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.

Rumpelstiltskin was slow to begin.

Gamma Bale and Alinea collided approaching the first turn checking Gamma Bale. Inky's Fireball, Barellen Rae and Alinea collided on the first turn checking Inky's Fireball. Inky's Fireball and Gamma Bale collided approaching the home turn. Barellen Rae crossed to the outside entering the home straight checking Crispy Duck.

A post-race sample was taken from Especial Edit, winner of the event.

Mr. Black, Galaxy Horse, Meteor One and Deed Of Shianne were slow to begin.

Fake Shot, Rival Wiggy and Gina Louise collided soon after the start. Meteor One and Deed Of Shianne collided approaching the first turn. Rival Wiggy galloped on Gina Louise on the first turn checking Fake Shot, Mr. Black and Gina Louise and severely checking Rival Wiggy. Fake Shot galloped on the heels of Gina Louise approaching the home turn. Fake Shot and Rival Wiggy collided on the home turn. Deed Of Shianne and Galaxy Horse collided in the home straight.

Galaxy Horse underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right thigh injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Chattering Teeth – New declared weight of 34.6kg, last raced at 33.2kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Chattering Teeth.

Tommy Cawbourne and Big Leigh were slow to begin.

Your Queen and Macey's Star collided soon after the start. Your Queen, Macey's Star, Tommy Cawbourne and Big Leigh collided on the first turn. Black Booker and Glorious One collided in the back straight. Your Queen and Tommy Cawbourne collided on the home turn. Your Queen and Glorious One raced wide in the home straight.

Glorious One underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

Six And Out, Hayley Hook and Rocket Ronnie were slow to begin.

Six And Out, Ronnie Rocket and Aston Sofia collided approaching the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Six And Out raced wide on the home turn checking Aston Sofia. Six And Out and Aston Sofia collided on the home turn. Hayley Hook and Rocket Ronnie collided entering the home straight. Hayley Hook and Aston Sofia raced wide in the home straight.

Kraken Bo - Late scratching at 17:57 on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to an elevated temperature. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Hagrid Grange and Big Baccala collided soon after the start. Midnight Bling, Tearaway Train and Honey Eclipse collided soon after the start checking Tearaway Train. Tearaway Train and Hagrid Grange collided on the first turn. Tearaway Train and Hagrid Grange collided on the home turn. Kraken Roger and Flying Jamaica collided entering the home straight. Tearaway Train raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Midnight Bling, winner of the event.

Alita and Tinker Count were slow to begin.

This Time Bro and Dewana Chic collided on the first turn checking Dewana Chic and Deadly Walk.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Sir Julian with representative Mr. Josh Formosa and noted his comments.

Our Flying Bolt, Maximum Abbie, Kamari, Sir Julian and My Name's Wally collided soon after the start checking Sir Julian and My Name's Wally. Maximum Abbie and Kamari collided approaching the first turn checking Maximum Abbie. Our Flying Bolt, My Name's Wally and Chasin' Bobbi collided on the first turn checking Chasin' Bobbi and Sir Julian. Our Flying Bolt, Sir Julian and Chasin' Bobbi collided approaching the home turn checking Our Flying Bolt.

Sir Julian underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

My Name's Wally underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right triangle, left back muscle and an abrasion on the left wrist. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Be Seeing You.

True and Be Seeing You were slow to begin. True, My Victoria and Be Seeing You collided on the first turn checking True. Be Seeing You and My Victoria collided on the second turn checking My Victoria. Bad Words and Burner Black collided on the second turn. Bad Words, Burner Black and Be Seeing You collided approaching the home turn.

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

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Yondu with representative Mr. Josh Formosa and noted his comments.

Yondu and Caveman Yap collided on the first turn. Major Bourbski and Rezzie's Choice collided on the first turn. Yondu and Caveman Yap raced wide in the back straight. Yondu raced wide entering the home straight and again in the home straight.

Spring Roll was slow to begin.

Lucky Yap, Glory Road and Tough Dude collided soon after the start. Spring Roll, Strategic and Lucky Yap collided soon after the start checking Lucky Yap. Strategic galloped on the heels of Spring Roll on the first turn checking Spring Roll and Glory Road. Spring Roll and Tough Dude raced wide entering the home straight and in the home straight. Lucky Yap and Glory Road collided in the home straight.

Spring Roll underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left toe and a laceration to the right hind paw. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

All Over Elly - Late scratching at 17:54 due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mrs. W. Hansen was fined $100.

A pre-race sample was taken from American Star.

Digitorum was slow to begin.

Late Night Kebab and Digitorum collided soon after the start. Pete Cabang, Ardent, Aston Anita and Dashing Daph collided on the first turn checking Pete Cabang and severely checking Aston Anita and Dashing Daph.

Ocean Star went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. Too Far Bro and Librarian collided approaching the first turn checking Librarian. I'm Poppy and Too Far Bro collided on the first turn. Librarian and Ocean Star collided on the first turn checking Librarian. Sylvia's Delight, Good Mate Rusty and Too Far Bro collided approaching the home turn checking Good Mate Rusty. McIvor Stretch raced wide in the home straight.