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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What Feeling was very slow to begin (2L).  Rob's Outlander crossed to the outside soon after the start and collided with Barellan Rae, Saint Ellie and What Feeling checking Rob's Outlander, Barellan Rae and Saint Ellie.  Warrior Armo checked off Scar Queen approaching the first turn.  Saint Ellie checked off Barellan Rae approaching the first turn.  Barellan Rae checked off Rob's Outlander on the first turn.  Rob's Outlander raced wide on the home turn.  Buzz Out and Saint Ellie collided in the home straight.  Barellan Rae, Buzz Out and Warrior Armo collided approaching the winning post.

Widdershins was quick to begin.  Rumpelstiltskin and Two Chips collided soon after the start.  Hillbilly Storm checked off Widdershins approaching the first turn, stumbled and lost ground as a result.  Widdershins checked off Last Dance approaching the first turn.  Hillbilly Storm and Dire Straits collided on the first turn.  Widdershins checked off We Will Prevail on the first turn.  Two Chips raced wide on the home turn.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for the greyhound Just A Fidget with Representative Mr Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

Ishmy Neecy was quick to begin.  Virtual Flash was slow to begin.  Virtual Flash checked off Argyle Bell soon after the start.  Mepunga Fairy checked off Ishmy Neecy approaching the first turn.  Mepunga Fairy and Virtual Flash collided approaching the first turn.  Virtual Flash and Simmo's My Bro collided on the first turn.  Ishmy Neecy veered in, visibly eased and turned it's head inwards entering the home straight and again in the home straight colliding with Argyle Bella.

Ishmy Neecy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-vetted following Race 5. Ishmy Neechy was found to have a left wrist injury and a 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. K. Doidge, regarding the greyhound's racing manners entering the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Ishmy Neecy was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Doidge pleaded guilty to the charge, Ishmy Neecy must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Diamond Socks was quick to begin. Aston Respect was slow to begin.  Jimmy Cheesecake checked off Aston Respect approaching the first turn.  American Star checked off Last Shot approaching the first turn.  Silver Arapaho checked off Aerolithology approaching the first turn.  American Star checked off Aerolithology on the first turn.  Silver Arapaho and Bailey's And Milk collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Diamond Socks, winner of the event.

Ruby's Boy was very slow to begin (2L).  Less Ordinary checked off Flying Jamaica on the first turn causing Less Ordinary to lose ground.  Sin Dinero checked off Kraken Roger on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Nitro Gee, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Annie My Mate.

Bolshoi Ballet was slow to begin. Bolshoi Ballet checked off Quid Pro Quo soon after the start.  Quid Pro Quo checked off Quattro Miss approaching the first turn.  Now And Then checked off Annie My Mate approaching the first turn.  Now And Then checked off Annie My Mate approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.  Cullquin Marcel and Quattro Miss collided approaching the winning post.

Bolshoi Ballet underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right wrist and left back muscle. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Mr. C. Webb failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Quattro Miss for racing.  Mr. Webb was fined $100 pursuant to GAR 46 (2).

Zipping Hector – New declared weight of 33.2kgs, last raced at 34.8kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from According.

According was quick to begin.  Zipping Hector, Maggie Pie and Magic Lantern collided soon after the start.  Midnight Titan checked off Black Rose Texas on the first turn.  Liverpool Flyer and Maggie Pie collided entering the back straight.  Zipping Hector raced wide in the back straight.  Liverpool Flyer checked off According in the home straight.  Midnight Titan and Maggie Pie collided approaching the winning post.

Black Rose Texas underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to both hocks. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Kraken Tan - Late scratching at 2.05pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

Gallant Toby was slow to begin.  Gallant Toby checked off Tough Like Atom approaching the first turn checking Link Here.  Meatball Soup and Unusual Suspect collided on the first turn.  Tough Like Atom and Erolo Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Unusual Suspect and Gallant Toby collided approaching the home turn.  Tough Like Atom, Link Here and Erolo Bale collided on the home turn.  Tough Like Atom checked off Erolo Bale collided approaching the winning post.

Tough Dude was quick to begin.  Kris Le Cashew was slow to begin.  Cracked Soda and McIvor Stretch collided approaching the first turn.  Kris Le Cashew, Cracked Soda and Windburn collided on the first turn.  Kris Le Cashew checked of Windburn on the first turn.

Kris Le Cashew underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left groin and left thigh. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Nicko Dancer and Play Along collided approaching the first turn checking Play Along.  Cardiff Bale and Hello Goodnight collided approaching the first turn.  Plain Name checked off Swift Zeal approaching the first turn.  Cardiff Bale checked off Hello Goodnight on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Secret Thoughts.

The start of this event was delayed by 4 minutes to hold for the finish of a Cambridge harness event.

McIvor Ernie was slow to begin.  Atlas Bombshell and Filorga Bale collided soon after the start.  Bush Bro and Atlas Bombshell collided soon after the start checking McIvor Ernie and Atlas Bombshell.  Decker and Filorga Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Atlas Bombshell and Filorga Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Atlas Bombshell and Filorga Bale collided on the home turn.  McIvor Ernie and Atlas Bombshell collided entering the home straight.

Stewards issued a warning to Ms. J. Priest regarding her boxing of McIvor Ernie in this event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for the greyhound Fairytale Ending with Representative Mr Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from My Names Wally.

Saint Burn was slow to begin.  Saint Burner checked off Lektra Loopy soon after the start.  Fairytale Ending checked off Uncle Rico on the first turn.  Saint Burner, Fairytale Ending and Jackie Jai collided approaching the home turn checking Saint Burner.  Fairytale Ending checked off Jackie Jai on the home turn.  McIvor Bluey raced wide entering the home straight and collided with Lektra Loopy as a result.  

Fairytale Ending underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right chest muscle and shin soreness in the right rear limb. A 7 day stand down perios was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Hazy Rose – Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 26.4kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 24.19 Cleared All Tracks except The Meadows.

Further Dreamer – Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 29.7kgs, Box 7, Placed 4th, Time Run 25.24 Cleared All Tracks except Ballarat.

Nevada Phil – Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 32.9kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 23.94 Cleared All Tracks.