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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Stewards spoke to Mr L Rennie in regards to his late arrival for kenneling - warning issued.

Lulu Osti, Prize Diamond and Kalkari were quick to begin.

Absolute Cash checked off Kalkari soon after the start causing Absolute Cash and Don’t Get Lippy to collide checking Absolute Cash. Prize Diamond and Lulu Osti collided approaching the home turn checking Lulu Osti, causing Lulu Osti to check off Kalkari.

Absolute Cash underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to havea right hock sprain. A10 day stand down period was imposed.

Cutie Kay, Shanghai Avatar and Gypsy Kiowa were quick to begin.

Gypsy Kiowa faltered soon after the start and lost ground. Casanova Man and Wolfie’s Swagger collided soon after the start. Shanghai Avatar and Cutie Kay collided on the first turn. Wolfie’s Swagger and Zumi’s Swagger collided approaching the home turn. Cute Kay and Wolfie’s Swagger collided entering the home straight. Shanghai Avatar and Zumi’s Swagger collided in the home straight. Shanghai Avatar, Cutie Kay and Wolfie’s Swagger collided approaching the winning post.

A post-race sample was taken from Zumi's Swagger- the winner of the event.

Gypsy Kiowa underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to both gracilis muscles. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Empire Lad went up with the lids at box rise.

Betty’s Dream and He Shall Enchant were quick to begin.

Empire Lad and Ivy Isobel collided soon after the start checking Blue Tick Erin. Empire Lad and Ivy Isobel collided approaching the first. He Shall Enchant and Carnivore collided approaching the first turn. He Shall Enchant checked off Betty’s Dream on the first turn. Empire Lad checked off Ivy Isobel on the first turn. Carnivore checked off Betty’s Dream approaching the second turn. He Shall Enchant and Betty’s Dream collided entering the back straight checking Betty’s Dream. Empire Lad, Carnivore and Blue Tick Erin collided approaching the home turn checking Blue Tick Erin. Empire Lad and Carnivore collided on the home turn.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Arancini with Representative Mr. A. Formosa and noted his comments.

Devon Shadow was slow to begin.

Arancini was quick to begin.

Max Black, Totally Bella and Go The Doves collided soon after the start. Run To You and Valak collided soon after the start. Max Black, Totally Bella and Valak collided approaching the first, checking Arancini and Valak, causing Totally Bella, Go The Doves, Run To You and Valak to collide checking Valak and Devon Shadow. Valak visabily eased and turned its head inwards on the first turn. Go The Doves and Totally Bella collided approaching the home turn. Totally Bella and Run To You collided in the home straight.

Arancini underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to havea cervico-thoracic injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Valak underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have  a right sesamoid injury. A10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr S Curtain,the trainer of Valak regarding the greyhounds racing mannerson the first turn Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Valak was chargedwith failing to pursue the lure with due commitment. Mr S Curtain pleaded guilty to the charge,Valak is suspended for 28 days at Cranbourne and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sole Elusion.

Shaun John and Midnight Breeze collided soon after start. Springvale Misty and Aston Cabernet collided approaching the first. Springvale Misty checked off Midnight Breeze on the first turn, causing Springvale Misty, State Of Mine, Aston Cabernet and Shaun John to collide. Shaun John checked off State Of Mine approaching the home turn. Aston Cabernet and Shaun John collided on the home turn and again in the home straight.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Just A Fidget with Representative Mr. A. Formosa and noted his comments.

Looby Sky was quick to begin.

Cherokee Fawn and Razor Roy collided soon after the start checking Cherokee Fawn. Just A Fidget and Steinmark collided approaching the first turn checking Steinmark causing Cherokee Fawn to race wide. Just A Fidget checked off Steinmark approaching the second turn causing Just A Fidget and Cherokee Fawn to collide checking both greyhounds. Cosmic Vigilante checked off Looby Sky on the third turn. Cosmic Vigilante and Steinmark collided on the home turn. Sheer Bliss and Razor Roy collided several times in the home straight.

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

Just A Fidget underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock sprain. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Razor Roy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Looby Sky underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke toMr C Johanssen,the representative of Razor Roy and issued a warning regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Raglan Revolver.

Almani Rampage was quick to begin.

Superior Charry and Big Bubbles collided on the first turn checking Big Bubbles. Red Hot Chance checked off Elegant Malt approaching the home turn.

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

Sense and Love A Talk collided soon after the start. Geena Bale and Lady Bang Bang collided soon after the start checking Geena Bale. Lady Bang Bang and Zoe’s Intention collided approaching the first turn. Sense and Geena Bale collided approaching the first turn and again approaching the second turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kay Okay.

Hook Along Pippa and Kay Okay were quick to begin.

Black Strat checked off Hook Along Pippa approaching the first turn. California Blond checked off Too Bee Sure approaching the home turn checking California Blond and Zambora Tara. Too Be Sure and Kay Okay approaching the winning post.

Rock Me Xanthe – New declared weight of 31.3kg, last raced at 29.3kg.

Violation and Always There were quick to begin.

Taking Off was slow to begin.

Rock Me Xanthe and Barellen Rocket collided soon after the start checking Rock Me Xanthe. Barellen Rocket and Violation collided on the first turn.

Mr F Bickerton failed to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve and prepare Aeroplane Miss for racing.  Mr F Bickerton was issued a warning pursuant to GAR 46 (2)

Aeroplane Miss, Regal Duke and Rosta Power were quick to begin.

Fairytale Ending and Why Not Gazza were slow to begin.

Regal Duke and Rosta Power collided approaching the first turn and again approaching the home turn. Fairytale Ending checked off Shifter Magic approaching the home turn. Regal Duke and Why Not Gazza collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Missy Meghan.

Select Bully and Romany Girl collided soon after the start. New Fire Girl and Gasoline collided soon after the start. Select Bully, Romany Girl, New Fire Girl and Missy Meghan collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds, causing Romany Girl and New Fire Girl to fall. Select Bully and Missy Meghan collided approaching the home turn. Doused In Mud checked off Select Bully on the home turn. Select Bully and Doused In Mud collided in the home straight.

Romany Girl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist sprain . A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

New Fire Girl underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right shin soreness . A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Satisfactory Trial:

Spookie Charm – Field of 5, Distance 311m, Weight 34.5kgs, Box 1, Placed 3rd, Time Run 18.30 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks

Zipping Whoopi – Field of 5, Distance 311m, Weight 25.9kgs, Box 4, Placed 1st , Time Run 18.01 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.

Magic Indeed – Field of 5, Distance 311m, Weight  27.9kgs, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 18.17 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks