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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Kennels closed approximately nine minutes later than the advertised closing time due to Trainer Ms Nicole Stanley being delayed en-route. 

Cherokee Twist was quick to begin.  Aston Helena was slow to begin.

Born A Runner stumbled at the start and lost ground as a result.  Fine Intention and Break The Chains collided soon after the start.  Full Of Talk and Aston Helena collided approaching the third turn checking Aston Helena.  Full Of Talk and Aston Helena collided entering the home straight.

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

Parumba Barty was quick to begin.  Bird House Brown was slow to begin.

He's Ali and Act On Impulse collided soon after the start.  Yellowtail Bear and Bird House Brown collided soon after the start.  Parumba Barty and Battle Symphony collided soon after the start.  He's Ali marred Battle Symphony approaching the second turn checking Bird House Brown, severely checking Parumba Barty and Battle Symphony; He's Ali fell as a result.  Act On Impulse and Yellowtail Bear collided in the back straight.

He's Ali underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left hock, left wrist and left pencil muscle.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative Mr P. Riley regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the second turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) He's Ali was charged with marring.  Mr Riley pleaded guilty to the charge, He's Ali is suspended for 28 days at Sandown only 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 Yellowtail Bear - the winner of the event.

Predator was quick to begin.  My Girl was slow to begin.

My Girl Sal, California Gold and Predator collided soon after the start.  Will's Bella and Fireweed collided soon after the start.  Alsace galloped on the heels of Fireweed soon after the start checking Fireweed, California Gold, Predator and Alsace.  My Girl Sal and Predator collided approaching the first turn.  Predator and Alsace collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Will's Bella and Fireweed collided on the first turn.  Romy Riccarton, Will's Bella and Fireweed collided approaching the second turn checking Romy Riccarton, severely checking Will's Bella and Fireweed.  California Gold visibly eased approaching the second turn.  Romy Riccarton and My Girl Sal collided entering the back straight checking Romy Riccarton.  Fireweed raced wide entering the back straight.  Will's Bella and Alsace collided entering the back straight.

Fireweed underwent a post-race veterinary examination, at the representative's request, and was found to have a right hock injury.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

California Gold underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right deltoid and right pencil muscles, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative Mr P. Riley, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the second turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), California Gold was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Riley pleaded guilty to the charge, California Gold must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Trainer Mr A. Helleren was questioned regarding Romy Riccarton's racing manners approaching the second turn. After taking evidence from Mr Helleren. viewing the official replays and acting on their own observations Stewards issued a warning against the greyhound. 

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

Apache Swoop was quick to begin.  Brilliant Jet and Hostile Raven were slow to begin.

Forcefully and Lawson Drive collided soon after the start.  Lawson Drive and Chelsea's Love collided soon after the start.  Forcefully checked off Apache Swoop entering the back straight.  Lawson Drive checked off Chelsea's Love approaching the home turn.  Brilliant Jet and Hostile Raven collided entering the home straight.

Midget Rocks underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion over the left achilles tendon.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Shanlyn Rob was quick to begin.  Oscar The Scout went up with the lids at box rise and lost ground.

Manila Knight and Atlantic Jewel collided soon after the start.  Twin Pick and Why Not Pockets collided soon after the start.  Manila Knight and Twin Pick collided approaching the first turn checking Twin Pick.  Atlantic Jewel, Twin Pick and Why Not Pockets collided on the first turn checking Twin Pick and Why Not Pockets. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Flinders.

Flinders was quick to begin.  Chasing Beers and Romeo Lad were slow to begin.

Chill Out Dusty and Stareena collided soon after the start.  Dani Thrills and Invictus Roy collided on the first turn.  Romeo Lad checked off Chill Out Dusty on the first turn.  Chill Out Dusty and Stareena collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.  

Kurri Kurri, Shanlyn Charlott and Burst The Seam were quick to begin.

Mepunga Felix, Why Not Dot and Kurri Kurri collided soon after the start checking Mepunga Felix and Kurri Kurri.  Shanlyn Charlott and Burst The Seam collided on the first turn.  Snake Pit Lass checked off Why Not Dot approaching the third turn.  Why Not Dot tired over the concluding stages.  

A post-race sample was taken from Burst The Seam - the winner of the event.

Javi and Cee Me Snoop were slow to begin.

Shanlyn Deano and Suvla Bay collided soon after the start.  Cee Me Snoop checked off Miss Zok Dee approaching the first turn.  Come On Eleanor, Javi and Cee Me Snoop collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds.  Greatest Showman checked off Suvla Bay on the first turn checking Miss Zok Dee.

A post-race sample was taken from Run By Night - the winner of the event.

Aston Prestige and Attitude Plus were quick to begin.

Aston Kipchoge and Never Simple collided soon after the start checking Never Simple.  Franco Fernando and Ovens Angler collided soon after the start checking Ovens Angler.  Aston Kipchoge and Franco Fernando collided approaching the first turn.  Hostile Savage and Franco Fernando collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds.  Never Simple visibly eased on the first turn.

Never Simple underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right pencil muscle injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr John Musselwhite, the representative of Never Simple regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Never Simple was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Musselwhite pleaded not guilty to the charge, Never Simple was found guilty and suspended for 3 months at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(b) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Milly Mac and Royal Arrival were slow to begin.

Milly Mac, Royal Arrival and Renewed collided soon after the start.  Milly Mac and Royal Arrival collided approaching the first turn.  Royal Arrival checked off Loz's Bling approaching the first turn.  Loz's Bling checked off Renewed approaching the second turn.  Parzival, Loz's Bling and Chief's Magic collided on the home turn checking Renewed, Parzival and Chief's Magic.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Fun Time Mikado.

Fun Time Mikado was slow to begin.

Stirling Lights crossed to the inside soon after the start.  Uringa and Go Commando collided approaching the second turn.  Fun Time Mikado raced wide entering the home straight.  

Demolition and Wonderful World were quick to begin.

Aston Stealth and Summer Lights collided soon after the start.  Capra, Another Rupee and Demolition collided soon after the start.  Why Not Paps, Capra, Another Rupee and Demolition collided soon after the start checking Why Not Paps, Summer Lights and Another Rupee.  Why Not Paps and Aston Stealth collided on the first turn.  Capra and Another Rupee collided on the first turn checking Another Rupee.  Why Not Paps checked off Demolition approaching the third turn. 

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Satisfactory Trial Results:

Luna Chick – Field of 4, Distance 515m, Weight 28.4kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 29:986 Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Whodat Opal – Field of 4, Distance 515m, Weight 28.9kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 29:602 Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Tilly Lee – Field of 4, Distance 515m, Weight 25.2kgs, Box 4, Placed 2nd, Time Run 29:855 Comment: Cleared All Tracks