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.

Kennels closed approximately 10 minutes late due to a congestion of trainers arriving late on course to kennel their greyhounds. 

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Hissy Fit and Wicked Show were quick to begin. 

Jimmy Goes Bang and Rival Wiggy collided soon after the start. Hissy Fit, Wicked Show, Shy But Savage and Jerry Buzzard collided on the first turn checking Shy But Savage and severely checking Jimmy Goes Bang, Rival Wiggy, Wicked Show and Jerry Buzzard; Hissy Fit fell as a result. American Missile raced wide form the home turn to the winning post. 

Hissy Fit underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hind tibia fracture. Hissy Fit was humanely euthanised.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fish Chips Peas.

Lenny's Jagger was quick to begin. Twilight Psycho was slow to begin. 

Futura Icon and Call Me Tanya collided approaching the first turn checking Your Queen. Futura Icon galloped on No Sitting Back on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Fish Chips Peas and No Sitting Back raced wide on the home turn. Your Queen and Twilight Psycho collided several times in the home straight checking both greyhounds. Urana Rose and Lenny's Jagger collided several times from the home turn to the winning post causing Lenny's Jagger to collide with Call Me Tanya, checking Urana Rose and Lenny's Jagger. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Robert Glass the trainer of Urana Rose regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. After taking submissions from Mr Glass and with no head on footage available for the race; Stewards were satisfied that Urana Rose had appeared to turn its head as a direct result of the collisions with Lenny's Jagger several times in the home straight. In the circumstances, Stewards took no further action.

It's Not Him was very slow to begin (4 lengths).

Twilight Flame, Ishmy Neecy and Spring Roll collided approaching the first turn checking Ishmy Neccy and Amazon Icon. Twilight Flame and Spring Roll collided on the first turn. Ishmy Neecy and Amazon Icon collided on the first turn causing Amazon Icon and It's Not Him to collide; both greyhounds fell as result. Twilight Flame crossed in approaching the winning post checking Mepunga Fairy.

Amazon Icon underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed. 

It's Not Him underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right hind webbing and metatarsals. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. 

Deed Of Shianne, Mad Goosey and Escalera were slow to begin. 

Paint Peeler shifted in approaching the first turn checking Deed Of Shianne, Cullquin Vincent, Apple Valley and Mad Goosey. Holly's Delight and Deed Of Shianne collided on the first turn severely checking Holly's Delight. Deed Of Shianne checked off Mad Goosey on the first turn checking Cullquin Vincent and Apple Valley. Rhonda's Delight and Mad Goosey collided approaching the winning post.

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

Shock Value was quick to begin. Spot On Mick was slow to begin. 

Cullquin Freya galloped on Swansie Delight on the first turn checking Swansie Delight. Charming Charlie and I'm Poppy collided on the first turn checking Lachie's Legacy and Spot On Mick and severely checking Charming Charlie. Spot On Mick raced wide on the home turn. 

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

Dashing Daph was quick to begin. Fashion Icon stumbled at box rise and lost considerable ground. 

Ride On checked off Kinloch Chior on the first turn. Hazy Rose crossed to the outside on the first turn and raced wide. 

A sample was taken from Mrs. Flintstone upon arrival at the course.

Mrs. Flinstone and Favour were quick to begin. 

Favour and This Time Bro collided on the first turn. Plain Name and Dyna Carl collided on the first turn and again on the home turn checking Dyna Carl and severely checking Plain Name. 

Indigenous Lee and Summer Girl were quick to begin. 

Scott Something galloped on Summer Girl approaching the first turn checking Summer Girl. Scott Something and Hardaway JayJay collided approaching the first turn checking Hardaway JayJay. Hardaway JayJay checked off Scott Something on the first turn. Indigenous Lee, Erolo Bale and Mr. Vinnie collided on the first turn checking Erolo Bale and Indigenous Lee. Hardaway JayJay and Summer Girl collided on the home turn. 

A sample was taken from Red Hot Lady upon arrival at the course.

Stewards questioned Representative, Mr Calven Russell regarding the number of starts Red Hot Lady has had over the past week - this being the greyhounds 3rd start in 6 days. Mr Russell stated that the greyhound is still learning how to race and is suited to these type of races. Stewards noted Mr. Russell's explanation. 

Stewards questioned Trainer, Mr John Mangion regarding the number of starts Maddox Bale has had over the past fortnight - being 4 starts in 13 days. Mr Mangion stated that he does not exercise his greyhounds outside of racing and they are checked regularly. Stewards noted Mr Mangions explanation. 

Miss Immy and Dusty Express were quick to begin. 

Miss Immy checked off Dusty Express on the first turn. Maddox Bale and Serious Mayhem collided on the first turn. Twilight Logan Marred Miss Immy on the home turn causing both greyhounds to race wide. Zulu Dancer raced wide on the home turn. Twilight Logan checked off Miss Immy and crossed in entering the home straight. Twilight Logan checked off Serious Mayhem in the home straight. 

Maddox Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Sean Vantaarling, the handler of Twilight Logan regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Twilight Logan was charged with marring. Mr Vantaarling pleaded guilty to the charge, Twilight Logan is suspended for 3 months at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(b) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Twilight Logan. A post-race sample was subsequently taken.

Stewards questioned Trainer, Mr John Mangion regarding the number of starts Hitomi Bale has had over the past fortnight - being 4 starts in 13 days. Mr Mangion stated that he does not exercise his greyhounds outside of racing and they are checked regularly. Stewards noted Mr Mangions explanation. 

Swift Binga was slow to begin. 

Milburn Magic checked off Swift Binga on the first turn. Swift Binga raced wide approaching the home turn. Milburn Magic raced wide on the turn. 

A post-race sample was taken from Too Far Bro - the winner of the event. 

Stewards questioned Trainer, Mr John Mangion regarding the number of starts Hitomi Bale has had over the past fortnight - being 4 starts in 13 days. Mr Mangion stated that he does not exercise his greyhounds outside of racing and they are checked regularly. Stewards noted Mr Mangions explanation. Further, Stewards obtained a pre-race sample for analysis. 

Especial One was slow to begin.

Awesome Asset checked off Inter Mimi approaching the first turn. Inter Mimi checked off Blazin' Ruby on the first turn checking Zambora Andy, Kraken Maxi, Awesome Asset and Wild Brutality. Awesome Asset checked off Zambora Andy on the first turn. Especial One raced wide on the home turn. Inter Mimi and Kraken Maxi collided on the home turn. Awesome Asset checked off Kraken Maxi in the home straight. 

Landslide was quick to begin. Straaljager and Scott Wrecked were slow to begin. 

Harston Flare and Que Up collided on the first turn checking Que Up and Less Ordinary. Super Panda crossed to the rails on the first turn checking All Inn Deeds, Que Up, Less Ordinary and Scott Wrecked and severely checking Harston Flare. All Inn Deeds checked off Straaljager on the home turn and raced wide. 

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SATISFACTORY TRAIL RESULTS: 

Staggermite – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 32.7kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.81- Not Cleared, Comment: Staggermite lost considerable ground in the home straight.