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.

She's Something was very slow to begin (3L). Nihari Bale, Dalisha Bale and Going Viral approaching the first turn. Nihari Bale and Aston Tribute collided on the first turn checking Aston Tribute. Wioletta Bale and Lucy McIvor collided approaching the home turn checking Wioletta Bale. Nihari Bale and Going Viral collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds. Nihari Bale and Aston Tribute collided in the home straight. Lucy McIvor visibily eased and collided with She's Something in the home straight checking Lucy McIvor.

Lucy McIvor underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left forearm and injuries to the leftback muscle and right hamstrings. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mr. B. Priest, trainer, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Lucy McIvor  was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. Priest reserved his plea and Lucy McIvor was found guilty and must perform a Satisfactory Trial  in accordance with GAR 69B (1) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.