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.

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Wee Fishin' and Leather And Lace were slow to begin.

Cawbourne Cheeky and Emerald Galore collided on the first turn, checking Emerald Galore and Jabril Bale.  Brazen King checked off Cawbourne Cheeky approaching the home turn.  Emerald Galore and Jabril Bale collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Leather And Lace raced wide on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Last Shot - the winner of the event.

Shift Change was quick to begin.  One Point Five was slow to begin.

Princess Warrior and Manila Shine collided approaching the first turn, checking Princess Warrior.  Viva Diva checked off Cool And Deadly approaching the first turn.  Princess Warrior galloped on Viva Diva on the first turn, checking Viva Diva.  Cool And Deadly and Manila Shine collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Viva Diva raced wide on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Hostile Raven - the winner of the event.

Aston Casino was quick to begin.

Fishbone Express checked off Aston Casino on the first turn.  Patchie Two Dots checked off Keybow Sally approaching the home turn.  Fishbone Express checked off Tiger Time on the home turn, checking Keybow Sally.

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

Mahogany Storm – Late scratching at 8:42 am when trainer Mr A King reported the greyhound to have a virus (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.  Stewards spoke to Mr King and accepted his explanation regarding the late scratching of Mahogany Storm.

Crown Knox was slow to begin.

Mizuki Rose, Crypto Geek and Our Brinni collided on the first turn, checking Crypto Geek.  Crypto Geek checked off Mizuki Rose on the first turn.  Mizuki Rose and Crypto Geek collided several times in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Regal Missile.

Golden Charm went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Cawbourne Gout, Hostile Savage and Elsa Rose collided soon after the start, checking Cawbourne Gout and Hostile Savage.  Disco Riot and Elsa Rose collided approaching the first turn, checking Disco Riot.  Disco Riot faltered on the first turn and lost ground.  Regal Missile crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Annie My Mate and Tiger's Twenty.

Disco Riot underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Take The Lead and Zambora Lion were slow to begin.

Take The Lead checked off Aston Zephyr on the first turn.  Black Canvas raced wide on the home turn.

Rave On was quick to begin.  Nitro Value was slow to begin.

Nitro Value galloped on Aston Logic on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Kraken Lightning checked off Charley Davidson approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Rave On - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Smarty Pants.

Smarty Pants was quick to begin.  Cryer's Spring was slow to begin.

Delusional Fab galloped on Cryer's Spring on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Prophetess checked off Fly High Billy approaching the home turn.  Cryer's Spring and Railway Burra collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.

Fly High Billy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have spike wounds to the right hind paw and leg hindleg triangle injuries.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Battling Baz was slow to begin.

Fugacious and Kinloch Choir collided approaching the first turn, checking Kinloch Choir.  Simmo Gogolac and Born A Guru collided on the first turn, checking Born A Guru.  Battling Baz galloped on Kinloch Choir on the first turn, checking Kinloch Choir.  Born A Guru raced wide entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spring Classic.

Spring Classic and Aston Pirate were slow to begin.

Filorga Bale and Spring Classic collided on the first turn, checking Filorga Bale.  Aston Gripen turned its head outwards approaching the winning post and collided with Eaglehawk Miss, checking Eaglehawk Miss.

Aston Gripen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have spike wounds to the left front and right hindlegs, no stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr W Hartigan regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Aston Gripen was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Hartigan pleaded guilty to the charge, Aston Gripen must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race sample was taken from Valletta Sky - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Glory Fire.

Super Rage was slow to begin.

Super Rage checked off Akuma Fireball on the first turn.  Akuma Fireball, Claretown Rocky and Solar Life collided on the first turn, checking Claretown Rocky and Solar Life.  Stan's Hope checked off Dee Nine in the home straight.  Solar Life and Disgruntled collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Steorra.

Don's Scolari and Pyrenees Steele were slow to begin.

Great Success and Cryer's Harper collided on the first turn.  Stoerra and Don's Scolari collided on the first turn, checking Stoerra.  Perfect Chase and Ice Cold Yug collided approaching the home turn, checking Perfect Chase.  Ice Cold Yug and Kentucky Sun collided approaching the home turn.  Cryer's Harper and Kentucky Sun collided on the home turn.  Don's Scolari checked off Ice Cold Yug in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. K. Quinn after it was established that he attempted to place the greyhound Don's Scolari in the incorrect box at the start of the event, before the issue was noticed and rectified. Stewards took evidence from Mr. Quinn and the Steward at the start. After considering all the evidence, Mr. Quinn was fined $100 for negligence under GAR 86(o). In determining penalty, Stewards were mindful that the incident was quickly detected by the Steward at the start and did not cause a significant disruption to the boxing process or unduly delay the start of the event.