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.

Perfect Jewel - Late scratching at 6.18pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a temperature. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

My Rocky - New declared weight of 33.2kg, last raced at 34.5kg.

Rival Wiggy and Sonic Rainboom were quick to begin. What Feeling was slow to begin. Rival Wiggy and Sonic Rainboom collided approaching the first turn. What Feeling and Repentless collided on the home turn. One Point Five and Repentless collided in the home straight.

Deering Danae and Idaho were slow to begin. Empire Lad and Paisley Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Empire Lad. Deering Danae and Idaho collided approaching the home turn checking Deering Danae. Mustered Courage and Little Winnie collided entering the home straight.

Maddox Bale faltered soon after the start and tailed off. Amnesty Girl and Call Me Tanya collided on the first turn. Amnesty Girl, Call Me Tanya and Fernando Toy collided approaching the home turn checking Fernando Toy.

Maddox Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right triangle muscle. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into the conduct of trainer Mr Anthony Costa following the sample being taken from Wendy Maria.

Camo Rex - Late scratching at 6.30pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a right shoulder injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Awesome Asset with trainer Mr J. Mangion and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Our Harriet.

Aston Verve was slow to begin. Our Harriet, Take A Daisy and Awesome Asset collided soon after the start. Aston Verve, Awesome Asset and Ikora Bale collided on the first turn checking Awesome Asset. Take A Daisy and Our Harriet collided in the home straight.

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

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Arancini with kennel representative Mr Josh Formosa and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nano Nano.

Nano Nano, Market Jack and Market Bob collided approaching the first turn. Arancini and Iceni Boudica collided on the first turn. Nano Nano and Market Jack collided on the home turn.

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

Olin Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported

Sweet Harriet and Verne Bale collided on the first turn. Goldana Bale raced wided in the home straight.

Dyna Carl was slow to begin. Dyna Carl faltered and tailed off on the first turn. Zanzibar Icon clipped the heels of Dashing Daph entering the home straight. Market Legend, Zanzibar Icon and Dashing Daph collided in the home straight. Lunaray raced wide in the home straight.

Dyna Carl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right back muscle. A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Sense and My Name's Wally collided approaching the first turn. Catalina Icon galloped on the heels of Meatball Soup on the home turn. Dyna Elise and Meatball Soup collided entering the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Fast Fever.

Blackpool Ace and Iceni Riddler collided on the first turn checking Iceni Riddler. Iceni Riddler and Barunga Bullet collided approaching the winning post.

Stride For Pride, Lana's Image, Cardiff Bale and Shock Horror collided approaching the first turn checking Lana's Image and Cardiff Bale. Stride For Pride and Shock Horror collided on the first turn checking Shock Horror. Lana's Image and Victory Chico collided on the first turn checking Victory Chico. Stride For Pride and Lana's Image collided on the home turn. Stride For Pride and Our Flying Bolt collided in the home straight. Motor Ace cramped and lost ground in the home straight.

Motor Ace underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have cramped. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Acting in accordance with GAR 71 (Cramp) Motor Ace must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

A post-race sample was taken from Stride For Pride - the winner of the event.

Sarah Smirnoff - Late scratching at 2.54pm when Mr A. Varichione reported the greyhound to have a toe injury (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Select Pattern went up with the lids and was slow to begin. Bob's Malow and Fairytale Ending colilded approaching the first turn. Bob's Malow and Winlock Homes collided on the first turn. Fairytale Ending and Winlock Homes collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight. Decker and Hurricane Rose raced wide in the home straight.

Kraken Johny - Late scratching at 6.11pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to split webbing on the left hind paw. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Jaimandy Tracey and Dancing Rose collided soon after the start checking Jaimandy Tracey. Kracka Barcia and Ruby's Boy collided approaching the first turn. Southern Edge and Dancing Rose collided on the first turn. Southern Edge, Dancing Rose and Ruby's Boy collided approaching the home turn checking Ruby's Boy. Southern Edge and Dancing Rose collided on the home turn. Southern Edge and Jaimandy Tracey collided in the home straight.

Jaimandy Tracey underwent a post-race veterinary examination following an incident in the catching pen - no apparent injury was reported.

Meeting Comments

Usara Allen - Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 27.0kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22.70. Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Kraken Glows - Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 25.9kgs, Box 3, Placed 4th, Time Run 22.76. Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.