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 that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

He's A Geezer was slow to begin. 

Wolf Shadow, Big Buck and Mizuki Rose collided approaching the first turn. Come On Serenity checked off the heels of Mizuki Rose on the first turn.

Yeran - Late scratching at 2.10pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. 

Defendant - New declared weight of 33.0kg, last raced at 34.3kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Elope To Paris.

Zipping Solo was quick to begin. Percy's Legacy and Defendant were slow to begin.

Percy's Legacy, Elope To Paris and Abby's Toy collided soon after the start. Percy's Legacy and Abby's Toy collided on the first turn. Abby's Toy and Defendant collided on the first turn with both greyhounds losing ground as a result. Zipping Solo and Elope To Paris collided on the home turn. Elope To Paris crossed to the inside and inconvenienced Zipping Solo in the home straight. Defendant faded in the home straight.

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

Weblec Storm was quick to begin. Weblec Bloom was slow to begin.

Aston Torbreck and We Will Prevail collided soon after the start. Weblec Bloom hit the inside running rail twice soon after the start. Aston Torbreck galloped on the heels of We Will Prevail on the first turn. Jack Of Hearts shifted outwards in the home straight

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

Weblec Bloom underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left hock and a right hindleg calf injury. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Cherokee Fawn - The frequency of racing was discussed with Trainer Mr D. Petersen, his comments were noted. 

New Cross Gate was quick to begin. 

Cherokee Fawn was slow into a stride. Ashby Nimble, Amp Meter, Town Tamer, New Cross Gate and Miss Zok Dee collided on the first turn checking all greyhounds. Ashby Nimble and Amp Meter collided several times through the first turn. Town Tamer and Miss Zok Dee collided approaching the home turn. Amp Meter checked off the heels of Ashby Nimble on the home turn. Accused shifted outwards in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Arlington.

Graphic Print was quick to begin. No Degree and Inter Phillip were slow to begin.

Blue Larrikin, Arlington and Cosmic Sparkle collided soon after the start. Joking Bear and Debbie's Destiny collided soon after the start. No Degree and Inter Phillip collided on the first turn. Inter Phillip faltered on the first turn and lost ground thereafter. Blue Larrikin checked off the heels of Joking Bear and collided with Cosmic Sparkle approaching the home turn. Arlington checked off the heels of Graphic Print approaching the home turn. Debbie's Destiny checked off the heels of Arlington approaching the home turn. Inter Phillip tailed off in the home straight

Inter Phillip underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Unusual Suspect was quick to begin. Crackerjack Tys, Kawhi and Magic Panther were slow to begin.

Crackerjack Tys and Kawhi collided on the first turn. Kawhi and Magic Panther collided on the first turn. Okay Sam and Harmon Bale collided on the first turn. Okay Sam checked off the heels of Ryben Jack in the home straight. 

Cruising Betty was quick to begin. Mr. Mufasa, Zambora Club and Zipping Murphy were slow to begin.

Why Not Patrick and Magic Lantern collided soon after the start. Dorrigo Bale and Mr. Mufasa collided on the first turn. Mr. Mufasa and Zambora Club collided on the first turn. Why Not Patrick and Magic Lantern collided on the first turn. Cruising Betty shifted out and raced wide in the home straight.

Zipping Murphy underwent a post-race veterinary examination after a incident with the finish on lure. Zipping Murphy was found to have a right hindleg tarsal fracture hock. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

Tiggerlong Grace was quick to begin. Curlin' Merlin and Clark Road were slow to begin.

Curlin' Merlin and Clark Road collided soon after the start. Tiggerlong Grace checked off the heels of Denzell Bale on the first turn.

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

Josephine was quick to begin. Una's Boy and Zoe's Intention were slow to begin.

Run Hide Seek and Zoe's Intention collided approaching the home turn.

Mini Yaala - New declared weight of 25.0kg, last raced at 23.8kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from My Lil' Angel.

Ruby's Boy and My Lil' Angel were quick to begin. Riverdale Tuohy and Grumpy Derek were slow to begin.

Mr. Lonely and My Boy Joey collided on the first turn. Grumpy Derek raced wide approaching the home turn. Mr. Lonely and Riverdale Tuohy collided approaching the home turn. My Lil' Angel and Riverdale Tuohy collided in the home straight. My Boy Joey galloped on the heels of My Lil' Angel approaching the winning post. My Lil' Angel Lost ground 

Meeting comments:

True Detective– In accordance with GAR 73, presented for a re-vet at the conclusion of kennelling as the greyhound was found to be injured at Sandown on 9/7/20.True Detective was examined by the on-track veterinarian and found to be free from injury. True Detective was Cleared to race. 

Satisfactory Trials:

Skating Queen – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 25.3kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 23.11 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.

Curious Yaala – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 28.8kgs, Box 3, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.81 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Shepparton.

Hot Jean – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 29.1kgs, Box 5, Placed 2nd, Time Run 23.18 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Gizmo Osti – Field of 4, Distance 400m, Weight 28.5kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.69 Cleared, Comment: Blinkers On

Trial 2

True Detective – Field of 4, Distance 460m, Weight 31.8kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 26.18 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.

Mepunga Apollo – Field of 4, Distance 460m, Weight 33.6kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 26.09, Not Cleared, Comment: Not Cleared Marred Home Straight

Lilly Lancaster – Field of 4, Distance 460m, Weight 29.0kgs, Box 4, Placed 4th, Time Run 26.99 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks