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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Tiffy's Express was quick to begin.  Minter Explode stumbled at box rise and was slow to begin.

Sterlo Magic checked off Lucero approaching the first turn.  Lucero and Dr. Tourmaline collided approaching the first turn checking Dr. Tourmaline.  End Game and Minter Explode collided several times on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Sterlo Magic galloped on End Game approaching the home turn.  

Aston Hackett was quick to begin.  Wanamingo was slow to begin.

Enchanting crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Malizia and Shallow.  Malizia and Shallow collided on the first turn.  Shallow crossed out entering the home straight galloping on Malizia.  

Representative Ms. Emily Sullivan requested that Malizia undergo a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hock sprain.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Witchie's Gas.

Witchie's Gas checked off Parumba Barty approaching the first turn checking Jolly Jiggs.  Hurricane Sue checked off Parumba Barty on the first turn.  Hurricane Sue and Jolly Jiggs collided on the first turn.  Hurricane Sue checked off Jolly Jiggs approaching the home turn.  Galway Lights crossed out on the home turn and checked off Polite Reply.  Parumba Barty and Polite Reply collided entering the home straight.  

Double Eclipse, Madalia Phoebe, Casanova Man, Kingy Lights and Cayden Bale collided soon after start checking Madalia Phoebe, Casanova Man and Kingy Lights.  Casanova Man and Kingy Lights collided on the first turn.  It's All Luck brushed the running rail approaching the home turn.  Airly Liberty checked off Calabrese Gino approaching the home turn.  Airly Liberty and Double Eclipse collided on the home turn.  

Stewards spoke to Ms.J.Holden, the trainer of Airly Liberty regarding the greyhounds racing manners soon after the start.  After viewing all available video footage, Stewards took no further action.

A pre-race sample was taken from Go Nera.

Thursday Thunder and Blazin' Hawk were quick to begin.  Prince Archer went up with the lids at box rise was very slow to begin (4 lengths).

Go Nera crossed to the rail approaching the first turn checking My Girl Sal and Finniss Vision.  Meat Murphy and Blazin' Hawk collided on the first turn checking Blazin' Hawk.  Prince Archer raced wide on the home turn.  

Thistle Rock – Late scratching at 12.18pm when trainer Mr R.Gladman reported the greyhound to have lameness (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

What Price Mason and Timmy Tunga collided approaching the first turn checking Timmy Tunga.  Airly Spence and Scorching Ember collided approaching the first turn.  Airly Spence crossed out on the home turn.  

Airly Spence – Stewards were satisfied with the boxing of the greyhound tonight and removed the boxed first endorsement for future events in accordance with GAR 52.

A pre-race sample was taken from Coughlin's Law.

Thunderbolt Jack was slow to begin.

Praise Me and Teardrop collided several times approaching the first turn and on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Goldana Bale and Galloping Occy collided on the first turn checking Galloping Occy.

Thurles Princess was slow to begin.

Thurles Princess and Blockette collided on the first turn.  Aston Rum checked off Gypsy Hook on the home turn.  Matilda Mikado and Blockette collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight.  Kiwi Al raced wide entering the home straight. 

Hurricane Pete went up with the lids at box rise.  Akina Bear was slow to begin.

Megasonic and Chiocci collided on the first turn checking Akina Bear, Wow Anna and severely checking Chiocci.  Italia Bella and Gunner's Hawk collided on the first turn checking Gunner's Hawk.  Chiocci checked off Akina Bear approaching the home turn.  Italia Bella raced wide on the home turn. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Mister Wingard.

Sheer Bliss was quick to begin. Akina Archer was slow to begin.

Big Plans checked off No Sugar approaching the first turn.  Big Plans checked off Mister Mercury on the first turn.  Big Plans raced wide on the home turn.  Akina Archer and Mister Wingard collided in the home straight.

Victa Libby and Aquileia were slow to begin.

Fourth Dimention and Princess America collided on the first turn.  Aston Cabernet and Inter Lana collided in the home straight. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Tui.

Silver Sky stumbled soon after the start and was slow to begin.

Akina Cosmo checked off Meraki on the first turn checking Inter Rose and Lady Kin Lee.  Meraki and Terrah Around collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Lady Kin Lee and Terrah Round collided approaching the home turn.

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MEETING COMMENTS: Satisfactory Trial

Flying Flash – Field of 4, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 33.6kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 22.80 Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Ballarat.

Flying Soldier – (Blinkers On) Field of 4, Distance 400mtrs, Weight 33.8kgs, Box 5, Placed 3rd, Time Run 23.35 Comment: Cleared All Tracks. Cleared to race with Blinkers On.