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.

What Feeling and Forever Franky were slow to begin. Jerry Buzzard, Hotline Sally, Ginger Meggs and Barellen Rae collided on the first turn checking Jerry Buzzard. Barellan Rae clipped the heels of Dr. Tobain approaching the first turn checking Ginger Meggs. Dr. Tobain and Barellen Rae collided on the home turn. Barellen Rae and Forever Franky collided entering the home straight. Jerry Buzzard and Dr. Tobain collided approaching the winning post.

Not All Over was quick to begin. McIvor Stretch was slow to begin. Dusty Rebel, Another Episode and Crackerjack Jaws collided approaching the first turn checking Crackerjack Jaws. Dusty Rebel and Another Episode collided on the first turn checking Dusty Rebel which collided with Crackerjack Jaws. Gemma Rapid and Not All Over collided approaching the home turn. McIvor Stretch raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Blue Magic Opal, winner of the event.

Silver Bronx and Pretty Lilly collided soon after the start. Chocolate Rocket, Big Boy Marjen and Red Hot Lady collided approaching the first turn. Chocolate Rocket and Big Boy Marjen collided on the first turn. Dewana Step raced wide to the first turn. Pretty Lilly and Silver Bronx collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Silver Bronx. Red Hot Lady raced wide on the home turn. Pretty Lily and Dewana Step collided on the home turn. Especial Envy tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Stewards questioned Trainer, Mr. John Mangion regarding the number of starts Hitomi Bale has had over the past fortnight - 6 starts in 14 days. Mr Mangion stated that the greyhound does little work between runs, doesn't trial between races and the greyhound races in good form with this strategy. Stewards noted Mr Mangions explanation.

McIvor Ernie and Aston Sofia collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Sofia. Maddox Bale, Casanova Man and Oriental Sugar collided on the first turn checking Maddox Bale. Maddox Bale and Hitomi Bale collided approaching the home turn. McIvor Ernie raced wide in the home straight.

Don's Boy, Dewana Mechanic and Lancashire collided soon after the start. Don's Boy and Dewana Mechanic collided on the first turn. Lancashire and Daisy Hill Lad collided entering the home straight.

Smash Flash was quick to begin. Chasing Beers, Crystal Bling, Red Taltarni, Zipping Hector and Dundee Vulcan collided on the first turn.

Stewards questioned Trainer, Mr. John Mangion regarding the number of starts Awesome Asset has had over the past fortnight - 5 starts in 14 days. Mr Mangion stated that the greyhound does little work between runs, doesn not trial between races and the greyhound races in good form with this strategy. Stewards noted Mr Mangions explanation.

Nordic Prince and Meehan Pebbles collided approaching the first turn. State Of Mine and You Aussie collided on the first turn. You Aussie clipped the heels of State Of Mine approaching the home turn. Nordic Prince and Meehan Pebbles collided on the home turn checking Meehan Pebbles.

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

Another Vader was slow to begin. Light The Track, Zoe's All and Boston Quay collided on the first turn checking Boston Quay. Zoe's All and Boston Quay collided in the home straight.

Boston Quay underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

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

Run Shifty Run, Lexie Lee and Chasin' Donuts collided soon after the start checking Chasin' Donuts which lost ground. Run Shifty Run and Running For Juddy collided approaching the first turn. Run Shifty Run, Running For Juddy and Librarian collided on the first turn checking Librarian. Motor Ace and Laughed A Lot collided approaching the home turn. Run Shifty Run clipped the heels of Running For Juddy on the home turn. Motor Ace and Laughed A Lot collided in the home straight checking Laughed A Lot.

Chasin' Donuts underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mr. Daver.

Wicked Blast was slow to begin. Our Harriet, Aston Ensley and Parrotfish Fozz collided approaching the first turn checking Parrotfish Fozz. Our Harriet, Link Here and Aston Ensley collided on the first turn checking Our Harriet and Aston Ensley. Parrotfish Fozz clipped the heels of Mr. Daver approaching the home turn checking Parrotfish Fozz and Aston Ensley.

Stewards questioned Trainer, Mr J.Formosa regarding the number of starts that Kareda Gold has had over the past month, today being 8 starts in 28 days. Mr Formosa stated that the greyhound is currently racing well and he has the greyhound checked regularly. Stewards noted Mr Formosas' explanation. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Atlas Bombshell.

Kareda Gold, Elegant Malt, Rotarua and Zero To Hero collided soon after the start. Especial Empire and Kareda Gold collided approaching the first turn checking Kareda Gold. Jitterbug Witch and Especial Empire collided on the first turn. Kid Callum raced wide in the home straight. Kareda Gold and Especial Empire collided approaching the winning post. 

Kareda Gold underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left fore paw. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. D. Jarvis, the handler of Kareda Gold and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Bush Bro.

New Fire Girl was quick to begin. Bushman's Billy and Bush Bro collided soon after the start. Further Dreamer and Bob's Malow collided on the first turn. New Fire Girl and Bush Bro collided entering the home straight.