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.

Melanistic, Zipping Graff and Rossi were slow to begin.  Thirsty Work  crossed  in soon after the start checking Zipping Graff and Melanistic.  Weeona Polly, Go The Doves and Tiger Titan collided on the first turn checking Go The Doves and Melanistic. Tiger Titan and Melanistic collided on the first turn. Melanistic and Zipping Graff collided approaching the home turn.  Melanistic was checked off Zipping Graff on the home turn.  Go The Doves and Weeona Polly collided on the home turn.  Tiger Titan, Melanistic and Zipping Graff raced wide in the home straight.  Melanistic and Zipping Graff collided in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Mr. P. Galea and issued him with a warning after he failed to arrive on course to kennel the greyhound Bold Mirage by the appointed time pursuant to GAR 31 (2).

Louranda, American Spy, Aeroplane Greg and Shot Gun Pistol were quick to begin.  Bold Mirage and Flossy Jo collided approaching the first turn checking Flossy Jo and Zipping Monica.  American Spy and Aeroplane Greg collided on the first turn checking American Spy, Aeroplane Greg and Zipping Monica.  Shot Gun Pistol was checked off Bold Mirage on the first turn.  Aeroplane Greg and Zipping Monica collided on the home turn. American Spy raced wide in the home straight.

I'm The Greatest and Zambora Tara were slow to begin.  Got Girl, Grab That Earn and Freeway Lights collided soon after the start.  Got Girl, Freeway Lights and I'm The Greatest collided approaching the first turn.  Grab That Earn and Got Girl collided on the first turn checking Grab That Earn.

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

Whistlin Missile was slow to begin.  Chill Out Dusty crossed in soon after the start checking Foxy Cruiser.  Why Woodleigh and Mostro Rocks collided approaching the first turn checking Why Woodleigh.  Rocky Gully was checked off Mostro Rocks on the first turn severely checking Rocky Gully, Razor Roy and Whistlin Missile.  Rocky Gully eased and collided with Chill Out Dusty in the home straight.

Foxy Cruiser underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right triangle muscle.  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Rocky Gully underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported. Trainer Mr. R. Conway declined his option to have the greyhound re-vetted.

Stewards spoke to Mr. R. Conway the trainer of Rocky Gully regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69 (A)(1) Rocky Gully was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Conway pleaded not guilty to the charge, Rocky Gully was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warragul and must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69 (A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Texas Metal was quick to begin.  Jebrynah Octave was slow to begin.  Jebrynah Octave and Texas Metal collided on the first turn.  Jebrynah Octave was checked off Awesome Shae on the first turn severely checking One Babe, Texas Metal and Awesome Shae, checking Montaro and Diamond Cartel.  Montano and Diamond Cartel collided approaching the home turn.  One Babe raced wide in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Red On Black.

Sawan Sawan was quick to begin.  Lockwood Lad was slow to begin.  Bejarano, Watched and Tezzalenko collided approaching the first turn severely checking Lockwood Lad and Watched. Bigwig and Red On Black collided in the home straight checking Red On Black.

Lockwood Lad underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right triangle muscle and a bruised right foreleg, above the wrist.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Watched underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a bruised left back muscle and right calf.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Shakalaka and Fire Legend collided on the first turn.  Patricia Maureen was checked off Mepunga Bonnie on the first turn.  Brother Griff and Almapa Berisha collided on the first turn.  Shakalaka and Fire Legend collided approaching the home turn checking Fire Legend.

Maverick Nacho was quick to begin.  Brave Traveller and Cee Me Snoop were slow to begin. Wyoming Express and Cee Me Snoop collided soon after the start.  Jeda's Girl and Aston Silk collided approaching the first turn checking Jeda's Girl.  Cee Me Snoop, Bricabrac and Fraser Hook collided on the first turn checking Fraser Hook and Bricabrac.  Fraser Hook raced wide in the home straight.  Bricabrac crossed out approaching the winning post checking Fraser Hook.

Quick Paws and Cloncurry Girl were slow to begin.  Flashy De Goey and Heidi Intention collided approaching the first turn checking Flashy De Goey.  Quick Paws and Flashy De Goey collided on the first turn checking Flashy De Goey.  Heidi Intention was checked off Miss Dee Meadows approaching the home turn.  It's Not Fun and Heidi Intention raced wide in the home straight

A post race sample was taken from  Mia's Hand - winner of the event

Teardrop, Zipping Kingston, Silver Sky and Crystal Kiss were slow to begin.  Zambora Clown  and Silver Sky collided soon after the start.  Stormcast was checked off Baileys On Ice approaching the first turn.  Zambora Clown and Baileys On Ice collided on the first turn checking Zipping Kingston and Zambora Clown.  Stormcast and Zambora Clown collided on the home turn.  Eddie Coin raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Parabellum.

Can't Say That was slow to begin.  Hurry Harry and Sizzlin' Sanchez collided on the first turn checking Sizzlin' Sanchez.  Xalynn Bale and Parabellum collided approaching the home turn.  Can't Say That and Parabellum raced wide in the home straight. Can't Say That cramped just after the winning post.

Can't Say That underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right thigh muscle and an abrasion to the left front foot.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.  

Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (cramp) Can't Say That must perform a satisfactory trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Dybala was slow to begin.  Dybala and Blair Bale collided soon after the start.  Voluptuous Blue galloped on Blair Bale on the first turn checking Dybala and severely checking Voluptuous Blue and Blair Bale.