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.

Virtual Flash checked off Dusty Victorem on the first turn. Virtual Flash brushed the running rail approaching the home turn. Dusty Victorem and Mepunga Fairy collided on the home turn. Zelia and Apple Valley collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight. Zelia checked off Dusty Victorem in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Golden Teddy, winner of the event.

Sense Of Wonder and Your Queen collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Macey's Star, winner of the event.

Ms. S. Quinlan was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound Cullquin Freya pursuant to GAR 33.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Arancini with Representative Mr. Joshua Formosa and noted his comments.

Ryder Patrol lost ground soon after the start. Ride On checked off Aston Sofia on the first turn checking Cullquin Freya. Lex's Delight and Arancini collided on the home turn. Aston Respect checked off This Time Bro entering the home straight.

Arancini underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left triangle and wrist. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Ryder Patrol underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left chest muscle injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Brian Harold and All Bling collided soon after the start. Diamond Bling lost ground soon approaching the first turn checking Brian Harold. Butch Regis and Pure Profit collided on the first turn checking Pure Profit. Pure Profit and All Bling collided on the home turn. Hagrid Grange raced wide entering the home straight.

Diamond Bling underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a fractured left hock. Diamond Bling was humanely euthanased.

Tekidanto, Jackie Jai and Madame Duggie collided on the first turn checking Tekidanto and Madame Duggie. Madame Duggie raced wide entering the home straight.

Ms. S. Quinlan was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound Five Sisters pursuant to GAR 33.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Just A Fidget with Representative Mr. Joshua Formosa and noted his comments.

Just A Fidget, Five Sisters and Deadly Walk collided on the first turn. Just A Fidget, Rose Fawn, Red The Run and Bolshoi Ballet collided on the first turn severely checking Just A Fidget, Bolshoi Ballet and Five Sisters.

Just A Fidget underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hind limb and right hind toe. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Bolshoi Ballet underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hock sprain and an injury to the left thigh. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was gtaken from Deadly Walk, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Madame Pookie.

Madame Pookie was quick to begin. State Of Mind and Chasin' Bobbi collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Elegant Malt and Catch Kate collided approaching the home turn. State Of Mind and Chasin' Bobbi  collided approaching the home turn. Elegant Malt checked off Catch Kate on the home turn checking Last Night. State Of Mind and Chasin' Bobbi collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Madame Pookie, winner of the event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Yondu with Representative Mr. Joshua Formosa and noted his comments.

Aston Cinnamon, Zero To Hero and Railway Burra collided on the first turn. Rocket Strike and Panel collided on the second turn. Another Vader checked off Panel on the home turn checking Railway Burra. Aston Cinnamon and Railway Burra collided entering the home straight.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Precisely with Trainer Mr. John Mangion and noted his comments.

Precisely underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rezzie's Choice.

Joffa's Princess and Crackerjack Nash were slow to begin. Brave Hearted was very slow to begin (3L). Repossession, Diamond Socks and Jimmy Cheesecake collided on the first turn checking Diamond Socks. Mountain and Diamond Socks collided approaching the home turn.

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

Awesome Asset, Red Hot Chance and Flash Angel collided soon after the start checking Awesome Asset and Red Hot Chance. Succession Plan checked off Crackerjack Scot on the first turn. Succession Plan checked off Flash Angel on the home turn. Awesome Asset and Red Hot Chance collided on the home turn. Crackerjack Scot and Flash Angel collided approaching the winning post.

Awesome Asset underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the left triangle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Barellen Knight.

My Victoria and Kraken Bo collided soon after the start. Kraken Bo and Giant Shadow collided on the first turn. Run Maggie Run, Jitterbug Witch and Tashendo collided approaching the home turn. Giant Shadow faltered approaching the home turn.

Giant Shadow underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left pencil muscle and right calf. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Meeting Comments:

Magic Sox – Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 37.4kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 24.36. Eased on the home turn. Not Cleared.