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 heatlh screenings that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Dress code - All participants that are permitted on course, as per the attendance regulations, must be dressed in accordance with the dress code as set out in the rules (ie; black and whites) at all times – including kennelling. 

Self Assured and Graceful Gazelle were slow to begin.

Graceful Gazelle checked off Self Assured collided approaching the first turn. Full Moon Party and Kenzie Grace collided on the first turn checking Full Moon Party. Kenzie Grace visibly eased on the first turn.

Kenzie Grace underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hind paw spike wound. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr M Meyer, regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the first turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Kenzie Grace was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Meyer pleaded guilty to the charge, Kenzie Grace must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.