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.

No Intro - Late scratching at 11.29am on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to Diarrhoea and Cough. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Hook Along Patch was quick to begin.  Unleash Betty was slow to begin.

Sand Dance and Dr. Edward collided soon after the start.  Devon Shadow and Light Show collided on the first turn.  Hook Along Patch and Unleash Betty collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Dr. Edward - winner of the event.

Frisky Den, Sunspear, Rose Of Airly and Ishmy Dozer collided soon after the start.  Jonah Alcatraz, Parumba Barty, Frisky Den, Sunspear and Rose Of Airly collided approaching the first turn.  Parumba Barty, Frisky Den, Sunspear and Rose Of Airly collided on the first turn checking Parumba Barty, Sunspear and Rose Of Airly.  Rose Of Airly checked off Sunspear on the home turn.  

A post-race sample was taken from Frisky Den - winner of the event. 

Flossy Jo, Aaron's Me Boy, Keybow Sally, Woorarra Warrior, Mighty Fabio and Tiffy's Express collided soon after the start checking Aaron's Me Boy, Keybow Sally and Mighty Fabio.  Woorarra Warrior checked off Flossy Jo approaching the first turn.  Annie Rocks, Tiffy's Express and Totally Bella collided on the home turn checking Tiffy's Express and Totally Bella.  Tiffy's Express and Totally Bella collided several times in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Flossy Jo - winner of the event.  

Tara's Magic, Tinker Bess, Mahi Indian and Stagger Loot collided soon after the start.  What Price Bucks and Jebrynah Echo collided soon after the start.  Jebrynah Echo and My Girl Mel collided approaching the home turn.  My Girl Mel, Tara's Magic and Shaun John collided on the home turn.  What Price Bucks raced wide in the home straight.

Roll Your Eyes and Remember Jimmy collided soon after the start.  Chasin' Louie and Zipping Kay collided on the first turn checking Zipping Kay.  Montaro checked off Magic Voyage on the home turn.  Montaro and Remember Jimmy raced wide in the home straight. 

Dundee Jazz was quick to begin.

Steppenwolf, Pennine Way, Tekidanto, Sapphire Power and Tarquin Bob collided approaching the first turn checking Pennine Way, Tekidanto and Sapphire Power.  Pennine Way, Tekidanto and Tarquin Bob collided on the home turn.

Trainer Mr J. Wusselwhite requested that Pennine Way undergo a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the right wrist/stopper area.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Darnum Dozer.

Wild Slammer was slow to begin.

Vigorous and Poppo's Grinning collided soon after the start checking Vigorous.  Shanlyn Spot checked off Praise Me on the first turn and collided with Vigorous.  Shanlyn Spot raced wide on the first turn.  Shanlyn Spot checked off Vigorous approaching the home turn.  Rall's Girl checked off Darnum Dozer entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Pretty Lilly - winner of the event. 

Mac's Mayhem went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

Mac's Mayhem crossed in on the first turn checking What's Up Skip.  Gee Dalton and So Much Mojo collided on the first turn checking Gee Dalton and Hook Along Mint.  Secret Thoughts and Mac's Mayhem collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  What's Up Skip checked off Mac's Mayhem approaching the home turn.  Hook Along Mint checked off Mac's Mayhem approaching the home turn.  Gee Dalton checked off Mac's Mayhem on the home turn.

So Much Mojo underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion on top of nose.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Sky Show.

Catch Me Spolly went up with the lids at box rise and was very slow to begin (3 lengths).

Free Kick Hawks crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Brooke's Wings.  Free Kick Hawks checked off Sky Show approaching the home turn.  Free Kick Hawks and Brooke's Wings collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Pandora's Hope - winner of the event.  

Castle Sween was quick to begin.  Battling Baz and Poppo's Legacy were slow to begin.

Too Much Talking crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Double Eclipse.  Castle Sween and Shot Gun Pistol collided on the first turn checking Shot Gun Pistol and Always There.  Battling Baz and Poppo's Legacy collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Battling Baz and Always There collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Castle Sween and Shot Gun Pistol collided on the home turn.  

Crackerjack Jase - Late scratching at 7.53am when Mr Peter Borradale reported the greyhound to have Diarrhoea (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Soda Witch was quick to begin.

Fast Talker and Spolly's Beauty collided soon after the start and again on the home turn checking both greyhounds.  

Black Market underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed. 

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

Rosie Yaala - new declared weight of 27.5 kgs, last raced at 26.2 kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rosie Yaala.

Courtney Lee and Rock Me Elijah were slow to begin.

Turn Him Around, Mega McKayla and Buddy Blinx collided approaching the first turn checking Mega McKayla.  Buddy Blinz and Turn Him Around collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Buddy Blinz checked off Maximum Lisa on the first turn.  Mega McKayla and Maximum Lisa collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Blockette - 2nd placegetter.

Rock Me Elijah – Proved difficult to box and will be boxed first in future events in accordance with GAR 52.

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MEETING COMMENTS: Satisfactory Trial -

Inter Helen – Field of 5, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 30.1kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.94 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Shepparton.

Lady Luna – Field of 5, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 29.9kgs, Box 3, Placed 5th, Time Run 23.52 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown. 

Emerley Nolen – Field of 5, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 27.9kgs, Box 4, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.14 Comment: Cramp trial – Cleared All Tracks.

Master Marcus – Field of 5, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 31.1kgs, Box 6, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.74 Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Space Trucking – Field of 5, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 29.1kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.63 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Cranbourne.