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

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Myola Sunrise was slow to begin.

Moraine Chief, Xaria Bale and Southern Thunder collided soon after the start.  Cassia Bale, Valka Bale, Five Bucks Down, Southern Thunder and Xaria Bale collided approaching the first turn; checking Valka Bale, Five Bucks Down and Xaria Bale.  Moraine Chief, Xaria Bale and Cassia Bale collided on the first turn; checking Xaria Bale and causing Myola Sunrise to race wide.

Aston Shintaro and Moraine Izzy were quick to begin.

Tansar Bale, Idalia Bale and Extreme Days collided soon after the start.  Tansar Bale galloped on the heels of Idalia Bale approaching the first turn; checking Idalia Bale and Extreme Days, severely checking Tansar Bale. Inga Zach and Moraine Izzy collided on the first turn.

Zipping Higgins, Aston Stella, Zipping Aubry and Free Gift collided soon after the start; checking Aston Stellla and Zipping Aubry.  Zipping Valerie, Aston Master, Zipping Higgins and Free Gift collided approaching the first turn, checking Zipping Aubry.  Zipping Higgins and Free Gift collided on the home turn.  Ulricken Bale and Night To Burn collided in the home straight.  Night To Burn failed to pursue the lure with due committment and visibly eased in the home straight and collided with Ulricken Bale.

Night To Burn underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left foreleg wrist and monkey muscle injuries.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr K Goodwin, the trainer of Night To Burn regarding the greyhound’s racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Night To Burn was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr Goodwin pleaded guilty to the charge, Night To Burn was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Warrnambool and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69A(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Running Gear.

Urban Legend and Running Gear collided soon after the start.  Meet Joe Black and Molly Tessa collided soon after the start, checking Meet Joe Black.  Don't Forget Kev, Urban Legend and Molly Tessa collided on the first turn; checking Molly Tessa, severely checking Urban Legend.  Don't Forget Kev and Molly Tessa collided approaching the home turn, checking Molly Tessa.  Urban Legend raced wide in the home straight.

Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Will Do with kennel representative, Mr S Coulson and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Crackerjack Joey.

Flexing and Astro Boy were quick to begin.  Crackerjack Joey, Will Do and Fearless Pigeon were slow to begin.

Robin's Choice and Flexing collided approaching the first turn.  Will Do and Lektra Lolly collided on the first turn; checking Lektra Lolly and Fearless Pigeon.  Crackerjack Joey and Crackerjack Dirt collided in the home straight.

Will Do underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Crackerjack Pack and Gleeson collided soon after the start.  Fergusta Bale and Zipping Martina collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn; checking Groundbreaking, Gleeson and Crackerjack Pack.  Fergusta Bale and Zipping Martina collided approaching the home turn.

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

Blackpool Alfie and Clyde Jakit were slow to begin.

Super Big, Nebraska Nell, Wilbur Deeds and Sweet Swagger collided approaching the first turn; checking Nebraska Nell and Wilbur Deeds.

A pre-race sample was taken from Zipping Sullivan.

Mepunga Spectre was slow to begin.

Zipping Sullivan crossed to the rail on the first turn, checking Agent Jordan; severely checking Sweet Antares and Dyna Aakil.  Dyna Aakil brushed the rail approaching the home turn.  Serene Machine and United Lass collided approaching the home turn.

The Stewards interviewed Mr M Lanigan, the trainer of Weblec Storm, in relation to the withdrawal of the greyhound from this race.  Acting in accordance with GAR 23(3) Stewards requested Mr Lanigan to present Weblec Storm at Geelong on Friday, 16 October 2020 for a veterinary examination.

A pre-race sample was taken from Nine To Seven.

Flo Lava and Nine To Seven collided approaching the first turn.  Nine To Seven and Sixties Rocker collided approaching the second turn.

Fleur Burger and Devil's Disguise were quick to begin.

Ed Deeds and Plumber collided soon after the start.  Ed Deeds clipped the heels of Plumber on the first turn.  Ed Deeds and Rampant Teresa collided approaching the home turn.

Plumber underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A five day stand down period was imposed.

Aston Mireya was quick to begin.  Hostile Raven was slow to begin.

King Crow and Motor Ace collided on the first turn; checking Motor Ace and Hostile Raven.  Tinker Mary and Aston Mireya collided in the home straight.

Chase A Star, Glory Fire and Thomeli Boy collided soon after the start; checking Chase A Star and Glory Fire.  Chase A Star checked off Glory Fire approaching the first turn.  Glory Fire and Tin Can Sam collided on the first turn, checking Tin Can Sam.  Glory Fire and Blackpool Pantha collided approaching the home turn, checking Glory Fire.  Glory Fire, Tin Can Sam and Blackpool Pantha collided approaching the home turn; checking Glory Fire and Tin Can Sam.