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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Arrowsmith was quick to begin. Blair's Tulip and Charlotte Tulip were slow to begin.

Aston Carola, Irving and Alinea collided soon after the start checking Irving. Uncle Chuck, Aston Carola and Alinea collided on the first turn checking Aston Carola and Alinea. Uncle Chuck faltered on the first turn and collided with Irving severely checking Irving and Charlotte Tulip, Uncle Chuck failed to finish as a result. Blair's Tulip and Alinea collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Irving checked off Blair's Tulip approaching the winning post. 

Uncle Chuck underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg scapula fracture. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Bomber was quick to begin.

Asquith Bale, Aston Dimple and La La Jersey collided soon after the start checking Aston Dimple and La La Jersey. Morticia, Asquith Bale and Galiena Bale collided approaching the first turn. La La Jersey, Asquith Bale, Galiena Bale and Hojilla Bale collided approaching the first turn severely checking all four greyhounds. 

Aston Bomber underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left pectoral muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Paw Behaviour – Late scratching at 6.03pm due to non-arrival (GAR 31). A 28 day stand down period was imposed. Mr S. McDonnell informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track. Stewards have advised Mr McDonnell that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival. The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

Cypress Bale was quick to begin. Aston Cash was slow to begin.

Istrid Bale and Yussuf Bale collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Aston Adonis checked off Cypress Bale approaching the home turn.

Aston Estate was slow to begin. 

Maree Keeping and Aragog collided soon after the start. Ray Keeping and La La Oregon collided approaching the first turn. Maree Keeping, La La Oregon and Ray Keeping collided on the first turn checking Ray Keeping, La La Oregon, Classy Stringer and Aston Estate. Nevilla Bale, Aragog and Maree Keeping collided approaching the home turn. Aragog and Maree Keeping collided on the home turn checking Aragog. Ray Keeping and Aragog collided entering the home straight.

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

Reiko Boss and Orwell Bale were quick to begin. 

Classified and Noonbarra Jack collided soon after the start. Take The Lead, Regal Missile and All Over Max collided soon after the start. Take The Lead and All Over Max collided approaching the first turn. Reiko Boss checked off Orwell Bale on the first turn. Reiko Boss checked off Barooga Smoke on the first turn. Regal Missile checked off Classified on the first turn. Take The Lead checked off Noonbarra Jack approaching the home turn. Orwell Bale and Barooga Smoke collided entering the home straight. Reiko Boss and Classified collided approaching the winning post.

Selynya Teddy and Fabriola Expert collided soon after the start. Bounce Back, Brady's Shout, Sisco Ride and Lara Tara collided soon after the start checking Bounce Back and Sisco Ride. Brady's Shout checked off Lara Tara on the first turn. Brady's Shout checked off Lara Tara on the second turn. Sisco Ride galloped on Fabriola Expert on the second turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Last Hurrah - the winner of the event.

Lady Pandora, Eight Ball and Black Treasure colldide soon after the start checking Lady Pandora and Eight Ball. Smokin' Cindy, Rockstar Quin, Mepunga Pegasus and Black Treasure collided soon after the start checking Smokin' Cindy, Rockstar Quin, Mepunga Pegasus, Black Treasure and Eight Ball. Lady Pandora checked off Smokin' Cindy on the first turn. Smokin' Cindy and Rockstar Quinn collided approaching the second turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Fabriola Zad - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Euro Bro.

The start of this event was delayed approximately 5 minutes due to a fault with the starting boxes. As a result the race was hand started.

Black Canvas was slow to begin. 

Scuffy and Euro Bro collided soon after the start checking Euro Bro. Weetbix Jester and Scuffy collided soon after the start checking Weetbix Jester. Scuffy and Look Fancy Nancy collided on the first turn checking Look Fancy Nancy. Scuffy and Black Canvas collided on the second turn checking Scuffy. Euro Bro galloped on Jayville Slick on the third turn.

Jayville Tahlia and Pirate Lee were quick to begin. Rothford was slow to begin.

Tig and Karma Bale collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Rockstar Brass and Smithy Keeping collided soon after the start. Rothford checked off Fast Lane on the first turn. Rothford checked off Fast Lane approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Caishen.

Rainbow Spirit and Flossing were quick to begin. Lily Potter was slow to begin.

Little Tubbsy and Pure Cool Titan collided approaching the first turn checking Little Tubbsy. Lily Potter and Little Tubbsy collided approaching the first turn checking Little Tubbsy.

Lily Potter underwent a post-race veterinary examination after the greyhound jumped the inside rail after the finish and ran across the infield - no apparent injury was reported. 

A post-race sample was taken from Rainbow Spirit - the winner of the event.

Tiggerlong Pink – New declared weight of 26.1kg, last raced at 27.3kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tiggerlong Pink.

Tiggerlong Grace was quick to begin. Tiggerlong Pink and Blue Larrrikin were slow to begin.

Say Hi and Keiki collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Midnight Bling and Tiggerlong Pink collided on the first turn. Flying Zara, Say Hi and Keiki collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Sweet Swagger and Tiggerlong Grace collided on the first turn. Tiggerlong Pink and Keiki collided approaching the home turn. Flying Zara and Say Hi collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Grawlix.

Vapour Blaze was quick to begin. Grawlix and Blackpool Holly were slow to begin.

What A Kicker and Titanium Lad collided soon after the start. Ice Cold Yug and What A Kicker collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Zipping Stan and Titanium Lad collided on the first turn checking Titanium Lad. Zipping Stan and Grawlix collided approaching the home turn checking Zipping Stan. Ice Cold Yug and Zipping Stan collided on the home turn checking Zipping Stan. Ice Cold Yug and Titanium Lad collided entering the home straight. What A Kicker and Titanium Lad collided in the home straight.

Blackpool Pantha underwent a post-race veterinary examination after an incident after the finish and was found to have a left scapula fracture. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Zipping Stan underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hindleg hamstring injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.