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

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Pearl's Entity was quick to begin.  Rip Off Roslyn was slow to begin.  Ever Lovin' Man checked off Pearl's Entity approaching the first turn.  Lakeview Cruiser, Hubcap Thief and Ando's Jasper collided approaching the first turn checking Hubcap Thief.  Lakeview Cruiser, Ando's Jasper and Rip Off Roslyn collided on the first turn checking Ando's Jasper, Rip Off Roslyn and Hubcap Thief.  Lakeview Cruiser checked off Ever Lovin' Man approaching the home turn.  Dr. Serenity crossed out on the home turn checking Hubcap Thief.  Pearl's Entity and Ever Lovin' Man collided on the home turn checking Ever Lovin' Man.  Lakeview Cruiser crossed in entering the home straight and collided with Ever Lovin' Man.

Stewards spoke to Mr. Gary Joske, representative of Ever Lovin' Man regarding the greyhound's racing manners on the home turn. After viewing all available footage Stewards noted Mr. Joske comments and took no further action.

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

Jet Lee Rose was quick to begin.  Supercomputer checked off Ray's Boy approaching the first turn.  Coalville King and Shotgun Shannon collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Ray's Boy and Zero Connection collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Zero Connection contacted the running rail on the first turn.  Shotgun Shannon checked off Ray's Boy on the first turn.  Coalville King checked off Dr. Carmel on the home turn.  Dr. Carmel checked off Aston Fraiche entering the home straight.  Ray's Boy crossed out in the home straight.

Zero Connection underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

A post-race sample was taken from Jet Lee Rose - the winner of the event.

Dr. Francisco was quick to begin.  Invictus Jaxson was slow to begin.  Dr. Francisco and Ando's Milley collided approaching the first turn checking Dr. Francisco.  Go Gem checked off Dr. Francisco on the first turn checking Go Gem and Bucked Head.  Invictus Jaxson checked off Click And Win on the first turn.  Go Gem and Bucked Head collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Coalville Chief, Ando's Milley and Invictus Jaxson collided on the home turn checking Ando's Milley and Invictus Jaxson severely checking Coalville Chief.

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

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade, Ms Ally Delaney did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Love A Collision - Late scratching at 4:57pm due to weight vatiation GAR 39.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr. Corey Fulford was fined $100.

Shell Star Keats went up with the lids at box rise.  Callum's Capers was slow to begin.  Ando's Toby checked off Somerton Rose approaching the first turn.  Shannon's Entity marred Somerton Rose approaching the first turn.  Low Blow checked off Somerton Rose on the first turn checking Low Blow and Shell Star Keats.  Ando's Toby and Dr. Topaz collided on the first turn.  Low Blow and Shannon's Entity collided approaching the home turn checking both greyhounds.  Shannon's Entity and Dr. Topaz collided on the home turn.

Stewards spoke to Ms. Lyn Smith, the trainer of Shannon's Entity regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the first turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1)  Shannon's Entity was charged with marring.  Ms. Smith pleaded guilty to the charge, Shannon's Entity was found guilty and suspended for 28 days at Sale and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2) and pursuant to GAR 72, before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Meat Murphy and Livvy's Princess collided soon after the start.  Timmy and Freddy Reiko collided approaching the first turn.  Zipper Man checked off Prize Diamond on the first turn checking Livvy's Princess.  Meat Murphy checked off Livvy's Princess on the first turn.  Prize Diamond, Timmy and Freddy Reiko collided on the first turn checking Timmy and Freddy Reiko.  Saint Wallace checked off Camila on the first turn.  Timmy and Livvy's Princess collided approaching the home turn.  Freddy Reiko and Prize Diamond collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Saint Wallace underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a minor abrasion to the left leg.  No stand down period was imposed.

Rumour File was slow to begin.  Pine Gem and Spolly Bear collided approaching the first turn.  Papi Go Fast checked off Inuka on the first turn checking Fernando's Boy.  Pine Gem, Rumour File and Spolly Bear collided on the first turn checking Rumour File.  Fernando's Boy checked off Emma Banjo on the first turn.  Pine Gem and Dissociative collided approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Papi Go Fast - the winner of the event.

Chasing Rex was quick to begin.  Sunshine Spolly was slow to begin.  Count Me In, Loaded and Block Star collided on the first turn checking Loaded.  Sunshine Spolly checked off Block Star on the home turn.  Scraping Paint raced wide in the home straight.

Flywheel Bella was quick to begin.  Flywheel Bella, Dr. Knuckles, Bailey's On Ice and Stirling Lights collided on the first turn checking Kasey Anne severely checking Dr. Knuckles, Bailey's On Ice, Nicholas Rose and William Rose.

A sample was taken from Crumlin upon arrival at the course.

Crumlin was quick to begin.  Alabama Shakes and Lakeview Walter were slow to begin.  Brock's Baileys and Alabama Shakes collided soon after the start.  Lakeview Walter crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Brock's Baileys and Klopp.  Lakeview Walter and Mayhem Lass collided on the first turn checking Mayhem Lass.  Alabama Shakes checked off Brock's Baileys in the home straight causing Alabama Shakes to fall.

Alabama Shakes underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

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

Dynamite Des was slow to begin.  Dynamite Des crossed to the rail on the first turn checking Reiko Bear and Dynamite Des.  Amazing Roy and Mich Wiggle collided on the first turn checking Mich Wiggle.  Amazing Roy checked off Dynamite Des on the first turn.  Dynamite Des galloped on Flywheel Frankey approaching the home turn.  Kobe and Dr. Lynch collided approaching the home turn.  Flywheel Frankey and Dynamite Des collided entering the home straight.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6)Parade, Ms Ally Delaney did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Nadia Bale with Mrs Tammy Kennedy- Harris and noted her comments.

Scorching Sun and Bangor Lizzy collided soon after the start.  Luxury Rocks and Nadia Bale collided on the first turn.  Scorching Sun and Bangor Lizzy collided on the first turn.  Cosmic Roy and Too Be Sure collided on the first turn.  Cosmic Roy checked off Too Be Sure on the first turn.  Luxury Rocks and Nadia Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Nadia Bale.  Captain Cruiser crossed out on the home turn.  Our Blue Spolly visibly eased and turned it's head outwards entering the home straight.

Nadia Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Our Blue Spolly underwent a post-race veterinary examination  and was found to have no apparent injury.  Stewards spoke to Mr. Steven Spoljaric, the trainer of Our Blue Spolly regarding the greyhound's racing manners entering the hoome straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69A(1) Our Blue Spolly was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment.  Mr. Spoljaric pleaded guilty to the charge, Our Blue Spolly was found guilty and suspended for 3 months all tracks 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 pre-race sample was taken from Oakvale Cruiser.

Victa Libby was slow to begin.  Splinter, Flashy De Goey and Verne Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Flashy De Goey and Victa Libby collided on the home turn.  Victa Libby raced wide entering the home straight.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS:

Aston Poker - F.T.C. - (Horsham) - Distance 440m, Weight 33.8 kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 25.77. - Comment:  Cleared All Tracks except Horsham.

Airly Liberty - F.T.C. (WGL) - Distance 440m, Weight 26.3 kgs, Box 2, Placed 1st, Time Run 25.76. - Comment: Cleared All Tracks except, Warragul.

Dream Gem - Remove Left Blinker - Distance 440m, Weight 27.1 kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 25.81.  - Comment: Cleared - Remove Left Blinker.