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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Ashby Swift – New declared weight of 31.5kg, last raced at 30.1kg.

Ashby Swift, We Will Prevail and Colorado Sun were slow to begin.

Montoya and Bella Boom collided soon after the start checking Montoya. Colorado Sun galloped on the heels of Pyrenees Max on the first turn checking Colorado Sun which lost ground . Alvira and We Will Prevail raced wide on the home turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Why Not Jamie.

Mahogany Flame was slow to begin.

Astro Naughton and Libby The Ripper collided soon after the start. Astro Naughton, Why Not Jamie, Sand Dance and Pandora's Blue collided on the first turn checking Sand Dance which collided with Calabrese Gino and Astro Naughton. Sand Dance and Mahogany Flame collided in the home straight.

Inga Assalt - Late scratching at 1.34pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed however no apparent injury was reported. Trainer L. Wright was fined $100.

Tommy Cawbourne and Major Diamond were slow to begin.

Silver Charro and Big Buck collided approaching the first turn. Big Buck raced wide on the home turn.

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

Arancini – New declared weight of 26.1kg, last raced at 27.4kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aerolithology.

Fran Joe and Running For Juddy collided soon after the start. Teaks Streak, Aerolithology, Windburn and Running For Juddy collided on the first turn checking Fran Joe. Fran Joe, Running For Juddy and Windburn collided approaching the home turn checking Windburn. Arancini and Windburn collided in the home straight.

Berringa Blue and Mepunga Holly collided soon after the start checking Berringa Blue. Oddjob Lad and Lightning Artist collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight. Self Assured raced wide on the home turn.

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

Xeron Bale - Late scratching at 1:53pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to abrasions to the left hock. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Bageera was slow to begin.

Sense and Bageera collided approachng the first turn. Sense, Bageera and Janray Lucky One collided on the first turn checking Sense. Bageera raced wide on the home turn. Easter Orchid and Osiris Child collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Great Success - the winner of the event

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Uniquely Mine.

Play Along was quick to begin. Kratos, Daisy Hill Lad and Pyrenees Daisy were slow to begin.

Daisy Hill Lad and Midnight Force collided soon after the start checking Daisy Hill Lad. Grime Time Zeus and Daisy Hill Lad collided on the first turn checking Daisy Hill Lad. Liverpool Flyer and Play Along collided on the first turn checking Play Along and Midnight Force.

White Cynder was quick to begin. 

Succession Plan, Flash Angel and Go Natalie Go collided soon after the start checking Flash Angel. Aston Moscato, Bob's Brew and Aston Ando collided soon after the start checking Bob's Brew. Succession Plan, Uringa, Aston Ando and Aston Moscato collided approaching the first turn checking Uringa, Aston Ando, Bob's Brew and Flash Angel. Go Natalie Go and Succession Plan collided on the first turn checking Succession Plan and Aston Moscato. Succession Plan checked off Uringa approaching the home turn. Flash Angel checked off Aston Moscato on the home turn.

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

Debut Knight and Pyrenees Spirit were quick to begin.

Maximum Abbie and Aston Leah collided soon after the start checking Aston Leah. Maximum Abbie and Piper's Unicorn collided soon after the start checking Maximum Abbie. Una's Boy and Limburg Special collided on the first turn checking Limburg Special. Destruct and Aston Leah collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Una's Boy and Maximum Abbie collided on the home turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Once A King.

Once A King was quick to begin. Nordic Prince, Kraken Ruben and Kelli Pochette were slow to begin.

Sofie Gogolac, Blast Zone and Natsu Bale collided soon after the start. Natsu Bale, Blast Zone and Sofie Gogolac collided approaching the first turn checking Blast Zone, Sofie Gogolac and Nordic Prince. Sofie Gogolac and Nordic Prince collided approaching the home turn.

About The South and Magnet Force were slow to begin.

Umar Allen and Tashendo collided soon after the start. Umar Allen checked off About The South approaching the first turn. Ringcraft, Tashendo, About The South and Marvelette collided on the first turn checking Tashendo, About The South and Marvelette. About The South and Marvelette collided approaching the home turn checking Marvelette. Doran's Call checked off Magnet Force in the home straight.

Marvelette underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hind foot spike wound. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Pyrenees Inferno was quick to begin.

Lock Pepper and Spring Kissed collided on the first turn. Pyrenees Inferno, Parumba Taylah, Silver Destroyer and Magic Lantern collided on the first turn checking Pyrenees Inferno, Parumba Taylah, Silver Destroyer and Spring Kissed. Pyrenees Inferno and Lock Pepper collided entering the home straight.

Satisfactory trials:

Speedy Amira – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 27.7kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th Time Run 22.66. 6 month trial, Cleared All Tracks.

Sceptre – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 30.3kgs, Box 2, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.48. 6 month trial, Cleared All Tracks.

Broken Axle – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 32.9kgs, Box 4, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.47. Not Cleared, eased in home straight.

Chopper Bale – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 36.3kgs, Box 7, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.42. Satisfactory trial, Cleared All Tracks.

Mandalo – Field of 5, Distance 390m , Weight 25.7kgs, Box 8, Placed 5th Time Run 22.78. Turn in Box Trial – Did not turn in Box - Cleared All Tracks except Warrambool.

Prinny Arandt – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 29.6kgs, Box 1, Placed 5th Time Run 23.86. Satisfactory trial, Not Cleared - turned head in home straight.

Super Athletic – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 31.4kgs, Box 2, Placed 3rd Time Run 22.79. Satisfactory trial, Cleared All Tracks.

Any Luck – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 31.3kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd Time Run 22.67. Cramp trial, Cleared All Tracks.

Nero Frizzante – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 32.9kgs, Box 6, Placed 4th Time Run 23.85. Satisfactory trial, Not Cleared - marred in home straight.

Runnin' Royalty – Field of 5, Distance 390m, Weight 31.1kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st Time Run 21.91. 6 month trial, Cleared All Tracks.

Stepping – Field of 5, Distance 450m, Weight 29.7kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 26.06. Cleared All Tracks except Bendigo.