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 health screenings, permitting entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Kenneling closed approximately 11 minutes late to allow for all greyhounds to be kennelled. Trainer Mr M. Lloyd was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 31(1) for being late to kennel some of his greyhounds. 

Suited Kings and Running For Juddy were slow to begin.

Spun Out, Rock In Rio and Full Moon Party collided approaching the first turn checking Foot Peg, Spun Out and Rock In Rio. Full Moon Party and Suited Kings collided approaching the home turn checking Suited King and Running For Juddy. Jimmy Cheesecake and Skating Queen collided entering the home straight checking Jimmy Cheesecake and Suited Kings. Suited Kings raced wide entering the home straight. Full Moon Party and Skating Queen collided entering the home straight checking Skating Queen.

Send It Socks, Hyena Queen and Potent collided approaching the first turn checking Hyena Queen. Graceful Gazelle crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Hyena Queen. Born A Guru, Cawbourne Archy and Zipping Reuben collided approaching the home turn checking Born A Guru and Zipping Reuben. Hyena Queen checked off Cawbourne Archy approaching the home turn. Born A Guru raced wide entering the home straight.

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

Zambora Clown, Unusual Suspect and Fawkner Park were quick to begin. Destruct and Uptown Trixie were slow to begin.

Destruct and Uptown Trixie collided approaching the first turn checking Destruct.

Crimson Knight and Peace Of Hope were quick to begin. Riverdale Bluey was slow to begin.

Peace Of Hope, Nana Rose, Cyclone Zara and Silver Charro collided soon after the start checking Cyclone Zara and Silver Charro. Nana Rose and Cyclone Zara collided on the first turn checking Cyclone Zara. Peace Of Hope, Cyclone Zara and Silver Charro collided on the first turn checking Peace Of Hope and Cyclone Zara. Runaway Nurse checked off Big Little Sis approaching the home turn. Cyclone Zara checked off Riverdale Bluey in the home straight.

Pandora's Proof and Go Rosie collided approaching the first turn checking Go Rosie. Jim's Hotel checked off Magic Will approaching the first turn checking Calcaneal.

Graphic Print was quick to begin.

Zipping Hector and King Of Swing collided soon after the start checking Zipping Hector. Harrell Bale and Ayo Joy collided soon after the start checking Harrell Bale. King Of Swing, Ayo Joy and Mr. Avila collided approaching the first turn checking King Of Swing and Ayo Joy. Cruising Betty and Sprightly Bro collided on the first turn severely checking Cruising Betty. Cruising Betty and Zipping Hector collided approaching the home turn causing Cruising Betty to brush the running rail. Cruising Betty and Mr. Avila raced wide entering the home straight. Zipping Hector and Ayo Joy collided entering the home straight.

Cruising Betty underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Legasov Bale was quick to begin. Magic Jet and Crackerjack Nev were slow to begin.

Magic Jet and Great Success collided approaching the first turn checking Great Success. Zambora Lulu checked off Legasov Bale approaching the home turn checking Magic Jet. Magic Jet checked off Zambora Lulu approaching the home turn and collided with Great Success.

Galena Bale, Quick Income, Sisco Ride and Come On Eleanor collided approaching the first turn checking Sisco Ride. Manitoba, Quick Income and Come On Eleanor collided on the first turn checking Manitoba.

Mr James Shaw was not permitted to handle Mepunga Felix in this event and directed to leave the course as he had not undergone the required health screening.

A pre-race sample was taken from Vanna Bale.

Sugar Maple and Vanna Bale were quick to begin. Nine To Seven was slow to begin.

Mepunga Felix and Maximum Refusal collided soon after the start checking Maximum Refusal. Mepunga Felix and Follow The Que collided on the first turn checking Mepunga Felix, Cuteness and Maximum Refusal.

Representative Mr Ray Minarelli was educated in regards of the requirement to wear his wrist band for the entirety of the race meeting. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Curlin' Merlin.

Hasta Manana and White Cynder were quick to begin. Butterfish was slow to begin.

Cawbourne Dolly and Cherokee Cash collided soon after the start checking Cawbourne Dolly. Hasta Manana checked off White Cynder on the first turn. Hasta Manana and Butterfish collided approaching the winning post checking Hasta Manana.

Black Tess - Late scratching at 1.16pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian after the greyhound was found to be infested with fleas GAR 37(4). Stewards will require a veterinary certificate of clearance stating the condition no longer exists, before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Thomeli Tash – New declared weight of 26.5kgs, last raced at 27.7 kgs.

Kelli Pochette and Fawn Regrets collided soon after the start checking Fawn Regrets. Jagged Stone and Magic Panther collided approacching the home turn checking Magic Panther. Thomeli Tash and Fawn Regrets collided in the home straight checking Thomeli Tash.

A post-race sample was taken from Kelli Pochette, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kirabilli Poppy.

Pranjip Comet was quick to begin.

Handsome Jake and Libby's Dream collided approaching the first turn checking Handsome Jake. Kirabilli Poppy and Primo Beso collided approaching the first turn checking Kirabilli Poppy. Last Outlaw, Primo Beso and Magic Vogue collided approaching the home turn checking Primo Beso and Magic Vogue.

Supplementary Reports:

Run Hide Seek – In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet as the greyhound was found to be injured at Bendigo on 11th April 2020. Run Hide Seek was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury today and subsequently cleared to race. A urine sample was taken from the greyhound.  

Ballarat 13/4/2020 Race 10 Revolution Print Tier 3 Grade 7 450m

Zipping Trent - Kennel representative Ms D. Coleman explained that the greyhound had recovered without any notable issues from the run and that the kennel was satisfied with the performance of the greyhound. Ms Coleman's comments were noted.

Satisfactory Trials:

Trial 1

Tan Back Tan – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 34.0kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.45 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Warrnambool.

Ballistic Yaala – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 35.1kgs, Box 4, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.51 Comment: 6 month trial, right hock injury. Cleared.

Magic Trap – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 31.4kgs, Box 7, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.50 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Healesville and Traralgon. Cleared to wear blinkers.

Well Armed – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 28.4kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.37 Comment: 6 month trial due to extended spell. Cleared.

Trial 2

Durant – Field of 5, Distance 400m, Weight 34.9kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.55 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.

All Show – Field of 5, Distance 400m, Weight 31.0kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.50 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Spinifex Gold – Field of 5, Distance 400m, Weight 29.3kgs, Box 6, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.71 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown