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.

During the Stewards pre-meeting track inspection, the 450m boxes failed to open. As such, all 450m race-starts were hand started today.

Abalone Fozz, Our Ando, Wendalin Bale and Gotcha Laz collided on the first turn, checking Wendalin Bale, Rob's Outlander and Gotcha Laz. Blue Magic Opal and Gotcha Laz collided repeatedly on the first turn, approaching the home turn and on the home turn.

Gotcha Laz, which fell in the catching pen, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found have an injury to the left foreleg. A 28 day standdown period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Bunworth, the handler of Abalone Fozz regarding the greyhound performing above market expectations. Mr. Bunworth stated Abalone Fozz was suited to box one today and with box two vacant the greyhound was afforded a clean start. Mr. Bunworth added that Abalone Fozz was aided by the interfence to other greyhounds on the first turn. He further added that the kennel has given Abalone Fozz added exercise over the past few weeks which has improved the greyhound's fitness. Stewards noted Mr. Bunworth's comments. 

A post-race sample was taken from Abalone Fozz - the winner of the event.