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.

Diamond Lady, Remember Jimmy, Casanova Man and Go The Doves were slow to begin.

Casanova Man and Go The Doves collided soon after the start.  Remember Jimmy and Go The Doves collided approaching the first turn.  Always There crossed to the rails on the first turn checking Wild Poppy, Shanghai Avatar, Diamond Lady, Remember Jimmy and Zipping Kez.   Diamond Lady and Shanghai Avatar collided approaching the home turn.  

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

Dr. Viva, My Bro Lucky and Zipping Vegas were slow to begin.

Shimmy Over, Zipping Vegas and My Bro Lucky collided soon after the start.  Shimmy Over and Zipping Vegas collided approaching the first turn.  Totally Bella and Max Black collided approaching the first turn.  Zipping Vegas and Dr. Viva collided on the first turn.  Valak and Totally Bella collided on the first turn and again on the second turn.  

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

Mighty Tuscany was slow to begin.

Dr. Tourmaline and Zoe's Dream collided approaching the first turn.  Act On Impulse, Annie Rocks and Bessie's Daisy collided on the first turn checking Bessie's Daisy, Mighty Tuscany and Tatum; Tatum raced wide as a result.  Zoe's Dream and Dr. Tourmaline collided on the first turn.  Predator checked off Act On Impulse in the back straight.  Act On Impulse and Predator collided approaching the home turn.

Mighty Tuscany underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right wrist injury.  A 10 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Trance.

Ricolina Lass was quick to begin.  Steinmark and Trance were slow to begin.

Where's The Rum and Leprechaun Tink collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn.  Where's The Rum brushed the running rail on the first turn.  Run To You and Trance collided on the first turn checking Trance.  Steinmark and Trance collided in the back straight.  

Mindil Beach and Morbius were slow to begin.

Mister Mercury and Skinny Legend collided soon after the start.  Mister Mercury and Mindil Beach collided approaching the first turn.  Geena Bale and Bright Blue collided on the first turn checking Praise Me and Mindil Beach; Mindil Beach raced wide as a result.  Geena Bale and Morbius collided on the first turn.  Mister Mercury and Bright Blue collided approaching the second turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Baby Pechey.

Mr. Changretta, Baby Pechey and Major Winston were slow to begin.

Mr. Changretta and Strike collided soon after the start.  Just Love and Strike collided on the first turn checking Mr. Changretta; Just Love contacted the running rail as a result.  Major Winston clipped the heels of Baby Pechey on the first turn checking Major Winston.  Strike checked off Mr. Changretta approaching the home turn.  Just Love and Strike collided on the home turn.  

Just Love underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a laceration to the outer aspect of the left hind leg.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from My Girl Mel - the winner of the event.

Sanjiro and Cee Me Snoop were slow to begin.

Big Bella and Sanjiro collided soon after the start.  Heidi Intention and Sailing Shoes collided on the first turn.  Big Bella and Cee Me Snoop collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  Prince Mark checked off Heidi Intention on the first turn.  Prince Mark and Sanjiro collided approaching the home turn.

Coco Chum and Aston Hackett were quick to begin.  Pontiac Express was slow to begin

Northrop Tiger checked off Coco Chum on the first turn checking Aston Hackett.  Pontiac Lass, Empire Lad and Zumi's Swagger collided on the first turn.  Boes High Five checked off Northrop Tiger approaching the home turn severely checking Boes High Five.  Pontiac Lass, Empire Lad and Northrop Tiger collided approaching the home turn checking Pontiac Lass and Empire Lad.  

Pontiac Lass underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have injuries to the left calf muscle and left hamstrings.  A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

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

Elite Gift and Baggy's Gold were slow to begin.

Italia Bella and Free Kick Hawks collided approaching the first turn.  Elite Gift and Free Kick Hawks collided on the first turn.  Italia Bella and Baggy's Gold collided approaching the home turn.  Elite Gift and Italia Bella collided on the home turn checking Elite Gift.  Just A Giggle and Skitz collided approaching the winning post.  

A pre-race sample was taken from Coughlin's Law.

Spring Silver, Walk Me Home and Akina Bear were slow to begin.

Witchie's Gas and Kanga Lights collided on the first turn checking Kanga Lights, Chiocci, Coughlin's Law and Spring Silver.  Coughlin's Law and Chiocci collided on the home turn.

A pre-race sample was taken from Feel The Thunder.

Rocky Pie and Feel The Thunder were slow to begin.

Akina Spot checked off Esther Bale approaching the first turn.  Rocky Pie checked off Too Much Talking on the first turn.  Akina Spot checked off Disco Norm approaching the home turn.

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Satisfactory Trials:

Fidelia – Field of 4, Distance 311m, Weight 28.4kgs, Box 5, Placed 3rd, Time Run 18.333 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Healesville

All In Time – Field of 4, Distance 311m, Weight 31.7kgs, Box 7, Placed 1st, Time Run 17.646 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks except Townsville

Jacky's Eden – Field of 4, Distance 311m, Weight 26.0kgs, Box 8, Placed 2nd, Time Run 18.068 Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks