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 facemasks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

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Astro Boy was quick to begin. 

Kuro Kismet and Mepunga Freda collided approaching the first turn. Daph's Echo checked off Kuro Kismet on the first turn

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

Tinker Mary was quick to begin. Running Gear was slow to begin. 

Fully Roasted and Chuck Attack collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Tinker Mary and Daph's Bella collided soon after the start. Fully Roasted and Chuck Attack collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Perfect Glory and Tinker Mary collided on the first turn checking Tinker Mary.

Tinker Mary competed in the event with a displaced muzzle.

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

Tinker Mary underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Weblec Rebel - Late scratching at 5.58pm  on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to left foreleg toe injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. 

Nino's Girl and Tokyo Bird collided soon after the start. Jachar, Nine Wine Wine, To The Riots and Light The Way collided soon after the start checking Jachar and Light The Way severely checking Nine Wine Wine and To The Riots. Jachar and Light The Way collided on the first turn. Tokyo Bird and Aston Samara collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. Tokyo Bird marred Aston Samara entering the home straight and again in the home straight checking both greyhounds. 

A post-race sample was taken from Nino's Girl - the winner of the event

To The Riots underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Nine Wine Wine underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right foreleg foot. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Tokyo Bird underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Representative Mr J Willoughby regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Tokyo Bird was charged with marring. Mr Willoughby pleaded guilty to the charge, Tokyo Bird is suspended for 28 days at Geelong and must perform a Satisfactory Trial, pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Real Reward was quick to begin. Aston Chandra was slow to begin.

Orange Justice checked off Mepunga Val on the first turn. Aston Chandra checked off Orange Justice on the first turn. Real Reward and Oh My Word collided approaching the home turn. 

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

Roots Rock Riot and Alumni were quick to begin. 

Graphic Print and Dayana Bale collided approaching the first turn. Curlin' Merlin, Aston Pirate, Graphic Print and Dayana Bale collided on the first turn checking Aston Pirate, Dayana Bale, Legasov Bale and Graphic Print.

Rockstar Quinn was quick to begin. Gypsy Bun was slow to begin. 

Drumroll Please, Flynn, Providence Bale, Daniel Avocado and Rockstar Quinn collided soon after the start checking Drumroll Please, Flynn, Providence Bale and Daniel Avocado. Rockstar Quinn and Pirates Patch collided on the first turn. Flynn and Gypsy Bun collided on the home turn. Drumroll Please and Daniel Avocado collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds. 

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

Toolleen Town was quick to begin. Zipping Dusty was slow to begin.

Crispy Duck, Lektra Dude and Rockstar Jaimee collided soon after the start. Rockstar Jaimee and Forbidden Love collided on the first turn checking Forbidden Love, Rockstar Britt and Crispy Duck. Forbidden Love and Crispy Duck collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Rockstar Jaimee checked off Toolleen Town on the first turn. 

Lance Link and Teddy Too collided soon after the start. Vixstar and Halwes collided soon after the start checking Vixstar. Magic Will checked off By Your Side soon after the start. By Your Side checked off Teddy Too approaching the first turn. By Your Side and Halwes collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Vixstar checked off Halwes approaching the first turn.

Aston Mireya was quick to begin.

Taiepa crossed towards the rail soon after the start checking Departure Gate, Mepunga Knight, Another Easy, Blazing Anna and Justify. Another Easy and Departure Gate collided on the first turn checking Another Easy. 

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

Blazing Anna underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Runaway Lad and Eyes Nose Lips were quick to begin. Aston Gypsy was slow to begin.

Nigerian Kaboom crossed towards the rail soon after the start checking Eyes Nose Lips, Daph's Wally and Misty Rainbow. Nigerian Kaboom and Aston Gypsy collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Eyes Nose Lips checked off Defiance approaching the first turn. Nigerian Kaboom checked off Eyes Nose Lips on the first turn. Misty Rainbow checked off Daph's Wally on the first turn.

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

Rockstar Harley and Rapid Reiko were quick to begin. Whistle Dixie was slow to begin.

Reiko Live Wire, Miss Sedaka, Reiko Bear and Whistle Dixie collided on the first turn checking Reiko Live Wire, Whistle Dixie, Miss Sedaka, Reiko Bear and Speedy Deed. Whistle Dixie and Reiko Live Wire collided in the home straight. Rockstar Harley and Kandinsky raced wide in the home straight.

Sultan Bale - Late scratching at 5.51pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left hindleg sesamoid injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stellina Rose was quick to begin. 

Cyberpunk Tokyo, Butterfish, Fawkner Park and Aston Rose collided soon after the start checking Cyberpunk Tokyo, Butterfish, Fawkner Park, Aston Rose and Stellina Rose. Aston Rose galloped on Lightning Ben on the first turn checking Aston Rose and Cyberpunk Tokyo. Butterfish checked off Sisco Bella on the first turn.