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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Lektra Dude was quick to begin. Son Of Indy and Weblec Gold were slow to begin.

Bird House Brown went up with the lids. Aston Carola and End Game collided soon after the start. Aston Carola checked off Nyssa's Girl approaching the first turn. Bird House Brown and Distant Sun collided on the first turn checking Bird House Brown, Distant Sun, End Game, Nyssa's Girl and Aston Carola. Distant Sun, End Game and Nyssa's Girl collided approaching the home turn checking all three greyhounds.

Kalany Bale was quick to begin.

Aston Lennon and Ancho Poblano collided soon after the start checking Ancho Poblano. Ancho Poblano and Calthorpe collided soon after the start. Bush Panther and Aston Lennon collided soon after the start. Get It Together and Kalany Bale collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Aston Lennon and Ancho Poblano collided approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from He's Ali - the winner of the event.

Taiepa - The frequency of racing was discussed with representative, Mr H. Goss; his comments were noted.

Taiepa was quick to begin.

Hazy's Girl, Tyler Durden and Lektra Scooter collided soon after the start. Princess Poppy and Hazy's Girl collided soon after the start. Blow Me Kisses brushed the rail approaching the first turn. Taiepa and On The Duck collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Taiepa checked off Tyler Durden on the first turn. On The Duck and Tyler Durden collided entering the home straight.

Taiepa underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock abrasion. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sharky Shark.

Dakar was slow to begin.

Pumpernickel, Major Winston and Sharky Shark collided soon after the start checking Major Winston. Sharky Shark and Dakar collided approaching the first turn. Dakar, Sharky Shark and Pumpernickel collided on the first turn checking Sharky Shark. Pumpernickel cramped over the concluding stages of the event.

Pumpernickel 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) Pumpernickel must perform a Satisfactory Trial before any future nomination will be accepted.

Flying Zara underwent a post-race veterinary examination, at the trainer's request, and was found to have a mouth injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Zoe's Intention was slow to begin.

Springvale Misty, Harmon Bale, Xenia Bale and Natsu Bale collided on the first turn checking Harmon Bale and Xenia Bale; severely checking Great Success which fell. Harmon Bale, Xenia Bale and Zoe's Intention collided approaching the home turn checking Harmon Bale and Zoe's Intention. Harmon Bale galloped on Zoe's Intention approaching the home turn. 

Great Success underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right dew claw injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Lady Fabio – Late scratching at 4.01pm when Trainer Mr R. Bate reported the greyhound to have a laceration (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Love And Thunder was slow to begin.

Capra and Razor Burn collided soon after the start checking Capra. Send It Socks checked off Capra soon after the start. Cyberpunk Tokyo, Capra, Razor Burn, Weblec Diamond and Dream Wizard collided soon after the start checking Capra. Love And Thunder, Razor Burn and Weblec Diamond collided approaching the first turn checking Love And Thunder, Cyberpunk Tokyo and Razor Burn. Cyberpunk Tokyo and Love And Thunder collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Weblec Diamond checked off Dream Wizard on the first turn.

Madam Malkin was quick to begin. Shivering Stone and Gaerwen Bale were slow to begin.

Goldana Bale and Pansy Parkinson collided soon after the start checking Pansy Parkinson. Goldana Bale and Cherokee Fawn collided on the first turn checking Pansy Parkinson. Madam Malkin and Goldana Bale raced wide in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Magic Will.

Rainbow Spirit and Headspace were quick to begin.

Headspace and Suvla Bay collided soon after the start checking Suvla Bay. Lily Potter checked off Suvla Bay on the first turn. Lily Potter and Magic Will collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Magic Will galloped on Lily Potter on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Golden Avatar.

Berkel Boy and Alvira were quick to begin. Kiss Mwah was slow to begin. 

Full Moon Party and Golden Avatar collided soon after the start. Bush Tiger, Full Moon Party and Golden Avatar collided approaching the first turn checking Full Moon Party and Bush Tiger. Bush Tiger checked off Golden Avatar on the first turn. Bush Tiger checked off Full Moon Party on the first turn. Cute Indeed and Cayden Bale collided approaching the home turn. Kiss Mwah and Cute Indeed collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. 

Cute Indeed underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a mild abrasion to the left hind toes. No stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jay Jay Kersey.

Jay Jay Kersey was quick to begin.

Cherokee Cat checked off Jay Jay Kersey on the first turn.