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.

Aston Torbreck and Amelie Otis were slow to begin.

Devil’s Disguise, Frisky Den, Nobelina and Thelma Agnes collided soon after the start checking Frisky Den, Nobelina and Thelma Agnes. Aston Torbreck, Nobelina and Thelma Agnes collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Amelie Otis and Aston Torbreck collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Awake Until Dawn and Aston Champagne were quick to begin. Leather and Lace and Pandora's Blue were slow to begin.

Tiggerlong Horse and Aston Madison collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Leather And Lace, Tiggerlong Horse and Aston Madison collided approaching the first turn checking Leather And Lace. Tiggerlong Horse and Pandora’s Blue collided on the first turn. Calabrese Gino and Bellbird collided on the first turn. Bellbird checked off Pandora’s Blue approaching the home turn.

Just A Giggle was quick to begin. Rylee’s Boy and Wacky Wednesday were slow to begin.

Weblec Warrior, War Bird and Sachi Girl collided soon after the start checking War Bird and Sachi Girl. Rylee’s Boy and Wacky Wednesday collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Rylee’s Boy, Wacky Wednesday and War Bird collided approaching the home turn checking Wacky Wednesday and War Bird.

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

Alamosa Bill, Lady Fabio and Smooth Operator were quick to begin.

Ed Deeds and Blast Zone collided soon after the start. Lady Fabio and Blast Zone collided soon after the start. Smooth Operator, Blackpool Astro and Paddy Lee collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Blackpool Astro contacted the running rail approaching the first turn and lost ground.

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

Blackpool Astro underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hindleg. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Shinjuku was quick to begin. Shivering Stone was slow to begin.

Shinjuku, Dark Jedi, Mepunga Royal and Wild Card collided soon after the start checking Shinjuku, Dark Jedi and Mepunga Royal. All Show raced awkwardly approaching the first turn and lost ground. Wild Card and Capra collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Mepunga Royal and Dark Jedi collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Wild Card and All Show collided approaching the home turn checking All Show.

A post-race sample was taken from Chief’s Magic- the winner of the event.

Nebraska Nell and Bodhi’s Bro Kai were quick to begin. Ragnar Bale was slow to begin. Bad Guy began awkwardly.

Durant and Major Winston collided soon after the start checking Durant. Ragnar Bale checked off Durant on the first turn.

Bad Guy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have swelling and a laceration over the left elbow and a spike wound to the right paw. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr. Lonely was quick to begin. Anubis Al, Gettysburg and Assertive were slow to begin.

Mr. Lonely, Lektra Yoyo, Enid’s Angel and Don’t Change collided soon after the start checking Enid’s Angel. Mr. Lonely, Lektra Yoyo and Don’t Change collided approaching the first turn checking Mr. Lonely and Lektra Yoyo. Anubis Al and Enid’s Angel collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Mr. Lonely and Lektra Yoyo collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

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

Hadeel Bale and Thistle Smoke were quick to begin. Noonbarra Jack was slow to begin.

Selynya Teddy and Lap It Up collided soon after the start checking Lap It Up. Selynya Teddy and Lap It Up collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Selynya Teddy and Noonbarra Jack collided on the first turn.

Vanna Bale - Late scratching at 6.37pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a papilloma on right front paw. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Lilly Lana and Wise Thunder were quick to begin. Ollie Mambo was slow to begin.

Lord Disick, Speedy Jack and Who Back There collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Speedy Jack and Who Back There collided on the home turn.

Tah Rosie was quick to begin. Tinker Cindy was slow to begin.

Barellen Pearl, Tyrone Bale and Full Of Mojo collided soon after the start checking Tyrone Bale. Full Of Mojo and Tah Rosie collided approaching the first turn checking Full Of Mojo. Barellen Bale crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Shima Tune, Tah Rosie and Full Of Mojo. Full Of Mojo and Tinker Cindy collided on the first turn. Blackpool Holly and Shima Tune collided approaching the winning post checking Blackpool Holly.

Layback Cruiser, Mepunga Wonder and Tickle My Fancy were quick to begin. Tah Matt and Zipping Benson were slow to begin.

Imperial Jack and Layback Cruiser collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Gypsies Luck, Tah Matt, Tickle My Fancy and Zipping Benson collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds. Layback Cruiser lost ground in the home straight.

Layback Cruiser underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right tricep and spike wounds to the front left and both hind paws. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Blackpool Amour.

Blackpool Amour and Headspace were quick to begin.

Aston Shadow was slow to begin. Headspace, Graphic Print, So Much Mojo and Osiris Child collided soon after the start checking Graphic Print, So Much Mojo and Osiris Child. Magic Panther, Graphic Print and Osiris Child collided on the first turn checking Magic Panther, severely checking Graphic Print and Osiris Child.

Supplementary Report:

Quick Transition – In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at Shepparton on 9.5.20. Quick Transition was examined by the on-track veterinarian, found to be free from injury and is now cleared to race.