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.

Outstanding News was slow to begin.  Joffa's Princess and Go Lyla collided soon after the start.  Amber Beauty turned inwards and visibly eased soon after the start colliding with Ernie Prang, Joffa's Princess and Go Lyla as a result.  Amber Beauty, Ernie Prang and Yellowtail Bear collided approaching the first turn.  Amber Beauty checked off Yellowtail Bear on the first turn.  Go Lyla, Yellowtail Bear and Joffa's Princess collided approaching the second turn severely checking Joffa's Princess and Go Lyla.  Outstanding News checked off Ernie Prang approaching the home turn.  Yellowtail Bear checked off Amber Beauty entering the home straight.  Ernie Prang turned its head inwards and visibly eased approaching the winning post.

Amber Beauty underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left monkey muscle injury.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer, Mr J Borg, regarding the racing manners of Amber Beauty soon after the start.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Amber Beauty was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr. J Borg pleaded guilty to the charge.  Amber Beauty was found guilty as charged and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Ernie Prang underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the left hock.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mrs. L. Cockerell (representing Trainer - Mr I Cockerell) regarding the racing manners of Ernie Prang approaching the winning post.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Ernie Prang was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mrs. L Cottrell pleaded guilty to the charge.  Ernie Prang was found guilty as charged and must perform a Satisfactory Trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Fenrir Greyback - Late scratching at 6.18am when Trainer - Mr I Cockerell reported the greyhound to have an illness (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to Representative - Ms L Cockerell (representing Trainer - Mr I Cockerell) regarding the late withdrawal of Fenrir Greyback due to illness. Ms Cockerell informed the Stewards that the greyhound has been kennelled in a separate block from the other greyhounds engaged at today's race meeting which had not been affected by illness. Stewards noted Ms Cockerell's explanation, however, will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Just Cruising was quick to begin.  Think Big Harry was very slow to begin (3L).  Cornish Pixie was slow to begin.  Indian Shadow and Blue Tycoon collided soon after the start.  Indian Shadow and Pansy Parkinson collided approaching the first turn checking Pansy Parkinson.  Pansy Parkinson and Cornish Pixie collided on the first turn checking Cornish Pixie.  Indian Shadow and Just Cruising collided on the first turn.  Think Big Harry and Pansy Parkinson collided in the back straight.  Think Big Harry and Just Cruising collided on the home turn.

Stewards noted the muzzle on Blue Tycoon became dislodged during the running of the event.

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

Wise Storm was quick to begin.  Wise Storm and Tinsel Doll collided on the first turn.  Blackpool Astro and Wise Storm collided on the first turn, entering the back straight and again on the third turn checking Wise Storm.

Rock In Rio underwent a post-race veterinary examination and found to have a chest muscle injury, a 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Lilly Lana and Black Rocks collided soon after the start.  Lonnie Loot and Deed's Delight collided soon after the start.  Lilly Lana and Black Rocks collided on the first turn.  Lonnie Loot, Deed's Delight and Bush Martini collided on the first turn checking Deed's Delight and Bush Martini.  Stepping checked off Mepunga Royal on the first turn.  Stepping and Deed's Delight collided entering the front straight.  Mepunga Royal and Lonnie Loot collided on the second turn.  Deed's Delight turned its head outwards and visibly eased on the second turn.

Deeds Delight underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries sustained to the deltoid muscle, chest muscle and triangle muscle, a 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Trainer, Mr B Jones, regarding the racing manners of Deeds Delight on the second turn.  Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(B)(1), Deeds Delight was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr B Jones pleaded guilty to the charge.  Deeds Delight was found guilty as charged and 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 Black Rocks - the winner of the event.

Big Brebler - Late scratching at 4.35pm on 23 June, 2020 when Trainer - Mr M Wright reported the greyhound to have a fibula injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Rixy Ya Pest.

Kinloch Moss was quick to begin.  Javi and Vanda Mick collided soon after the start.  Weeona Pete and Roger Express collided approaching the first turn.  Roger Express faltered approaching the first turn and tailed off as a result.  Javi and Kinloch Moss collided on the first turn.  Kinloch Moss and Weeona Pete collided on the first turn checking Weeona Pete.  Javi and Weeona Pete collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight checking Javi.

