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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Kraken Tyson – New declared weight of 29.1kgs, last raced at 30.2kgs.

Kraken Tyson, Wicked Show and Orion Bale collided on the first turn. Orion Bale checked off Kraken Tyson on the first turn checking Paisley Bale and Your Queen severely checking Home By One, Orion Bale fell as a result. Twilight Psycho and Kraken Tyson collided several times on the home turn and again in the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Orion Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right back muscle and a minor laceration to the left hind leg. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Your Queen underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right hip muscle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Lakeside Larry was slow to begin. 

Gaerwen Bale and Chump Agent collided on the first turn. Gearwen Bale checked off Empire Baz approaching the home turn checking Lakeside Larry and Lex's Delight, Gearwen Bale fell as a result.

Lakeside Larry underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have lumbo-sacral injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Gaerwen Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Astrolithology.

Serious Mayhem, Follow The Que and Patricia Mary collided soon after the start checking Follow The Que. Patricia Mary and All Inn Tilly collided approaching the first turn checking Patricia Mary. Serious Mayhem, Follow The Que, Patricia Mary and Petra Bale collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn checking Follow The Que and Patricia Mary. Cayden Bale and Astrolithology collided approaching the winning post. 

Patricia Mary underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have thoraco-lumbar injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Flying Brae - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Call Me Tanya.

Call Me Tanya checked off Wendy Maria approaching the first turn. Our Flying Bolt and Two Times Ebony collided on the first turn checking Sky Show and Our Flying Bolt. Call Me Tanya and Twilight Flame collided on the home turn checking Twilight Flame. Precisely checked off Wendy Maria in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from National Level.

Goldana Bale was slow to begin.

Goldana Bale and Another Episode collided on the first turn checking Another Episode and Toolleen Town. Teaks Streak galloped on Diamond Socks on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Diamond Socks and I'm Poppy collided on the home turn checking Diamond Socks. Olin Bale and Diamond Socks collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Olin Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury intraspinatus muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Silver Compass.

Mia Amour was slow to begin.

Dewana Be Sure, Grudge and Silver Compass collided on the first turn checking Mia Amour, Dewana Be Sure and Grudge. My Name's Wally, Silver Compass and Solar Charge collided on the home turn checking Silver Compass. My Name's Wally and Solar Charge collided entering the home straight. Dewana Be Sure and Silver Compass collided in the home straight.

Select Pattern underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race.

A pre-race sample was taken from Select Pattern.

Another Vader was slow to begin.

Kid Callum and Select Pattern collided approaching the first turn checking Select Pattern. Happy Tails and Select Pattern collided on the first turn and again on the home turn checking Happy Tails, Zoe's All and Select Pattern. Tat Nuggie raced wide entering the home straight.

All Inn Ava was slow to begin

Crazy Old Fool checked off Silky Rose on the first turn. Silky Rose raced wide entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from All Inn Ava - the winner of the event.

Oriental Gale was quick to begin. Weeona Polly and Cardiff Bale were slow to begin.

Weeona Polly and Blackpool Ace collided approaching the home turn checking Blackpool Ace and Cardiff Bale. Sweet Harriet and Red Wine Fever collided on the home turn checking Sweet Harriet.

A post-race sample was taken from Oriental Gale - the winner of the event.

Coco Baroque was slow to begin.

Harston Flare, Valletta Mist, Amy Amour and Prince Cody collided on the first turn checking Valletta Mist, Amy Amour and Price Cody. Harston Flare and Amy Amour collided on the home turn checking Amy Amour who tailed off as a result. Kraken Maxi and Harley Merrett collided on the home turn.

Amy Amour underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a suspected right tarsal fracture. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Winlock Homes, Dale's Jet and Jitterbug Witch collided approaching the first turn checking Dale's Jet. Our Harriet checked off Doran's Call on the first turn checking Tough Grit. Clovally Granite and Doran's Call collided approaching the home turn. Tough Grit marred Our Harriet entering the home straight causing both greyhounds to race wide as a result.

Stewards spoke with Ms Brielle Merton regarding the boxing of Dale's Jet.

Stewards spoke to Mr P. Kalatsis, the representative of Tough Grit regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Tough Grit was charged with marring. Mr Kalatsis 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(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fairytale Ending.

Scott Wrecked and Fairytale Ending collided approaching the home turn checking Scott Wrecked. Clovally Mansumi and Aston Verve collided several times on the home turn. Clovally Mansumi, Aston Verve and Saint Burner collided entering the home straight checking all three greyhounds. Bob's Malow raced wide entering the home straight.

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Meeting Comments

Dr. Tobain – In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at Bendigo on 3/6/20. Dr. Tobain was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury. Dr. Tobain was Cleared to race.