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.

Laying Low and Fireweed were quick to begin.  Just Cruising was slow to begin.

Full Flight and Outstanding News collided approaching the first turn.  Laying Low and Fireweed collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn.  Outstanding News and Just Cruising collided on the thrid turn checking Just Cruising.  Laying Low lost ground approaching the home turn.  Fireweed and He's Ali collided entering the home straight.

Laying Low underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right sartorius, right deltoid and right trapezius injuries.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Hebridean Black - winner of the event. 

 A sample was taken from Claydon upon arrival at the course.

Well Grounded and Fernando Cazz were quick to begin.

Lawson Drive and Tiger Titan collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds.  Midget Rocks and Forcefully collided on the first turn checking Forcefully, Tiger Titan, severely checking Midget Rocks and Lawson Drive.  Claydon and Grindylow collided approaching the second turn checking Grindylow.  Midget Rocks and Tiger Titan collided several times from approaching the second turn to entering the back straight checking Tiger Titan.  Fernando Cazz and Claydon collided on the third turn checking Claydon.  

Tiger Titan underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right trapezius muscle injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Mr G. Clifton, the trainer of Tiger Titan and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Well Grounded - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Red Light Rico.

Eilish and Pleach were quick to begin.  

Lee Ali and Ultimate Mac collided soon after the start.  Omega Gringo and Eilish collided soon after the start.  Red Light Rico, Omega Gringo and Eilish collided approaching the first turn checking Red Light Rico.  Lee Ali, Ultimate Mac and Enter The Son collided approaching the first turn checking Ultimate Mac.  Omega Gringo and Eilish collided on the first turn checking Eilish, Louranda, Lee Ali and Enter The Son.  Red Light Rico and Ultimate Mac collided approaching the second turn checking Ultimate Mac.  Louranda and Lee Ali collided entering the back straight checking Louranda.  Louranda and Ultimate Mac collided in the back straight checking Louranda.  

A post-race sample was taken from Omega Gringo - winner of the event. 

Arizona Eyes and Big Jo were slow to begin.

Loz's Bling and Blue Tycoon collided soon after the start.  Big Jo and Mepunga Royal collided soon after the start.  Arizona Eyes and Loz's Bling collided on the first turn checking Arizona Eyes, Loz's Bling, Big Jo and Mepunga Royal, causing Arizona Eyes to contact the running rail.  Blue Tycoon and Palace Lady collided on the second turn checking Palace Lady.  Arizona Eyes checked off Big Jo on the second turn.  Neymar Junior and Big Jo collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  

A post-race sample was taken from Magic Marcia - winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Debbie's Destiny.

Lilly Lana and Debbie's Destiny collided soon after the start checking Debbie's Destiny and Blinken Billy.  Sole Trader, Mostro Rocks and Pages Creek collided soon after the start checking Mostro Rocks and Pages Creek.  Debbie's Destiny and Blinken Billy collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Mostro Rocks and Pages Creek collided entering the front straight.  Mostro Rocks checked off Pages Creek on the second turn.  Blinken Billy and Pages Creek collided on the third turn checking Pages Creek.  Lilly Lana checked off Blinken Billy approaching the home turn.  Debbie's Destiny and Blinken Billy collided in the home straight.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Keeper Of Keys.

Thriving and Fancy Francene were quick to begin.

Road To Success and Keeper Of Keys collided soon after the start.  Run Like Jess crossed in on the first turn checking Keeper Of Keys.  Road To Success and Fancy Francene collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Fancy Francene.

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

Demolition, Security Code and Cranberry Miss were quick to begin.  Sprint Gordon was slow to begin.

Why Not Paps and Rock Me David collided soon after the start.  Why Not Paps and Seal The Deal collided on the first turn checking Seal The Deal, Why Not Paps, Mepunga Pegasus and Rock Me David.  Security Code and Cranberry Miss collided on the second turn checking Security Code.  Sprint Gordon checked off Demolition.  Security Code checked off Demolition approaching the third turn.  Sprint Gordon, Demolition and Mepunga Pegasus collided on the home turn checking Sprint Gordon.  

