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.

Ashby Swift – New declared weight of 30.1 kgs, last raced at 31.2 kgs.

Free Advice, Rayner, Zellweger and Manila King were quick to begin.  Dewana Step was slow to begin.

Rayner, Zellweger and Manila King collided soon after the start, checking all three greyhounds.  Rayner checked off Zellweger approaching the first turn.  Manila King, Ashby Swift and Konta collided on the first turn, checking Rayner and Zellweger, severely checking Manila King and Konta; causing Ashby Swift to fall.  Goggins and Dewana Step collided approaching the home turn.

Ashby Swift underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race four.  Ashby Swift was found to have lumbo-sacral and a left hindleg triangle injuries.  A ten day stand down period was imposed.

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

Feel The Thunder and Bowled Underarm were slow to begin.

Nimble Leo checked off Aston Logic on the first turn.  Nimble Leo, Feel The Thunder and Bowled Underarm collided on the first turn, checking Feel The Thunder.  Nimble Leo contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground, checking Chip It Around and Feel The Thunder.

Call Me Silk - Late scratching at 5:04 pm due to weight variation (GAR 39).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr Kevin Ross was fined $100.

Waltz On Bye checked off Magnet Force soon after the start.  Lancashire, Miss Adelaide, Terka Wye and Magnet Force collided approaching the first turn, checking Miss Adelaide.  Lancashire checked off Terka Wye on the first turn.  Solar Life checked off Magnet Force on the first turn.

Solar Life underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg abraded paw pad/webbing injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

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

Macey Moo and Cookie Deeds were slow to begin.

Nine To Seven checked off Barefoot Barry approaching the first turn.  Nine To Seven checked off Cookie Deeds on the first turn.  Cookie Deeds checked off Barefoot Barry on the first turn.  Nine To Seven checked off Macey Moo on the home turn.

Tearaway Train checked off Zambora Lion soon after the start.  Jackson Abby checked off Zambora Lion approaching the first turn.  Buddy Boy Turbo raced wide approaching the home turn.

Stewards reminded Trainer Mr. C. Abbott and official Mr. P. Watson of their responsibilities after it was established that the incorrect rug was placed on the greyhound Black Spring. 

Kraken Tex checked off Almapa Berisha soon after the start.  Startron checked off Untold Soldier on the first turn, checking Husky Beatle, Rave On and Bound To Succeed.  Almapa Berisha checked off Startron entering the home straight.

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

Aston Lopez and Sanjiro collided soon after the start.  Aston Lopez checked off Tin Shed Fred approaching the first turn.  Sanjiro and Tin Shed Fred collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Aston Lopez and Tin Shed Fred collided on the home turn.

Aston Lopez underwent a post-race veterinary examination after race nine and was found to have a right hindleg hip injury.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Aston Lopez - unplaced favourite in the event.

Stewards spoke to Mr Jordan Cooper, the trainer of George's Fever, regarding the late scratching at 8:31 am.  Stewards noted his explanation. 

Mepunga Wonder checked off Get Go Boy soon after the start.  Zambora Lou checked off Kraken Dust on the first turn.  Kraken Dust and El Grand Knocka collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Kraken Dust checked off El Grand Knocka approaching the home turn and collided with Zambora Lou.  Get Go Boy and Mepunga Wonder collided on the home turn.  Kraken Dust and Apex Within collided approaching the winning post, checking Kraken Dust.

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

Imminent Reality checked off Maximum Cindy soon after the start.  United Lass checked off Maximum Cindy on the first turn.  Flo Lava, Imminent Reality and Maximum Cindy collided on the first turn, checking Imminent Reality and Maximum Cindy.

Got Some Wheels – New declared weight of 33.1 kgs, last raced at 34.5 kgs.

Invictus Caleb and Layback Cruiser collided on the first turn.  Got Some Wheels faltered approaching the home turn and lost ground.  Invictus Caleb and Layback Cruiser collided on the home turn.

Got Some Wheels underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg back muscle injury.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Pyrenees Steele was slow to begin.

Kalyeeda checked off Line Trike approaching the first turn.  Solar Tiny, Mauritian Rascal and Line Trike collided on the first turn, checking Line Trike; and severely checking Kalyeeda, which raced wide as a result.  Mauritian Rascal and Pyrenees Steele collided on the home turn, checking both greyhounds.

Bab's Jakit and Nix Jakit were slow to begin.

Bab's Jakit and Nix Jakit collided on the first turn, checking Nix Jakit.  Like A Slug and Bab's Jakit raced wide on the home turn.

Nix Jakit underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg triangle injury.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed.