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

Stick Hunter and Taiepa were quick to begin. Eden Lad and Repentless were slow to begin. Miss Jodie Lee and Mick's Bella collided approaching the first turn checking Miss Jodie Lee. Eden Lad and Bella Boom collided on the first turn checking Bella Boom. Stick Hunter and Taiepa collided on the first turn. Mick's Bella and Eden Lad collided on the home turn checking Mick's Bella. Stick Hunter and Taiepa collided on the home turn. Taiepa and Mick's Bella collided approaching the winning post.

Repentless underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left wrist sprain. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Vanna Bale with kennel representative Mr C.Grenfell and noted their comments.

Quid Pro Quo was slow to begin. Flying Brae and Maddox Bale collided soon after the start. Flying Brae and Vanna Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Vanna Bale. Firing Fernando and Maddox Bale collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Maddox Bale which fell. Tin Can Sam eased in the home straight. Flying Brae and Travelling Sands collided approaching the winning post.

Maddox Bale underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left thigh injury. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Tin Can Sam underwent a post-race veterinary examination and re-vetted following race 7. Tin Can Sam was found to have injuries to the right wrist and right quadraceps, a 10day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Representative Mr. G. Gledhill, regarding the greyhounds racing manners in the home straight. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Tin Can Sam was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury). Mr. Gledhill pleaded guilty to the charge, Tin Can Sam must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Parade Steward Mr. C. Blake did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event. 

Quest Allen was quick to begin. Banjo Plato was slow to begin. Kid Callum, Gone Early, Banjo Plato, Bush Bro and Kraken Ruben collided on the first turn checking Kraken Ruben. Gone Early and Bush Bro collided on the home turn checking Bush Bro.

A post-race sample was taken from Quest Allen, winner of the event.

Pull Short was quick to begin. Chill Out Isla was slow to begin. Flash Angel, Prince Cody and Broken Pieces collided approaching the first turn checking Prince Cody. Broken Pieces, Star Ballerina and Chill Out Isla collided on the first turn checking Star Ballerina. Lucky Luna and Flash Angel collided on the home turn checking Flash Angel.

Broken Pieces underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the right wrist and shoulder. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Prince Cody, winner of the event.

Spot On Mick was slow to begin. Janray Lucky One and Run Like Rhys collided approaching the first turn checking Janray Lucky One. Run Like Rhys, Arancini, Spot On Mick and Tekidanto collided on the first turn checking Spot On Mick and severely checking Arancini. Run Like Rhys and Tekidanto collided approaching the home turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Silver Compass, winner of the event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Patricia Mary with kennel representative Mr Joshua Formosa and noted their comments.

Patricia Mary and Now And Then collided approaching the first turn checking Now And Then. Kraken Copper and Aston Eureka collided approaching the first turn checking Kraken Copper. Kraken Copper, Patricia Mary and Crystal Bling collided on the first turn checking Kraken Copper and Patricia Mary. Kraken Copper and Patricia Mary collided approaching the home turn checking Kraken Copper. Steel Magnolia raced wide in the home straight.

Kraken Copper underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right triangle muscle injury. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Patricia Mary underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

A post-race sample was taken from Steel Magnolia, winner of the event.

Ringcraft was quick to begin. Perfect Chase was slow to begin. Another Episode and Gazza's Pick collided approaching the first turn checking Gazza's Pick. Jack's Fantasy and Perfect Chase collided on the first turn. Blue Magic Opal and Blazin' Bulla collided on the first turn. Right Above It and Another Episode collided approaching the home turn checking Right Above It. Blue Magic Opal and Blazin' Bulla collided approaching the home turn. Right Above It and Perfect Chase collided on the home turn. Jack's Fantasy and Blazin' Bulla collided entering the home straight and in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Another Episode, winner of the event.

Aston Ensley was quick to begin. Jackie Jai and Sarah Smirnoff collided approaching the first turn checking Sarah Smirnoff.

A post-race sample was taken from Double Tactic, winner of the event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Yondu with kennel representative Mr Joshua Formosa and noted their comments

Berringa Blue and Where's Success collided soon after the start checking Berringa Blue. Victory Chico and Where's Success collided approaching the home turn. Running For Juddy and Pyrenees Inferno collided entering the home straight. Victory Chico galloped on the heels of Pyrenees Inferno entering the home straight.

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

Pyrenees Daisy, Gardener's Boyo and Red Neck Miss were slow to begin. Spinner Hook galloped on the heels of Sense approaching the first turn checking Sense. Gardener's Boyo and Sense collided on the first turn checking Gardener's Boyo. Push Start and Spinner Hook collided on the home turn checking Spinner Hook.

A post-race sample was taken from Meatball Soup, winner of the event.

Dundas Houdini – New declared weight of 30.2kg, last raced at 28.7kg.

Dreamliner was slow to begin. Jack's Gone Wild, Crackerjack Mick and Dundas Houdini collided approaching the first turn checking Crackerjack Mick and Dundas Houdini. Crackerjack Mick and Dundas Houdini collided approaching the first turn checking Crackerjack Mick. Jack's Gone Wild and Soda Maxi collided on the first turn checking Soda Maxi. Jack's Gone Wild, Posterior Chain and Blue Addition collided approaching the home turn checking Posterior Chain. Blue Addition faltered and tailed off on the home turn.

Blue Addition underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right hock fracture. A 90 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Jack's Gone Wild, winner of the event.

Run Fast Bonnie – New declared weight of 28.7kg, last raced at 27.3kg.

Windburn - Late scratching at 13:45 on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a left fore toe nail injury. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

A post-race sample was taken from Spritely Too, winner of the event.

Meeting Comments:

Queen Harriet – Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 27.6kgs, Box 1, Placed 2nd, Time Run 24.51 Cleared All Tracks except Shepparton.

Rock On John – Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 29.6kgs, Box 3, Placed 1st, Time Run 24.21 Cleared All Tracks except Meadows.

Jitterbug Witch – (Blinkers On) Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 26.9kgs, Box 6, Placed 3rd, Time Run 24.57 Cleared All Tracks.

Swift Abbey – (Cramp) Field of 4, Distance 425m, Weight 27.8kgs, Box 8, Placed 4th, Time Run 25.41 Not Cleared.