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.

Manila Shine - Late scratching at 2:40 pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37), due to dehydration.  A five day stand down period was imposed. 

Lonesome Star and Livvy's Princess collided soon after the start, checking Lonesome Star.  Aston Celeste, Yellow And Black and Rev Up Rob collided soon after the start, checking Yellow And Black and Rev Up Rob.  Yellow And Black checked off Rev Up Rob on the first turn.  Lonesome Star raced wide, on the first turn,lost ground  and tailed off .

Pyrenees Alpha and Rev Up Rob collided on the home turn, checking Pyrenees Alpha.

Lonesome Star underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race four, no apparent injury could be detected.  Stewards spoke to Mr A King, the trainer of Lonesome Star, regarding its performance on the first turn.  Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory, acting in accordance with GAR 71, Lonesome Star must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.