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.

Deed Of Shianne – Late scratching at 14.42 when Mr Richard Anchen reported the greyhound to have a split hindleg webbing (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. Stewards spoke to Mr Anchen regarding the timing of the scratching and accepted his explanation.

Reboot was quick to begin. Jaimandy Gebauer was slow to begin. Mt. View Jester brushed the running rail on the first turn. Miss Marley and Gunmetal Magic collided on the home turn. Galway Lights and Gunmetal Magic collided in the home straight.

All Inn Benny – New declared weight of 33.9kg, last raced at 32.6kg.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Steward Ms. S. Evans did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

Call Me Stanley checked off All Inn Benny approaching the first turn. What's The Code and She's Serious collided on the first turn. What's The Code galloped on All Inn Billy on the home turn. Electric Zulu and All Inn Billy collided entering the home straight. Call Me Stanley and All Inn Billy collided in the home straight.

Iceni Riot checked off Skeleton Key on the first turn. Iceni Riot checked off Sylvia's Delight on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Confront.

Confront checked off Ivoria Bale on the first turn. Confront checked off Tat Warby entering the home straight. Atlas Shiralee and Que Up collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Scott Worth It and Holiday In Paris collided soon after the start. Kraken Smick checkd off Gemma Blue on the first turn. Scott Worth It, Holiday In Paris and Low Planes collided approaching the home turn. Scott Worth It and Holiday In Paris collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Stewards spoke to kennel represenative Ms P.Marek regarding the greyhound Jodie's Boy racing manners approaching the winning post. After observing all available footage, Stewards own observations and Ms Mareks explanation, Stewards took no further action.

Nebraska Nell checked off Crackerjack Kane on the first turn. Whisky Hans, Mt. View Audrey and Daniel Avocado collided entering the home straight.

A post race sample was taken from Benchester, winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Jamie.

Broadway Bullet was slow to begin. Magic Mamba checked off Zipping Jamie approaching the first turn. Zipping Jamie and Garage Sale collided on the first turn.

Oriental Pins underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right radius/ulna fracture. Oriental Pins was humanely euthanased.

A pre-race sample was taken from Imminent Reality.

Rilynn Bale checked off Caishen on the first turn. Imminent Reality and Spring Hummer collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Smart As Jack, winner of the event.

Short Leash and Groundbreaking collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Groundbreaking checked off Especial One on the home turn. Groundbreaking and Amigo Two collided entering the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Fletcher Jay, winner of the event.

Fletcher Jay underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to both dew claws, abrasions to the left hind achillies and bruising to both sides of upper gums. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  

All Inn Deeds – New declared weight of 37.3kg, last raced at 35.9kg.

Zipping Stan checked off Zipping Liz approaching the first turn. All Inn Deeds and Clyde Jakit collided on the first urn. Zipping Stan and All Inn Deeds collided on the home turn.

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

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Take A Daisy with trainer Mr. S. Jack and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wazza Hawk.

Balance was slow to begin. Ice Cold Yug and Fairytale ending collided approaching the first turn. Blazin' Ruby and Blazin' Bulla collided approaching the first turn. Balance and Blazin' Bulla collided on the firts turn checking Balance. Blazin' Ruby and Ice Cold Yug collided in the home straight. Balance, Fairytale Ending and Blazin' Ruby collided approaching the winning post.

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