bay were slow to begin.

Oaklee Bale checked off Sixties Rocker approaching the first turn.  Oaklee Bale checked off I'm Not Budging on the first turn.  I'm Not Budging and Dewana Mechanic collided entering the home straight.

Parzival and Smokey Renn collided approaching the first turn.  Road To Success and Aston Nino collided on the first turn.  Road To Success and Smokey Renn collided on the home turn.  Road To Success checked off Parzival in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Black Spring - the winner of the event.

Flo Lava, Aston Thunder, Rollo Ragnar and Drumroll Please collided on the first turn, checking Aston Thunder, Power To Wyn and Drumroll Please; severely checking Rollo Ragnar.  Burst The Seam and Cursed collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Lonnie Mach.

Lonnie Mach, Smarty Pants and Cryer's Harper collided soon after the start, checking Smarty Pants.  Tigga Toy checked off Slick Riot soon after the start.  Smarty Pants checked off Lonnie Mach on the first turn.  Lonnie Mach, Cryer's Harper, Invictus Caleb and La Bamba Icon collided on the first turn, checking Invictus Caleb, Tigga Toy and Nessie Bale; severely checking Cryer's Harper.  Smarty Pants and Nessie Bale collided approaching the home turn, checking Nessie Bale.

Cryer's Harper underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Dyna Bonnay was quick to begin.  Zipping Dusty was slow to begin.

Pine's Pick and Go Natalie Go collided approaching the first turn, checking Pine's Pick and Weblec King.  Zipping Dusty and Cryer's Spring collided on the first turn, checking Cryer's Spring.  Zipping Dusty and Zero To Hero raced wide on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Eureka.

Dewana Step and Oscar The Scout were slow to begin.

Aston Eureka and Hillbilly Road collided soon after the start, checking Aston Eureka.  Magnet Force, Hillbilly Road, Lancashire and Quicker Than Joe collided approaching the first turn, checking Lancashire and Dewana Step.  Magnet Force, Aston Eureka, Hillbilly Road and Quicker Than Joe collided on the first turn, checking Magnet Force and Hillbilly Road.  Magnet Force, Hillbilly Road, Lancashire and Dewana Step collided approaching the home turn, checking Magnet Force and Lancashire.  Magnet Force and Lancashire collided on the home turn. Hillbilly Road and Dewana Step collided approaching the winning post. 

A post-race sample was taken from Oscar The Scout - the winner of the event.

Oakvale Cruiser – New declared weight of 34.8 kgs, last raced at 36.4 kgs.

Reggie Ryan - Late scratching at 6:00 pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37), due to illness.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Harsh Jude underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

Aston Coopers checked off Cee Magic approaching the first turn.  Ava's Choice, Oakvale Cruiser, Harsh Jude and Cee Magic collided on the first turn, checking Oakvale Cruiser, Harsh Jude and Cee Magic.

Fast Trapper, Lulumon and Eaglehawk Miss collided approaching the first turn, checking Lulumon.  Fast Trapper and Eaglehawk Miss collided on the first turn.  Eaglehawk Miss checked off Clyde Jakit approaching the home turn.  Fast Trapper and Clyde Jakit collided on the home turn, checking Fast Trapper.  Clean Slate, Lulumon and Eaglehawk Miss raced wide on the home turn.

Stewards reminded Mr J McDonald, handler of  Clean Slate, of his responsibilities after the greyhound became momentarily loose in the confines of the stir-up yard.

Bad Driver, Akuma Fireball and United Lass collided soon after the start.  Bad Driver, Akuma Fireball, United Lass and Lonnie Danger collided on the first turn, checking Bad Driver, Akuma Fireball and Lonnie Danger.  Perfect Chase and Prince Mark collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn.  Akuma Fireball raced wide on the home turn.