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.

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Rippy Rocket - Late scratching at 10:34am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr D. Jensen was fined $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from Metric Converse.

Midnight Dancer and Rev The Jockey were slow to begin.

Metric Converse and Ishmy Dozer collided approaching the first turn.  Midnight Dancer and Metric Converse collided on the first turn checking Metric Converse and Ishmy Dozer.  Aston Aurora raced wide approaching the home turn.  Rev The Jockey raced wide on the home turn.

Devon Shadow was slow to begin.

Fab Potion and Rippy Rascal collided approaching the first turn.  Fab Potion checked off Totally Bella on the first turn.  Rippy Rascal crossed to the outside on the first turn checking Gardener's Girl.  Gardener's Girl lost ground approaching the third turn.  

Gardener's Girl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have shin soreness to the right foreleg.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Hayley's Hero – New declared weight of 26.6, last raced at 25.5kg.

Zambora Tara, Aeroplane Miss and Gunner's Hawk were slow to begin.

Mane Toy and Run Shifty Run collided approaching the first turn checking Mane Toy.  Mane Toy and Aeroplane Miss collided on the first turn severely checking Mane Toy which lost ground as a result.  Aeroplane Miss and Akina Spot raced wide on the home turn.  Run Shifty Run and Akina Spot collided in the home straight checking Run Shifty Run.  

Mane Toy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Zambora Tara underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have deep spike wounds to the right hock.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Akina Spot - the winner of the event.

Full Of Mojo was slow to begin.

Rock Me Lloyd checked off Koh Lipe soon after the start.  Awesome Shae checked off Pennine Way on the first turn.  Rock Me Lloyd and She Got Fire collided on the first turn checking She Got Fire.  Pennine Way and Rock Me Lloyd collided on the home turn.  Awesome Shae checked off Full Of Mojo in the home straight.  

Whistlin Missile was slow to begin.

Shaun John and Sacred Path collided soon after the start.  Shifty and What's His Caper collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Whistlin Missile raced wide approaching the home turn and for the remainder of the event.

Crackerjack Jase – New declared weight of 33.0kg, last raced at 34.7kg.

Gone Early, Architecture and Crackerjack Jase collided soon after the start checking Architecture.  Kramer Bale, Voluptuous Blue and Miss Meghan collided approaching the first turn checking Kramer Bale and Voluptuous Blue.  Pink Tiara and Aston Cabernet collided on the first turn checking Pink Tiara.

Cute Patootie underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race. 

Star Ballerina, Rebel May Road, Victor Leone and Pretty Lily were slow to begin.

Star Ballerina and Rebel May Road collided soon after the start.  Lucky Lulu and Blazin' Hawk collided approaching the first turn.  Victor Leone checked off Cute Patootie approaching the first turn.  Lucky Lulu checked off Pretty Lily on the first turn.  Rebel May Road checked off Star Ballerina on the first turn.  Rebel May Road cramped approaching the home turn and subsequently pulled up.  Cute Patootie raced wide in the home straight.

Rebel May Road underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have cramped. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mrs Gail Saunders, the representative of Rebel May Road.  Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp) Rebel May Road must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Offaly Blonde.

Akina Bear was slow to begin.

Levi's Me Boy and Fidelia collided approaching the first turn.  Brooke's Wings contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground.  Nan Moffitt and Coughlin's Law collided on the first turn checking Coughlin's Law.  Levi's Me Boy and Offaly Blonde collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Akina Bear raced wide in the home straight.  

Akina Archer was slow to begin.

Casanova Man, Maximum Capers, Elite Gift and Biggest Star collided approaching the first turn.  Casanova Man, Elite Gift and Biggest Star collided on the first turn checking Casanova Man.  Akina Archer and Maximum Capers collided approaching the home turn checking Maximum Capers.  

Gypsy Kiowa and Lennie's Flyer were quick to begin.

Superior Dunkley and Lennie's Flyer collided on the first turn checking Lennie's Flyer.  Akina Spice and Gypsy Kiowa collided entering the home straight.  Superior Cripps, Gypsy Kiowa and Akina Spice collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Superior Dunkley - the winner of the event.

Cheeky Bumpa was quick to begin.  Taking Off was slow to begin.

Taking Off lost ground on the first turn and subsequently tailed off.  Onya Jakit checked off Goofey Express approaching the first turn checking Voluptuous Dot.  Aladdin Prince and New Fire Girl collided on the first turn checking Aladdin Prince.  Voluptuous Dot and Goofey Express raced wide in the home straight.

Taking Off underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left triangle injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

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Meeting Comments:

Welsly Bale – In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at the Meadows on 23/5/20. Welsly Bale was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury. Welsly Bale was cleared to race.  A sample was taken from Welsly Bale in accordance with GAR 79 (1), having presented for the purpose of revoking a stand down period (re-vet).

Satisfactory Trial 1

Rio Mia – Field of 6, Distance 311m, Weight 28.9kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 17:803 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Katana Blade –  Field of 6, Distance 311m, Weight 30.7kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 17.854 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Warragul. A pre-trial sample was taken from Katana Blade in accordance with GAR 79 (1), having presented for a satisfactory trial.

Luna Chick –  Field of 6, Distance 311m, Weight 28.6kgs, Box 5, Placed 6th, Time Run 18.303 Cleared, Comment: Blinkers On Cleared All Tracks except Sandown

Come On Levendi – Field of 6, Distance 311m, Weight 31.9kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 17.932 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Satisfactory Trial 2

Get A Job – Field of 4, Distance 520m, Weight 30.4kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 30.455 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown

It's A Blaze – Field of 4, Distance 520m, Weight 31.9kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 29.578 Cleared, Comment: Blinkers on Trial.  A post trial sample was taken.

Patriot Lincoln – Field of 4, Distance 520m, Weight 34.5kgs, Box 5, Placed 4th, Time Run 31.031 Cleared, Comment: Medical Clearance for sight. Cleared All Tracks 

Hook Along Pippa – Field of 4, Distance 520m, Weight 25.6kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 30.886 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks