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.

Claydon and Just Cruising collided soon after the start. Rockstar Rebel and Claydon collided on the first turn. Och Eye Mum and Outstanding News collided on the first turn. Just Cruising galloped on Gemma Rapid approaching the second turn severely checking Gemma Rapid and Och Eye Mum. Rockstar Rebel and Claydon collided approaching the winning post. 

Gemma Rapid underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left monkey muscle and right triangle muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Following the event Rockstar Rebel collapsed. A veterinary examination found the greyhound had a seizure. A 5 day stand down penalty was imposed. Acting in accordance with GAR 74 Rockstar Rebel must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) and receive a veterinary clearance before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race sample was taken from Rockstar Rebel - the winner of the event.