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.

A pre-race sample was taken from Got Some Zip.

Kingy Lights - New declared weight of 26.5kgs, last raced at 28.2kgs.

Shady Talks, Dami Jack and Liberty Jack were slow to begin.

Got Some Zip checked off Why Not Gigi approaching the first turn. Shady Talks checked off Got Some Zip approaching the home turn. Liberty Jack crossed to the outside approaching the home turn. Dami Jack raced wide on the home turn.

Braemar Ally Fay was slow to begin.

Braemar Ally Fay and Callow Street collided soon after the start. Mt. View Molly, Taylor's Chip, Honey's Destiny and Zipping Louise collided on the first turn checking Mt. View Molly and Honey's Destiny. Callow Street raced wide on the first turn. Skitz and Galway Lights collided entering the home straight. Zipping Louise and Galway Lights collided approaching the winning post.

Callow Street underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the Trainers' request - no apparent injury was reported.

Devon Shadow was slow to begin.

Mighty Fabio and No Intro collied approaching the first turn checking Mighty Fabio. Steinmark checked off No Intro on the first turn checking Mighty Fabio. Totally Bella and Devon Shadow collided on the first turn.

Mighty Fabio underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an injury to the right triceps. A 21 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Knuckle Buster was slow to begin.

Olin Bale and Baggy's Gold collided soon after the start checking Olin Bale. Diamond Lady, Baggy's Gold, Knuckle Buster and Astrolithology collided on the first turn checking Baggy's Gold and Astrolithology.

Cute Patootie was quick to begin.

Big Coin Buddy and Maximum Jemma collided soon after the start. Metro Boomin' crossed to the rail soon after the start. Akina Ivy, Cute Patootie, Big Coin Buddy, Maximum Jemma and Geena Bale collided on the first turn causing Cute Patootie, Geena Bale and Big Coin Buddy to race wide. Cute Patootie and Geena Bale collided entering the back straight checking Cute Patootie.

Akina Dee Jay was slow to begin.

Aston Cabernet and Gellar Bale collided approaching the first turn. Xalynn Bale and Red Hot Chance collided approaching the first turn. Xaylnn Bale checked off Shaun John on the first turn checking Red Hot Chance, Blair Bale and Aston Cabernet. Akina Dee Jay checked off Take A Daisy approaching the home turn causing Akina Dee Jay to race wide. Xalynn Bale, Red Hot Chance and Blair Bale collided approaching the home turn and again on the home turn checking Xaylnn Bale and Blair Bale.

Pacific Coast - New declared weight of 28.6kgs, last raced at 26.6kgs.

A pre-race sample was taken from Renita Bale

Bug Bubbles was quick to begin.

Dirty Boston, Pacific Coast, Renita Bale and Spolly's Beauty collided soon after the start checking Dirty Boston and Renita Bale. Trixie's Rocket and Pacific Coast collided on the first turn checking Pacific Coast. 

Stewards spoke to Mr J. Heatherton the representative of Tex Kindom regarding the greyhounds betting market fluctuations in this event. Mr Heatherton stated he was unaware of any market moves for the greyhound. Stewards directed a post-race sample to be taken from Tex Kingdom - unplaced in the event.

Teardrop and Thirty Red were slow to begin.

Mostro Rocks and Mates Rates collided soon after the start. Romeo Lad, Mostro Rocks and Teardrop collided approaching the first turn checking Mates Rates. Thirty Red raced wide on the first turn and again in the home straight.

Zoe's Dream - Late scratching at 10.11am on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to split webbing. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Fifteen Love was slow to begin.

Mich Wiggle, Lump Sum and Meat Murphy collided approaching the first turn checking Mich Wiggle and Lump Sum. Predator galloped on Tiffy's Express approaching the third turn. Meat Murphy checked off Fifteen Love approaching the home turn. Predator, Fifteen Love and Meat Murphy collided on the home turn checking Meat Murphy.

A pre-race sample was taken from Blue Magic Opal.

Catch Me Spolly was slow to begin.

Kay Okay, Oriental Gracie and Chiocci collided soon after the start checking Kay Okay and Oriental Grace. Coughlin's Law and Free Kick Hawks collided approaching the first turn. Free Kick Hawks checked off Chiocci on the first turn checking Coughlin's Law.  Free Kick Hawks galloped on Catch Me Spolly approaching the home turn checking Oriental Gracie severely checking Kay Okay, Chiocci and Free Kicks Hawks causing Free Kick Hawks to fall; Kay Okay, Oriental Gracie and Chiocci lost considerable ground as a result.

Kay Okay underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left carpal sprain and minor lacerations to the hind paws. A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Free Kick Hawks underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have bruising over the right thigh. A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Superior Cripps - Late scratching at 10.25am on the advice of the On-Track Veterinarian (GAR 37) due to a laceration over Left Stopper. A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

Aeroplane Miss - Late scratching at 10.27am due to weight variation (GAR 39). A 10 day stand down period was imposed. Trainer Mr. Fred Bickerton was fined $100. 

Beth Ablaze and Too Much Talking collided soon after the start. Rock Me Llyod and Too Much Talking collided approaching the first turn checking Rock Me Llyod. Saharrah Blitz and Rock Me Llyod collided entering the home straight checking Saharrah Blitz and Too Much Talking.

A pre-race sample was taken from Terrah Round.

A pre-race sample was taken from Aladdin Prince.

Dirty Stella and Aladdin Prince were slow to begin.

Dirty Stella and New Fire Girl collided soon after the start. She Got It and Aladdin Prince collided on the first turn. Midnight Muscat checked off Violets Are Red approaching the home turn.

Violets Are Red underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the Trainers' request and was found to have a left hock sprain. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.