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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Super Remi, Another Pick and Jax Flash were slow to begin.

Quinn Bale and Nine Wine Wine collided soon after the start, checking Quinn Bale.  Kalany Bale and Super Remi collided approaching the first turn.  Kalany Bale checked off Super Remi on the first turn.  Nine Wine Wine and Little Swagger collided approaching the home turn.  Jax Flash checked off Little Swagger approaching the home turn.  Nine Wine Wine and Little Swagger collided on the home turn, checking Little Swagger.

Princess Sparkle was quick to begin.

Tinker Gypsy and Giaan's Girl collided soon after the start.  Aston Lennon and Longstaff collided approaching the first turn, checking Aston Lennon.  Longstaff galloped on Giaan's Girl on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Tinker Gypsy and Cadillac Prince collided on the first turn, checking Tinker Gypsy.  Cadillac Prince and Aston Lennon collided approaching the home turn, checking Aston Lennon and Luigi Bale.  Aston Lennon and Luigi Bale collided on the home turn, checking Aston Lennon.

Crumb Snags was slow to begin.

Bel Air Haze, Bus Driver and Star Shooter collided soon after the start; checking Star Shooter and severely checking Your Money.  Crumb Snags checked off the heels of Star Shooter on the first turn.  Bel Air Haze and Bus Driver collided on the first turn, checking Bel Air Haze.  Star Shooter and Bel Air Haze collided approaching the home turn.  Crumb Snags and Oliver Bale collided entering the home straight.

Your Money was vetted following an incident in the catching pen - no apparent injury was reported. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Lightning Fury.

Paradise Pippa was slow to begin.

Paper Plane and Bulleteer collided soon after the start.  Paper Plane, Bulleteer and Lightning Fury collided soon after the start, checking Paper Plane and Bulleteer.  Jaggered and Lightning Fury collided on the first turn, checking Lightning Fury.

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

Xella Bale was quick to begin.

Rampant Teresa, Nitro Georgie and Plumber collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds.  Appalachian checked off Nitro Georgie on the first turn, checking Plumber.

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

Pirates Patch underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing and was passed fit to race. 

Super Big was quick to begin.

Mepunga Sparkle and Pirates Patch collided soon after the start.  Pirates Patch, Get Go Boy and Coco Nova collided approaching the first turn, checking Pirates Patch and Get Go Boy.  Get Go Boy checked off Coco Nova on the first turn.  Slingshot Pete and Mepunga Sparkle collided on the first turn, checking Mepunga Sparkle and Coco Nova.  Super Big and Speedy Spyro collided on the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Super Big - the winner of the event.

Johnny Wishbone was quick to begin.

Cryer's Spring, Lektra Loopy and Picogram collided soon after the start.  Gettysburg, Magnet Force and Thomeli Boy collided approaching the first turn, severely checking Magnet Force.  Johnny Wishbone, which tired approaching the home turn, collided with Cryer's Spring.  Magnet Force, Thomeli Boy and Lektra Loopy collided on the home turn.

Johnny Wishbone underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left foreleg flexor tendon and monkey muscle, and right hindleg triangle muscle injuries.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Big Flash Marjen – Late scratching at 2:21 pm due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr D Jensen informed Stewards that he was involved in an accident on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Jensen 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.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stardom.

Sarcasmic, Stardom, Legasov Bale and Benchester collided soon after the start.  Stardom and Legasov Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Frank's Girl and Stardom collided on the first turn.  Sadie Bale and Legasov Bale collided on the first turn, checking Legasov Bale and Kinloch Moss.  Sadie Bale checked off Kinloch Moss approaching the winning post.

Steampunk Tiger, Firefly Star and Zipping Reuben collided soon after the start.  Steampunk Tiger and Firefly Star collided on the first turn, checking Steampunk Tiger.  Belena Blaze and Romeo Bale raced wide approaching the home turn.  Zipping Reuben checked off Jullisa Bale in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Aston Minerva - the winner of the event.

Miss Zeus, Skibo Rebel and Lots Of Nitro collided soon after the start.  Fireball Frank and Invictus Lenny collided soon after the start.  Miss Zeus checked off Berkel Boy on the first turn; checking Skibo Rebel and severely checking Lots Of Nitro.  Skibo Rebel contacted the rail approaching the home turn and lost considerable ground.  Lots Of Nitro raced wide in the home straight.

Skibo Rebel underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Lots Of Nitro underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Major Winston – Late scratching at 2:21 pm due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr D Jensen informed Stewards that he was involved in an accident on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Jensen 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. 

United Lass, Big Brebler and Shinjuku collided soon after the start, checking Big Brebler.  Lil Snooze, Shinjuku, Sizzlin' Sanchez and Snooker Que collided on the first turn, checking Sizzlin' Sanchez and Shinjuku.  Lil Snooze checked off Snooker Que approaching the home turn.  Sizzlin' Sanchez checked off Snooker Que approaching the winning post.

Speedy Amira and Slingshot Ebony were quick to begin.  Tanami Express and Khlo Money were slow to begin.

Natsu Bale, Tanami Express and Vin Joel collided on the first turn, checking Natsu Bale, Tanami Express and Burst Of Yap.  Ragin' Soldier raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Ragin' Solder - the winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Amelie Otis –  Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 22.8 kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22:669 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks.

Krypto Jam – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 35.9 kgs, Box 4, Placed 2nd, Time Run 23:07 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks, except Mount Gambier.

Krypto Jam, which faltered shortly after the line, underwent a post-trial veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg hock injury.  A 60 day stand down period was imposed.