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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Livia Bale, Sweet Sandy and Blackjack Lee collided soon after the start. Spearhead Joe and Enter The Grouch collided soon after the start. Bissaka Spider and Enter The Grouch collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Bissaka Spider faltered on the first turn. Pronator, Spearhead Joe and Aston Lucina collided on the first turn checking Aston Lucina and severely checking Spearhead Joe which fell as a result. Enter The Grouch and Aston Lucina collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Enter The Grouch checked off Aston Lucina approaching the winning post.

Spearhead Joe underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg deltoid muscle injury and a left hindleg thigh injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Enter The Grouch underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr K Ross and issued a warning against the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post.

Bissaka Spider underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 3. Bissaka Spider was found to have a left thigh muscle injury. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

Jagger Bale was quick to begin. Red Mahogany and Daph's Wally were slow to begin.

Jackpot and Jagger Bale collided approaching the first turn. Red Mahogany checked off Cypress Bale approaching the first turn. Cypress Bale and Daph's Farrah collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Jagger Bale and Jackpot collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Daph's Farrah and Red Mahogany collided appproaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Daph's Wally raced wide in the home straight. Jagger Bale and Jackpot collided approaching the winning post. 

Red Mahogany underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

Rockstar Jelfs, Daph's Ascend and Zipping Norman collided soon after the start checking Rockstar Jelfs. Zipping Coby raced wide on the home turn checking Magnussen. Zipping Norman checked off Daph's Ascend in the home straight. 

Swamp Donkey - Late scratching at 6.06 pm due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr K Ward was fined $100. Mr Ward was queried in relation to the nomination and subsequent scratching of Swamp Donkey in this event. Mr Ward explained that he had targeted this event due to the greyhound running home strongly over shorter distances. Mr Ward stated that Swamp Donkey raced over 350m last start in an attempt to win a weaker maiden. In his opinion this would then allow more racing opportunities for the greyhound in longer restricted win races. When questioned regarding Swamp Donkey being up 1.4kgs from its last start on 25 September 2020 Mr Ward could only offer that the greyhound may have inadvertently been fed its regular non race day feed, equating to around 1kg, Mr Ward added that he was planning on having the greyhound about half a kilo up from last start. Mr Ward's comments were noted.   

Bold Beauty - Late scratching at 6.29pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left hindleg achilles tendon injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Representative Mr. J. Borg was queried in relation to the nomination and subsequent scratching of Bold Beauty in this event. Mr Borg explained that the greyhound injured itself when being loaded into the van. Mr Borg added that the greyhound has had previous injuries to the achilles and calf. When questioned regarding Bold Beauty racing over 660m on debut Mr Borg explained that the greyhound has had 5 trials over the 500m distance and in his opinion would not be suited over shorter distances. Connections opted to nominate for this event due to the nominations being extended. The inquiry has been adjourned to evaluate Mr Borg's statements and to assess betting transactions in the event. A pre-race sample was taken from Cool And Deadly a greyhound trained by Mr. J. Borg.

Ride Along – New declared weight of 33.2kg last raced at 34.5kg.

Ride Along was quick to begin.

Aston Kipchoge and Sweet Mamma Mia collided on the first turn. Ride Along tired in the home straight. 

Cool And Deadly underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer Mr J. Borg regarding the performance of the greyhound in the event. After viewing the official replays, acting on their own observations, taking evidence from Mr Borg and considering the injury found Stewards took no action on this occasion.

Habib and Blue Heist collided soon after the start checking both greyhounds. Habib and Pai Gow Poker collided soon after the start. Habib, Pai Gow Poker and Zen Mistress collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds. Ignatious Bale, Mr. Lonely and La La Nebraska collided on the first turn checking Ignatious Bale and Mr. Lonely. Ignatious Bale and Mr. Lonely collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.

Blue Heist underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg wrist injury, a right hock and right thigh injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Aston Mirage was quick to begin. Mr. Mufasa, Nana Rose and Perfect Colour were slow to begin.

Nessa's Zara and Chops Malone collided soon after the start. Nana Rose and Mr. Mufasa collided soon after the start checking Mr. Mufasa. Chops Malone, Magic Bulldozer and Perfect Colour collided on the first turn checking Perfect Colour. Nessa's Zara, Exclusively Mine and Mr. Mufasa collided on the first turn checking Mr. Mufasa and Exclusively Mine. Nessa's Zara raced wide in the home straight.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Lady Fabio.

Harden Up Tommy was quick to begin. 

Lady Fabio, Legasov Bale, Crown Ella and Euchre John collided soon after the start checking Lady Fabio, Legasov Bale and Euchre John, severely checking Crown Ella which fell a a result. Barellen Pearl, Alumni, Cyclone Zara and Harden Up Tommy collided on the first turn checking Cyclone Zara. Legasov Bale checked off Cyclone Zara in the home straight. Barellen Pearl and Alumni collided approaching the winning post. Harden Up Tommy and Cyclone Zara collided approaching the winning post, severely checking Cyclone Zara which fell as a result.

Crown Ella underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left shin soreness. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Cyclone Zara underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left and right chest muscle injury and left hamstring injury. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Dyna Xervo – Late scratching at 10.47am when Trainer Mr. D Gibbons reported the greyhound to have bruising (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Mahogany Jet was slow to begin.

Selynya Teddy, Have A Roadie and Guinness Banshee collided soon after the start checking Have A Roadie and Guinness Banshee. Have A Roadie and Guinness Banshee collided approaching the first turn. Nothing Lasts checked off Mahogany Jet on the first turn. Nothing Lasts, Selynya Teddy and Red Taltarni collided on the first turn checking Red Taltarni and Nothing Lasts. Nothing Lasts checked off Red Taltarni on the home turn checking Guinness Banshee and Have A Roadie.

Zipping Mabel was quick to begin. Butter Puddin' was slow to begin.

Daph's Zac checked off Canadian Mist approaching the first turn. Rivia Bale and Zipping Mabel collided approaching the first turn checking Zipping Mabel. Indigo Indy checked off Daph's Zac approaching the first turn. Butter Puddin' and Zipping Mabel collided on the first turn checking Zipping Mabel. Aratuza Bale and Canadian Mist collided approaching the home turn checking Canadian Mist.

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

Fabriola Yes was slow to begin.

Hojilla Bale, Wishly Bale and Hear The Drum collided soon after the start checking Wishly Bale. Aston Gates and Hear The Drum collided soon after the start. Hear The Drum, Hojilla Bale and Yussuf Bale colided approaching the first turn checking Yussuf Bale and Hojilla Bale. Yussuf Bale and Hojilla Bale collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Fabriola Yes checked off Hear The Drum approaching the home turn.

Aston Dimple and Romeo Bale were quick to begin. Stolen Jewels was slow to begin. Shared Colour went up with the lids and lost ground (2L)

Romeo Bale and Our Ando collided on the first turn checking Our Ando. Luther checked off Our Ando approaching the home turn. Gordelle Bale and Our Ando collided approahing the home turn checking both greyhounds. Shared Colour checked off Gordelle Bale on the home turn checking Stolen Jewels. Aston Dimple raced wide on the home turn and home straight.

Shared Colour underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

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

Aston Titan was quick to begin. 

Floppy Roo, Speedy Lemon and Aston Harlow collided soon after the start checking Speedy Lemon and Aston Harlow. Magnis Bale and Floppy Roo collided approaching the first turn checking Floppy Roo. Oliver Bale checked off Magnis Bale approaching the home turn. Speedy Lemon and Oliver Bale collided on the home turn. Magnis Bale and Floppy Roo raced wide in the home straight. 

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