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.

Taipan Jill, Red Mahogany and Lainey Zapper collided on the first turn checking Red Mahogany and causing Lainey Zapper to fall. Create A Scene, Especial Echo, Mahogany Flame and Lektra Kez collided on the first turn checking Mahogany Flame. Mahogany Flame and Lektra Kez collided in the home straight. Taipan Jill and Especial Echo collided in the home straight checking Taipen Jill. Red Mahogany and Murder Nova collided approaching the winning post checking Murder Nova. 

Lainey Zapper underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg triangle muscle injury and a left hindleg quadriceps muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed

Taipan Jill underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a lost/torn nail. A 10 day stand down period was imposed

The stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Taiepa with Correy Grenfell and noted his comments.

Voltage Spike was quick to begin.

Papa Panda and Supercross collided approaching the first turn checking Papa Panda. Midnight Drifter, Taiepa and Carter collided on the first turn checking Taiepa. Midnight Drifter checked off Carter on the first turn, also checking Supercross and Big Leigh. Big Leigh and Saffron Gold collided approaching the home turn checking Saffron Gold. Midnight Drifter raced wide on the home turn.

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

Midnight Drifter underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Stewards spoke to S. Daniluk, the trainer of Midnight Drifter and acting under GAR 75 (1) Stewards ordered Mr. Daniluk to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Midnight Drifter in the event which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event. 

Merriview Jolt – Late scratching at 10.06am when trainer J. Higgins reported the greyhound to have a leg injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Cool Story Bro - Late scratching at 1.44pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Nathan Hunt was fined $100.

Nana Rose and Running For Juddy collided on the first turn. Bad Bailey, Explosive Avatar and Silver Charro collided on the first turn checking Silver Charro and Explosive Avatar. Nana Rose, Running For Juddy and Our Ryker collided approaching the home turn checking Nana Rose and Running For Juddy. Explosive Avatar and Our Ryker collided approaching the home turn. Nana Rose and Running For Juddy collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

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

Frisky Den was slow to begin.

Wishly Bale, Ride On and Aerolithology collided soon after the start. Unknown Warrior and Silver Bronx collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Wishly Bale, Ride On, Aerolithology and Frisky Den collided on the first turn checking Wishly Bale, Aerolithology and Frisky Den. Unknown Warrior and Just Cruising collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Aerolithology checked off Frisky Den approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pyrenees Daisy.

Golden Charm went up with the lids and lost ground. Pyrenees Daisy was slow to begin.

Rock In Rio, Suited Kings and Empire Baz collided soon after the start checking, Suited Kings. Rock In Rio and Suited Kings collided in the back straight. Luther and Simmo's My Bro collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Pyrenees Daisy and Luther collided approaching the home turn. Isotope and Simmo's My Bro collided entering the home straight checking Simmo's My Bro. Golden Charm and Rock In Rio collided in the home straight checking Rock In Rio. Simmo's My Bro checked off Isotope approaching the winning post.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Bob's Brew.

Bob's Brew and Crackerjack Scot collided on the first turn checking Bob's Brew and Bageera.

A pre-race sample was taken from Why Not Patrick.

Rockin' Joe checked off Sense on the first turn. Rockin' Joe checked off Zoro Bale approaching the home turn.

Tiggerlong Ginga went up with the lids and lost ground. Tiggerlong Ginga checked off Don's Scolari approaching the first turn. Devil's Cartel, Close Encounter and Tiggerlong Al collided on the first turn checking Great Success. Devil's Cartel and Don's Scolari collided approaching the home turn.

Patchie Two Dots checked off Blue Crayon soon after the start. Patchie Two Dots, Debut Knight and Heart Beats True collided on the first turn checking Heart Beats True. 

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

Xeron Bale, Cawbourne Dolly and Bayside Bourbski collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Cawbourne Dolly and Winlock Squints collided on the home turn. Glayva and Maximum Cindy collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Miss Winks.

Succession Plan checked off Dayana Bale approaching the first turn. Doran's Call checked off Miss Winks on the first turn. Narcelle and Grease Lightning collided on the first turn checking Narcelle. Succession Plan and Miss Winks collided approaching the home turn. Tiger's Crest and Miss Winks collided approaching the winning post.

Maramba - Late scratching at 1.34pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to jaw injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Boy Paddy.

Winsome Willow was qslow to begin.

Cristalle Blue checked off Parumba Taylah approaching the first turn. Tashendo and Spritely Brew collided approaching the home turn checking Spritely Brew. Big Boy Paddy raced wide approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Hungry Eyes and Parumba Taylah.

Satisfactory Trials:

Wacky Waving Man – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 28.8kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 25.02 Comment: Not Cleared pulled up.

Lucky Yap –  Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 31.1kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 23.08 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Warragul.

Saintly Rose – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 25.9kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.33 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Trial 1 450m

Fabriola Acai – Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 28.1kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 25.96 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks