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.

Grand Kylie – Late scratching at 10:19 am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr K Ward informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Ward that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival.  The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

Trainer, Mr R Wombwell was issued a warning after the greyhound Blue Bonnet was placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process.(GAR 86 (o))

The kennel attendant involved was also issued a warning and referred to the Club Manager.

As a result King Of Dads was then placed in kennel number 1, instead of its allocaed kennel.

A pre-race sample was taken from King Of Dads.

Danny Creek was quick to begin.  Princess Warrior was slow to begin.

Blue Bonnet and King Of Dads collided soon after the start.  Livvy's Princess and Blue Bonnet collided soon after the start.  Amelie Otis galloped on King Of Dads on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Amelie Otis and King Of Dads collided entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds.  Blue Bonnet checked off Danny Creek in the home straight.  King Of Dads and Amelie Otis collided approaching the winning post.

Inga April was quick to begin.  Yassie Belle was slow to begin.

Squirming and Galaxy Horse collided soon after the start.  Inga April, Max Ruby, Squirming and Galaxy Horse collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Max Ruby, Squirming and Galaxy Horse. Saint Ellie and Bush Panther collided on the first turn, checking Bush Panther. Galaxy Horse checked off Squirming approaching the home turn.

Yellow And Black – Late scratching at 10:20 am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr K Ward informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Ward that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival.  The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence.

Misty Arandt was quick to begin.  Betty Spaghetti was slow to begin.

Betty Spaghetti and Cedar Rosy collided on the first turn, checking Betty Spaghetti.  Tracie Bay checked off Misty Arandt on the first turn.  Betty Spaghetti checked off Cedar Rosy approaching the home turn.  Betty Spaghetti and Cedar Rosy collided entering the home straight, checking both greyhounds.  Betty Spaghetti and Tracie Bay collided several times in the home straight, checking both greyhounds.

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

Maybe Sienna and Mick's Bella collided soon after the start, checking Mick's Bella.  Glorious One and Maybe Sienna collided approaching the first turn, checking Glorious One.  Raider Bay checked off Alsace on the first turn, checking Manila Shine.  Raider Bay tired over the concluding stages of the event.

Raider Bay underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. 

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

Saint Jett was quick to begin.  Lea Arandt, Jazzy Arandt and Joe Baker were slow to begin.

Indominus and Konta collided soon after the start.  Indominus and Joe Baker collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds.  Lea Arandt checked off I'm A Burner on the home turn.

Joe Baker underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have right foreleg monkey muscle, left and right hindleg hamstrings injuries.  A 14 day stand down period was impose

A pre-race sample was taken from Brazen Crow.

Brazen Crow was quick to begin.

Springvale Misty and Master Faith collided soon after the start.  Jack's Fantasy and Dial Triple One collided approaching the first turn, checking Dial Triple One.  Jack's Fantasy and Springvale Misty collided on the home turn, checking Springvale Misty.

Brazen Crow underwent a post-race veterinary examination at the trainer's request - no apparent injury was reported. 

Trainer, Mr A Varchione was issued a warning after the greyhound Sarah Smirnoff was  placed in the incorrect kennel during the kennelling process (GAR (86 (o)).

The kennel attendant involved was also issued a warning and referred to the Club Manager.

King Brown Trav was quick to begin.

Blast Zone stumbled soon after the start and lost ground as a result.  Spring Kissed and Black Katniss collided on the first turn, checking Spring Kissed.  Spring Kissed raced wide in the home straight.

Maximum Jan – Late scratching at 10:19 am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Push Start – Late scratching at 10:23 am due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Wild Slammer – Late scratching at 10.24am due to non arrival.(GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr K Ward informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Ward that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival.  The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence.

United Lass was quick to begin.  Peter Thief was slow to begin.

Cairnlea Abby checked off Peter Thief on the first turn.  Magnet Force checked off United Lass in the home straight.

Grand Giveaway – Late scratching at 10:32 am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr K Ward informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Ward that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival.  The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence.

Predictions – New declared weight of 34.1 kgs, last raced at 32.3 kgs.

Zipping Reuben, Winslow Lodge and Predictions were slow to begin.

Predictions checked off Aston Malmo soon after the start.  Zipping Reuben and Our Brinni collided approaching the home turn.

Predictions underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right hind paw.  A seven day stand down period was imposed.

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

Dodgy Digger – Late scratching at 10:26 am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr K Ward informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Ward that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival.  The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Free Advice.

Ferny Flat Miss, which trailed the field, underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left foreleg monkey muscle injury.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Pull Shot – Late scratching at 10:27 am due to non-arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

Josie's Call – Late scratching at 10:33 am due to non arrival (GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed

Kara The Escapee – Late scratching at 10:29 am due to non arrival.(GAR 31).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.  Trainer, Mr K Ward informed Stewards that he had a vehicle breakdown on-route to the track.  Stewards have advised Mr Ward that evidence of the breakdown will need to be submitted, to the satisfaction of Stewards, within 48 hours of the occurrence that caused the non-arrival.  The matter will be re-evaluated upon receipt of this evidence.

Kurtlee Bale was quick to begin.  Terka Wye was slow to begin.

Terka Wye and Serene Rose collided soon after the start, checking Terka Wye.  Terka Wye checked off Bourne Maximum approaching the home turn.

Brolga Lass – New declared weight of 26.8 kgs, last raced at 28.5 kgs. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Burner Black.

Kamari and Shock Horror were quick to begin.

Kamari crossed to the rail soon after the start, checking Shock Horror, Burner Black, Reggie Ryan, Super Rage and Ima Maldini.  Shock Horror and Burner Black collided approaching the first turn, checking Burner Black.  Super Rage and Reggie Ryan collided approaching the home turn.  Burner Black checked off the heels of Brolga Lass approaching the home turn.  Super Rage and Brolga Lass collided on the home turn.

Reggie Ryan, which trailed the field, underwent a post-race veterinary examination - no apparent injury was reported. Representative, Mr. K. Gavin, stated that it was the kennel's intention to retire the greyhound from racing. 

Meeting Comments:

Mario Vest Only – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 35.8 kgs, Box 3, Placed 3rd, Time Run 22:413.  Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks, except Sandown.

Moraine Shadow – Field of 4, Distance 390m, Weight 38.1 kgs, Box 1, Placed 4th, Time Run 22:803.  Cleared, Comment: Cleared All Tracks, except Mount Gambier.