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. 

Sweet Yaala was slow to begin.

Aston Adonis and Kaison Bale collided soon after the start. Magnis Bale, Aston Adonis, White Assassin and Knicks Bale collided on the first turn, checking Knicks Bale, severely checking Magnis Bale and Aston Adonis, and causing White Assassin to fall, checking Sweet Yaala.

Magnis Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was revetted following Race 5 and was found to have sustained a laceration to the right hind leg. A 3 day standdown period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr. C. Grenfell regarding the greyhound's performance. After taking into account Mr. Grenfell's comments, reviewing the race footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards directed Mr. Grenfell to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Magnis Bale in the event which was not noted by Stewards or detected by the On Track Veterinarian during or immediately after the event. 

White Assassin underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a right groin injury. A 5 day stand down was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. Kee, representative of Sweet Yaala, regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the first turn. After taking into account Mr. Kee's comments and reviewing the race footage, Stewards took no further action.

A sample was taken from Nunniong Bear - the winner of the event.

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Magnis Bale - Subsequent to the meeting the kennel reported the greyhound had recovered well and will continue on with its preparation.  

Go Lyla, Alpine Blaze and Jafar Bale collided soon after the start. Ton Eighty, Aston Chandra, Go Lyla and Jafar Bale collided approaching the first turn, checking Aston Chandra and Go Lyla. Ton Eighty and Jafar Bale collided on the first turn, checking Aston Chandra, Go Lyla and Alpine Blaze, causing Alpine Blaze to race wide as a result. Aston Chandra, Go Lyla and Jafar Bale collided approaching the third turn, checking Jafar Bale and Alpine Blaze. Go Lyla checked off Parlo Bale in the home straight. Taiepa and Merry Lass collided approaching the winning post.

Suited Kings was slow to begin.

Cherokee Twist, Red Lght Rico and Weblec Blade collided approaching the first turn, checking Red Light Rico. Cherokee Twist, Weblec Blade and Gifted One collided on the first turn. Cherokee Twist and Weblec Blade collided approaching the second turn. Weblec Blade and Gifted One collided approaching the second turn. Fernando Frank and Suited Kings collided approaching the second turn. Cherokee Twist and Red Light Rico collided entering the back straight, checking Cherokee Twist. Gifted One checked off Cherokee Twist approaching the third turn. Suited Kings, Red Light Rico and Fernando Frank collided approaching the home turn. Cherokee Twist and Gifted One collided approaching the home turn. Weblec Blade and Suited Kings collided in the home straight.

A sample was taken from Suited Kings - the winner of the event.

Pilbara, Aston Logan and California Gold collided approaching the first turn, checking Aston Logan. Pilbara and California Gold collided on the first turn, checking Pilbara, California Gold, Aston Logan and Disco Riot. Big Jo and Come On Aileen collided on the third turn.

Pilbara underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sustained a tail fracture. A 14 day standdown period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Big Jo - the winner of the event.

Brilliant Jet was slow to begin.

It's My Party and Aston Ultra collided approaching the first turn. Captain Chappy raced wide on the first turn, checking Brilliant Jet. Fernando Booker and It's My Party collided on the first turn.

Zipping Atticus checked off Lilly Lana soon after the start. Artic Assassin, Eight Ball and Through The Dark collided on the first turn, checking Eight Ball and Through The Dark. Lilly Lana and Zipping Atticus collided on the third turn.

Miss Heart checked off Darnum Dasher on the first turn. Maximum Jenna and Milly Mac collided on the first turn, checking Maximum Jenna, Milly Mac and Special Kirst. Lori Love and Inga Mia collided on the first turn and again entering the front straight. Milly Mac checked off Miss Heart on the second turn, also checking Special Kirst.

A sample was taken from Darnum Dasher - the winner of the event.

With Confidence, Mepunga Daniel and Party Lights collided on the first turn, checking Mepunga Daniel. Vanna Bale, Denzell Bale and Ouzo collided on the first turn, checking Vanna Bale, Denzell Bale, Ouzo and King Gristle. With Confidence and Mepunga Daniel collided on the second turn. Denzell Bale and Ouzo collided approaching the home turn.

Fernando Cazz and Lights Action collided on the first turn. Arizona Gold and Forcefully collided on the first turn, checking Arizona Gold, Forcefully and Sensory. Arizona Gold and Forcefully collided approaching the home turn, checking Arizona Gold which collided with Sensory.

Mepunga Mila and Aston Prestige collided on the first turn.

A sample was taken from Mepunga Mila - the winner of the event.

Midnight Force - Late scratching at 11.28am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer A. Rademaker was fined $100.

Chasing Beers and Maximum Refusal collided on the first turn, checking Chasing Beers. Legasov Bale, Aston Lindop and Crackerjack Suni collided on the first turn. Aston Lindop checked off Queen Harriet on the second turn. Queen Harriet checked off Crackerjack Suni on the home turn.

A sample was taken from Maximum Refusal - the winner of the event.

Bad Driver, Jugungal Black, Cryer's Spring and Harrell Bale collided soon after the start, checking Jugungal Black and Cryer's Spring. Hostile Savage checked off Uniquely Mine approaching the second turn. Bad Driver and Cryer's Spring collided approaching the second turn. Hostile Savage and Uniquely Mine collided on the third turn, checking Uniquely Mine. Hostile Savage, Majestic Way and Harrell Bale collided on the home turn, checking Majestic Way.