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.

Chocolate Rocket and Ishmy Neecy were slow to begin. Flying Brae and Chill Out Diesel collided approaching the first turn. Black Miss, Flying Brae and Chill Out Diesel collided on the first turn checking Chill Out Diesel.

Tarra Rocket was quick to begin.

Swift Binga was slow to begin. Swift Binga, Zulu Dance, Op Shop and Shock Value collided approaching the first turn checking Zulu Dance. Swift Binga and Op Shop collided on the first turn. Banjo's Power aned Lana's Image collide on the first turn checking Banjo's Power. Banjo's Power and Swift Binga collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn. Banjo's Power and Op Shop collided in the home straight. Banjo's Power, Op Shop and Zulu Dance raced wide in the home straight.

Fast Fever, Horey's Prince, Oriental Gale, Mr. Daver and Filorga Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Horey's Prince and Oriental Gale severely checking Fast Fever. He's A Natural and Mr. Daver collided on the first turn checking Mr. Daver. Horey's Prince and Oriental Gale collided approaching the home turn. Mr. Daver and Mystic Moon collided on the home turn checking Horey's Prince. Mr. Daver raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Toolleen Town.

Wenona Bale and Starchie were quick to begin. Dyna Carl was slow to begin. Silky Rose lost ground approaching the first turn. Wenona Bale clipped the heels of Infinite Will on the home turn checking Wenona Bale. Swansie Delight clipped the heels of Toolleen Town on the home turn causing Swansie Delight to fall. Silky Rose clipped the heels of Wenona Bale in the home straight. Silky Rose and Toolleen Town collided in the home straight. 

Silky Rose underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Swansie Delight underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injuries to the right monkey muscle and right triangle muscle. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms Heather Blackney, the handler of Silky Rose and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the first turn.

Another Vader went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin - 3 lengths. Belle's On Boost, Aurora Miss and Another Vader collided on the first turn checking Aurora Miss. Belle's On Boost and Another Vader collided approaching the home turn checking Belle's On Boost. Resounding and Bushman's Billy raced wide in the home straight.

Lektra Swing underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

Speckie Mckean, Quest Allen and Hurricane Rose collided approaching the first turn. Valletta Mist and Gallant Toby collided on the first turn. Lektra Swing, Speckie Mckean and Quest Allen collided on the first turn checking Quest Allen. Oriental Zeal and Impending collided on the home turn severely checking Impending. Valletta Mist and Quest Allen collided entering the home straight. Speckie Mckean and Hurricane Rose raced wide in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Kraken Hero.

Kraken Roger, Kraken Hero, Camo Rex, Red Hot Chance and Tough Grit collided approaching the first turn checking Kraken Hero. Kraken Roger and Camo Rex collided approaching the home turn. Tough Grit eased on the home turn. Kraken Roger marred Tough Grit on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Camo Rex and Awesome Grit collided entering the home straight. Red Hot Chance and Dundee Vulcan collided in the home straight. Awesome Grit, Camo Rex, Kraken Roger and Tough Grit collided in the home straight. Dundee Vulcan and Tough Grit raced wide in the home straight.

Kraken Roger underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury reported.

Stewards spoke to Ms G. Lemin, the trainer of Kraken Roger regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Kraken Roger was charged with marring. Ms Lemin pleaded guilty to the charge, Kraken Roger is suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Tough Grit underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right triangle muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr P. Kaltsis, the trainer of Tough Grit regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Tough Grit was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr P. Kaltsis pleaded guilty to the charge, Tough Grit is suspended for 28 days at Shepparton and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Ivalise Allen was quick to begin. Flaming Assassin and Bush Bro collided approaching the first turn checking Flaming Assassin. Gigi's Fire, Blazin' Bulla, Bush Bro and Dancing Rose collided approaching the first turn checking Bush Bro. Bush Bro, Dancing Rose and Ivalise Allen collided on the first turn. Gigi's Fire and Blazin' Bulla collided approaching the home turn. Flaming Assassin raced wide in the home straight.

A post race sample was taken from Gigi's Fire - the winner of the event.

Gigi's Fire – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound tonight and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52.

What's His Caper, Nimble Nala and Quando Quando collided soon after the start checking Quando Quando. Flying Bella, Tex Kingdom and Ginny Woolf collided approaching the first turn checking Flying Bella. Tex Kingdom and Ginny Woolf collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Ginny Woolf. Ginny Woolf galloped on the heels of Zeal Of Approval in the home straight.

Cryptic was quick to begin. Take A Daisy, Kernel Panic and Sweet Potato collided approaching the first turn. Scott Confused and Jitterbug Witch collided on the first turn checking Jitterbug Witch. Hello Cobber raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from More Wit.

Our China Plate was slow to begin. Bob's Malow, Gene Man and Dyna Kerro collided approaching the first turn checking Bob's Malow. Dale's Jet, Gene Man and Dyna Kerro collided on the first turn. Our China Plate and Gene Man collided approaching the home turn. 

More Wit underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have lacerations the left and right forelegs. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Barracuda Fozz – Field of four, Distance 385m, Weight 39.7kgs, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.69: Barracuda Fozz Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.