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.

Stewards were advised by Mr C Chillcot that the track was lightly harrowed on Monday the 10th of August.

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Spearhead Joe was slow to begin. Moon Flower crossed to the rails approaching the first turn checking Aston Chandra and Pretty Mouse. Astro Boy and Carry On Star collided on the first turn. Aston Chandra and Spearhead Joe collided on the first turn. Spearhead Joe checked off Moon Flower on the first turn causing Och Eye Mum to race wide. Spearhead Joe and Moon Flower collided on the second turn and raced wide. Pretty Mouse and Och Eye Mum collided several times on the second turn; both greyhounds lost considerable ground. Astro Boy raced wide on the home turn. 

Pretty Mouse underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right chest muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr. P Burley (representing Trainer - Mrs D Burley) regarding the racing manners of Pretty Mouse during the event, and the upgrade in distance from its previous start.  Mr. Burley advised that the greyhound had been trialling over the 525m at The Meadows and that he was disappointed with the greyhound's performance today.  Stewards, in taking into consideration the lack of experience of the greyhound and the injuries sustained, issued a warning regarding the overall performance of Pretty Mouse today.  Stewards also invoked GAR75(1) and advised Mr. Burley to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Pretty Mouse in the event which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event.

Och Eye Mum underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hamstring injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Carry On Star - the winner of the event. 

Mr R Tartaglia was fined $50 for failing to ensure the registration card was produced for the greyhound Dr. Ryker pursuant to GAR 33.

Lilac Sky and Dr. Ryker were quick to begin. Perfect Jess and Blazing Fury collided soon after the start. Lilac Sky crossed to the rails soon after the start checking That's Easy, Carry On Maxwell and Aston Adonis. That's Easy, Carry On Maxwell, Aston Adonis and Huggle Bear collided approaching the first turn checking Carry On Maxwell, Aston Adonis and Perfect Jess and causing That's Easy to fall. Aston Adonis and Blazing Fury collided on the third turn checking Aston Adonis. 

That's Easy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right traingle and left groin muscles. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Lilac Sky underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 9. Lilac Sky was found to have injuries to the right monkey muscle, left deltiod muscle, right calf muscle and a laceration on the right hock. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr. J Sharp, the trainer of Lilac Sky and acting under GAR 75(1), Stewards ordered Mr. Sharp to report as soon as practicable anything that may have affected the running of Lilac Sky in the event which was not noted by Stewards during or immediately after the event.

A post-race sample was taken from Dr. Ryker - the winner of the event. 

Kiss Your Lips was quick to begin and shifted in soon after the start checking Moraine Shadow. Perfect Flossy and Kasemi collided soon after the start. Aston Santana and Alabama Anna collided soon after the start. Kasemi crossed to the rails on the first turn checking Will It Rain and Moraine Shadow. Perfect Flossy raced wide on the first turn and again on the second turn. Aston Santana checked off Kiss Your Lips on the third turn. Moraine Shadow checked off Perfect Flossy on the home turn. 

Hadouken and Blazing Xeni collided soon after the start. Blazing Xeni and Runaway Lad collided on the first turn causing Blazing Xeni to contact the running rail. Hadouken shifted out on the first turn checking Aston Sonic and Enabler; both greyhounds raced wide as a result. Blazing Xeni contacted the running rail approaching the second. Enabler and Carry On Liam collided in the back straight and again on the third turn checking Aston Sonic. 

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

Circumstance was quick to begin. Circumstance, Montaya and Lethal Image collided on the first turn and again approaching the second turn. Zipping Annabel turned its head, visibly eased and collided with Jetta's Shout on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Hot Finish turned its head and visibly eased entering the back straight. Zipping Annabel turned its head and collided with Jetta's Shout several times from the back straight to approaching the home turn causing both greyhounds to lose considerable ground. Hot Finish and Circumstance collided in the back straight. Circumstance and Montaya collided approaching the winning post. 

