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.

Love A Collision - late scratching at 2.02pm due to the greyhound being on season (GAR 24).  A 28 day stand down period was imposed.

A pre-race sample was taken from Hurricane Sue.

Glorious One and Grand Warrior collided soon after the star checking both greyhounds. Ripplebrook Mac and Lil Roughy collided soon after the start.

A pre-race sample was taken from Fallen Petal.

Kuta Cowboy, Fallen Petal, Light On Tackle and Galaxy Horse were slow to begin.  Polite Reply and Captain Cruiser collided on the first turn.  Winnie Grace visibly eased and turned its head approaching the home turn checking Polite Reply.  Kuta Cowboy crossed out entering the home straight.  Captain Cruiser visibly eased and turned its head entering the home straight.  Kuta Cowboy crossed in in the home straight checking Captain Cruiser and severely checking Winnie Grace and Polite Reply.  Kuta Cowboy, Captain Cruiser and Galaxy Horse collided approaching the winning post checking all three greyhounds.

Kuta Cowboy underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right shoulder muscle.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to Mr. C. Leviston the trainer of Kuta Cowboy regarding the greyhound's performance in this event. After reviewing all available video footage and hearing an explanation from Mr. Leviston Stewards deemed the performance of Kuta Cowboy unsatisfactory.  Acting in accordance with GAR 71, Kuta Cowboy must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Captain Cruiser underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right calf and right hip.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer Ms. M. Read regarding the greyhound's racing manners entering the home straight. Acting in accordance with GAR 69(B)(1) Captain Cruiser was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Ms. Read pleaded guilty to the charge, Captain Cruiser must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

Winnie Grace underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured left shoulder muscle and left hip.  A 5 day stand down period was imposed.  Stewards spoke to trainer Mr. L. Fulford regarding the greyhound's racing manners appoaching the home turn.  Acting in accordance with GAR 69(B)(1) Winnie Grace was charged with failing to pursue the lure with due commitment (by reason of injury).  Mr.Fulford pleaded guilty to the charge, Winnie Grace must perform a satisfactory trial (all tracks) pursuant to GAR 69(B)(1)(a) before any future nomination will be accepted.

A pre-race sample was taken from Victory Mia.

Crouching Tiger, Jakey's Day and Mt. View Pearl were slow to begin.  Hurricane Miss, Nyssa's Girl and Jakey's Day collided on the first turn checking Jakey's Day and Nyssa's Girl. Jakey's Day and Mt. View Pearl collided on the home turn.  Mt. View Pearl galloped on Jakey's Day entering the home straight.

Jakey's Day underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have a slow recovery rate/exhaustion.  A 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards conducted an Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Mr Lindsay Fulford (the trainer of “Crouching Tiger”) negligently removing the incorrect greyhound “Bomber's Smokey" from its allocated kennel, after this event was completed.  Subsequently, Stewards charged Mr.Fulford with a breach of GAR 86(o).  Mr.Fulford pleaded guilty to the charge. Stewards found Mr Fulford guilty as charged and fined him the sum of $200, with $100 suspended for 12 months pending no further breach of GAR 86(o).

In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account a number of factors, namely:

- Mr Fulford's plea of guilty and remorse.

- Mr Fulford's disciplinary record and longevity as a registered Trainer.

- The fact that Mr Fulford realised his error prior to leaving the track and returned.

My Golden Eagle was quick to begin.  Swamp Donkey was slow to begin.  Patriot Winfrey and My Golden Eagle collided approaching the first turn checking both greyhounds.  My Golden Eagle and Bindi Girl collided on the first turn.  She's A Keeper raced wide on the first turn.  Boes High Five and Bindi Girl collided on the home turn checking Boes High Five.  Patriot Winfrey, Boes High Five and Swamp Donkey collided entering the home straight checking all three greyhounds. Patriot Winfrey raced wide in the home straight.

