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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Alita was slow to begin.

Patriot Winfrey and Just A Fidget collided approaching the first turn checking Kid Caldwell and Just A Fidget. Kid Caldwell and Just A Fidget collided on the first turn. Kraken Thunder, Patriot Winfrey and Ronnie Rocket collided on the first turn checking Kraken Thunder and Ronnie Rocket and severely checking Patriot Winfrey. Kid Caldwell checked off Rocket Ronnie on the home turn. Kid Caldwell and Patriot Winfrey collided on the home turn.

All Image and Brindi Yaala collided soon after the start checking Brindi Yaala. Tron, All Image and Two Stone Light collided on the first turn checking Two Stone Light, severely checking Curious Yaala, All Image, Brindi Yaala and Runaway Rose and Curious Yaala tailed off as a result. Tron and Raglan Viper collided on the home turn. Tron and Outrageous Ester collided approaching the winning post. Curious

Curious Yaala underwent a post-race veterinary examination and re-vetted following race 6. Curious Yaala was found to have injuries to the right monkey muscle, left pencil muscle and left and right groin muscles. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. J. Wickham, the trainer of Curious Yaala regarding its performance on the first turn. Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Curious Yaala must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hillbilly Jay.

Denise's Vision, Wired and Sweet Antares collided approaching the first turn checking Denise's Vision and Hillbilly Jay. Wired checked off Sweet Antares approaching the home turn.

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

Ginger Bar and Pandora's Hope were slow to begin.

Tigerfish Fozz and Trickster Cabang collided soon after the start checking Jimmy Goes Bang and Tigerfish Fozz. Wicked One and Ginger Bar collided approaching the first turn checking Wicked One. Wicked One and Running The Wind collided on the first turn checking Jimmy Goes Bang and Running The Wind. Tigerfish Fozz and Pandora's Hope collided on the home turn checking Tigerfish Fozz.

Jimmy Goes Bang underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hip injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Music Event was quick to begin.

All Cylinders and Invictus Seeker collided on the first turn checking All Cylinders. All Cylinders, Classy Stringer and Chump Agent collided on the first turn checking All Cylinders, Classy Stringer and Kid James. Classy Stringer and Serious One collided entering the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Fancy Fabio.

Crackerjack Nev was slow to begin. Sticker Stinger and Rosie Yaala collided soon after the start checking Rosie Yaala. Sticker Stinger and Oriental Pins collided on the first turn checking Sticker Stinger, Rosie Yaala, Scott Something and Crackerjack Nev. Sticker Stinger and Scott Something collided entering the home straight.

Aston Franc and Maverick Nacho were quick to begin.

Oakvale Cruiser was slow to begin. Aston Perignon galloped on Aston Franc on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Thurles Princess and Oakvale Cruiser collided approaching the home turn checking Oakvale Cruiser and Seven Enemies.

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

Autumn Haze and Moyarra Whiz collided on the first turn checking Moyarra Whiz and Weeona Bulldozer. Gotta Place and Broadway Bullet collided on the first turn checking Broadway Bullet. Big Dove checked off Moyarra Whiz approaching the home turn. Autumn Haze checked off Moyarra Whiz approaching the home turn. Autumn Haze checked off Slingshot Prince on the home turn. Slingshot Prince tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Slingshot Prince underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left triangle injury and an abrasion to the left hind limb. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Candy Apple.

Candy Apple and Weeona Polly collided on the first turn checking Candy Apple. Weeona Polly and Emerald City collided approaching the home turn checking Weeona Polly. Charmed checked off Speaking Spanish on the home turn and collided with Op Shop.

Candy Apple underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left flexor tendon injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Speaking Spanish underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock sprain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Boots, the representative of Speaking Spanish and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post..

Runnin' Royalty, Crazy Old Fool and Destiny Jane collided soon after the start checking Crazy Old Fool. Slingshot Reaper and All Of Us collided on the first turn checking Crazy Old Fool and Slingshot Reaper. Runnin' Royalty and Destiny Jane collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Crazy Old Fool underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bilbo.

Short Leash was quick to begin.

Bilbo was slow to begin.

Gallant Toby went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Jetson Princess, Gallant Toby, Bilbo and Big Bash Ellyse collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds. Gallant Toby and Bilbo collided in the home straight.

Kareda Gold, Saint Burner and Atomic Icon collided soon after the start checking Saint Burner.

Atomic Icon and Midnight Bling collided on the first turn checking Atomic Icon.

Kareda Gold and Saint Burner collided on the first turn checking Saint Burner.

Kareda Gold checked off Midnight Bling approaching the home turn.

Cobber Victorem underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left hind paw. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments

Magic Sox – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 37.2kgs, Box 4, Placed 1st, Time Run 23.19. Cleared All Tracks.