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 their1.5m distance from other handlers and staff at all times.

All persons (both Staff & Participants) attending today, undertook successful health screenings and wore face-masks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

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Gout Ralph and Dr. Serenity were slow to begin.  Zothan's Magic and Phaenon Bale collided approaching the first turn.  Captain Goldie and Autumn Lynx collided approaching the first turn checking Captain Goldie.  Brain Wave, Ballymac Extra,  Autumn Lynx and Zothan's Magic collided on the first turn checking Autumn Lynx severely checking Brain Wave, Ballymac Extra, Phaenon Bale and Zothan's Magic;  Ballymac Extra and Zothan's Magic fell as a result.  Autumn Lynx and Gout Ralph collided approaching the home turn.

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

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

Zothan's Magic underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported.

Drakari was slow to begin.  Henryk Bale, Quinto Bale and Victory Raja collided soon after the start.  Ballymac Woman, Quinto Bale and Victory Raja collided on the first turn checking Ballymac Woman and Quinto Bale.  Ballymac Woman clipped the heels of Victory Raja on the first turn checking Ballymac Woman.  Dr. Francisco, Henryk Bale and Willow Ash collided on the first turn checking Henryk Bale and Willow Ash.  Ballymac Woman checked off Victory Raja approaching the home turn.  Victory Raja checked off Quinto Bale on the home turn.

Eleora Bale and Diamond Lady were slow to begin.  Elude and Somerton Rose collided soon after the start checking Somerton Rose.  Eleora Bale and Somerton Rose collided approaching the first turn.  Elude, Somerton Rose and Diamond Lady collided on the first turn checking Elude and Eleora Bale.  Somerton Rose and Diamond Lady collided approaching the home turn.

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

Bomber's Cruiser was slow to begin.  Bindi Girl and Madalia Pixie collided approaching the first turn.  Madalia Daisy and Bomber's Cruiser collided approaching the first turn.  Madalia Pixie and Bomber's Cruiser collided on the first turn checking Bomber's Cruiser.  Bindi Girl checked off Ripplebrook Mack on the first turn.

Bomber's Cruiser underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right monkey muscle injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Lara's Love - the winner of the event.

Madalia Brodie and Camila collided soon after the start.  Jillissa and Skittle collided approaching the home turn.

Inuka was quick to begin.  Nicholas Rose, Stuart Lee Rose and Frankie Fever collided soon after the start.  Stuart Lee Rose checked off Frankie Fever approaching the first turn.  Frankie Fever and Spolly Bear collided on the first turn.  Ripplebrook Glen checked off Ikaruga Bale on the first turn.  Ikaruga Bale raced wide in the home straight.

Javier Bale and Busy Time were slow to begin.  Stormcast and Dream Wizard collided soon after the start.  Dream Wizard, Baileys On Ice and Perfect Colour collided approaching the first turn checking Baileys On Ice.  Marshall's King checked off Javier Bale on the first turn.  Perfect Colour and Javier Bale collided approaching the home turn.  Dream Wizard and Fortuna Bale collided in the home straight.

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

Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Kasey Anne with representative Ms J McMahon and noted their comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aston Silk.

Ernesto Bale and Fraser Hook were slow to begin.  Kasey Anne and She Wiggles collided soon after the start and again on the first turn.  Whodat Dare checked off Carrie entering the back straight checking Ernesto Bale.

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

Hazardous Rumour and Crackerjack Dirt were slow to begin.  Sweet Antares and Saint Wallace collided on the first turn.  Saint Wallace checked off Hazardous Rumour approaching the home turn.

California Blond was slow to begin.  Makes Cents went up with the lids at boxrise.  Speed Demon and California Blond collided approaching the first turn.  Prize Diamond and Fire And Fury collided on the first turn checking Prize Diamond severely checking Makes Cents.  Ripplebrook Rory checked off Fire And Fury approaching the home turn.  Fire And Fury checked off Zipping Valerie entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Jayville Tuxedo.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Kennel Supervisor Ms. S. Tyler did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Tyson's Tiger and Jayville Tuxedo were quick to begin.  Kismet Storm checked off Burning Mountain approaching the first turn.  Tyson's Tiger and Jayville Tuxedo collided approaching the first turn.  Jayville Tuxedo checked off Why Not Dot on the first turn checking Kismet Storm.  Kismet Storm clipped the heels of Greysynd Spectre on the first turn.  Kismet Storm galloped on Jayville Tuxedo approaching the home turn.  Tyson's Tiger and Greysynd Spectre collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Do Good Davlin.

Ballymac Vicar and Vice Grip collided soon after the start.  Ballymac Vicar checked off Vice Grip on the first turn.  Airly Pablo and Vice Grip collided approaching the home turn.  Airly Pablo checked off Vice Grip on the home turn.  Vice Grip and Curfew collided in the home straight.

SATISFACTORY TRIALS.

Showtime Boomer - GAR 71 (SANDOWN). - Field of 4, Distance 440m, Weight 30.8 kgs, Box 8, Placed 3rd, Time Run 26.26. - Showtime Boomer was severely checked several times on the first turn. Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Sandown.