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.

A pre-race sample was unable to be obtained from Princess Barcia, a post race sample was subsequently taken.

Livia Bale and Princess Barcia were quick to begin.

Livia Bale crossed to the running rail soon after the start, causing Destructive Riot, Fairytale Nacho, Rakesh and La La Jersey to collide, checking all four greyhounds. Pronator and Slingshot Bailey collided approaching the first turn. Fairytale Nacho and La La Jersey collided on the first turn, checking Fairytale Nacho and causing Fairytale Nacho and Rakesh to collide. Slingshot Bailey checked off Destructive Riot in the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to Mr. W. Kee, trainer of Princess Barcia, regarding early betting support for the greyhound. Mr. Kee stated that he had not backed the greyhound, however it is owned by a syndicate and he believed the owners and connections had placed several bets on Princess Barcia the day before (6/10/20). In addition, he stated that Princess Barcia has trialled at Ballarat previously, and he expected the greyhound to be competitive in tonight's event. Stewards noted the comments and a sample was subsequently taken from Princess Barcia.

Aston Samara and Prinny Arandt collided soon after the start. Way To Important checked off Aston Tallulah soon after the start. Aston Tallulah, Ieisha Bale and Freddie Loco collided approaching the first turn. Prinny Arandt and Way To Important collided approaching the first turn. Prinny Arandt checked off Way To Important approaching the home turn. Aston Tallulah and Ieisha Bale collided approaching the home turn. Aston Samara and Way To Important collided on the home turn.

Lainey Zapper was quick to begin.

Daph's Zac and Lainey Zapper collided approaching the first turn. Hojilla Bale and Daph's Zac collided on the first turn. Blaviken Bale and Lainey Zapper collided on the first turn. Yussuf Bale checked off Lainey Zapper approaching the home turn. Hojilla Bale checked off Daph's Zac approaching the home turn, checking Hojilla Bale and causing Hojilla Bale and Blaviken Bale to collide. Lainey Zapper checked off Hojilla Bale on the home turn, checking both greyhounds and causing Lainey Zapper to contact the running rail. Yussuf Bale visibly eased and turned it's head inwards towards Blaviken Bale in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from hear The Drum - the winner of the event.

Lainey Zapper underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Yussuf Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a deltoid muscle injury, right foreleg, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to handler, Mr George Dailly, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Yussuf Bale was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr George Dailly pleaded guilty to the charge, Yussuf Bale must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

People Get Ready was quick to begin. Fabriola Yes was slow to begin,

Luther, Parlo Bale and Robin's Choice collided soon after the start. Luther, Parlo Bale, Robin's Choice and So Hazy collided on the first turn, checking Parlo Bale and causing Parlo Bale and Fabriola Yes to collide, severely checking Luther and Robin's Choice; Robin's Choice lost ground as a result. 

Robin's Choice underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound, left metatarsal. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Barellen Pearl was quick to begin.

Dr. Ryker, Alamosa Bill and Lala Phoenix collided soon after the start. Doughnut and Konta collided soon after the start. Dr. Ryker and Tiggerlong Bundy collided approaching the first turn, checking Tiggerlong Bundy. Tiggerlong Bundy and La La Oregon collided on the first turn, checking Tiggerlong Bundy, La La Oregon and Konta. Tiggerlong Bundy and Konta collided approaching the home turn. Lala Phoenix and Dr. Ryker collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn, checking both greyhounds.  

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

Blur – New declared weight of 36.8kg, last raced at 35.4kg.

Taltarni Black, Blur and Southwood Ace collided soon after the start, checking Taltarni Black. Have A Roadie, Maximum Cindy and Harden Up Tommy collided approaching the first turn, checking Have A Roadie. Blur and Southwood Ace collided entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds. Southwood Ace checked off Blur in the home straight, causing Blur and Nothing Lasts to collided. Maximum Cindy visibly eased approaching the winning post.

Maximum Cindy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have brusing and a spike wound, right hock., a 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to handler, Mr.M. Bewley, regarding the greyhounds racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Maximum Cindy was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr.M.Bewley pleaded not guilty to the charge, Maximum Cindy was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Hazy's Girl was slow to begin.

Dim Sim and Gypsy Zelda collided approaching the first turn. Dim Sim, Gypsy Zelda and Mahogany Jet collided on the first turn, checking Gypsy Zelda. Don't Argue Love and Mahogany Jet collided approaching the home turn. 

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Gleeson.

Regal Missile was slow to begin.

Aston Gates and Dayana Bale collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn. Regal Missile, Mr. Mufasa and Gleeson collided approaching the home turn, checking all three greyhounds. 

Sisco Ride and Lochinvar Deus were slow to begin.

Drumroll Please and Graphic Design collided approaching the first turn, checking Graphic Design. Drumroll Please checked off Through The Dark entering the back straight. Sisco Ride and Lochinvar Deus collided in the back straight and again on the second turn. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Cherokee Cat.

Spring Haze, Quara's Zade and La La Nebraska collided soon after the start. Spring Haze checked off Alumni approaching the first turn. La La Nebraska and Cherokee Cat collided approaching the first turn, checking Kraken Pennys. Huey's Dream and Alumni collided approaching the home turn. Quara's Zade checked off Kraken Pennys approaching the home turn. Sweet Swagger checked off Cherokee Cat in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Unwanted Lady.

Our Girl Daisy stumbled at box rise. Our Girl Daisy, Make A Pat and Euchre John collided soon after the start, checking Our Girl Daisy. Make A Pat and Euchre John collided approaching the first turn. Make A Pat, Euchre John and Our Magic Turbo collided on the first turn, checking Euchre John and severely checking Our Magic Turbo; which lost ground as a result. Pai Gow Poker and Unwanted Lady collided approaching the home turn.  Our Girl Daisy and Make A Pat collided in the home straight. 

Burning Eddy was quick to begin.

Roger Rocks and Carter collided soon after the start. Apache Chaz and Baby Eden collided approaching the first turn. Apache Chaz, Burning Eddy and Baby Eden collided approaching the first turn, checking Baby Eden.