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.

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Stewards altered the closing time of kennelling in accordance with GAR 31, due to the late arrival of Mr K Breen who experienced vehicle issues on-route to the track.  The kennels closed at 2:38 pm.

Misty Arandt, Maddingley Park and Lainey Basil were quick to begin.

Rumpelstiltskin and Brindi Yaala collided soon after the start.  Pete Cabang checked off Misty Arandt soon after the start.  Misty Arandt and Maddingley Park collided approaching the first turn.  Rumpelstiltskin, Midnight Pompeii and Brindi Yaala collided approaching the first turn.  Pete Cabang, Misty Arandt and Maddingley Park collided on the first turn, checking Misty Arandt, Maddingley Park and Mahogany Flame; causing Misty Arandt, Rumpelstiltskin, Mahogany Flame, Midnight Pompeii and Brindi Yaala to collide; causing Mahogany Flame and Maddingley Park to fall; and severely checking Midnight Pompeii.  Misty Arandt and Rumpelstiltskin collided approaching the home turn.

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

Midnight Pompeii underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left and right hindleg toe injuries.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Maddingley Park underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have spike wound injuries to the left metatarsal area.  No stand down period was imposed.

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

The start of this event was delayed by four minutes, due to technical difficulties with the photofinish equipment.

Waikerie Bandit, Blackpool Storm and Cool And Deadly were quick to begin.  Trinity Blue was slow to begin.

Wolfsbane Potion, Supercross, Colourful Past and Moraine Shadow collided soon after the start, checking Wolfsbane Potion and Supercross.  Waikerie Bandit and Colourful Past collided approaching the first turn, checking Waikerie Bandit.  Cool And Deadly, Blackpool Storm and Colourful Past collided on the first turn; checking Cool And Deadly, and causing Cool And Deadly and Moraine Shadow to collide.  Wolfsbane Potion, Trinity Blue and Supercross collided approaching the home turn.  Moraine Shadow and Blackpool Storm collided in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maximum Abbie.

Zipping Navy, Mr. Lonely, Winlock Dyno and Ultimate Amadeus were quick to begin.  Perfect Chase and Maximum Abbie were slow to begin.

Mr. Lonely, Winlock Dyno and Ultimate Amadeus collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Navy and Pyrenees Spirit collided approaching the first turn.  Mr. Lonely, Cosmic Brew and Maximum Abbie collided on the first turn, checking Mr. Lonely and Perfect Chase.  Zipping Navy and Pyrenees Spirit collided on the first turn.  Winlock Dyno and Cosmic Brew collided approaching the home turn.

Just Cruising, Wishly Bale, Pandora's Blue and Piper's Unicorn were quick to begin.  Riverdale Shine was slow to begin.

Aerolithology, Slingshot Yang and Frisky Den collided soon after the start.  Wishly Bale and Pandora's Blue collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Slingshot Yang checked off Piper's Unicorn approaching the home turn.  Riverdale Shine, Aerolithology and Frisky Den collided approaching the home turn.  Riverdale Shine checked off Slingshot Yan entering the home straight; causing Riverdale Shine and Aerolithology to collide, and checking Frisky Den.

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

Barbados Dream was quick to begin.

Exford Lass went up with the lids at box rise.  Flaming Assassin and Apache Chaz collided soon after the start.  Flaming Assassin and Dundee Blitz collided approaching the first turn, checking Flaming Assassin.  Exford Lass and Mepunga Holly collided approaching the first turn.  Mepunga Holly and Barbados Dream collided approaching the first turn.  Riverdale Tuohy and Zambora Club collided on the first turn and again approaching the home turn.  Flaming Assassin raced wide in the home straight.

Harmon Bale and Know Success were quick to begin.  Big Don't Argue and Mr. Mufasa were slow to begin.

Yondu and Know Success collided soon after the start, checking Yondu.  Red Taltarni and Push Start collided approaching the first turn, checking Push Start.  Know Success and Mr. Mufasa collided on the first turn.  Yondu and Push Start collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Mr. Mufasa, Harmon Bale and Uncle Drew collided approaching the home turn.  Red Taltarni, Harmon Bale and Uncle Drew collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Umar Allen.

Cairnlea Abby and Umar Allen were quick to begin.  True was slow to begin.

Cairnlea Abby and Daisy Hill Lad collided on the first turn, checking Daisy Hill Lad, Micky Rads and Spritely Brew.  Bomber Creek and True collided on the first turn, checking True.  Daisy Hill Lad and Spritely Brew collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Zoro Bale and Umar Allen collided approaching the home turn.

Daisy Hill Lad underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Pandora's Proof was slow to begin.

Tiggerlong Ginga, Lethal Image, Pure Cool Titan, Omar Little and Tigers Nineteen collided soon after the start, checking Omar Little, Tigers Nineteen and Lethal Image.  Tiggerlong Ginga and Pure Cool Titan collided on the first turn.  Pandora's Proof, Tigers Nineteen and Lethal Image collided on the first turn, checking Tigers Nineteen and Omar Little.  Hua Hin and Limburg Patrick collided approaching the second turn.  Limburg Patrick and Lethal Image collided on the second turn, checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Pure Cool Titan - the winner of the event.

Just A Fidget - The frequency of racing was discussed with trainer, Mr J Formosa his comments were noted.

Empire Baz, Isotope and Bright Blue were quick to begin.  Limburg Special and Pyrenees Daisy were slow to begin.

Cawbourne Gout and Golden Charm collided soon after the start, checking Cawbourne Gout.  Empire Baz and Isotope collided on the first turn.  Limburg Special checked off Cawbourne Gout approaching the second turn.  Bright Blue checked off Isotope approaching the home turn.  Pyrenees Daisy checked off Bright Blue approaching the home turn.  Limburg Special tired in the home straight.  Bright Blue turned its head outwards approaching the winning post and collided with Isotope.

Limburg Special underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 11.  Limburg Special was found to have a spike wound to the right hind toe and a right foreleg deltoid muscle injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Bright Blue underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right foreleg shin soreness, a seven day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr C Hughes regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Bright Blue was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Hughes pleaded not guilty to the charge, Bright Blue was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Just A Fidget underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nancy Baker.

He's A Geezer, Runing For Juddy, Nana Rose, Explosive Avatar, Baileys And Milk and Max McCartin collided soon after the start, checking Explosive Avatar and Baileys And Milk.  He's A Geezer, Runing For Juddy and Nana Rose collided approaching the first turn, checking all three greyhounds.  Max McCartin, He's A Geezer and Nancy Baker collided on the first turn, checking He's A Geezer, Nancy Baker and Nana Rose.  Runing For Juddy and Explosive Avatar collided approaching the home turn.

Following the event Nana Rose collapsed in the catching pen and displayed signs of Post Exercise Distress Syndrome (PEDS).  As a result, the greyhound underwent a veterinary examination and was found to be displaying clinical signs of Ataxia/Hypermetria.  A five day stand down penalty was imposed.  Acting in accordance with GAR 74 Stewards directed that Nana Rose must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) and receive a veterinary clearance before any future nomination will be accepted.

Creat A Scene was slow to begin.

La La Lucky, Aston Champagne, Patchie Two Dots, Bad Bailey and Stellio collided soon after the start, checking Patchie Two Dots, Bad Bailey and Aston Champagne.  Stellio checked off La La Lucky approaching the first turn.  Aston Champagne and Create A Scene collided on the first turn.  Create A Scene checked off Patchie Two Dots on the home turn.

Aston Rose - Late scratching at 2:28 pm by Order of Stewards.  After taking intial evidence from representative, Mrs R Gibbons the inquiry has been adjourned.  Aston Rose is stood down from racing for a period of 28 days under GAR 31.

Black Tess was quick to begin.  Nothing Lasts was slow to begin.

Big Boy Paddy and Parumba Taylah collided approaching the first turn, checking Big Boy Paddy, Parumba Taylah and Black Tess.  Nothing Lasts checked off Table Top approaching the first turn.