Roger Express underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to be injured in the back muscle, a 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Grudge was quick to begin.  Romanova was slow to begin.  Ragnar and Special Drop collided soon after the start.  Special Drop and Fast Izzi collided approaching the first turn.  Kiss Me Razley, Trindad Scorpion and Grudge collided on the first turn checking Trindad Scorpian and Ragnar Bale.  Kiss Me Razley and Ragnar Bale collided on the second turn.  Kiss Me Razley checked off Ragnar Bale entering the back straight.  Ragnar Bale and Grudge collided on the home turn. Trindad Scorpion and Grudge collided in the home stright.  Ragnar Bale and Tiggerlong Ginga collided in the home straight.

Stewards issued a warning to Trainer, Clint Capuano, regarding the racing manners of Ragnar Bale in the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Stretch Butler.

Stretch Butler was quick to begin.  Ernesto Bale and Franki Jay were slow to begin.  Hot Finish and Pure Cool Titan collided soon after the start.  Mega Dossa, Hot Finish and Arlington collided approaching the first turn.  Ernesto Bale checked of Mega Dossa on the first turn.  Ernesto Bale checked off Arlington on the third turn.  Mega Dossa and Ernesto Bale collided approaching the home turn checking Mega Dossa.

Dukey Duke - Late scratching at 9.10am when Trainer - Ms S Wells reported the greyhound to have a monkey muscle injury (GAR 23).  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards will require a veterinary certificate before any future nomination will be accepted.

Lochnivar Deus was slow to begin.  Blinken Billy, Burn Time and Mississippi Mud collided soon after the start checking Mississippi Mud.  Burn Time and Blinken Billy collided entering the front straight.  Black Canvas checked off Fairytale Wish approaching the third turn.  Black Canvas, Lochinvar Deus and Blinken Billy collided on the fourth turn.  Lochinvar Deus and Fairytale Wish collided entering the home straight.

Mountain and Mad Eye Madam collided soon after the start.  Zulu Walk and Mepunga Missile collided soon after the start.  Mad Eye Madam, Twin Pick and On Time Cash collided soon after the start.  Mountain checked off Mad Eye Madam approaching the first turn.  Zulu Walk and Starry's Lad collided on the first turn.  Mad Eye Madam and On Time Cash collided on the first turn checking Zulu Walk and Starry's Lad.  Mountain checked off Mepunga Missile on the second turn.  On Time Cash checked off Mepunga Missile in the back straight checking On Time Cash.  Mepunga Missile checked off Mad Eye Madam on the third turn.  Zulu Walk checked off Mad Eye Madam on the home turn.

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

A pre-race sample was taken from Vixstar.

Angie Ling and Vixstar collided soon after the start.  Armour Bale and Harmon Bale collided soon after the start.  Angie Ling checked off Vixstar in the front straight.  Vixstar checked off Armour Bale approaching the first turn.  Mr. Milford and Cabin Fever collided on the first turn.  Mr. Milford checked off Inga Mia approaching the third turn.  Angie Ling and Cabin Fever collided approaching the third turn.  Vixstar and Armour Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Angie Ling and Cabin Fever collided several times from approaching the home turn to entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Full Moon Fever.

Mahogany Jet  and Toyman Tim were slow to begin.  Inga Ollie crossed to the inside soon after the start.  Meehan Poppy and Palace Lady collided on the first turn checking Mahogany Jet and Inga Ollie causing Inga Ollie and Toyman Tim to race wide.  Toyman Tim raced wide on the home turn.

Weeona Roger was slow to begin.  Aston Nova, Gracioso, Crackerjack Daza and Verne Bale collided soon after the start.  Verne Bale and Weeona Roger collided entering the front straight.  Verne Bale checked off Crackerjack Daza approaching the first turn.  Big Papi checked off Aston Nova on the first turn checking Gracioso.  Crackerjack Daza checked off Weeona Roger entering the back straight.  Summer Girl checked of Zipping Kiki approaching the third turn.  Crackerjack Daza checked off Big Papi in the home straight.  Gracioso lost ground in the home straight.

Gracioso underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have split webbing, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

MEETING COMMENTS:

Satisfactory Trials:

Princess Poppy - Field of 5 - Distance 525m - Weight 26.4 - Box 1 - Placed 3rd - Time Run 31.11 - Cleared All Tracks.

Sweet As Emm - Field of 5 - Distance 525m - Weight 26.3 - Box 3 - Placed 1st - Time Run 29.94 - Cleared All Tracks.