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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Sergeant Pepper was quick to begin.  Juliette Keats and Alarm Response collided approaching the first turn.  Omega Sierra and Dr. Tourmaline collided approaching the first turn.  Juliette Keats and Sergeant Pepper collided on the first turn.  Dr. Tourmaline and Omega Sierra collided on the first turn.  Juliette Keats checked off Alarm Response on the home turn.  Juliette Keats raced wide in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Ha Ha Magoo - the winner of the event.

Flywheel Frankey and Akina Archer were slow to begin.  It's A Date checked off Flywheel Frankey approaching the first turn.  Dr. Madison and Whistling Bullet collided on the first turn.  Classic Paws and Akina Archer collided on the first turn checking Classic Paws.

Stewards noted that the incorrect number (1) was briefly displayed as the winner on the semaphore board after the event.  This was subsequently corrected to 2-1-8-7.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Frigate.

Omega Carson was slow to begin.  Omega Carson, Reality Luxe and Awesome Arby collided approaching the first turn checking Awesome Arby.  Suzie Rose contacted the running rail on the first turn and lost ground.  Suzie Rose checked off Aston Frigate on the home turn.  Suzie Rose and Awesome Arby raced wide in the home straight.

Aston Frigate underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Suzie Rose underwent a post-race veterinary examination -  no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Timmy.

Armani Arby, Akina Bear and Big Coin Buddy were slow to begin.  Jimmy Goat Rose checked off Carrie approaching the first turn.  Carrie checked off Timmy on the first turn.  Jimmy Goat Rose and Carrie collided approaching the home turn checking Jimmy Goat Rose.  Niccali, Carrie and Timmy collided on the home turn.  Akina Bear raced wide in the home straight.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Kennel Attendant Ms. S. Tyler did not act in any official capacity that may in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Tyson's Tiger was quick to begin.  Dundee Prince, Panda Rose and Scorching Ember were slow to begin.  Madalia Mick and Razor Roy collided soon after the start,  Madalia Mick, Razor Roy, Dundee Prince and Panda Rose collided on the first turn checking all four greyhounds.  Airly Spence and Skittle collided entering the back straight.  Tyson's Tiger and Airly Spence collided on the home turn.  Airly Spence turned its head outwards on the home turn and entering the home straight.  Tyson's Tiger, Scorching Ember and Razor Roy raced wide on the home turn and in the home straight.

Airly Spence underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left triangle muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to representative Mrs. L. Russell, regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn and entering the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Airly Spence was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mrs. Russell pleaded guilty to the charge, Airly Spence must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Akina Harley was slow to begin.  Akina Ivy checked off Chunk Of Love soon after the start.  Lockwood Lad checked off Akina Ivy on the first turn.  Moroka Magic and Judge Hook collided in the back straight.  Akina Ivy checked off Moroka Magic on the second turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Airly Cleaner - the winner of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Kennel Attendant Ms. S. Tyler did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

William Rose and Sticker Stinger were quick to begin.  Mad McEnroe and Especial Envy collided approaching the first turn.  Eilish crossed in on the first turn checking Suspense Rules and Sticker Stinger.  Mad McEnroe checked off Slick Paws on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from William Rose - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Imperial Jack.

Inuka was quick to begin.  Stuart Lee Rose and Tansy collided on the first turn.  Soda King and Inuka collided on the home turn.  Inuka and Imperial Jack collided entering the home straight.  Tansy raced wide in the home straight.

Lump Sum, Symbol For You and Louranda were slow to begin.  Madalia Pixie and Louranda collided soon after the start.  Symbol For You checked off Portelli Punk in the back straight.  Diama Miss and End Game collided on the second turn.  Lump Sum, End Game and Louranda collided on the home turn.  Louranda and End Game collided approaching the winning post.

Jackson's Valley – New declared weight of 33.5kg, last raced at 31.9kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Percy's Legacy.

Duke Of Airly crossed out on the first turn checking Coughlin's Law.  Duke Of Airly and Coughlin's Law collided on the home turn.  Pine Gem raced wide in the home straight.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS AT SALE ON 20/09/2020

Zero Connection - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 31.5 kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.76.  Cleared.  Comment: Cleared to return to racing.

Go Twenty Two - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 32.3 kgs, Box 8, Placed 1st, Time Run 25.13.  Cleared.  Comment: Cleared to return to racing.