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.

Fabriola Acai – New declared weight of 27.4kg, last raced at 26.2kg.

What's The Code, Aces And Eights, Fabriola Acai and Denise's Vision collided approaching the first turn checking Aces And Eights. Lady Caviar, Jimmy Goes Bang and Kraken Storm collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.

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

Runaway Rose and Two Stone Light were quick to begin.

Alana Rose was very slow to begin (3L).

Magic Sox galloped on Runaway Rose soon after the start checking Runaway.Fabriola Yes, Runaway Rose and Gypsy Xenon collided on the first turn checking Runaway Rose.Fabriola Yes, Barellan Rae and Gypsy Xenon collided on the first turn severely checking Fabriola Yes.Magic Sox turned it's head in and marred Two Stone Light entering the home straight.

Magic Sox underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left monkey muscle, thoraco-lumber and Sacro-illiac. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Fabriola Yes underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hamstring injury and an abrasion to the right hock. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Bartlett, the representative of Magic Sox regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Magic Sox was charged with marring. Mr. Bartlett pleaded not guilty to the charge, Magic Sox was found guilty is suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race-sample was taken from Ray Keeping, winner of the event.

 Fabriola Dill – New declared weight of 26.1kg, last raced at 24.6kg.

Chump Agent, Virtual Flash and Call To Order collided soon after the start checking Virtual Flash. Ramona, Outrageous and Fabriola Dill collided on the first turn severely checking Gypsy Cinnamon and causing Ramona and Outrageous to fall. Chump Agent and Fabriola Dill collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Ramona underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right hock injury. A stand down period of 90 days was imposed.

Outrageous underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent ijury was found.

A posr-race sample was taken from Made Me Blind, winner of the event.

Mighty Max Gone and Oriental Jade collided approaching the first turn checking Mighty Max Gone. My Name's Barry and Speed Star collided on the first turn checking My Name's Barry and Swift Current. Get Go Boy, Lance Link, Cursed, Mighty Max Gone and Oriental Jade collided on the first turn checking Get Go Boy, Lance Link, Cursed and Mighty Max Gone. Swift Spice and Get Go Boy collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Speed Star, winner of the event.

Vonn, My Victoria and Wild Card collided soon after the start checking My Victoria. Code Blue Sue, Barellen Knight and Wild Card collided on the first turn checking Barellen Knight. Quicker Than Joe galloped on Code Clue Sue on the first turn checking Quicker Than Joe and Barellen Knight and causing Code Blue Sue to fall.

Code Blue Sue underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a dislocated left hind toe. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Wild Card, winner of the event.

Spring Hummer and Aston Lopez collided on the first turn checking Sudden Force and Spring Hummer.

A post-race sample was taken from Taken, winner of the event.

Prior to the running of this event three harness horses walked onto the track. As a result the start of the race was delayed approximately 5 minutes to allow for the removal of the horses and to conduct remedial work on the affected area of the track. 

Shima Shine and Who Told Stevie collided on the first turn checking Who Told Stevie. Atlantic Jewel and All Inn Baz collided on the first turn checking Atlantic Jewel.

A post-race sample was taken from Shima Shine, winner of the event. 

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

Black Spring was very slow to begin (4L).

Chasing Rex checked off Iago Bale on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Smart As Jack.

Barellen Chubby and Major Diamond collided soon after the start severely checking Barellen Chubby. Miss Tenzing checked off the heels of Charlie Bale on the home turn. Major Diamond and Kid James collided entering the home straight. 

A post-race sample was taken from Sanctify, winner of the event.

Harry's My name, Frankenstein and All Inn Mia collided soon after the start checking Frankenstein. Lightning Ben and Miss Pepperjack collided on the first turn checking Miss Pepperjack. Harry's My name, Frankenstein and All Inn Mia collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Mr. Daver and Unsolved Mystery collided on the first turn checking Mr. Daver. Harry's My Name checked off All Inn Mia on the home turn.

Stewards noted the muzzle of Frankenstein became dislodged during the running of the event. 

Harry's My Name underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to left and right hind toes. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

All Inn Mia underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left fibula injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Quillan Bale and Houlio collided on the first turn checking Quillan Bale and Ruby Zeal. War Creek and Headwall collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Sparkle Motion and He's An Ace collided on the home turn checking He's An Ace and Ruby Zeal.

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

Landslide, All Inn Deeds and All Inn Christy collided approaching the first turn checking Landslide and All Inn Deeds. Landslide checked off All Inn Christy on the first turn. My Names Chelsea and Nalani collided approaching the home turn checking All Inn Deeds, My Names Chelsea, Havelock Keith and Black Miss.

A post-race sample was taken from My Names Chelsea, winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Trials:

Urana Rose –(Blinkers right side) Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 26.5kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 21.93 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Zanti Magic – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 31.6kgs, Box 6, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.36 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.