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.

My Dad Baz was slow at box rise, raced erratically and fell shortly after the start. Tommy's No Angel and Chebika Oasis collided on the first turn checking Chebika Oasis. Tommy's No Angel and Black Jack Tea collided on the home turn and again entering the home straight. Tommy's No Angel, Black Jack Tea and Lektra Nat collided in the home straight.

My Dad Baz underwent a post-race veterinary examination, was re-examined following Race 2 and was found to have an elevated temperature, dark coloured gums, poor pupillary light reflex on the left eye, a right carpal sprain and an injury to the right triangle muscle. A 10 day stand down period was imposed. 

Stewards spoke to Mr Jeffrey Geall, the representative of My Dad Baz regarding its erratic behaviour shortly after the start and the conditions as described by the On-Track Veterinary Surgeon who examined the greyhound post-race. The On-Track Veterinary Surgeon advised (as above) that My Dad Baz was suffering from conditions that effect the central or peripheral nervous systems and could cause erratic behaviour in a greyhound, amongst other more physical injuries. The Stewards accepted that the condition outlined did cause the erratic behaviour displayed shortly after the start. Acting in accordance with GAR 74, My Dad Baz must perform a Satisfactory Trial under the provisions of GAR 72 and further an external veterinary certificate of fitness be supplied to the satisfaction of the Stewards, (prior to the trial being conducted) before any future nominations will be accepted.

Stewards spoke to Mr G. Mitchell trainer of Tommy's No Angel regarding the greyhounds racing manners entering the home straight. After viewing all available footage Stewards took no action.