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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MEETING COMMENTS: Kennelling closed at 5.59pm due to kennelling commencing late as a result of failed operational equipment.

Sweet Yaala, Kasemi and Redbank Liddy were slow to begin.

Sweet Yaala checked off Torch Bearer approaching the first turn causing Sweet Yaala to brush the running rail.  Torch Bearer and Redbank Liddy collided on the first turn.  Torch Bearer checked off Kasemi approaching the second turn.  Sweet Yaala checked off Redbank Liddy approaching the third turn.  

A post-race sample was taken from Lektra Jena - winner of the event.

Stewards spoke to Handler - Mr. Harrison Goss (representing Trainer - Mr C Grenfell) regarding the frequency in racing of Taiepa.  Stewards noted Mr. Goss' explanation.

Dash Of Reyne was quick to begin.  White Assassin, Uncle's Girl and Taiepa were slow to begin.

Write About Her and Ton Eighty collided soon after the start.  Uncle's Girl and Taiepa collided soon after the start.  Uncle's Girl checked off Write About Her on the first turn checking She's Invincible and Taiepa.  Write About Her, Ton Eighty and White Assassin collided on the first turn checking Ton Eighty, White Assassin, Uncle's Girl, She's Invincible and Taiepa.   White Assassin checked off Uncle's Girl on the third turn.  Ton Eighty checked off Uncle's Girl approaching the home turn severely checking White Assassin and Taiepa.  

Taiepa underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have sand toe to the right forefoot.  No stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Dash Of Reyne - winner of the event.

Fifteen Love was quick.  Nonna Josie, Cawbourne Cheeky and Swashuckler were slow begin.  Palace Lady and Another Episode collided soon after the start. Cawbourne Cheeky, Swashbuckler, Lilly Lana, Palace Lady, Another Episode and Eureka Icon collided approaching the Swashbuckler, Another Episode and severely checking Palace Lady which stumbled.  Cawbourne Cheeky contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Fifteen Love checked off Lilly Lana approaching the second turn.  Lilly Lana and Eureka Icon collided on the third turn.  Cawbourne Cheeky checked off Fifteen Love approaching the home turn checking Palace Lady.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Merry Lass.

Merry Lass was quick to begin and crossed to the outside soon after the start colliding with Steamy Jack.  Cherokee Twist and Wise El Nino were slow to begin.  Aston Ultra checked off Steamy Jack approaching the first turn checking Forcefully.  Madam Malkin checked off Cherokee Twist approaching the first turn and collided with Forcefully.  Forcefully and Pansy Parkinson collided entering the back straight and again on the home turn.  Forcefully crossed out entering the home straight.

Madam Malkin underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left chest muscle injury.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Merry Lass underwnt a pos-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Party Lights.

Full Moon Fever, Love And Thunder and Reiko Houdini were slow to begin.  Accused and Love And Thunder collided soon after the start causing Love And Thunder to collide with Reiko Houdini.  Wendalin Bale crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking Indulge, Bees And Honey and Party Lights.  Accused checked off Wendalin Bale on the first turn severely checking Accused which stumbled and tailed off and causing Love And Thunder to fall.  Indulge, Party Lights and Bees And Honey collided approaching the second turn checking Party Lights.  Full Moon Fever checked off Wendalin Bale on the second turn.  Party Lights checked off Indulge entering the back straight.  Indulge and Party Lights collided entering the home straight.

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

Love And Thunder underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Cabin Fever was slow to begin.

Manila Knight, Keefe and Zambora Clown collided soon after the start.  Manila Knight, Keefe, Mississippi Mud, Cabin Fever and Weeona Bulldozer collided on the first turn severely checking Manila Knight and Keefe.  Zambora Clown and Weeona Bulldozer collided approaching the second turn.  Cabin Fever and Keefe collided on the second turn severely checking Keefe.  Manila Knight checked off Keefe on the second turn.  Mississippi Mud and Cabin Fever collided approaching the third turn.  Mississippi Mud and Keefe collided on the third turn.

Mississippi Mud underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Special Drop, Zekel Bale and Montaya were slow to begin.  Dinkydi Asset stumbled at box rise and was very slow to begin (5 lengths).

Special Drop and Zekel Bale collided on the first turn and again in the front straight.  Special Drop, Zekel Bale, Montaya and Aston Lindop collided on the second turn checking Special Drop, Zekel Bale and Aston Lindop.  Montaya and Lori Love collided on the fourth turn checking Lori Love. Zekel Bale and Lori Love collided approaching the home turn.  Destini Catalina crossed out entering the home straight and collided with Inga Mia.  

Pursuant to GAR 104(6) Lure Driver Mr Chris Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

Weeona Roger and Miss Heart were slow to begin.

Weeona Roger, Weeona Pete, Punk Lass Rocks and Chill Out Webby collided approaching the first turn severely checking Punk Lass Rocks which tailed off.  Weeona Roger, Weeona Pete and Chill Out Webby collided on the first turn checking Weeona Roger and Chill Out Webby.  Weeona Roger and Chill Out Webby collided on the second turn checking both greyhounds.  Weeona Roger and Chill Out Webby collided in the home straight.  

Punk Lass Rocks underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Vanna Bale was quick to begin.  Pure Quality was slow to begin.

Tinsel Doll, Capture Bart and Charlie Checker collided approaching the first turn.  Pure Quality checked off Galway Grange approaching the first turn.  Enter The Son, Capture Bart and Twin Pick collided on the first turn checking Capture Bart, Charlie Checker, Pure Quality and Galway Grange.  Enter The Son and Twin Pick collided on the second turn checking Twin Pick.  Charlie Checker contacted the running rail entering the back straight severely checking Pure Quality and Galway Grange.  Capture Bart galloped on Vanna Bale on the third turn checking Vanna Bale.  Pure Quality and Charlie Checker collided in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Barooga Dodge.

Zipping Atticus was slow to begin.

Barooga Dodge and My Dewana Penny collided soon after the start.  Two Up Thommo, Kudos Bale and My Girl Kizzy collided on the first turn checking Kudos Bale, My Girl Kizzy, Zipping Atticus and My Dewana Penny.  Kudos Bale, My Girl Kizzy, Zipping Atticus and My Dewana Penny collided on the second turn checking Zipping Atticus.  Zipping Atticus and My Girl Kizzy collided entering the back straight checking Zipping Atticus.  My Dewana Penny checked off Two Up Thommo in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Stacey Bott.

Stacey Bott and Hot Finish were slow to begin.

Vixstar, Horizon Princess and Majestic Way collided soon after the start checking Vixstar and Horizon Princess.  Tiggerlong Ginga checked off Crackerjack Suni approaching the first turn and collided with Stacey Bott, checking Stacey Bott and Hot Finish.  Horizon Princess checked off Hot Finish on the first turn.  Vixstar and Hot Finish collided on the second turn.  Majestic Way and Stacey Bott collided in the back straight.  Harrell Bale and Crackerjack Suni collided on the third turn.  Vixstar and Hot Finish collided approaching the home turn checking Vixstar.  Tiggerlong Ginga checked off Crackerjack Suni entering the home straight.  Vixstar and Hot Finish collided approaching the winning post.  Crackerjack Suni and Stacey Bott collided approaching the winning post. 

A pre-race sample was taken from King Of Swing.

King Of Swing was quick to begin.  Soda Girl was slow to begin. 

Through The Dark, Chasing Beers and Midnight Titan collided soon after the start checking Chasing Beers.  Chasing Beers checked off Through The Dark approaching the first turn.  Soda Girl, Through The Dark and Midnight Titan collided on the first turn checking Through The Dark and Midnight Titan.  Queue The Music and Uniquely Mine collided on the first turn.  Queue The Music and Soda Girl collided on the third turn checking Queue The Music.  Midnight Titan checked off Queue The Music entering the home straight. 

Supplementary Report

Meadows 29 July 2020 - Race 1 Congratulations Simon Told Helen - Maiden - 525m

Magnis Bale - The Grenfell kennel reported the greyhound recovered well and that they would continue with the greyhound’s preparation.