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 1.5 m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

All persons (both Staff & Participants attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore facemasks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

A pre-race sample was taken from Big Boy Brooke.

Fearless Pigeon, Super Remi and Runaway Lad were slow to begin.

Disorientated and Flexing collided soon after the start.  Big Boy Brooke and Nine Wine Wine collided approaching the first turn, checking Nine Wine Wine.  Big Boy Brooke checked off Orange Justice on the first turn.  Fearless Pigeon checked off Nine Wine Wine on the first turn, checking Super Remi.

A pre-race sample was taken from Tokyo Bird.

Tokyo Bird and Granny Said Go were slow to begin.

Moraine Shadow and Earn The Answers collided soon after the start, checking Moraine Shadow.  Aston Sonic and High Beam collided approaching the first turn; checking Aston Sonic, High Beam, Moraine Shadow and Earn The Answers.  Moraine Shadow and Granny Said Go collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Moraine Shadow checked off Earn The Answers on the first turn.  High Beam and Moraine Shadow collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Reverse Outright.

McCooly's Lad was quick to begin.  Spearhead Joe was slow to begin.

McCooly's Lad and Mania collided approaching the first turn.  Spearhead Joe, Reverse Outright and Coconino collided on the first turn, checking Coconino.  Spearhead Joe and Reverse Outright collided on the first turn, checking Reverse Outright.  Jepara, McCooly's Lad and Mania collided on the first turn; checking McCooly's Lad, Mania and Astro Boy.  Spearhead Joe and Reverse Outright collided approaching the home turn; checking Reverse Outright.

Mania underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to left hindleg toe.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ballistic Bullet.

Saint Ellie and Apt Flash were slow to begin.

Barnstar, Lots Of Nitro and Ballistic Bullet collided soon after the start, checking Lots Of Nitro.  Arrowsmith and Zipping Martina collided on the first turn, checking Arrowsmith.  Barnstar and Ballistic Bullet collided on the first turn, checking Ballistic Bullet.  Ballistic Bullet checked off Barnstar on the home turn.  Saint Ellie checked off Apt Flash approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Molly Byrnes.

Lean In was quick to begin.  Ronny Mac was slow to begin.

Dash Of Reyne and Galaxy Queen collided approaching the first turn, checking Galaxy Queen.  Molly Byrnes and Comrade collided on the first turn, checking Comrade.  Self Assured brushed the running rail on the first turn and lost ground as a result.  Molly Byrnes and Comrade collided approaching the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  Self Assured checked off Molly Byrnes approaching the home turn.  Molly Byrnes, Ronny Mac and Galaxy Queen collided approaching the home turn, checking all three greyhounds.  Ronny Mac and Galaxy Queen collided in the home straight, checking Ronny Mac.

An out of competition sample was obtained from Phantom Call on 4 August 2020 pursuant to GAR 79A.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mepunga Isla.

Kinloch Moss and Mepunga Isla were slow to begin.

Phantom Call and Flossing collided soon after the start, checking Phantom Call.  Flossing and Immersion collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zevatron.

Slingshot Angel was quick to begin.

Legasov Bale and Ledgerwood Libby collided soon after the start.  Vanna Bale checked off Slingshot Angel on the first turn.  Local Brew, Vanna Bale and Graphic Design collided approaching the home turn, checking Vanna Bale.  Local Brew and Graphic Design collided entering the home straight, checking Local Brew.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mister Harlewood.

Little Queeny - Late scratching at 8:24 pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to dehydration.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Paradise Pippa and Black Canvas were slow to begin.

Inga Mia and Mister Harlewood collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Montaya and Kudos Bale collided on the first turn, checking Kudos Bale.  Inga Mia and Mister Harlewood collided several times on the second turn, checking Inga Mia.  Montaya turned its head inwards and collided with Mister Harlewood in the home straight, resulting in Mister Harlewood being turned outwards.  Montaya and Mister Harlewood then collided  again in the home straight, checking Mister Harlewood.

Montaya underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg back muscle injury, a seven day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr P Franklin regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Montaya was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Franklin pleaded not guilty to the charge, Montaya was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Get Go Boy.

Tiggerlong Grace was quick to begin.  Bomber Creek was slow to begin.

Get Go Boy and Fleur Burger collided soon after the start, checking Fleur Burger.  Bomber Creek checked off Fleur Burger soon after the start.  Hasta Manana and Zipping Fleur collided on the first turn, checking Hasta Manana.  Fleur Burger and Snooker Que collided approaching the winning post, checking both greyhounds.

Vin Joel was a late scratching at 11:33 am by Order of Stewards.

Tanami Express was a late scratching at 11:38 am by Order of Stewards.

A pre-race sample was taken from Charging Yaala.

Magic Bulldozer, Ivy Wren and Rampant Teresa collided soon after the start, checking Magic Bulldozer and Ivy Wren.  Charging Yaala and Magic Bulldozer collided on the home turn.  Tiggerlong Pink and Rampant Teresa collided on the home turn.  Ivy Wren checked off Rampant Teresa in the home straight.

Cougar Icon – New declared weight of 26.3 kg, last raced at 27.7 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ed Deeds.

Glory Fire, Burst Of Yap and Ed Deeds collided soon after the start, checking Burst Of Yap.  Artpop, Easter Orchid and Cougar Icon collided on the first turn; checking Easter Orchid, Cougar Icon, Moraine Hayley and Burst Of Yap.  Bad Boy Barry checked off Glory Fire on the first turn.

Dorrigo Bale – Late scratching at 11:06 am  when trainer, Ms C Dew reported the greyhound to have an illness.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Valhalla Girl.

Manila Kampyon was quick to begin.  Nitro Value was slow to begin.

Nitro Value and Lucille Dior collided soon after the start, checking Nitro Value.  Wilbur Deeds, Valhalla Girl and Lucille Dior collided on the first turn, checking Wilbur Deeds and Valhalla Girl.  Serene Machine and Lucille Dior collided on the first turn, checking Lucille Dior.  Wilbur Deeds checked off Thomeli Boy on the first turn, checking Valhalla Girl.