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.

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Eyes Nose Lips was quick to begin. Jachar was slow to begin.

Magnussen, Folding Stars and Arriba Nachos collided soon after the start severely checking Folding Stars who lost ground as result. Arriba Nachos checked off Magnussen approaching the first turn. Jachar and Arriba Nachos collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds, causing Jachar to contact the running rail. Jachar and Folding Stars collided approaching the home turn severely checking both greyhounds, causing both greyhounds to lose ground as a result. Magnussen and Another Easy collided approaching the winning post.

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

Folding Stars underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was re-examined following race 5. Folding Stars was found to have an injury to the right trapezius muscle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Tinker Mary was quick to begin. Lektra Logic was slow to begin. 

Finnegan Bale became unbalanced soon after the start and lost ground as a result. Aston Hadley and Veritee Bale collided soon after the start. Veritee Bale checked off Aston Hadley approaching the first turn. Veritee Bale checked off Lektra Logic approaching the home turn. Aston Hadley checked off Give Me Elle on the home turn.

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

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

Aston Skylar was quick to begin.

Orya Bale checked off Assume Kealy soon after the start and fell as a result. Lovely Jiggs checked off Assume Kealy approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds. Little Yaala checked off Aston Gypsy on the first turn. Amelia Ella checked off Little Yaala approaching the home turn severely checking Little Yaala. Little Yaala and Assume Kealy collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds in turn checking Lovely Jiggs.

Orya Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have bruising to the neck. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Merlot was quick to begin.

Superior Digby and Butter Puddin' collided soon after the start. Aston Holdings and Speedy Blue collided soon after the start. Merlot, Call Me Tiger and Alvira collided approaching the first turn. Speedy Blue faltered approaching the first turn and pulled up as a result. Butter Puddin' checked off Call Me Tiger on the first turn checking Rockstar Jaimee. Call Me Tiger checked off Alvira on the first turn checking Rockstar Jaimee. Aston Holdings and Rockstar Jaimee collided approaching the home turn. Rockstar Jaimee checked off Aston Holdings approaching the home turn causing Rockstar Jaimee to stumble. Butter Puddin' and Alvira collided several times from the home turn to approaching the winning post.

Speedy Blue underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to right back muscle. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Nenna Tears was quick to begin. Kasemi was slow to begin. 

Nenna Tears checked off Full Moon Party approaching the first turn. Full Moon Party and Kasemi collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn. Kasemi and All Show collided approaching the home turn and again entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

Stewards issued a warning to to Ms K. Kinross, the handler of Lilly Lana, regarding her boxing of the greyhound pursuant to GAR 51(6).

A pre-race sample was taken from Bobby The Brute.

Keeper Of Keys jumped awkwardly at box rise and was slow to begin.

Burst The Seam crossed to the inside soon after the start checking Rothwell Gal, Swift Timing and Belle Ali. Belle Ali and Burst The Seam collided in the front straight. Bobby The Brute checked off Midnight Monarch approaching the first turn. Midnight Monarch and Bobby The Brute collided approaching the first turn. Bobby The Brute, Belle Ali, Rothwell Gal and Burst The Seam collided on the first turn checking Burst The Seam. Bobby The Brute checked off Midnight Monarch on the second turn. Burst The Seam checked off Belle Ali approaching the home turn. Bees And Honey shifted out and eased approaching the home turn colliding with Belle Ali. Burst The Seam shifted to the outside and eased approaching the home turn checking Bees And Honey. Midnight Monarch and Rothwell Gal collided on the home turn. Keeper Of Keys and Rothwell Gal collided approaching the winning post.

Bees And Honey underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the right fore paw and sand toe on the right fore paw. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to representative, Ms K. Smith, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Bees And Honey was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms Smith pleaded guilty to the charge, Bees And Honey must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Burst The Seam underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the left hind paw. A 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to trainer, Mr G. Burns, regarding the greyhound's racing manners approaching the home turn. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Burst The Seam was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr Burns pleaded guilty to the charge, Burst The Seam must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

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

Vixstar and Aston Rosa were slow to begin and collided soon after the start. Henessey Venom and Deep Dive collided on the first turn. Deep Dive and Graphic Print collided approaching the home turn. Vixstar checked off Aston Rosa approaching the home turn. Aston Rosa checked off Ayo Joy entering the home straight and collided with Vixstar. Vixstar and Aston Rosa collided approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Bodhi's Bro Kai.

Brady's Shout and Noonbarra Jack were slow to begin.

Imperial Jack and For The Alliance collided soon after the start checking Imperial Shout. Hazey Boy and For The Alliance collided on the first turn checking For The Alliance. Imperial Jack, For The Alliance and Bodhi's Bro Kai collided approaching the home turn checking For The Alliance and Bodhi's Bro Kai. Imperial Jack, Brady's Shout and For The Alliance collided approaching the home turn checking Brady's Shout and For The Alliance. For The Alliance and Bodhi's Bro Kai collided entering the home straight.

Sharnee Rose - Late scratching at 5:59pm on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a right hind split webbing. A 14 day stand down period was imposed. 

Maasai Mara was slow to begin.

Astro Boy and Perfect Glory collided soon after the start. Astro Boy, Perfect Glory, Kazoo and Blazing Lizzie collided on the first turn checking Kazoo and Blazing Lizzie. Astro Boy, Kazoo and Blazing Lizzie collided approaching the home turn checking all three greyhounds. Perfect Glory and Maasai Mara collided entering the home straight.

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

Equalizer was quick to begin.

Northern Zone checked off Russian Sub soon after the start.  Bromley and Fearless Pigeon collided soon after the start and again approaching the first turn severely checking Fearless Pigeon. Northern Zone checked off Jepara on the first turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Whisky Hans.

Tiggerlong Grace was quick to begin.

Zimmer Bale checked off Denzell Bale approaching the first turn checking Tiggerlong Grace and Curlin' Merlin. Neo Bale and Tiggerlong Grace collided approaching the first turn. Neo Bale checked off Whisky Hans on the first turn. Zimmer Bale and Nice And Easy collided approaching the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Oh Suzie.

Denise's Vision checked off Cyberpunk Tokyo soon after the start. Mr. Lonely and Cyberpunk Tokyo collided soon after the start. Javier Bale, Mr. Lonely, Cyberpunk Tokyo and Miss City Girl collided approaching the first turn severely checking Mr. Lonely in turn checking Denise's Vision. Cyberpunk Tokyo and Miss City Girl collided approaching the home turn. Cyberpunk Tokyo checked off Javier Bale entering the home straight. Denise's Vision checked off Cyberpunk Tokyo and Miss City Girl in the home straight.

Mr. Lonely underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have split webbing to the right hind paw. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.