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 and wore face-masks/covers that in-turn, permitted entry to the venue for exclusive race-day functions and operations.

Market Lass and Especial Echo were quick to begin. Repentless and Call Me Stanley collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. She's Serious checked off Hartland Gus on the home turn. She's Serious and Call Me Stanley collided entering the home straight checking both greyhounds.

A post-race sample was taken from Market Lass, winner of the event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Son Of Peter with representative Mr. Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

Twilight Psycho and Son Of Peter were slow to begin. Baccala was very slow to begin (3L). Ramona and Cash No Credit collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds. Ramona and Son Of Peter collided on the home turn checking Son Of Peter. Twilight Psycho checked of Burning Ella entering the home straight.

Son Of Peter underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a spike wound to the right hind paw. A 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Ishmy Neecy checked off Our Ryker approaching the first turn. Especially Eager checked off Our Ryker on the first turn checking Taipan Jill and Hard Cash. Taipan Jill and Especially Eager collided in the home straight.

A post-race sample was taken from Our Ryker, winner of the event.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Fairytale Ending with representative Mr. Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

Chatty Garry lost ground soon after the start.

Broken Pieces and Fairytale Ending collided on the first turn. Sapphire Ruby checked off Cullquin Elijah approaching the home turn. Fairytale Ending and Cullquin Elijah collided in the home straight.

Chatty Garry underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a left back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Just A Fidget with representative Mr. Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

Plain Name and Fifteen Love collided soon after the start. Not Delivered and Toolleen Town collided on the first turn checking Toolleen Town. Joffa's Princess and Not Delivered collided entering the home straight.

Disgruntled was very slow to begin.

Maggie Pie checked off Grudge approaching the first turn checking Sense and Disgruntled. Shifting Sands and Coco Baroque collided entering the home straight.

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

Happy Tails lost ground soon after the start. Ivalise Allen and Nitro Gee collided on the first turn. Tekidanto and Select Pattern collided on the home turn. Tekidanto checked off Select Pattern entering the home straight. Dewana Jayden and Uncle Rico collided entering the home straight.

Happy Tails underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have a right back muscle injury. A 60 day stand down period was imposed.

Stride For Pride was slow to begin.

Stride For Pride checked off Secret Thoughts on the first turn. Dyna Elise and Secret Thoughts collided entering the home straight.

Barunga Bullet, Husky Freckle and Fernando Toy collided on the first turn checking Husky Freckle and Fernando Toy and severely checking Barunga Bullet which fell as a result. Miss Marley checked off Nano Nano on the first turn. All Inn June and Nano Nano collided entering the home straight.

Miss Marley underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

Barunga Bullet underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have abrasions to the head and front left toe. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Fernando Toy underwent a post-race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was found.

Stewards spoke to Ms. V. Giles the trainer of Miss Marley regarding the greyhound's racing manners entering the home straight. After viewing all available footage and hearing Ms. Giles explanation, Stewards took no further action.

Zanti Magi and Lektra Kez collided soon after the start. Jye Licious checked off Tin Can Sam soon after the start. Jaimandy Roy checked off Tin Can Sam approaching the first turn. Harston Flare and Market Bob collided in the home straight.

Miss Harston underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to the left fore paw. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Market Bob underwent a post-race veterinary examination and was found to have an abrasion to left hind calf. A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

A post-race sample was taken from Harston Flare, winner of the event.

Silver Compass – New declared weight of 31.3kg, last raced at 32.6kg.

Gallant Toby went up with the lids at box rise and was slow to begin.

State Of Mine checked off Meatball Soup on the first turn checking Garage Sale. Bilbo and Gallant Toby collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.

The Stewards discussed the frequency of racing for Southern Edge with representative Mr. Jordan Formosa and noted his comments.

A pre-race sample was taken from Sweet Potato.

Filgora Bale and Clovally Garnite collided in the home straight.

Meeting Comments:

Lorna's Luck – Field of 4, Distance 385m, Weight 30.3kgs, Box 5, Placed 2nd Time Run 22.46 Cleared All Tracks.