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.

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

Mediation was slow to begin.

Alsace and Marli Ann collided soon after the start. Karma Bale checked off Yoel Bale on the first turn. Alsace and Mepunga Fairy collided approaching the home turn, checking Alsace.

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

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

Flying Zara checked off Confession soon after the start. Nessa's Zara checked off Rampant Teresa soon after the start. Confession, Fabriola Citrus and Cookie Deeds collided approaching the first turn. Fabriola Citrus and Cookie Deeds collided on the first turn, checking Cookie Deeds.

Flying Zara underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was detected.

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

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

Thistle Smoke, Tiggerlong Al, Zambora Lou and Crimson Vixen collided soon after the start. Tiggerlong Al checked off Zambora Lou approaching the first turn, causing Tiggerlong Al to fall. Rixy Ya Pest and Zambora Lou collided on the first turn, checking Zambora Lou. Crimson Vixen checked off Leon Bale on the first turn and collided with Rixy Ya Pest and Zambora Lou, checking Rixy Ya Pest and Zambora Lou and causing Crimson Vixen and Daniel Avocado to fall.

Daniel Avocado underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left metacarpal and right triangle. A 10 day standdown period was imposed.

Tiggerlong Al underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was detected.

Crimson Vixen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was detected.

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

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

Mepunga Pegasus and More More More collided soon after the start, checking Mepunga Pegasus. More More More and Mario Vest Only collided soon after the start, checking More More More. More More More, Mario Vest Only and Space Trucking collided on the first turn, checking Mario Vest Only. Rock And Roll and Mepunga Pegasus collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn, checking Rock And Roll. Mepunga Pegasus and Mario Vest Only collided on the home turn.

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

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

Nadali shifted out soon after the start, checking Lots Of Chatter and Vivatar. Jim Zarr Dashian and Hard Style Rico collided approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Nadali, Lots Of Chatter and Aston Peroni collided on the first turn, checking Lots Of Chatter. Lots Of Chatter and Vivatar collided on the first turn, checking Vivatar. Lots Of Chatter and Aston Peroni collied approaching the home turn. Lots Of Chatter, Aston Peroni and Hard Style Rico collided on the home turn. Nadali checked off Jim Zarr Dashian on the home turn.

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

The Stewards reminded Handlers L. Karabitsakos and G. Rounds of their responsibilities with regard to their positioning when the boxing process is being undertaken.

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

Halberd Bale underwent a veterinary examination during kenneling and was passed fit to race. 

Tiggerlong Tonk and Kinloch Moss collided soon after the start, checking both greyhounds. Seal The Deal and Amarillo Highway colluded on the first turn, checking Amarillo Highway. Kinloch Moss checked off Tiggerlong Tonk on the first turn. Halberd Bale and Spearhead collided on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Razor Sharp - the winner of the event.

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

Short Pork and Yozo Bale collided soon after the start, checking Short Pork. Reiko Boss checked off Aeroplane Eric approaching the first turn. Reiko Boss and Short Pork collided on the first turn. Aeroplane Eric checked off Yozo Bale on the first turn. Reiko Boss and Short Pork collided approaching the home turn, checking Reiko Boss. Short Pork checked off Big Brebler approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Zambora Smokey - the winner of the event.

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

Iago Bale and Speed Star collided approaching the first turn, checking Iago Bale. Security Code and Snags Mckenzie collided on the first turn, checking Snags Mckenzie and Speed Star. Medina and Khlo Money collided on the first turn. Medina, Khlo Money and Scatterbox collided approaching the home turn. Security Code and Snags Mckenzie collided on the home turn, checking Snags Mckenzie. Medina and Scatterbox collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Security Code - the winner of the event.

Zambora Lion checked off Cool Bourbski soon after the start. Silver Smarty checked off Thomeli Boy soon after the start. Artpop checked off High Kings soon after the start. Zambora Lion, Thomeli Boy, Silver Smarty and High Kings collided on the first turn, checking Thomeli Boy, Silver Smarty and Artpop.

A post-race sample was taken from Always Ho Ho - the winner of the event.

Rotate – New declared weight of 34.9 kgs, last raced at 36.5 kgs.

Midnight Rage and Fawkner Park collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Wilbur Deeds and April Joon collided on the first turn, checking Any Luck and April Joon. Rotate and April Joon collided approaching the home turn, checking Rotate. Midnight Rage checked off Rotate approaching the home turn. Fawkner Park and Rotate collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Wilbur Deeds - the winner of the event.

Stewards conducted a box draw for the Warrnambool Cup to be held on Wednesday May 6. The official box draw is as follows: 

1. Simon Told Helen 

2. Zambora Smokey

3. Aston Cade

4. Razor Sharp

5. Jax Bale

6. Faithy Bale

7. Leon Bale

8. Security Code

9. (1st Res) Spearhead

10. (2nd Res) Jim Zarr Dashian

Meeting Comments: The Stewards spoke to Trainer Mrs Andrea Dailly on the sucessful day for the kennel overall in winning 6 out of the 9 races that they had greyhounds engaged in, including winning several heats of the time honoured Warrnambool Cup. Mrs Dailly advised that there has been no changes to training practises, most greyhounds in the kennel are now approaching or are in peak condition following a short break recently, that they simply train greyhounds to win races and that they did not back any of their greyhounds today, which is normal. Whilst being unsurprised by the actual performances of the team today, expectations were not as high given the overall high quality of other kennels and greyhounds engaged here today. The Stewards note Mrs Dailly's advice and highlight that today, all race-winners were sampled.