Jack's Fantasy and Kurtlee Bale were slow to begin.  Crown Ella crossed in approaching the first turn checking Pilot Pete and One More Light.  Jack's Fantasy and Kurtlee Bale collided on the first turn checking both greyhounds.  One More Light and Ikora Bale collided on the home turn checking both greyhounds.  

Kurtlee Bale underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

A post race sample was taken from Crown Ella - winner of the event

Dundee Prince was quick to begin.  Shanlyn Spot was slow to begin.  Praise Me, Hyena Queen and Tee Tee collided approaching the first turn checking Hyena Queen.  Praise Me and Yellow And Black collided approaching the first turn checking Praise Me.  Symbol For You and Gaerwen Bale collided on the first turn checking Gaerwen Bale.  Yellow And Black and Gaerwen Bale collided on the first turn checking Yellow And Black. Shanlyn Spot raced wide on the first turn.  Symbol For You and Dundee Prince collided several times in the home straight.  Tee Tee crossed in approaching the winning post.

A pre-race sample was taken from Thurles Princess.

Prior to this event, Stewards conducted a check of catcher’s licences in accordance with LR 16.2 and all were compliant.

Tigers Nineteen was quick to begin.  Thurles Princess and Heidi Intention collided soon after the start.  Polly's Varcoe and Xenia Bale collided soon after the start. Piccolo Fratello, Thurles Princess and Heidi Intention collided approaching the first turn checking Piccolo Fratello and severely checking Thurles Princess and Heidi Intention, Heidi Intention fell.  Polly's Varcoe and Xenia Bale collided on the first turn.

Heidi Intention underwent a post race veterinary examination and was found to have an injured right wrist and right flexor tendon.  A 14 day stand down period was imposed.

Gee Dalton was quick to begin.  Financial Tarra was slow to begin.  Brave Traveller, Wild Slammer and Architecture collided soon after the start checking Architecture.  Wild Slamer was checked off Gypsy Hook approaching the first turn.  Brave Traveller and Gypsy Hook collided on the first turn. Don's Scolari and Gee Dalton collided on the first turn.  Don's Scolari, Delancy Bale and Gee Dalton collided on the home turn checking Gee Dalton.  Architecture and Gee Dalton collided in the home straight.  Don's Scolari and Brave Traveller collided approaching the winning post.

Speed Demon and Nan Moffitt were quick to begin.  Kingy Lights and Somerton Osprey collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn checking Somerton Osprey.  Nan Moffitt and Bomber's Cruiser collided on the first turn checking Nan Moffitt.  Battling Baz and Nan Moffitt collided entering the home straight.

A pre-race sample was taken from Ship Of Fools.

Dodgy Digger was slow to begin.  Aston Fume was checked off Mess approaching the first turn. Chiocci and Sky Show collided approaching the first turn.  Ship Of Fools and Dodgy Digger collided on the first turn.  Hurricane Pete crossed out and raced wide approaching the home turn checking Aston Fume.  Aston Fume raced wide in the home straight.

Hurricane Pete underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

Patchie Two Dots was slow to begin.  Bomber's Queen and Crystal Kiss collided approaching the first turn checking Bomber's Queen.  Awesome Arby and Big Plans collided on the first turn checking Big Plans and severely checking Patchie Two Dots and White Mischief, Patchie Two Dots fell as a result.  Bomber's Queen and Grand Giveaway collided entering the home straight.  Bomber's Queen and Big Plans raced wide in the home straight.

Patchie Two Dots underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

White Mischief underwent a post race veterinary examination and no apparent injury was reported.

A pre-race sample was taken from Maximum Jan.

Maximum Jan and Terrah Round were quick to begin.  Dust Up and Spring Kissed collided soon after the start checking Spring Kissed.  Gene Man and Calcaneal collided on the first turn. Spring Kissed crossed out on the home turn and raced wide in the home straight.  Dust Up and Turn Him Around raced wide in the home straight.