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 and wore face-masks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Scott Worth It, Lady Lagertha and Argyle Bella collided soon after the start checking Lady Lagertha and Argyle Bella. Choir Magic and Jodie's Boy collided approaching the first turn. Rhonda's Delight and Choir Magic collided approaching the first turn. Belle Curve and Lady Lagertha collided approaching the first turn checking Belle Curve. Lady Lagertha and Argyle Bella collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

Ching Ching- Late scratching at 13:47 on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to injuries to the left sesamoid and shin soreness in the left hind limb. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Kraken Thunder and Pride Into Power collided soon after the start. Classy Stringer and All Ablaze collided approaching the first turn. Classy Stringer clipped the heels of Pride Into Power entering the home straight and collided with Aston Ryker. Aston Ryker raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Spun Out, winner of the event.

Brady's Shout and Neo Bale collided approaching the first turn. Runnin' Royalty, Quillan Bale and Oriental Jade collided approaching the first turn checking Oriental Jade. Ivoria Bale and Mighty Max Gone collided on the first turn. Neo Bale, Oriental Jade and Ivoria Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Oroental Jade and Neo Bale.

A pre-race sample was taken from Daniel Avocado.

Tiger Time and Philadelphia Pip collided approaching the first turn. Tiger Time and Bunp's Nugget collided on the firts turn. Rainbow Spirit and Tiger Time collided approaching the winning post.

Due to a technical malfunction this race was hand timed. The time was 37.46.

Eddie, Mac's A Million and Serengheti Icon collided soon after the start. Drumbeater, Eddie and Clack Canvas collided on the first turn checking Eddie. Stepping and Entwined collided on the first turn. Stepping and Stellar Rising collided approaching the home turn. Stepping visibly eased on the home turn and collided with Steller Rising. Serengheti Icon, Eddie, Entwined and Mac's A Million collided entering the home straight. Stepping marred Steller Rising in the home straight.

Stepping underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left thigh and right wrist. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Ms. M. Mallia, the handler of Stepping regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1),Stepping was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms. Mallia pleaded guilty to the charge, Stepping 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 Black Canvas, winner of the event.

Argyle Rebel and Onya Nelly collided approaching the first turn checking Onya Nelly. Little Tubbsy and Argyle Rebel collided on the first turn. Low Planes and Onya Nelly collided on the first turn. Little Tubbsy, Argyle Rebel and Magic Mamba collided approaching the home turn. Vonn and Fergusta Bale collided on the home turn, entering the home straight and in the home straight. Magic Mamba raced wide in the home straight.

There's A Catch and Too Easy Jack collided approaching the first turn. Spring Haze, Whisky Hans and Soda Girl collided on the first turn. Clean Slate and High Plain collided on the first turn checking High Plain. Spring Haze, Soda Girl and Crackerjack Kane collided in the home straight checking Spring Haze. Soda Girl and Crackerjack Kane collided approaching the winning post checking Soda Girl.

A pre-race sample was taken from Spring Hummer.

Aston Cosmo was slow to begin. Starchie and Zambora Lou collided soon after the start checking Starchie. Spring Hummer, Rilynn Bale and Caishen collided approaching the first turn checking Rilynn Bale. Zambora Lou, Caishen and Spring Hummer collided on the first turn checking Spring Hummer. Aston Cosmo clipped the heels of Twilight Connie on the first turn checking Aston Cosmo. Spring Hummer and Rilynn Bale collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.

Steel Magnolia, Gemma Blue, Get Real, Crackerjack Suni and Typhoon Bolt collided soon after the start checking Typhoon Bolt, Pure Quality, Steel Magnolia and Crackerjack Suni. Gemma Blue and Get Real collided approaching the first turn checking Get Real. Typhoon Bolt and Get Real collided on the first turn. Steel Magnolia and Pure Quality collided on the first turn checking Pure Quality. Steel Magnolia raced wide in the home straight. Mt. View Audrey and Nebraska Nell collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Mt. View Audrey, winner of the event.

Peter Galo and Kadalex Kid collided soon after the start checking Kadalax Kid. Rave On and Peter Galo collided on the first turn. Harry's My Name and Amigo Two collided on the home turn and collided with Kadalex Kid. Kadalex Kid clipped the heels of Harry's My Name entering the home straight checking Kadalex Kid. Kadalex Kid raced wide in the home straight.

Que Up underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to race.

Zambora Bear and Que Up collided approaching the first turn. Zipping Liz, Agent Jordan and Madame Pookie collided on the first turn checking Madame Pookie and Agent Jordan. Gallant Toby, Que Up and Zipping Liz collided on the home turn. Speckie McKean raced wide in the home straight.

Amanda Lee was quick to begin. Sweet Swagger and Garage Sale collided soon after the start. Wild Brutality and Kraken Jane Babe collided on the first turn. Wild Brutality, Kraken Jane Babe and Garage Sale collided approaching the home turn. Sweet Swagger and All Inn Redman collided on the home turn checking All Inn Redman. Wild Brutality, All Inn Redman and Dewana Jayden collided entering the home straight. Kraken Jane babe, All Inn Redman and Dewana Jayden collided in the home straight. Kraken Jane Babe and Dewana Jayden collided several times in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Lektra Swing – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 29.5kgs, Box 4, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.56 Cleared Al  Tracks.

Jabril Bale – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 31.7kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.77 Cleared All Tracks except Warrnambool.