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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Josie's Call and Riverdale Shine collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Gypsy Warrior checked off Kurtlee Bale approaching the first turn. Gypsy Warrior checked off Wishly Bale on the first turn. Bella Boom and Baileys And Milk collided on the first turn, checking Baileys And Milk. Wishly Bale checked off Bella Boom in the home straight, also checking Dr. Tobain. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Astro Naughton.

Rylee's Boy was slow to begin.

Grand Warrior galloped on Astro Naughton approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Astro Naughton, Swordfish Fozz and Glorious One collided on the first turn checking Swordfish Fozz, Just A Fidget and Rylee's Boy. Ultra High and Astrolithology collided repeatedly approaching the home turn and on the home turn. 

Silver Charro - Late scratching at 1.48pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a right hindleg papilloma . A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Catch Kate and Maximum Rhonda were quick to begin. Fran Joe was slow to begin.

Blackpool Alfie and Wrong Decision collided approaching the home turn. Wrong Decision and Fran Joe collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A pre-race sample was taken from About The South.

Jiggly Wiggly, Jitterbug Witch, Ultimate Amadeus and Black Tess were quick to begin. Riverdale Bear was slow to begin.

Jiggly Wiggly, Jitterbug Witch, Ultimate Amadeus and Black Tess collided approaching the first turn checking Jitterbug Witch. Black Tess, Tex Kingdom and Xeron Bale collided on the first turn, checking Jiggly Wiggly and Xeron Bale and severely checking Jitterbug Witch; and causing Black Tess and Tex Kingdom to fall. About The South checked off Xeron Bale approaching the home turn. Xeron Bale checked off Ultimate Amadeus on the home turn.

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

Jitterbug Witch underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a minor spike wound to the left hind and foreleg and thumps. A zero day stand down period was imposed.

Black Tess underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have bruising to the left shoulder and thigh. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Tex Kingdom underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left foreleg and left hindleg, and a left hindleg groin injury A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Swift Succession - Late scratching at 1.52pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

The start of this event was delayed by approximately one minute to allow the lure to be moved to the correct starting position.

Why Not Lilah, Running For Juddy and Blackpool Grace were quick to begin.

Suited Kings went up with the lids and lost ground. Blackpool Grace and Suited Kings collided on the home turn.

Crazy Summer - Late scratching at 1.50pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a tail injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Swift Abbey.

Chill Winston and Swift Abbey were slow to begin.

Swift Abbey cramped in the home straight and tailed off

Swift Abbey underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have cramp, dehydration and exhaustion/slow recovery. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr J. Formosa and acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp) Swift Abbey must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mr. Rain Maker was quick to begin. Gardener's Boyo was slow to begin.

Dundee Vulcan and Close Encounter collided soon after the start checking Dundee Vulcan. Belfast Dot, Manitoba and Zoe's All collided on the first turn. Janray Lucky One checked off Dundee Vulcan entering the back straight. 

A post-race sample was taken from Mr. Rain Maker - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from New Cross Gate.

Uringa was slow to begin.

New Cross Gate and Right Above It collided soon after the start checking New Cross Gate. Go Natalie Go, Know Success and Succession Plan collided approaching the first turn checking Know Success and Succession Plan. Blackpool Amour checked off Go Natalie Go on the first turn checking Succession Plan. Blackpool Amour and Right Above It collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Piper's Unicorn.

Victory Chico was quick to begin.

Patricia Mary and Roger Rocks collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Aston Elsie and Scott Confusion collided soon after the start. Jimmy Cheesecake, Aston Champagne and Aston Elsie collided approaching the first turn checking Aston Champagne, Aston Elsie, Roger Rocks, Scott Confusion and Patricia Mary. Jimmy Cheesecake and Piper's Unicorn collided on the first turn checking Jimmy Cheesecake, Piper's Unicorn, Aston Champagne, Aston Elsie and Roger Rocks. Scott Confusion and Aston Champagne collided on the home turn checking Aston Champagne. 

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

Tinker Cass was slow to begin.

Titanium Lad, Tinker Cass and Oops A Daisy collided on the first turn checking Oops A Daisy. Blackpool Holly, Once A King and Chachi Arcola raced wide on the home turn. Titanium Lad and Glayva collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ringcraft.

Exford Lass and Ringcraft were quick to begin. Stagger Loot was slow to begin.

Ringcraft, Chief Command and Exford Lass collided on the first turn checking Chief Command and Exford Lass. Cairnlea Abby contacted the rail on the first turn and lost ground. Aston Soho and Ringcraft collided on the first turn checking Ringcraft. Calcaneal, Chief Command and Exford Lass collided approachng the home turn checking Exford Lass. Chief Command and Stagger Loot collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maramba.

Pranjip Comet, Crackerjack Mick and Umar Allen were quick to begin.

Maramba, Parumba Taylah and Cosmic Brew collided soon after the start checking Parumba Taylah and Cosmic Brew. Maramba, Parumba Taylah and Cosmic Brew collided approaching the first turn checking Parumba Taylah. Umar Allen, Crackerjack Mick and Pranjip Comet collided on the first turn checking Crackerjack Mick and Sports Gairn. Pranjip Comet lost ground in the home straight.

Pranjip Comet underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.