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

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Harley Bale - Late scratching at 8:59 am when trainer, Ms S Grenfell reported the greyhound due to illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Zipping Cookie and Zipping Norman collided soon after the start.  Celtic Gypsy and Dr. Santiago collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Cookie crossed to the outside approaching the first turn.  Celtic Gypsy crossed to the outside on the first turn, check Dr. Santiago, Zipping Norman and Vintage Girl.  Celtic Gypsy and Dr. Santiago collided on the second turn.

Following the event Thursday Knight underwent a post-race veterinary examination due to collapsing in the catching pen.  The greyhound was found to have had a seizure.  A 10 day stand down penalty was imposed.  Acting in accordance with GAR 74 Thursday Knight must perform a Satisfactory Trial pursuant with GAR 72 and receive a veterinary clearance before any future nomination will be accepted.