Zipping Annabel underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 7 and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Glen Burns, regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the second turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Zipping Annabel was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Burns pleaded guilty to the charge, Zipping Annabel must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Hot Finish underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right chest muscle injury, a 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr Robin Moore, regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the back straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Hot Finish was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Moore pleaded guilty to the charge, Hot Finish must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Paint Feeler was slow to begin. Helen's Mate and Zipping Atticus collided soon after the start. American Missile shifted out soon after the start checking Zipping Atticus, Weblec Whirl, Harrell Bale and Henessey Venom. Helen's Mate and Weblec Whirl collided on the first turn checking Helen's Mate and Zipping Atticus. Zipping Atticus, Henessey Venom and Paint Peeler collided on the first turn. Helen's Mate and Zipping Atticus collided approaching the second turn. Zipping Atticus and Paint Peeler collided approaching the third turn. American Missile raced wide on the home turn. 

Miss Heart and My Attitude were slow to begin. Arlington and La Bamba Icon collided soon after the start. Majestic Way crossed to the rails approaching the first turn checking Aston Lindop and My Attitude. Baby Eden, Arlington and La Bamba Icon collided on the first turn. Baby Eden checked off Arlington on the first turn checking Aston Lindop and My Attitude. My Attitude shifted in on the first turn checking Aston Lindop, Baby Eden and Miss Heart. Baby Eden and Miss Heart collided approaching the third turn checking Baby Eden. 

A post-race sample was taken from Majestic Way - the winner of the event. 

Brady's Shout was slow to begin. Carry On Angel, Stack and Pure Cool Titan collided approaching the first turn. Pure Cool Titan and Dukey Duke collided on the first turn. Carry On Angel and Stack collided on the second turn. Dukey Duke raced wide entering the back straight. Brady's Shout checked off Pure Cool Titan in the back straight. Stack and Brady's Shout collided on the home turn. 

A pre-race sample was unable to be abtained from Blackzin Prince, a post-race sample was subsequently taken. 

Blackzin Prince was slow to begin. Colden Express and Handsome Jack collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Departure Gate crossed in approaching the first turn checking Colden Express, Blazing Lizzie, Handsome Jack and Blackzin Prince. Blazing Lizzie, Blackzin Prince and Colden Express collided on the first turn severely checking Blazing Lizzie and Blackzin Prince. Blazing Lizzie and Blackzin Prince collided several times from the second turn to the home turn causing both greyhounds to lose considerable ground. Token Lilly and Departure Gate collided on the second turn. Token Lily checked off Departure Gate collided on the third turn. 

Blazing Lizzie underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury and a spike wound on the right hind toe. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Attitude Plus. 

Attitude Plus was slow to begin. Spicy Cupcake, Joffa's Princess and Lektra Jena collided soon after the start checking Joffa's Princess. Spicy Cupcake, Attitude Plus and Lektra Jena collided on the first turn causing Joffa's Princess to race wide. Cherokee Twist and Luther collided on the first turn. Spicy Cupcake, Attitude Plus and Lektra Jena collided approaching the second turn checking Spicy Cupcake, Attitude Plus and Joffa's Princess. 

Vigorous - Late scratching at 11.47am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr Vince Tullio was fined $100.

Uniquely Mine and Red The Run collided soon after the start. Redzin shifted out soon after the start checking Self Assured and colliding with Wise El Nino. Self Assured checked off Redzin approaching the first turn checking Red The Run. Wise El Nino and Arizona Gold collided on the first turn checking Wise El Nino which collided with Self Assured. Arizona Gold crossed to the rails approaching the second turn checking Self Assured and Wise El Nino. Uniquely Mine and Red The Run collided on the second turn. Red The Run and Self Assured collided approaching the home turn. 

Tiramisu For You and Full Moon Party were slow to begin. Lilly Lana, Wishly Bale and Jayville Tahlia collided approaching the first turn checking Wishly Bale which collided with Full Moon Party as a result checking Full Moon Party. Mountain and Tiramisu For You collided approaching the first turn checking Mountain. Full Moon Party clipped the heels of Zulu Walk on the home turn. Zulu Walk and Jayville Tahlia collided entering the home staright. Full Moon Party and Wishly Bale collided in the home straight.