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 their1.5m 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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This event was delayed by 2 minutes due to Nakayama races.

Aston Guilder was quick to begin.  Ando's Toby was slow to begin.  Go Gem and Massimo collided approaching the first turn checking Massimo.  Rose's Honey, Massimo and Addie Attitude collided on the first turn.  Massimo, Addie Attitude and Ando's Toby collided on the first turn checking all three greyhounds,  Aston Guilder and Go Gem collided approaching the home turn.  Massimo and Addie Attitude collided approaching the home turn.  Joyful Julian and Ando's Toby collided on the home turn checking Joyful Julian.  Massimo and Addie Attitude collided on the home turn checking Addie Attitude.

Ivy Isobel was slow to begin.  Lakeview Cruiser was very slow to begin.  Aussie Swan and Kalkari crossed to the rail approaching the first turn severely checking Bomber's Smokey.  Into The River checked off Bomber's Smokey approaching the first turn; Into The River contacted the running rail as a result.  Lucero and Lakeview Cruiser collided on the first turn.  Ivy Isobel checked off Kalkari on the first turn.  Ivy Isobel galloped on Kalkari approaching the home turn checking Ivy Isobel.  Bomber's Smokey and Ivy Isobel collided approaching the home turn.  Into The River turned it's head in and marred Bomber's Smokey in the home straight.  Into The River and Bomber's Smokey collided several times in the home straight.

Into The River underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury, bruising to the left thigh and a laceration to the left hock.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Gary McMillan, the trainer of Into The River regarding the greyhound's racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Into The River was charged with marring.  Mr. McMillan pleaded guilty to the charge, Into The River is suspended for 28 days at Sale and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks), pursuant to GAR 69(2)(a) before any future  nominationm will be accepted.

Jimmy Goat Rose, Bomber's Cruiser, Ethan's Fury, Star Gem and Don't Get Lippy collided on the first turn checking Bomber's Cruiser and Don't Get Lippy severely checking Star Gem.  Jimmy Goat Rose and Ethan's Fury collided approaching the home turn.

Jimmy Goat Rose underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hind foot.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Scorching Sun was slow to begin.  Even Keats, Madalia Pixie and My Oh Fernando collided on the first turn checking Madalia Pixie and My Oh Fernando.  Madalia Pixie, My Oh Fernando and Scorching Sun collided on the first turn checking Madalia Pixie and Scorching Sun.  Clan McMillan and Aston Rosa collided in the back straight.  Aston Rosa checked off Clan McMillan approaching the second turn.  Aston Rosa and Evcen Keats collided several times approaching the second turn.  Even Keats and Aston Rosa collided approaching the home turn checking Aston Rosa.  Madalia Pixie checked off Aston Rosa approaching the home turn.  Even Keats and Louranda collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Wonder Riri.

Run Hide Seek was slow to begin.  Annie Rose was very slow to begin.  Jayville Jewel checked off Majestic Mojo approaching the first turn.  Double Supreme and Bomber's Wonder collided on the first turn checking Double Supreme.  Bella Edition checked off Double Supreme on the first turn and brushed the running rail as a result.  Bomber's Wonder and Double Supreme collided in the home straight.   Bella Edition raced wide in the home straight.

Hook Along Book and Henessey Venom were quick to begin.  Gee Dalton was slow to begin.  Top Faith and Daniel Avocado crossed in approaching the first turn checking Loaded.  Top Faith and Henessey Venom collided on the first turn checking Hook Along Book and severely checking Henessey Venom, Run From Reality and Gee Dalton.

Tansy was quick to begin.  Mighty Marvin and Dream Wizard collided on the first turn severely checking Mighty Marvin.  Fernando Bluey and Tickle My Fancy collided on the first turn checking Tickle My Fancy.  Dream Wizard checked off Tickle My Fancy on the first turn.  Tickle My Fancy, Tansy and Dream Wizard collided on the home turn checking Tickle My Fancy and Dream Wizard severely checking Tansy.  Tickle My Fancy and Dream Wizard collided approaching the winning post.

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

Whodat Dare was quick to begin.  Locked In checked off Madalia Brodie on the first turn checking Fernando Frank.  Locked In and Marshall's King collided on the first turn.  Whodat Dare and Matilda Hook collided on the second turn.  Madalia Brodie and Marshall's King collided on the third turn.  Matilda Hook, Impending and Moroka Magic collided on the home turn checking Impending and Moroka Magic.

Timmy was quick to begin.  Big Coin Buddy and Skating Queen collided soon after the start.  Timmy and Kobe collided on the first turn.  Timmy checked off Kobe on the second turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Vice Grip.

Vice Grip and Kismet Storm collided soon after the start.  Vice Grip checked off Parumba Barcia on the first turn.  Parumba Barcia galloped on Dr. Luna on the first turn severely checking Parumba Barcia and Vice Grip.  Kismet Storm and Dr. Mumma collided approaching the home turn.  Vice Grip crossed out on the home turn.

Mr. Neo was slow to begin.  Mr. Neo contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Diama Miss and Stormcast collided on the first turn severely checking Diama Miss

Mr. Neo underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A sample was taken from Agent Piper upon arrival at the course.

A pre-race sample was taken from Victory Chase.

It's A Date was slow to begin.  Whistling Bullet checked off Fernando Bull on the first turn.  Victory Chase crossed out on the home turn.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS AT SALE ON 4/10/2020.

Call Me Raine - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 24.9 kgs, Box 8, Not Cleared.  Comment: Stayed in Box Trial - Stayed  in Box - Not Cleared.

Prime Time - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 26.5 kgs, Box 1, Placed 1st, Time Run 25.00, Cleared.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Ballarat.

Winnie Grace - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 27.2 kgs, Box 3, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.32.  Cleared.  Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Warragul.

Shanlyn Spot - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 35.6 kgs, Box 5, Placed 3rd, Time Run 25.47.  Cleared.  Comment: Blinkers On.