Seal The Deal underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right sesamoid and right deltoid injuries.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Courting was quick to begin.

Yindi Girl Turbo checked off Courting soon after the start.  Wallbanger and Squiggle Keeping collided soon after the start checking Talulah Bale.  Wallbanger, Squiggle Keeping and Yindi Girl Turbo collided approaching the first turn.  Wallbanger and Squiggle Keeping collided on the first turn.  Squiggle Keeping and Yindi Girl Turbo collided on the second turn.  

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Millsom & Mr. D. Burnett, the handler and trainer respectively of Who Told Stevie regarding the boxing of the greyhound. Mr Millsom explained that he had encountered difficulties with the greyhound prior to boxing.  Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr Millsom and reminded him of his responsibilities when boxing his greyhound pursuant to GAR 51(9).  Stewards also encouraged Mr. Millsom to gain further experience in boxing greyhounds prior to his next raceday appearance.

A pre-race sample was taken from Shanlyn Charlott.

Shanlyn Charlott, Wesley Bale and Lightning Blast collided soon after the start.  Shanlyn Charlott, Dyna Romy and Devel Sixteen collided on the first turn checking Lightning Blast, Dyna Romy and Chun Li.  Shanlyn Charlott and Devel Sixteen collided on the second turn.  Lightning Blast, Dyna Romy and Chun Li collided on the second turn.  Shanlyn Charlott and Devel Sixteen collided on the third turn checking King Colt and Shanlyn Charlott.  Lightning Blast and Dyna Romy collided approaching the home turn checking Lightning Blast.  Dyna Romy checked off Mega Dossa in the home straight checking Chun Li.

Max Dynamo – Late scratching at 5.45pm due to the greyhound not being presented by the required kennelling time (GAR 31). Trainer Mr M. McClelland was fined $100.  Stewards spoke with Mr M. McClelland, who arrived on course shortly after the greyhound was withdrawn and accepted his explanation on this occasion.  Stewards subsequently waived the 28 day stand down period for the greyhound. 

Opal Beach was quick to begin.  

Cha Cha Charlie and One Night Only collided approaching the first turn.  One Night Only and Aston Antoine collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  One Night Only and Aston Antoine collided on the second turn.  One Night Only and Maddie Zorro collided entering the back straight checking both greyhounds.  Gatsby checked off Cha Cha Charlie approaching the third turn.  Gatsby checked off My Word Shirley approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Opal Beach - winner of the event.

 A sample was taken from Frankie Fever upon arrival at the course.

Rock Me Gorgeous and Sudden Force were slow to begin.

Shots Fired and Charlie Cookatoo collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds checking Sudden Force, Charlie Cookatoo and Sudden Force raced wide as a result.  Mepunga Felix, Shots Fired and Rock Me Gorgeous collided on the second turn checking Shots Fired and Rock Me Gorgeous.  Rock Me Gorgeous checked off Shots Fired on the third turn.  Sudden Force checked off Charlie Cookatoo approaching the home turn. 

Oscar The Scout was slow to begin.

Don't Change, Potent and Boombox Charlie collided on the first turn checking Omega Tyson, Oscar The Scout, Greatest Showman, Potent, Nenna Tears and Boombox Charlie.  Nenna Tears and Boombox Charlie collided on the second turn.  Omega Tyson and Don't Change collided on the third turn.  Don't Change checked off Omega Tyson approaching the home turn.  Omega Tyson galloped on Zambora Clown entering the home straight checking Zambora Clown.  Potent checked off Greatest Showman entering the home straight.

Trainer Ms J. Hopkins requested that Boombox Charlie undergo a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hind foot and a spike wound to the left hind foot.  No stand down period was imposed.