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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Yazid Bale - The frequency of racing was discussed with Trainer Mr L. Harris, his comments were noted.

Yazid Bale, La La Jersey and Rockstar Duff were quick to begin.  Kandinsky and Harley Bale were slow to begin.  Yazid Bale and La La Jersey collided soon after the start.  Kandinsky and Charlotte Tulip collided soon after the start.  Charlotte Tulip, Pho and Summer Siren collided approaching the first turn.  Pho checked off Harley Bale on the first turn.

Georgio Bale – Late scratching at 9.06am when trainer Mrs S Grenfell reported the greyhound to have diarrhoea (GAR 23). 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 Prinny Arandt.

Prinny Arandt and Daph's Echo were quick to begin.  Miss Zara raced wide on the home turn.  Blair's Tulip and Daph's Echo collided entering the home straight.

Lainey Zapper was quick to begin.  Pukka Pie Gravy and Pasta Fagioli were slow to begin.  Neat Radar was very slow to begin (4 lengths).  Fish Chips Peas and Lily Rose Jazz collided on the first turn.  Fish Chips Peas and Beiderbecke collided on the first turn checking Fish Chips Peas.   Shamrock Mist visibly eased approaching the home turn.  Neat Radar checked off Shamrock Mist approaching the home turn.  Fish Chips Peas visibly eased approaching the home turn.

Fish Chips Peas was vetted following the event.  It was reported that the greyhound sustained an injury to the right monkey muscle, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr D. Basile, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Fish Chips Peas was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Basile pleaded guilty to the charge, Fish Chips Peas must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Shamrock Mist was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.  Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr R. Rowe,  regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(A)(1) Shamrock Mist was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Rowe pleaded not guilty to the charge, Shamrock Mist was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Ballarat only and must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant to GAR 69(A)(2)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Beach Master was quick to begin.  Why Not Ben and Crypto Geek were slow to begin.  Jazzy Arandt checked off Why Not Ben on the first turn.  Cool Story Bro checked off Merriview Jolt on the first turn.  Cool Story Bro and Riverdale Mitch collided on the first turn.  Italia Bella and Crypto Geek collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Blackpool Storm and Ride On were quick to begin.  Riverdale Shine was slow to begin.  Belena Blaze, Our Brinni and Pete Cabang collided soon after the start.  Pete Cabang and Alsace collided soon after the start checking Alsace.  Belena Blaze and Slingshot Yang collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Pete Cabang checked off Ride On approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Cruising Betty.

Grease Lightning was quick to begin.  Riverdale Bear was slow to begin.  Grease Lightning, Table Top and Kurri Kurri collided soon after the start checking Kurri Kurri and Table Top.  Cruising Betty checked off Grease Lightning approaching the first turn.  Cruising Betty and Lana's Image collided on the first turn checking Cruising Betty.  Kurri Kurri and Table Top collided on the first turn checking Kurri Kurri and Chill Out Isla.  Table Top, Riverdale Bear and Cruising Betty collided approaching the home turn checking all three greyhounds.  Lana's Image and Grease Lightning collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Table Top and Cruising Betty collided entering the home straight.

A sample was taken from Riverdale Bear, the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Dusty.

Horizon Princess was quick to begin.  Zipping Dusty, Honest Keithy and Romanova were slow to begin.  Honest Keithy checked off Lock Pepper on the first turn.  Falconetti crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Titanium Lad and Zipping Dusty.  Honest Keithy and Romanova collided on the first turn checking Romanova.  Falconetti checked off Magic Lantern approaching the winning post.

Saffron Gold was slow to begin.  Chill Out Webby, Daisy Hill Lad and Jetta's Shout collided approaching the first turn.  Cosmic Sparkle and Big Papi collided on the first turn checking Big Papi and Grace Amazing.  Big Papi and Grace Amazing collided approaching the home turn.  Grace Amazing and Saffron Gold collided approaching the home turn.

Big Papi was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Nadia Bale - The frequency of racing was discussed with Representative Mr L. Harris, his comments were noted.

Jullisa Bale was quick to begin.  Bella Porscha, Parumba Barty and Crackerjack Baz collided soon after the start checking Parumba Barty and Crackerjack Baz.  Max McCartin and Bella Porscha collided approaching the first turn checking Bella Porscha.  Buy The Dip and Nadia Bale collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Max McCartin and Crackerjack Baz collided on the first turn checking Max McCartin, Crackerjack Baz, Bella Porscha and Parumba Barty.

Max McCartin was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Nadia Bale was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Miss Toy - The frequency of racing was discussed with Trainer Mr D. Basile, his comments were noted. A pre-race sample was taken.

Busy Izzy and Runing For Juddy collided soon after the start.  Riverdale Tommy and Little Swagger collided soon after the start checking Little Swagger.  Done Time and Piper's Unicorn collided approaching the first turn.  Done Time, Piper's Unicorn and Riverdale Tommy collided on the first turn checking Done Time, Piper's Unicorn, Miss Toy and Running For Juddy.

Miss Toy was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Running The Wind - Late scratching at 2.11pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr G Couldridge was fined $100.

Crazy Old Fool - The frequency of racing was discussed with Representative Mr J. Formosa, his comments were noted.

Fernando's Flare was quick to begin.   Sir Julian was slow to begin.  Aston Squire and Crazy Old Fool collided approaching the first turn checking Crazy Old Fool.  Jimmy Cheesecake, Vin Joel and Fernando's Flare collided approaching the home turn checking Fernando's Flare.  Sir Julian checked off Crazy Old Fool approaching the home turn.  Fernando's Flare and Crazy Old Fool collided entering the home straight.

Crazy Old Fool was vetted following the event.  It was reported that there was no apparent injury found.

Dorrigo Bale and Carter collided soon after the start.  Flash Angel and Debut Knight collided approaching the first turn.  Dorrigo Bale and Carter collided approaching the first turn checking Carter.  Southwood Ace, Carter, Debut Knight and Flash Angel collided on the first turn checking Southwood Ace, Carter and Debut Knight.  Southwood Ace checked off Carter approaching the home turn.

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Satisfactory Trials:

Aston Victory -  Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 31.3kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th,Time Run 26.14.  Comment: Weight trial. Cleared.  

Rockstar Rebel - Field of 4, Distance 450m, Weight 31.1kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 25.42. Comment: Cleared All Tracks. A sample was taken from the greyhound.

Miss Winks – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 27.2kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 22.54.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Bendigo.

Treasure's Lad  - Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 31.5kgs, Box 7, Placed 4th, Time Run 23.36.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks.