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

Magic Marjen and Reiko Bolt were quick to begin.

Reiko Bolt and Fabroni Bale collided soon after the start, checking Fabroni Bale.  Fabroni Bale and Ready To Launch collided approaching the first turn, checking Fabroni Bale.  Fabroni Bale checked off Raja Bale approaching the first turn.  Fabroni Bale and Amber Mahogany collided on the first turn; checking Amber Mahogany, which faltered and tailed off.  Ready To Launch and Raja Bale collided in the home straight, checking Ready To Launch.

Amber Mahogany underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race four.  Amber Mahogany was found to have a left hindleg calf injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Zipping Higgins went up with the lids at box rise. Rev Up Axel and Minnie Banjo were slow to begin.

Southern Thunder checked off Memory Lass soon after the start.  Udeyan Bale and Memory Lass collided approaching the first turn.  Southern Thunder, Udeyan Bale, Memory Lass and Minnie Banjo collided on the first turn; checking Minnie Banjo and Memory Lass.  Minnie Banjo checked off Udeyan Bale approaching the home turn.  Udeyan Bale and Minnie Banjo collided entering the home straight, checking Udeyan Bale.

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

Leather And Lace and Masalki were slow to begin.

Eleora Bale checked off Wee Fishin' soon after the start. Banjo Bert and Free Gift collided soon after the start.  Banjo Bert and Sherwood Bale collided soon after the start; checking both greyhounds.  Sherwood Bale, Banjo Bert and Masalki collided approaching the first turn; checking Sherwood Bale, Leather And Lace and Masalki; and Banjo Bret which became unbalanced.  Sherwood Bale and Masalki collided approaching the home turn; checking Sherwood Bale, Leather And Lace and Masalki.  Free Gift eased and turned it's head inwards in the home straight and collided with Banjo Bert.

Free Gift underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right hindleg back muscle and pencil/whip injuries, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr N Lenehan regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Free Gift was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Lenehan pleaded guilty to the charge, Free Gift 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.

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

Danyo's Shanks – New declared weight of 32.0 kg last raced at 30.8 kg.

Oamaru Bale and Betatron were quick to begin.

Jealous Again and Meet Joe Black collided soon after the start; checking both greyhounds.  Oamaru Bale and Betatron collided approaching the first turn, checking Oamaru Bale.  Husky Flyer, Crymelon Tactile and Mahogany Flame collided approaching the first turn, checking Mahogany Flame.  Crymelon Tactile and Meet Joe Black collided entering the home straight, checking Meet Joe Black.  Crymelon Tactile and Mahogany Flame collided in the home straight.

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

She's So Sassy and Zipping Kez were quick to begin.

Crackerjack Joey and Cawbourne Gout collided soon after the start, checking Cawbourne Gout.  Aston Helena checked off Crackerjack Joey approaching the first turn.  She's So Sassy checked off Zipping Kez approaching the home turn.  Zipping Kez turned its head outwards  on the home turn and collided several times with She's So Sassy.  She's So Sassy and Tinker Cindy collided several times in the home straight; checking both greyhounds.

She's So Sassy underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Zipping Kez underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have left hindleg triangle and hip injuries, a 21 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to representative, Mr P Smoor regarding the greyhounds racing manners on the home turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69B (1), Zipping Kez was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr Smoor pleaded guilty to the charge, Zipping Kez 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.

Aston Ultra, Zipping Trent and Rev Up Rob were slow to begin.

Inga Mia, Accused and Ezra Bale collided approaching the first turn; checking Ezra Bale and Rev Up Bob, severely checking Zipping Trent.  Inga Mia and Aston Ultra collided approaching the home turn.  Rev Up Rob and Taltarni Black collided approaching the home turn.  Inga Mia and Rev Up Rob collided in the home straight.

Zipping Trent underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hindleg thigh injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Crackerjack Kane – New declared weight of 32.5 kg, last raced at 31.1 kg.

Rockstar Carmody, Mr. Bob and Pride Into Power were quick to begin.  Winlock Thor was slow to begin.

Aston Pirate checked off Aston Lopez approaching the first turn.  Rockstar Carmody checked off Aston Lopez on the first turn; checking Crackerjack Kane.  Aston Pirate checked off Aston Lopez approaching the home turn.  Rockstar Carmody and Crackerjack Kane raced wide approaching the home turn.  Aston Lopez and Quillan Bale collided entering the home straight, checking Quillan Bale.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mahogany Jet.

Rapid Reiko was quick to begin.  Sizzlin' Sanchez was slow to begin.

Brady's Shout and Mahogany Jet collided soon after the start; checking Mahogany Jet and Hostile Savage.  Rapid Reiko and Winlock Newbolt collided on the first turn; checking Winlock Newbolt and Sonny Daze.  Winlock Newbolt and Sonny Daze collided entering the home straight, checking Winlock Newbolt.

A pre-race sample was taken from Pocket The Cash.

Simmo Gogolac was slow to begin.

For Fergie and Motor Ace collided soon after the start, checking For Fergie.  Motor Ace and Pocket The Cash collided approaching the first turn; checking both greyhounds.  Weblec Bliss and Our Ando collided on the first turn, checking Weblec Bliss.  Motor Ace checked off Simmo Gogolac approaching the home turn checking For Fergie.  Pocket The Cash and King Crow collided in the home straight.

Motor Ace underwent a post-race veterinary examination following an incident in the catching pen - no apparent injury was reported.

Our Brinni and Tinker Mary were quick to begin.

Karen's Word, Tiggerlong Bundy, Robin's Choice, Tin Can Sam and Merlot collided soon after the start; checking Karen's Word, Tiggerlong Bundy, Robin's Choice and Tin Can Sam.  Tin Can Sam clipped the heels of Magnis Bale on the first turn; checking both greyhounds.

Mastermind Kid – New declared weight of 29.5 kg, last raced at 28.3 kg.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mastermind Kid.

Miss City Girl and Jimmy Cheesecake collided approaching the first turn, checking Jimmy Cheesecake.  Denise's Vision and Clyde Jakit collided approaching the first turn; checking both greyhounds.  Denise's Vision raced wide approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Dundee Jester.

Dundee Jester was quick to begin.  Mepunga Harry was slow to begin.

China Catch 'Em checked off Esmay approaching the first turn.  Gala Bale, Spring Value and Unwanted Lady collided on the first turn; checking Gala Bale and Spring Value.

Satifactory Trial:

Lonesome Star  – Unsatisfactory Performance HOR 07/07/20 - Field of 4, Distance 410m, Weight 31.2 kg, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 24:46 - Comment: Cleared All Tracks.