The traditional 2-wave (odds then evens) boxing process has been re-instated for all races in Victoria from Tuesday 10 November 2020. 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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War Drum Express and My Bro Lucky were slow to begin.

Lawson Drive and Mac's A Million collided soon after the start. Argyle Audrey, Yellowtail Bear and Jafar Bale collided approaching the first turn checking Argyle Audrey and Jafar Bale. Lawson Drive and Unlawful Assault collided on the first turn. Mac's A Million raced wide on the first turn. Argyle Audrey and Jafar Bale collided in the front straight. War Drum Express checked off Jafar Bale approaching the second turn. Jafar Bale and Lawson Drive collided on the second turn. War Drum Express and Unlawful Assault collided approaching the fourth turn. Jafar Bale checked off Lawson Drive approaching the fourth turn. War Drum Express checked off Jafar Bale approaching the home turn.

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

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) lure driver, Mr Chris Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Tears No More was slow to begin.

Zero Time and Beers And Tears collided soon after the start. Westar Misty and Big Wings collided soon after the start. Zero Time and Beers And Tears collided approaching the first turn. Beers And Tears and Westar Misty collided approaching the second turd and again on the second turn checking both greyhounds. Beers And Tears checked off Westar Misty on the third turn. Broken Boots and Tears No More collided in the home straight. Zero Time marred Big Wings approaching the winning post.

Zero Time underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the monkey muscle on both sides and an injury to the left triangle muscle. A 5 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to Mrs Julie Chilcott, the trainer of Zero Time regarding the greyhound’s racing manners approaching the winning post. Acting under the provisions of GAR 69(1) Zero Time was charged with marring. Mrs Chilcott pleaded guilty to the charge, Zero Time was found guilty and suspended for 3 months at all tracks and must perform a Satisfactory Trial in accordance with GAR 69(2)(b), before any future nomination will be accepted.

Beers And Tears underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left hamstring injury and left shoulder soreness. A 7 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards spoke to representative, Mr Greg Turnbull regarding the racing manners of Beers And Tears on the second turn. After hearing evidence from Mr Turnbull, viewing all the available race footage and acting on their observations, a warning was issued regarding the greyhound’s racing manners on the second turn.

Colden Express – Late scratching at 8.50am when Mr Tim Britton reported the greyhound to be vomiting (GAR 23). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Stewards will require a veterinary certificate pursuant to GAR 20(3)(v) before any future nomination will be accepted. 

Chatterbox Tilly was quick to begin.

Kasemi and Handsome Jack collided soon after the start. It's A Cruise crossed to the inside approaching the first turn checking Handsome Jack and Weblec Bloom. Handsome Jack checked off It's A Cruise on the first turn checking Weblec Bloom. Weblec Bloom checked off Handsome Jack on the second turn. Kasemi checked off Chatterbox Tilly on the second turn. It's A Cruise raced wide on the second turn. Handsome Jack, Chatterbox Tilly and Kasemi collided approaching the third turn checking Chatterbox Tilly. Chatterbox Tilly and It's A Cruise collided approaching the home turn. Handsome Jack and Weblec Bloom collided on the home turn.

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

A sample was taken from Bodine upon arrival at the course.

Carry On Liam and Bodine were slow to begin.

Pansy Parkinson and Dark Compass collided soon after the start. Bodine checked off Fearless Pigeon on the first turn. Pansy Parkinson and Fearless Pigeon collided approaching the home turn. Carry On Liam and Dark Compass collided approaching the home turn.

Arizona Gold and Token Supreme were slow to begin.

Colden Dayto, Astro Buy and Westar Eileen collided soon after the start. Miss Verity and Arizona Gold collided soon after the start. Miss Verity, Arizona Gold and Token Supreme collided soon after the start. Miss Verity, Arizona Gold, Token Supreme and Angel Eyes collided in the front straight checking Miss Verity and Arizona Gold. Angel Eyes checked off Token Supreme in the front straight. Westar Eileen and Token Supreme collided approaching the first turn. Miss Verity and Arizona Gold collided approaching the first turn. Token Supreme checked off Westar Eileen on the first turn. Miss Verity checked off Westar Eileen approaching the second turn. Angel Eyes and Arizona Gold collided on the second turn. Token Supreme checked off Angel Eyes entering the back straight. Angel Eyes checked off Arizona Gold on the third turn and again approaching the home turn.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) lure driver, Mr Chris Chilcott did not act in any official capacity that may have in any way, affected the outcome of this event.

Good Juan and Rezzie's Choice were slow to begin.

Fernando Frank and Helen's Teddy collided approaching the first turn. Who Back There, Fernando Frank, Helen's Teddy and Chill Out Webby collided approaching the first turn. Good Juan and Chill Out Webby collided on the first turn. Rezzie's Choice checked off Who Back There in the back straight. Helen's Teddy checked off Good Juan approaching the third turn. Good Juan checked off Helen's Teddy on the third turn. Rezzie's Choice checked off Fernando Frank approaching the home turn.

A sample was taken from Just A Giggle upon arrival at the course.

Utah Blues was slow to begin.

Dayana Bale and Utah Blues collided soon after the start. Dayana Bale and Grindylow collided approaching the first turn checking Grindylow. Arlington and Roots Rock Riot collided approaching the first turn. Harden Up Tommy, Just A Giggle and Utah Blues collided on the first turn. Dayana Bale checked off Just A Giggle on the first turn.

A post-race sample was taken from Harden Up Tommy - the winner of the event.

A pre-race sample was taken from Kudos Bale.

It's A Shadow was slow to begin.

Father Phevos and Madam Rosmerta collided soon after the start. Kudos Bale and Father Phevos collided in the front straight. Madam Rosmerta and Max Voltage collided in the front straight. Kudos Bale and Madam Rosmerta collided approaching the first turn. Father Phebvos checked off Zekel Bale approaching the first turn. Harrell Bale and Madam Rosmerta collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Harrell Bale and Madam Rosmerta collided on the second turn. Kudos Bale checked off Zekel Bale entering the back straight. Father Phevos checked off Kudos Bale entering the home straight.

Hebridean Black went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin. 

King Of Calypso and Swift By Design collided soon after the start. King Of Calypso checked off Swift By Design in the front straight. Blazing Fury and Swift By Design collided in the front straight checking Blazing Fury. Blazing Fury checked off Swift By Design approaching the first turn. Swift By Design and Moon Flower collided on the first turn severely checking both greyhounds causing Moon Flower to lose considerable ground. Blazing Fury checked off Hebridean Black on the second turn. Blazing Fury and King Of Calypso collided in the back straight checking Blazing Fury.

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

Milly Mac and Blast Zone were slow to begin.

Zipping Samara and According collided soon after the start. Fernando Booker, Zipping Samara and according collided in the front straight. Fernando Booker, Zipping Samara, According, Milly Mac and Blast Zone collided approaching the first turn checking Zipping Samara and According. According checked off Zipping Samara entering the back straight.

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

Lara Tara was slow to begin.

Helena Ravenclaw and Lara Tara collided soon after the start. Just Cruising checked off Lektra Dude approaching the first turn. Lektra Dude and Liverpool Flyer collided on the first turn. Midnight Titan and Just Cruising collided on the first turn. Liverpool Flyer checked off Just Cruising entering the back straight. Midnight Titan checked off Liverpool Flyer approaching the home turn. Just Cruising and Helena Ravenclaw collided in the home straight.