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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A pre-race sample was taken from Jakey's Day.

Without Fear was slow to begin.

Jakey's Day crossed to the outside soon after the start checking Treacle and Honey Double One. Honey Double One and California Blond collided soon after the start. Market Lass checked off Jakey's Day approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Raquea's Dream.

Burnish was slow to begin.

Especially Eager crossed to the rail soon after the start checking Market Chick. Burnish and Bella Chic collided at the 250m mark. Jolly Jiggs and Market Charlie collided at the 200m mark. Burnish and Especially Eager collided at the 175m mark. Bella Chic checked off Jolly Jiggs at the 100m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Commander Kay.

Front Bar was slow to begin.

Oakvale Cruiser and Fenway Lights collided soon after the start. Amlin Storm and Fenway Lights collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Feel The Thunder - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Baby Talk.

Mepunga Harry was slow to begin.

Rollin' In checked off Dimensional at the 250m mark. Mepunga Harry and Darley Park collided at the 200m mark. Rollin' In checked off My Name Heather at the 50m mark.

Invictus Atticus - New declared weight of 32.3kgs, last raced at 30.8kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Bash Punter.

Braeside was slow to begin. Pirate Pete was slow to begin and crossed to the rail soon after the start.

Market Bob and Jack Of Hearts collided soon after the start. Jack Of Hearts and Big Bash Punter collided at the 250m mark.

A post-race sample was taken from Invictus Atticus - the winner of the event.

Aston Midori – Late scratching at 7:53am when Mr S. Mallia reported the greyhound to have vomiting (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Duke Of Burnley.

Duke Of Burnley was slow to begin.

Aston Milla and Strike collided several times from the 150m mark to the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Need A Jockey.

Fireball Frank and Need A Jockey were slow to begin.

Fireball Frank and Nella Ruslie collided soon after the start and several times to the 250m mark checking both greyhounds. Sheer Bliss galloped on Need A Jockey at the 150m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fly By Them. 

Mr. Vinnie was slow to begin.

Spring Haze checked off Especial Elise at the 300m mark and collided with Fly By Them. Spring Haze and Especial Elise collided at the 150m mark. Spring Haze checked off Billy's Missile approaching the winning post checking Especial Elise.

Tigga Toy underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Tat Nuggie - Late scratching at 6.59pm on 1st August 2020 by Order of Stewards under GAR 20 (4) (b), in the best interests of greyhound racing.

A pre-race sample was taken from Huey's Dream.

Showboat Capers was slow to begin.

Dental Plan and Mepunga Sparkle collided at the 300m mark and again at the 250m mark. Mepunga Sparkle checked off Dental Plan at the 125m mark.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tubark.

Tubark, Zipping Benny and Tolerant collided soon after the start.

Tubark checked off Tolerant at the 150m mark and collided with Zipping Benny.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cosmic Ox. 

Steel Magnolia and Cosmic Ox collided soon after the start. Gracelands and Busy Bella collided soon after the start. Challis Magic crossed to the rail at the 250m mark checking Gracelands and Busy Bella. Ryben Jack and Making Gravy collided at the 250m mark. Busy Bella and Ryben Jack collided at the 200m mark. Making Gravy checked off Cosmic Ox at the 150m mark. Cosmic Ox and Midnight Monarch collided at the 50m mark.

Anna Victorem - Late scratching at 6.58pm on 1st August 2020 by Order of Stewards under GAR 20 (4)(b), in the best interests of greyhound racing.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kraken Glows.

Notorious Jiggs was slow to begin.

Fast Fever and Cersei collided soon after the start. Notorious Jiggs crossed to the outside at the 250m mark and collided with Vamoosh. Cersei and Almapa Gallucci collided at the 250m mark checking Cersei. Quick Finance checked off Cersei at the 100m mark.

Almapa Gallucci underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hind split webbing. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

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Satisfactory Trials at Healesville on 2/8/2020:

Side Splitting - Field of 4, Distance 300m, Weight 35.9kgs, Box 2, Placed 3rd, Time Run 17.30, Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Horsham.

So They Say - Field of 4, Distance 300m, Weight 36.8kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 16.74, Cleared, Comment: Cleared for Straight Track Racing only and Blinkers On. Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound today and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52.