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.

Stewards noted kennels closed at 6:17pm - kennel temp 17.6  _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Track curator advised Stewards that the track was deep harrowed Friday 29 May 2020.

Zumi's Swagger - Late scratching at 6.31pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to diarrhoea and an abrasion to the right front foot. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Agent Ben was quick to begin.

Taylor's Chip and Zipping Louise collided soon after the start.  Mighty Tuscany and Taylor's Chip collided approaching the first turn checking Taylor's Chip.  Mighty Tuscany checked off Zipping Louise approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Agent Ben - winner of the event. 

Mt. View Nancy was slow to begin.

Our Henrietta turned its head inwards soon after the start and collided with Midnight Pompeii.  Midnight Pompeii, Zipping Avril and Our Henrietta collided on the first turn severely checking Midnight Pompeii and Zipping Avril, Zipping Avril contacted the running rail and lost ground as a result.  Mt. View Nancy and Midnight Pompeii collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Pontiac Moon and Our Henrietta collided entering the home straight checking Our Henrietta.  Our Henrietta galloped on Pontiac Moon approaching the winning post checking both greyhounds.  

Zipping Avril underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg laceration.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Our Henrietta underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to havea left triangle injury and an abrasion to the left hind foot, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Ms S. Combridge, regarding the greyhounds racing manners soon after the start.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Our Henrietta was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms S. Combridge pleaded guilty to the charge, Our Henrietta must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A sample was taken from Shanghai Avatar upon arrival at the course.

A pre-race sample was taken from Anita Sonic Love.

Huey's Dream, Shanghai Avatar and Rosie's Delight were quick to begin.  Pretty Much and Mt. View Dream were slow to begin.

Ragin' Outcast, Crackerjack Baz and Anita Sonic Love collided soon after the start.  Pretty Much and Mt. View Dream collided approaching the first turn.  Crackerjack Baz checked off Ragin' Outcast on the first turn, causing Ragin' Outcast to brush the running rail severely checking both greyhounds, checking Pretty Much and Mt. View Dream, Crackerjack Baz, Pretty Much and Mt. View dream lost considerable ground.  Shanghai Avatar and Anita Sonic Love collided approaching the home turn.  Rosie's Delight checking off Shanghai Avatar approaching the home turn.

Pretty Much underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left groin injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Zipping Solo was quick to begin.

Free Kick Hawks checked off Sonic Lauryn approaching the first turn severely checking Aston Shaker which contacted the running rail and lost ground, checking Coughlin's Law and Barbie Jiggs.  Sonic Lauryn and Catch Me Spolly collided approaching the home turn.  Sonic Lauryn raced wide on the home turn and entering in the home straight. Catch Me Spolly checked off Barbie Jiggs entering the home straight.  Zipping Solo and Why Not Dot collided in the home straight checking Zipping Solo.  

Aston Shaker underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left elbow.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Following race 4, Stewards inspected a section of the track at the turn off the back straight after a concern was raised regarding the racing surface.  Subsequently, Stewards deemed the track satisfactory for racing.

Why Not Bazzar was quick to begin.

Maverick Bob and Mighty Tracey collided soon after the start checking Mighty Tracey.  Lemonade Kid and Mighty Max Gone collided soon after the start checking Lemonade Kid.  Reap The Rewards and Maverick Bob collided on the first turn checking Lemonade Kid.  

A post-race sample was taken from Why Not Bazzar - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Don's Boy.

Talented was quick to begin.

Ricolina Lass, Dewana Chic and Mates Rates collided soon after the start.  Don's Boy and April Joon collided approaching the first turn.  Ricolina Lass, Dewana Chic and Lump Sum collided approaching the first turn.  Mates Rates and Big Boy Macka collided approaching the first turn.  Ricolina Lass, Dewana Chic, Mates Rates and Lump Sum collided approaching the first turn.  Dewana Chic and Mates Rates collided on the first turn checking Dewana Chic, Big Boy Macka and Dewana Chic collided on the first turn checking Dewana Chic causing Dewana Chic to contact the running rail.  Big Boy Macka and Lump Sum collided entering the back straight.  Mates rates and Lump Sum Collided approaching the home turn.  

Dewana Chic underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left thigh injury.  A  5 day stand down period was imposed.

Desiree Dancer and One More Light were quick to begin.

Outlaw Donny and Cloncurry Girl collided soon after the start.  Johnny Be Good and Bronelly Buster collided approaching the first turn.  Johnny Be Good checked off Desiree Dancer on the first turn causing Johnny Be Good to collide with One More Light.  Johnny Be Good and Bronelly Buster collided entering the home straight.  

A sample was taken from Dundee Ace at the Trainer’s kennel earlier today. 

Ouzo, Maximum Refusal, Dundee Ace, Winlock Newbolt and Dynamic Ross collided soon after the start checking Maximum Refusal, Dundee Ace and Winlock Newbolt.  Ouzo and Dynamic Ross collided approaching the first turn.  Dundee Ace checked off Maximum Refusal approaching the first turn causing Maximum Refusal to brush the running rail.  Dundee Ace and Winlock Newbolt collided approaching the second turn.  Maximum Refusal, Winlock Newbolt and Dynamic Ross collided on the third turn.  

Diamond Lady was slow to begin.

Greysynd Spectre and Ester Bale collided soon after the start.  Rock Me Lloyd checked off Raining Rainbows approaching the first turn.  Rosie Reigns checked off Greysynd Spectre approaching the first turn.  Rock Me Lloyd checked off Raining Rainbows on the first turn causing Rock Me Lloyd to contact the running rail and lose ground. Koh Lipe and Majestic Way collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds, checking Diamond Lady and Ester Bale with greyhounds racing wide.  Koh Lipe and Ester Bale collided on the home turn.  Greysynd Spectre and Majestic Way collided entering the home straight.  Majestic Way and Diamond Lady collided in the home straight.

Rock Me Lloyd underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a soike wound to the right hind foot.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Let's Roll - Late scratching at 5.44pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to an abrasion to the right front foot. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Break The Plate.

That Will Be and Aston Jolie collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn.  Break The Plate, That Will Be and Aston Jolie collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds causing That Will Be and Ally Oop Keats to collide.  That Will Be checked off Aston Jolie approaching the home turn causing That Will Be and Ally Oop Keats to collide.

A post-race sample was taken from Slingshot Reaper - winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Kinloch Journey at the Trainer’s kennel earlier today. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Lightning Blue.

Kinloch Journey - Late scratching at 10.00pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to abdominal pain. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

Tara's Magic went up with the lids and was slow to begin.

Twinkle Love, Bella Edition and Knuckles collided soon after the start checking Bella Edition.  Lightning Blue and Knuckles collided approaching the first turn.  Banjo Glitter checked off La Quinta Rocks on the first turn.  

A sample was taken from True Gem upon arrival at the course.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rio Mia.

Rusty Model was quick to begin.  Spolly's Beauty was slow to begin.

Kramer Bale and True Gem collided soon after the start.  Rio Mia and Weeping Angel collided approaching the first turn.  Spolly's Beauty, Kramer Bale and True Gem collided approaching the first turn checking Spolly's Beauty.  Weeping Angel and Rusty Model collided on the first turn.  Rio Mia checked off Weeping Angel on the first turn.  Rio Mia checked off Rusty Model approaching the home turn.  Kramer Bale and Rusty Model collided entering the home straight checking Rusty Model causing Rio Mia and Rusty Model to collide. 

A post-race sample was taken from Weeping Angel - winner of the event.

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MEETING COMMENTS - Satisfactory Trial

Orion Bale (Trialled in Blinkers) – Field of 4, Distance 311mtrs, Weight 32.7kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 18.24 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Lang Lang Coursing.