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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Dr. Collette - New declared weight of 24.0kgs, last raced at 25.6kgs.

Dr. Cassia was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Tip Toe Spolly and Bomber's Smokey collided soon after the start.  Bomber's Smokey, Witchie's Gas and Into The River collided approaching the first turn checking Witchie's Gas.  Tip Toe Spolly contacted the running rail approaching the first turn and lost ground.  Bomber's Smokey checked off Into The River on the first turn checking Witchie's Gas.  Stuart Lee Rose checked off Mystery Rules on the home turn.  Witchie's Gas checked off Bomber's Smokey on the home turn.

Bomber's Smokey underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left hock.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Tip Toe Spolly underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A post-race sample was taken from Stuart Lee Rose - the winner of the event.

Dr. Lynch - New declared weight of 27.7kgs, last raced at 29.6kgs.

Dr. Lynch was quick to begin.  Minter Fire and General Rose were slow to begin.  Dr. Francisco was very slow to begin (3 lengths).  Victory Raja checked off Dr. Lynch approaching the first turn.  Minter Fire and Kuta Cowboy collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  General Rose, Empire Lad and Bomber's Cruiser collided on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Dr. Lynch - the winner of the event.

Dr. Mick was quick to begin.  Drakari was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Lucero checked off Dr. Ted approaching the first turn checking Suzie Rose.  Suzie Rose contacted the running rail approaching the first turn and fell as a result.  Lucero and On The Duck collided approaching the first turn checking Lucero.  Dr. Mick and Dr. Ted collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Dr. Mick, Aston Frigate and On The Duck collided approaching the home turn checking Dr. Mick and Aston Frigate.  Aston Frigate checked off On The Duck approaching the home turn checking On The Duck.  Dr. Mick and Aston Frigate collided approaching the home turn.

Suzie Rose underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left carpal sprain and a laceration to the left foreleg. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Reality Lad underwent a post-race veterinary examination following an incident in the catching pen and was found to have a laceration to the left shoulder, skull fracture to right orbit and concussion.  A 21 day stand down period was imposed. This matter has been referred to the GRV Racing Department.

All To Lucky was quick to begin.  Finlaystone and Bobby Bean Rose were slow to begin.  Clan McMillan and Sandy Gem collided soon after the start.  Sandy Gem checked off Kobe approaching the first turn.  Finlaystone contacted the running rail approaching the first turn.  Clan McMillan and Kobe collided on the first turn checking Madalia Phoebe severely checking Clan McMillan and Kobe.  All To Lucky and Block Star collided on the first turn checking Block Star.  All To Lucky checked off Bobby Bean Rose on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Madalia Phoebe checked off Block Star approaching the home turn.  Kobe visably eased approaching the home turn and collided with Madalia Phoebe, Checking Madalia Phoebe.

Kobe underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Ms. Jennifer Gill, the trainer of Kobe regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Kobe was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms. Gill pleaded guilty to the charge, Kobe 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 Bobby Bean Rose - the winner of the event.

A sample was taken from Thistle Rock upon arrival at the course.

Akina Harley was slow to begin.  Blockette and Thistle Rock collided on the first turn.  Blockette and Akina Harley collided approaching the second turn checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Can't Say That - the winner of the event.

Tin Shed Fred, Macalister Tiger and Bomber's Wonder were quick to begin. Soda King, Galactic Athena and Beatrice collided soon after the start.  Macalister Tiger checked off Bomber's Wonder approaching the first turn.  Loaded and Zipping Hamish collided approaching the first turn checking Zipping Hamish.

A post-race sample was taken from Tin Shed Fred - the winner of the event.

Untold Soldier was quick to begin.  Nicholas Rose and Splinter were slow to begin.  Sneaky Mojo and Adonis Sands collided approaching the first turn checking Sneaky Mojo.  Nicholas Rose checked off Burst The Seam approaching the first turn. Nicholas Rose contacted the running rail approaching the first turn.  Burst The Seam, Sneaky Mojo and Parumba Barcia collided on the first turn checking Burst The Seam which contacted the running rail.

Nicholas Rose underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Untold Soldier - the winner of the event.

Whodat Dare was quick to begin.  Seve Rose and Bricabrac collided soon after the start.  Whodat Dare checked off Bricabrac approaching the second turn checking She Wiggles and Cranberry Miss.

A post-race sample was taken from Madalia Champ - the winner of the event.

Omega Dodge and West Of Westeros were slow to begin.  Suspense Rules and Patience Pays collided approaching the first turn checking Suspense Rules and Omega Dodge.  Omega Dodge checked off Suspense Rules approaching the first turn.  Patience Pays and West Of Westeros collided approaching the first turn checking Patience Pays and Speed Demon.  Patience Pays and Bomber's Queen collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Dr. Mumma - the winner of the event.

Timmy was quick to begin.  Madalia Pixie and Victa Libby were slow to begin.  Boes Rose and Victa Libby collided on the first turn.  Madalia Pixie and Marsha collided entering the home straight.  Madalia Pixie, Marsha and Boes Rose raced wide entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Panda Rose - the winner of the event.

Inuka was quick to begin.  Sunshine Spolly checked off Stay At Home approaching the first turn checking Okawa Eye Candy.  Tyson's Tiger and Camila collided on the first turn.  William Rose and Old Town Road collided approaching the home turn checking William Rose and Stay At Home.  William Rose and Stay At Home collided several times from the home turn to entering the home straight.  Old Town Road, William Rose and Inuka collided approaching the winning post.

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

Zipping Lach was slow to begin.  Wake The Dragon, Leo Rose, Off To Monaco, Feel The Thunder and Lamotta collided approaching the first turn checking Off To Monaco and Lamotta.  Off To Monaco and Feel The Thunder collided approaching the home turn.  Wake The Dragon and Zipping Lach collided entering the home straight.  Feel The Thunder and Lamotta collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Zipping Samara - the winner of the event.